WWE Hall of Famer George ‘The Animal’ Steele has died at age 79

Swan · 02-17-2017, 03:00 PM

WWE reported this morning (Feb. 17) that Hall of Famer George “The Animal” Steele (real name William James Myers) passed away. He was 79 years old.

No specifics have been released on cause of death, but just yesterday, Wrestling agent Eric Simms wrote on his Facebook page that Steele was in hospice receiving end of life care.

The Detroit native was inducted into WWE’s Hall of Fame back in 1995. A high school teacher and wrestling coach, he started wrestling (under a mask) in the 1960s to supplement his income, and ended up gaining popularity as a heel working against WWWF champion Bruno Sammartino and others.

In the Rock ‘n’ Wrestling boom of the 80s, he became a beloved babyface working with Captain Lou Albana against The Iron Sheik & Nikolai Volkoff and worked a long program with Randy “Macho Man” Savage based around his being smitten with and protective of Miss Elizabeth.

Steele was retired by 1990 after a brief stint as a road agent, but made appearances for WWE and other promotions. He last appeared on Raw in 2010.

He also has a brief turn in Hollywood, playing a wrestler-turned-actor in Tim Burton’s 1994 film, Ed Wood.

On behalf of pre-teen Sean (who was known to try and tear up his pillows like The Animal bit apart turnbuckles) and the many fans he entertained over the years, I’d like to send out belated thanks to Steele, and thoughts & prayers to the family & friends he leaves behind, on behalf of the entire Cageside Seats community.

RIP

Swan · 02-17-2017, 03:02 PM

Not a wrestling fan any more, but back when I was little and thought it was real He was one of the best.

02-17-2017, 03:07 PM

RIP

Seaquell · 02-17-2017, 03:13 PM

It will always be the WWF in my mind

brings back memories of being a kid.
He put on a good show!

cgtech · 02-18-2017, 08:27 PM

No matter how "fake" it may be, I prefer my steel chairs not over the top of my head. Gettin slammed through tables & bashed in the head with trash cans everyday is a tough way to make a living. Just ask Mankind...

RIP

02-17-2017, 03:00 PM	#1
Swan Cave Dweller Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Always On The Move Posts: 22,217	WWE Hall of Famer George ‘The Animal’ Steele has died at age 79 WWE reported this morning (Feb. 17) that Hall of Famer George “The Animal” Steele (real name William James Myers) passed away. He was 79 years old. No specifics have been released on cause of death, but just yesterday, Wrestling agent Eric Simms wrote on his Facebook page that Steele was in hospice receiving end of life care. The Detroit native was inducted into WWE’s Hall of Fame back in 1995. A high school teacher and wrestling coach, he started wrestling (under a mask) in the 1960s to supplement his income, and ended up gaining popularity as a heel working against WWWF champion Bruno Sammartino and others. In the Rock ‘n’ Wrestling boom of the 80s, he became a beloved babyface working with Captain Lou Albana against The Iron Sheik & Nikolai Volkoff and worked a long program with Randy “Macho Man” Savage based around his being smitten with and protective of Miss Elizabeth. Steele was retired by 1990 after a brief stint as a road agent, but made appearances for WWE and other promotions. He last appeared on Raw in 2010. He also has a brief turn in Hollywood, playing a wrestler-turned-actor in Tim Burton’s 1994 film, Ed Wood. On behalf of pre-teen Sean (who was known to try and tear up his pillows like The Animal bit apart turnbuckles) and the many fans he entertained over the years, I’d like to send out belated thanks to Steele, and thoughts & prayers to the family & friends he leaves behind, on behalf of the entire Cageside Seats community. RIP

02-17-2017, 03:02 PM	#2
Swan Cave Dweller Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Always On The Move Posts: 22,217	Re: WWE Hall of Famer George ‘The Animal’ Steele has died at age 79 Not a wrestling fan any more, but back when I was little and thought it was real He was one of the best.

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Seaquell Gone Wild Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Wilmington NC USA Posts: 268	Re: WWE Hall of Famer George ‘The Animal’ Steele has died at age 79 It will always be the WWF in my mind brings back memories of being a kid. He put on a good show!

02-18-2017, 08:27 PM	#5
cgtech Over This Interview Is... Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: AZ Posts: 17,449	Re: WWE Hall of Famer George ‘The Animal’ Steele has died at age 79 No matter how "fake" it may be, I prefer my steel chairs not over the top of my head. Gettin slammed through tables & bashed in the head with trash cans everyday is a tough way to make a living. Just ask Mankind... RIP

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