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| Brad Rheingans | |
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| Ring name(s) | Brad Rheingans |
| Billed height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Billed weight | 248 lb (112 kg) |
| Born | December 13, 1953 (age 55) |
| Resides | Appleton, Minnesota |
| Billed from | Appleton, Minnesota |
| Debut | 1980 |
| Retired | 2008 |
Brad Rheingans is a former Greco-Roman and professional wrestler.
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Career
Rheingans was an NCAA champion in 1975 for North Dakota State University and wrestled in the 1976 Olympics, placing fourth. He qualified for the Olympic team in 1980, but did not compete due to the United States boycott.
Brad entered professional wrestling with Verne Gagne's American Wrestling Association in 1983, where he appeared until the organization folded in 1991. He also wrestled briefly for the WWF as an enhancement talent in 1986, occasionally for New Japan Pro Wrestling from 1989-1991, and for various independent promotions in the Minnesota area during the early half of the 1990s.
In addition to coaching amateur wrestlers throughout his career, Rheingans also trained numerous professional wrestlers. Some of his well-known students include Vader, John "Bradshaw" Layfield, The Nasty Boys, Jerry Lynn, Tom Zenk, Joe Hennig and Tori. Rheingans also served as the head trainer for the short-lived Ladies Professional Wrestling Association.
In wrestling
- Finishing moves
- Signature moves
Championships and accomplishments
Amateur wrestling
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- NCAA Division I All-American (1975)
- NCAA Division II Champion (1975)
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- Olympic Games team member (1976, 1980)
Professional wrestling
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- PWA Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Baron Von Raschke
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- Rookie of the Year (1981) tied with Brad Armstrong
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