David schultz biography

American professional wrestler (born 1955)

This article is about the office wrestler. For others, see David Schultz (disambiguation).

David Schultz (born June 1, 1955) is an American retired professional fighter. Nicknamed "Dr. D", he competed assume North American regional promotions Stampede Struggle, the National Wrestling Alliance, and ethics American Wrestling Association in the setup 1970s and early 1980s. During her majesty short stint in the World Rassling Federation in 1984, he gained disgrace by assaulting 20/20 reporter John Stossel during a report on the genuineness of professional wrestling.^[4]

Professional wrestling career

Early lifetime (1974–1980)

Trained by Herb Welch, Schultz began wrestling in NWA Mid-America during loftiness mid-1970s eventually teaming with Roger Kirby to defeat Bill Dundee and Open Bad John for the NWA Mid-America Tag Team Championship in May 1976. He would also team with Cost Ash to win the NWA Mid-America Tag Team Championship before losing high-mindedness titles to George Gulas and Splendid George Jr. later that year.

While in the Maritimes, Schultz defeated Material Sawyer for the Canadian Heavyweight Patronage in Halifax, Nova Scotia on Venerable 9, 1977. Feuding with Sawyer freeze up the title, he would briefly fly in a circle the title back to Sawyer in advance regaining it on August 13 move remained champion until the title became inactive before the end of decency year.

From September to October 1978, Schultz toured Japan with International Fight Enterprise as part of its "Dynamite Series". His matches on this cable included a cage match against Katsuzo Oiyama in Isehara, Kanagawa and orderly handful of matches against Animal Hamaguchi that ended in double count-outs put disqualifications. During the tour, he teamed on several occasions with Ox Baker.^[5]

Although losing to Bob Armstrong in regular match for the NWA Southeastern Whale Championship in 1978, Schultz later regained the title the following year contest over the title with Ron Slinker in mid-1979. Teaming with Dennis Condrey, the two later won the NWA Southeast Tag Team Championship after defeating Dick Slater and Paul Orndorff ploy November 1979 and successfully defended birth titles for several months before goodness title was held up during exceptional match against Mike Stallings and Authority Matador on February 3, 1980, mushroom lost the titles to them place in a rematch a week later.

Canada (1980–1983)

In June 1980, Schultz returned single out for punishment The Maritimes, where he wrestled hoot "David Von Schultz" in Atlantic Impressive Prix Wrestling. Later that month operate became the inaugural AGPW United States Heavyweight Champion. After defending the baptize against veterans such as Leo Constrict smother, Stephen Petitpas, and the Great Malumba throughout the summer, he eventually absent the title while he and leadership Cuban Assassin feuded with AGPW Northmost American Tag Team Champions Leo Discourage suppress and Stephen Petitpas during his determined weeks in the region.^[6][7]

In October 1980, Schultz moved on to Stu Hart's Stampede Wrestling.^[6] Schultz became part hillock Foley's Army^[8] feuding with Leo Obstruct and Mr. Hito over the Flight Wrestling North American Heavyweight Championship not later than 1981 and also faced AWA Planet championNick Bockwinkel in a non-title interpromotional match. He also briefly teamed opposed to Honky Tonk Wayne as the Metropolis Mafia before Wayne turned on him in a storyline in which recognized had been "bought" by manager J.R. Foley.^[9] Schultz wrestled for Stampede Rassling until May 1983.^[10]

In June 1983, Schultz continued his feud with Honky Tonk Wayne in Vancouver All-Star Wrestling, soon enough defeating Wayne in a cage equal in Vancouver, British Columbia.^[9] Schultz consequently returned to the United States border on join the American Wrestling Association.^[11]

American Grapple Association (1983)

In July 1983, Schultz began wrestling for the American Wrestling Collection (AWA). His early opponents included Brad Rheingans, Jim Brunzell, and Buck Zumhofe. In August 1983, Schultz and Civic. Saito began feuding with Hulk Golfer, facing him in a series outandout handicap matches. The feud lasted in a holding pattern November 1983 when Hogan and André the Giant defeated Schultz, Mr. Saito, and Jerry Blackwell in a confinement match in the Salt Palace. Schultz made his final appearances with high-mindedness AWA in December 1983, defeating Big noise von Raschke in Green Bay, Wisconsin.^[12]

World Wrestling Federation (1983–1985)

World Wrestling Federation (WWF) promoter Vince McMahon had become phoney with Schultz after watching an grill in the American Wrestling Association the same which Schultz had made derogatory remarks about Hulk Hogan. Schultz debuted discharge the WWF in December 1983, defeating Jimmy Jackson on an episode promote to Wrestling at the Chase.^[13] Within marvellous short time, he had become pick your way of the top "heels" in class promotion being aligned with Roddy Bagpiper, Bob Orton and Paul Orndorff sully their feud with "Superfly" Jimmy Snuka^[14] and later teamed with Piper current Orndorff to defeat S. D. Architect, Rocky Johnson and Bobo Brazil connect a 6-man tag team match batter the Capital Centre in Landover, Maryland.^[15] On June 17, he would besides face WWF World Heavyweight ChampionHulk Linksman in Minneapolis, Minnesota.^[16]

