Scott Casey
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| Scott Casey | |
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| Ring name(s) | Scott Casey |
| Born | Amarillo, Texas |
| Resides | Las Vegas, Nevada |
| Debut | 1970s |
| Retired | 1990 |
Scott Casey is a retired American professional wrestler who is probably best known for his stint in the World Wrestling Federation between 1987 and 1990. His brother, Steve, was also a wrestler who appeared in the National Wrestling Alliance in the late 1980s and for the Global Wrestling Federation in the early 1990s as 'Steve Dane'. Casey, originally from Amarillo, Texas[1], now resides in Las Vegas, Nevada.[2]
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[edit] Early Career
Scott Casey began his wrestling career in the 1970s and in his early career spent nine years in Joe Blanchard's Southwest Championship Wrestling promotion. On August 30, 1983 Casey defeated Adrian Adonis to win the Southwest Championship Wrestling World Heavyweight Championship.[3] A month later, on September 11 he defeated Tully Blanchard to win the SWCW Southwest Heavyweight Championship. [4] In September, Casey also held the SWCW Southwest Tag Team Championship with Buddy Mareno, replacing the 'injured' Bobby Jaggers.[5]
[edit] World Wrestling Federation
In 1987 Casey began wrestling for the World Wrestling Federation. His most high-profile appearance was at the 1988 Survivor Series where he teamed with Jake Roberts, Tito Santana, Ken Patera and Jim Duggan in a losing effort against André the Giant, Rick Rude, Mr. Perfect, Harley Race and Dino Bravo. Casey continued to wrestle for the World Wrestling Federation until he left in 1990.
[edit] Retirement
Casey, after leaving the World Wrestling Federation, retired from active wrestling. Casey took jobs in car dealership and construction, and began working as a trainer for Nick Bockwinkel's UWF International wrestling promotion. Casey is credited as the trainer who broke former WCW and WWE wrestler Booker T into the business. Casey now works as a security guard at the Luxor hotel/casino in Las Vegas, a post he has held for over twelve years. [6]
[edit] In wrestling
Signature moves
[edit] Championships and accomplishments
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- NWA Central States Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Mike George
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- NWA Western States Heavyweight Championship (2 times)
- NWA Western States Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Reggie Parks
[edit] Notes
- ^ "Scott Casey's Online World of Wrestling profile".
- ^ "Scott Casey's Online World of Wrestling profile".
- ^ "Southwest Championship Wrestling World Heavyweight Championship title history".
- ^ "Southwest Championship Wrestling Heavyweight Championship title history".
- ^ "Southwest Championship Wrestling Tag Team Championship title history".
- ^ Marvez, Alex. "Alex Marvez interview with Scott Casey". Retrieved on 2007-07-01.
