Scott Steiner Quick Info | |
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Height | 6 ft 1 in |
Weight | 125 kg |
Date of Birth | July 29, 1962 |
Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Spouse | Christa Podsedly |
Scott Steiner is an American professional wrestler who rose to fame when he became a WCW World Heavyweight Champion, wrestling for World Championship Wrestling (WCW). He has also played for Jim Crockett Promotions (JCP), the World Wrestling Federation/Entertainment (WWF/WWE), Impact Wrestling and Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW), and the National Wrestling Alliance. He has wrestled alongside his brother as “The Steiner Brothers” who have been regarded as one of the best tag teams ever. As a singles wrestler, he has been the 8th WCW “Triple Crown Champion”.
Born Name
Scott Carl Rechsteiner
Nick Name
Freakzilla, The Big Bad Booty Daddy, The Genetic Freak, Big Poppa Pump, White Thunder, Scotty Too Hottie
Sun Sign
Leo
Born Place
Bay City, Michigan, United States
Residence
Detroit, Michigan, United States
Nationality
Education
He attended the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Occupation
Wrestler
Family
- Siblings – Rick Steiner (Older Brother) (Real Estate Broker and Semi-Retired Professional Wrestler)
Manager
He is represented by Global Force Entertainment, Inc.
Build
Muscular
Height
6 ft 1 in or 185.5 cm
Weight
125 kg or 275.5 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
He has dated –
- Christa Podsedly – He tied the knot with Christa Podsedly on June 7, 2000. They have 2 children.
Race / Ethnicity
White
Hair Color
Gray
Dark Brown (Natural)
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- White mustache and goatee with a black streak at the center
- Tall and huge stature
Brand Endorsements
He has done endorsement work for several brands such as Shoney’s.
Scott Steiner Favorite Things
- Inspiration For His Look – Billy Graham
- Cherished Memories In The Pro Wrestling Industry – Winning Championships, his tenure as part of nWo when he went into mixed stadiums like the Georgia Dome, his time with New Japan Pro Wrestling when he went to North Korea with more than 193k people for 3 nights
Source – Wrestling Inc., What Culture
Scott Steiner Facts
- Before attaining fame, he was an amateur wrestler at his college. He participated in the competition in the 190 lbs weight class and was a “Big 10” runner-up thrice. He also achieved a Division I All-American honors in his senior year and was placed 6th in the country. Scott right away made the leap to pro wrestling as he was craving to perform alongside his brother.
- He has disclosed that after college, he was not sure about what he wanted to do and that is why he got into professional wrestling.
- Scott began his career in 1986 under the coaching of Jerry Graham. His athleticism, build, and original style soon got him noticed.
- He has been famous for his singles run in the late 1990s as the muscle-bound “Big Poppa Pump”.
- On February 1, 2001, he appeared in the TV show Charmed as Mega Man in the episode Wrestling With Demons alongside fellow WCW wrestlers Booker T and Buff Bagwell.
- He showed up in the Disney Channel show The Jersey as ‘Himself’ in the past.
- Scott has starred in the 2017 Indian-Costa Rican comedy-drama movie 1 Chor 2 Mastikhor playing the role of the boss.
- He has appeared in a number of WCW video games.
- He has been referred to as the man with the largest arms in the world.
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