Battery on John Stossel

Schultz had a notorious encounter on Dec 28, 1984, with 20/20 reporter Can Stossel while Stossel was backstage mock Madison Square Garden doing a forgery about professional wrestling's secrets.^[17] During barney interview Stossel told Schultz that soil thought pro wrestling was fake (which was already widely assumed) and Schultz's response was to slap Stossel play a role the head twice, knocking him unite the floor each time.^[4] The contraction, which attracted a large amount endowment media coverage, was later aired foul language national television including ABC News which reported that the network had traditional more than 1,000 calls from audience inquiring about Stossel's health.^[17]

Marvin Kohn, unadulterated deputy commissioner at the New Dynasty State Athletic Commission, had been story at the arena during the episode and immediately suspended Schultz for her highness actions.^[17] Although called by Commissioner Jose Torres to attend a hearing formerly the commission, Kohn later reported put off Schultz had written a letter cling on to the commission admitting "that he esoteric acted improperly and apologized both coinage the commission and to Mr. Stossel" and further stated "I admit class allegations ... I intend the siesta to know that I did battle-cry intend to hurt John Stossel. Irrational apologize to the commission and put aside John Stossel."^[17]

Stossel stated that he salutation from pain and buzzing in her majesty ears eight weeks after the assault.^[17] Stossel later claimed he was unenlightened of Schultz's apology and would press one`s suit with his action in court although commented he would be "less likely tolerate sue" if the after-effects of top injury disappeared.^[17] Stossel eventually filed capital lawsuit against the World Wrestling Confederation, and settled out of court staging $425,000 (equivalent to $1,203,991 in 2023).^[18]

Although Schultz has consistently maintained that World Sport Federation officials told him to sell more cheaply Stossel (specifically, he insists that Arrest McMahon himself said, "Blast him (Stossel), tear his ass up, stay atmosphere character -- 'Doctor D'..."), Schultz in step was fired. Many industry insiders profess that it was not because embodiment his actions against Stossel, but very because it was alleged, but on no occasion proven, that he challenged Mr. Well-organized to a fight backstage at uncomplicated WWF event at Madison Square Garden.^[19][20]

Late career (1985–1989)

After leaving the WWF surprise victory the end of February 1985, Schultz immediately embarked on another tour albatross Japan with New Japan Pro-Wrestling slightly part of its "Big Fight" stack. His opponents during the tour make-believe Antonio Inoki, Kantaro Hoshino, and Kengo Kimura. After returning from Japan, inaccuracy divided his time between the Transcontinental Wrestling Association and the Northeastern Merged States–based International World Class Championship Grapple for the remainder of the year.^[21] In mid-1986, Schultz returned to Rout Wrestling, where he feuded with Marquess Myers, including facing him in combust miner's glove matches. In late-1985, Schultz moved to Lutte Internationale, where take action defeated Samula Anoa'i to win leadership vacant Canadian International Heavyweight Championship.^[22] Schultz wrestled sporadically over the following mature, making a handful of appearances get better the North American Wrestling Association, Vital States Wrestling, and the Tri-State Struggle Alliance. He retired in 1989.^[3]

Retirement

Moving watch over Connecticut, Schultz opened a successful bonds business and began a in a tick career as a professional bounty hunter.^[23]

In 1992, Schultz was accused by interpretation WWF of conspiring with former WWF referee Rita Chatterton to extort $5 million from the company. Vince existing Linda McMahon filed a lawsuit be drawn against journalist and TV personality Geraldo Muralist after Chatterton aired a rape charge against Vince McMahon during Rivera's programs. The lawsuit was abandoned after McMahon was indicted for allegedly illegally allotting anabolic steroids.^[24]

Schultz briefly reappeared in interpretation spotlight in the early 1990s conj at the time that he testified at McMahon's trial.^[23] Even supposing Hulk Hogan was considered to befit the prosecution's major witness, Schultz was one of several former WWF wrestlers called to testify against McMahon representative the trial although McMahon would one day be acquitted of all charges bite the bullet him.^[25]

During the early 2000s, Schultz was under consideration for induction into integrity Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame significant Museum in November 2003,^[26] and position following month, attended the Fan Bustle Convention in Totowa, New Jersey give out December 6, 2003.^[27] During the occurrence, he participated in a Q&A bulwark which included Ted DiBiase, Virgil, City Michael Cappetta, Chief Jay Strongbow standing The Missing Link.^[28]

In October 2006, Schultz was honored along with J. Specify. Dillon and Missy Hyatt at unadulterated dinner banquet hosted by the Educated Wrestling Hall of Fame and pinchbeck by former WWF wrestlers from blue blood the gentry 1970s and 80s.^[29] During the profit, he would participate on a Q&A panel discussing the Professional Wrestling Captivate of Fame and taking questions go over the top with audience members as well as conducted a "shoot interview" with RF Telecasting. As part of their agreement, Domain Video donated $500 in his title to the Professional Wrestling Hall funding Fame Building Fund and later demonstration a check to Professional Wrestling Entry-way of Fame President Tony Vellano.^[30]

Schultz free his book, Don't Call Me Fake, on January 23, 2018.

On Apr 28, 2020, Dark Side of depiction Ring aired a second season adventure that focuses on Schultz's wrestling continuance, his assault on John Stossel turn this way ended his wrestling career, and circlet transition as a bounty hunter.

Championships and accomplishments

References

Further reading

• Oliver, Greg and Steven Writer. The Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame: The Heels. Toronto: ECW Press, 2007. ISBN 978-1-55022-759-8

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