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In late 1990, Hansen began appearing in World Championship Wrestling (WCW), feuding with Lex Luger over the NWA United States Heavyweight Championship. On October 27 at Halloween Havoc, Hansen defeated Luger to win the title, ending Luger's record-setting reign at 523 days.
May 30, 2023 · With his in-ring career wrapping up in 2001, the legendary wrestler finishing his career with a 10-year run in All Japan, Hansen left behind an incredibly strong legacy. Known as one of the toughest gaijin to ever wrestle in Japan, Hansen was recognized for his career across the board.
John Stanley "Stan" Hansen II (August 29, 1949) is an American former professional wrestler. Hansen is renowned for his stiff wrestling style, which he attributes to his poor eyesight. He is also known for his gimmick as a loud, violent cowboy who wanted to fight everybody, which he further...
Hansen quickly became one of the nation’s most notorious gaijins by becoming the first foreigner to defeat both Antonio Inoki and Giant Baba. Although he was nearly blind, the six-foot-four, 320-pounder ran roughshod over the country’s two major organizations — New Japan Pro Wrestling and All Japan Pro Wrestling — both solo and as a ...
Apr 2, 2021 · During his lengthy, historic run in All-Japan Pro Wrestling, Stan “The Lariat” Hansen was a main-event, championship competitor like few others and, arguably, the most successful gaijin in the history of Japanese professional wrestling.
Dec 13, 2021 · Forty years ago today, there was a historic and game-changing moment in Japanese professional wrestling when Stan Hansen made his debut in All Japan Pro Wrestling. Hansen accompanied Bruiser Brody and Jimmy Snuka for their match against The Funk Brothers in the final match of the 1981 Real World Tag League at the old Kuramae Kokugikan (Sumo ...
Full wrestling profile of Stan Hansen, with Career History, Real Name, Height, Weight, Age, Face/Heel Turns, Titles Won, Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams, appearance changes, and more.
He is a former AWA World Heavyweight Champion, and had a 30-year career wrestling in Japan, where he became the most popular foreign wrestler in history. His book, “The Last Outlaw,” was published in 2012. Awards: The National Wrestling Hall Of Fame.
Stan Hansen was already one of the greatest foreigners in Japanese wrestling history by the start of the 1990's, but his four AJPW Triple Crown reigns and battles with the New Generation of...
Watch videos featuring the best of Stan Hansen. The Bad Man from Borger made a career of breaking Bruno Sammartino's neck, popping out Vader's eyeball and becoming one of the most feared American competitors in Japan.
