Otto Wanz | |
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Ring name(s) | Otto Wanz Big Otto[1] |
Billed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
Billed weight | 170 kg (370 lb)[1] |
Born | June 13, 1943 |
Resides | Graz, Austria[1] |
Debut | 1969 |
Retired | December 22, 1990 |
Otto Wanz (born June 13, 1943) is a former professional wrestler and boxer. He made his professional wrestling debut in 1976. He is a one time American Wrestling Association champion and former operator of the Catch Wrestling Association. Among his most famous international opponents were Antonio Inoki, Bull Power and Andre the Giant. He was one of only a few to bodyslam both Andre the Giant and Yokozuna. Today Wanz organizes strong men competitions in Austria called "Austrian Giants". He also held several records for tearing telephone books.
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