Lou Thesz

Lou Thesz

Actor

Banat, Michigan, USA
April 24, 1916

Biography

Aloysius Martin "Lou" Thesz was an American professional wrestler. He was a three-time NWA World Heavyweight Champion and held the title for a combined total of 10 years, three months and nine days – longer than anyone else in history.

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Representative Works

WWE Badd Blood: In Your House
WWE Badd Blood: In Your House
7.6
/ English
WWE: Top 50 Superstars of All Time
WWE: Top 50 Superstars of All Time
8.3
/ English
Rowdy Roddy Piper's Greatest Hits
Rowdy Roddy Piper's Greatest Hits
7.0
/ English
Lou Thesz vs. Rikidozan World Title Battle
Lou Thesz vs. Rikidozan World Title Battle
No Rating Yet
/ Japanese
WCW Slamboree 1993
WCW Slamboree 1993
10.0
/ English
Lou Thesz: An American Icon
Lou Thesz: An American Icon
No Rating Yet
/ English

Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

WWE Badd Blood: In Your House
1997Winner

Best Performance

WWE Badd Blood: In Your House

WWE: Top 50 Superstars of All Time
2010Winner

Best Performance

WWE: Top 50 Superstars of All Time

Rowdy Roddy Piper's Greatest Hits
1985Nominee

Best Performance

Rowdy Roddy Piper's Greatest Hits

Career Highlights

Lou Thesz vs. Rikidozan World Title Battle
1957Highlight

Best Performance

Lou Thesz vs. Rikidozan World Title Battle

WCW Slamboree 1993
1993Highlight

Best Performance

WCW Slamboree 1993

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