Jeep Swenson

Jeep Swenson

Nascimento : 1957-01-05, San Antonio, Texas, USA

Morte : 1997-08-18

História

Robert Alexander "Jeep" Swenson Jr. (January 5, 1957 – August 18, 1997) was an American professional wrestler, stuntman and actor. Swenson was born in San Antonio, Texas, the son of Patricia Maxine (née Wells) and Robert Alexander Swenson Sr. He was married to Erin Hillsman. The couple had a daughter named Kayleigh. Swenson wrestled for World Class Championship Wrestling in 1987 and 1988 for manager Gary Hart. He debuted on March 7, 1987, defeating Perry Jackson in a 2 minute challenge match. 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. He was billed as being from South Africa, although he was clearly an American. 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". He was originally named The Final Solution, but following complaints from Jewish organizations to the Turner corporate offices, his character was renamed The Ultimate Solution. WCW claimed they were unaware that The Final Solution was the name Adolf Hitler gave to his plan to destroy the Jews. The Alliance consisted of the Dungeon of Doom, the Four Horsemen, The Ultimate Solution and Z-Gangsta, all working to end Hulk Hogan's career. Swenson boxed as an amateur middleweight and later had a short career as a professional boxer. He won his first two bouts by knockouts, but his third fight was stopped in round one after he was knocked down twice by Frankie Garcia in his pro debut. The 6' 4", 405 lb. Swenson appeared as pit fighter "Lugwrench" Perkins in the 1989 Hulk Hogan film No Holds Barred. He also played James Caan's bodyguard Bledsoe in the Damon Wayans and Adam Sandler film Bulletproof, before playing possibly his best known character Bane in the 1997 film Batman & Robin. On August 18, 1997, Swenson died of heart failure at the UCLA Medical Center. He was 40 years old. Hulk Hogan, Davey Boy Smith, and James Caan gave eulogies at his funeral.[2]

Perfil

Jeep Swenson

Filmes

Batman & Robin
Bane
A dupla enfrenta dois terríveis vilões: o gélido Mr. Freeze e a delicada Poison Ivy. Mas, para poder livrar Gotham City das suas garras, Batman e Robin contam com uma nova companheira, a Batgirl.
À Prova de Balas
Bledsoe
Keats (Damon Wayans) é um policial que tem a missão de investigar o chefão do crime Frank Colton (James Caan). Ele se passa por bandido e faz amizade com um dos subordinados de Colton, o traficante e ladrão de carros Archie Moses (Adam Sandler). É claro que a parceria dos dois termina quando a identidade do policial é revelada. Anos mais tarde, os ex-amigos terão de aturar um ao outro novamente. Isso acontece quando Keats é escalado para escoltar Archie, que agora faz parte do programa de proteção à testemunha.
WCW Uncensored 1996
The Ultimate Solution
Uncensored 1996 took place on March 24, 1996 from the Tupelo Coliseum in Tupelo, Mississippi. The idea behind this event is that each match is unsanctioned, with a heavy emphasis on gimmick matches. The main event was The Mega Powers (Hulk Hogan & Randy Savage) versus The Alliance to End Hulkamania (an 8 man team that included Ric Flair, Arn Anderson, Meng, The Barbarian, Lex Luger, The Taskmaster, Z-Gangsta, and The Ultimate Solution) in a Doomsday Cage match. Other matches included A Chicago Street fight was held between Sting & Booker T versus The Road Warriors, The Giant vs Loch Ness, The Booty Man vs Diamond Dallas Page, and 3 other matches.
No Holds Barred
Lugwrench Perkins
Rip is the World Wrestling Federation champion who is faithful to his fans and the network he wrestles for, but Brell, the new head of the World Television Network, wants Rip to wrestle for his network.
WCCW Parade of Champions '87
Jeep Swenson
Once again the eyes of Texas fall upon Texas Stadium in a memorial to Mike & David Von Erich.
Batman Unchained
Bane
After Batman and Robin split up, Batman recalls his past, and the fates of his enemies as he is pursued by the vengeful daughter of the Joker.