Robert Swenson
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| Robert Swenson | |
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| Ring name(s) | Jeep Swenson Jeep the Mercenary The Ultimate Solution The Final Solution |
| Billed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Billed weight | 400 lb (180 kg/29 st) |
| Born | January 5, 1957 San Antonio, Texas |
| Died | August 18, 1997 (aged 40) Los Angeles, California |
| Billed from | San Antonio, Texas |
Robert Alexander Swenson, Jr., more commonly known as Jeep Swenson (January 5, 1957–August 18, 1997), was an American professional wrestler, stuntman, and actor.
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[edit] Biography
[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 returned to wrestling for a match at World Championship Wrestling's Uncensored pay-per-view on March 24, 1996. He performed as a member of the Alliance To End Hulkamania. Swenson 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 then played the villainous Bane in the 1997 film Batman & Robin.
[edit] Personal life
Swenson was born in San Antonio, Texas, the son of Patricia Maxine (née Wells) and Robert Alexander Swenson, Sr. Swenson was married to Erin Hillsman. The couple had a daughter named Kayleigh.
On August 18, 1997, less than two months after the release of Batman & Robin, Swenson died of heart failure at the UCLA Medical Center. He was 40 years old. Hulk Hogan and James Caan gave eulogies at Swenson's funeral.
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