Robert Swenson

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Robert Swenson


Statistics
Ring name(s)	Jeep Swenson Jeep the Mercenary The Ultimate Solution The Final Solution
Billed height	6 ft
Billed weight	400 lb
Born	January 5, 1957
Died	August 18, 1997
Billed from	San Antonio, Texas

Robert Alexander Swenson Jr., more commonly known as Jeep Swenson (January 5, 1957–August 18, 1997), was an American pro-wrestler, stuntman and actor.

[edit] Career

Swenson wrestled for World Class Championship Wrestling in 1987 and 1988 for manager Gary Hart. His main feud was with Bruiser Brody, who was wrestling as the masked "Red River Jack." According to Swenson, he had the largest biceps in the world at that time.

Swenson came back briefly in 1996 to World Championship Wrestling as a member of the Alliance To End Hulkamania. He was originally named The Final Solution, but following complaints from Jewish organizations to the Turner corporate offices, his character was renamed The Ultimate Solution. The Alliance was comprised of both the Dungeon of Doom and the Four Horsemen, and they posed to end Hulk Hogan's career.

The 6'4", 400 lb. Swenson played the villainous character of Bane in the 1997 film Batman & Robin. On August 18, less than two months after the film's release, he died of heart failure at the UCLA Medical Center.

Hulk Hogan and James Caan gave eulogies at Swenson's funeral.