Ole Anderson, legendary professional wrestler and founding father of the Four Horsemen, passed away on Monday. He was 81 years old. Anderson also served as a manager and promoter and was known for his tough-guy demeanor.
It is currently unknown how Anderson died or where he died.
His real name was Alan Rogowski Anderson, and he was born in Minneapolis on September 22, 1942, according to the magazine. CBS Sports. Family and friends posted about the wrestling legend's death on their respective social media accounts.
The iconic faction known as the “Four Horsemen” has long dominated multiple promotions throughout the Southeast. The initial roster of the crew was Anderson, Arn Anderson, Ric Flair, and Tully Blanchard. Their manager was JJ Dillon. Arn Anderson, whose real name was Martin Lunde, resembled Ole so much that their name and tag team became known as the Minnesota Wrecking Crew.
WWE is saddened to learn of the passing of Ole Anderson.
WWE extends its condolences to Anderson's family, friends, and fans. pic.twitter.com/LmG4sCKu3y
— WWE (@WWE) February 27, 2024
After his stint in Florida, Ole Anderson competed in Georgia Championship Wrestling and World Championship Wrestling. From 1972 to 1990s.
This was also the time when the Four Horsemen rose to fame, adding legends like Sting, Lex Luger, and Barry Windham to the stable. Anderson was known as a wizard in the promotion, being flexible about the Horsemen's powers and belittling his rivals.
One of his greatest enemies, if not the greatest, was Dusty “American Dream” Rose. Rose played the role of a babyface. (Related: NBA Legend Robert Reed dies at 68)
After his retirement, Anderson occasionally served as manager of the Four Horsemen.
