Verne Gagne

Verne Gagne (born February 26 1926) is a former American professional wrestler, football player, pro wrestling trainer, and wrestling promoter. He was the former owner/promoter of the American Wrestling Association (AWA), based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, which was the predominant promotion throughout the Midwest and Manitoba, Canada for many years. He remained in this position until 1991, when the company folded. His son Greg also wrestled professionally. He is a 10-time world champion, all which comes from holding the AWA World Heavyweight Championship, and holds the record for the most combined days as being a world champion. He is part of both the WWE Hall of Fame and the WCW Hall of Fame. He is also a member of the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame and the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame.

Wrestling facts

 * Finishing and signature moves
 * Sleeper Hold


 * Wrestlers trained

Championships and accomplishments

 * American Wrestling Association
 * AWA World Heavyweight Champion (10 time)
 * AWA United States Heavyweight Champion (2 time)
 * AWA World Tag Team Champion (5 time) - with Mad Dog Vashon (1), Billy Robinson (1), Don Leo Jonathan (1), Crusher (1), Moose Evans (1)


 * National Wrestling Alliance
 * NWA World Junior Heavyweight Champion (1 time)

External links and references

 * Verne Gagne profile at CAGEMATCH.net