David Schultz (professional wrestler)
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Born | Madison County, Tennessee, U.S.[1] | June 1, 1955
Professional wrestling career | |
Ring name(s) | David Schultz[1] David Von Schultz[1] |
Billed height | 6 ft 6 in (198 cm)[2] |
Billed weight | 267 lb (121 kg)[2] |
Billed from | Nashville, Tennessee |
Trained by | Herb Welch[1] |
Debut | 1974[1] |
Retired | 1989[3] |
David Schultz (born June 1, 1955) is an American retired
Professional wrestling career
Early career (1974–1980)
Trained by Herb Welch, Schultz began wrestling in NWA Mid-America during the mid-1970s eventually teaming with Roger Kirby to defeat Bill Dundee and Big Bad John for the NWA Mid-America Tag Team Championship in May 1976. He would also team with Bill Ash to win the NWA Mid-America Tag Team Championship before losing the titles to George Gulas and Gorgeous George Jr. later that year.
While in the
From September to October 1978, Schultz toured Japan with
Although losing to Bob Armstrong in a match for the NWA Southeastern Heavyweight Championship in 1978, Schultz later regained the title the following year feuding 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 in November 1979 and successfully defended the titles for several months before the title was held up during a match against Mike Stallings and The Matador on February 3, 1980, and lost the titles to them in a rematch a week later.
Canada (1980–1983)
In June 1980, Schultz returned to
In October 1980, Schultz moved on to
In June 1983, Schultz continued his feud with Honky Tonk Wayne in Vancouver All-Star Wrestling, ultimately defeating Wayne in a
American Wrestling Association (1983)
In July 1983, Schultz began wrestling for the
World Wrestling Federation (1983–1985)
Battery on John Stossel
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Schultz had a notorious encounter on December 28, 1984, with
Marvin Kohn, a deputy commissioner at the New York State Athletic Commission, had been present at the arena during the incident and immediately suspended Schultz for his actions.[17] Although called by Commissioner Jose Torres to attend a hearing before the commission, Kohn later reported that Schultz had written a letter to the commission admitting "that he had acted improperly and apologized both to the commission and to Mr. Stossel" and further stated "I admit the allegations ... I intend the commission to know that I did not intend to hurt John Stossel. I apologize to the commission and to John Stossel."[17]
Stossel stated that he suffered from pain and buzzing in his ears eight weeks after the assault.[17] Stossel later claimed he was unaware of Schultz's apology and would pursue his action in court although commented he would be "less likely to sue" if the after-effects of his injury disappeared.[17] Stossel eventually filed a lawsuit against the World Wrestling Federation, and settled out of court for $425,000.[18]
Although Schultz has consistently maintained that World Wrestling Federation officials told him to hit Stossel (specifically, he insists that Vince McMahon himself said, "Blast him (Stossel), tear his ass up, stay in character -- 'Doctor D'..."), Schultz ultimately was fired. Many industry insiders believe that it was not because of his actions against Stossel, but rather because it was alleged, but never proven, that he challenged Mr. T to a fight backstage at a WWF event at Madison Square Garden.[19][20]
Late career (1985–1989)
After leaving the WWF at the end of February 1985, Schultz immediately embarked on another tour of Japan with New Japan Pro-Wrestling as part of its "Big Fight" series. His opponents during the tour included
Retirement
Moving to Connecticut, Schultz opened a successful bail bonds business and began a second career as a professional bounty hunter.[23]
In 1992, Schultz was accused by the WWF of conspiring with former WWF referee Rita Chatterton to extort $5 million from the company. Vince and Linda McMahon filed a lawsuit against journalist and TV personality Geraldo Rivera after Chatterton aired a rape allegation against Vince McMahon during Rivera's programs. The lawsuit was abandoned after McMahon was indicted for allegedly illegally distributing anabolic steroids.[24]
Schultz briefly reappeared in the spotlight in the early 1990s when he testified at McMahon's trial.[23] Although Hulk Hogan was considered to be the prosecution's major witness, Schultz was one of several former WWF wrestlers called to testify against McMahon at the trial although McMahon would eventually be acquitted of all charges against him.[25]
During the early 2000s, Schultz was under consideration for induction into the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum in November 2003,[26] and the following month, attended the Fan Slam Convention in Totowa, New Jersey on December 6, 2003.[27] During the event, he participated in a Q&A panel which included Ted DiBiase, Virgil, Gary Michael Cappetta, Chief Jay Strongbow and The Missing Link.[28]
In October 2006, Schultz was honored along with
Schultz released his book, Don't Call Me Fake, on January 23, 2018.
On April 28, 2020, Dark Side of the Ring aired a second season episode that focuses on Schultz's wrestling career, his assault on John Stossel that ended his wrestling career, and his transition as a bounty hunter.
Championships and accomplishments
- Atlantic Grand Prix Wrestling
- AGPW United States Heavyweight Championship (1 time)[31]
- Cauliflower Alley Club
- Men's Wrestling Award (2019)[32]
- Eastern Sports Association
- Lutte Internationale
- NWA Mid-America
- Southeastern Championship Wrestling
- NWA Southeastern Heavyweight Championship (Northern Division) (1 time)[40]
- 1 time)[41]
- NWA Southeastern Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Dennis Condrey[42]
- Northeast Championship Wrestling
- NCW Heavyweight Championship (1 time)[43]
- Pro Wrestling Illustrated
- Ranked No. 253 of the top 500 singles wrestlers of the "PWI Years" in 2003
- Stampede Wrestling
- 3 times)[44]
- Stampede Wrestling Hall of Fame (Class of 1995)[45][46]
- Universal Wrestling Alliance
- UWA Heavyweight Championship (1 time)[47]
References
- ^ a b c d e Kreikenbohm, Philip. "David Schultz". Cagematch.net. Retrieved November 14, 2023.
- ^ ISBN 978-0-7566-4190-0.
- ^ a b Kreikenbohm, Philip. "David Schultz - matches". Cagematch.net. Retrieved November 14, 2023.
- ^ a b David Schultz, John Stossel (2006). WRESTLING IS FAKE (watch before commenting). Youtube. Retrieved April 5, 2013.
- ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip. "David Schultz - matches - International Wrestling Enterprise". Cagematch.net. Retrieved November 14, 2023.
- ^ a b Kreikenbohm, Philip. "David Schultz - matches - 1980". Cagematch.net. Retrieved November 14, 2023.
- ^ Niles, Serge. "Regional Territories: Atlantic Grand Prix Wrestling". KayfabeMemories.com.
- ISBN 0-9736719-8-X
- ^ a b Oliver, Greg; Ferris, Wayne (July 15, 1998). "SLAM! Wrestling: Honky Tonk Man Fan Q & A". SLAM! Sports. Archived from the original on July 15, 2012. Retrieved November 5, 2007.
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- ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip. "David Schultz - matches - 1983". Cagematch.net. Retrieved November 14, 2023.
- ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip. "David Schultz - matches - American Wrestling Association". Cagematch.net. Retrieved November 14, 2023.
- ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip. "David Schultz - matches - WWE". Cagematch.net. Retrieved November 14, 2023.
- ^ "Millennium Man's Coliseum Video Rant: Rowdy Roddy Piper's Greatest Hits". Graham Cawthon's History of the WWE. 2003.
- ^ Jinkerson, Bob. "Regional Territories: WWWF/WWF #36, Page #2". KayfabeMemories.com.
- ^ Furious, Arnold (June 3, 2007). "The Furious Flashbacks – The 100 Greatest WWF Matches of the 80s Vol. 1". 411mania.com.
- ^ a b c d e f Kaplan, Peter W. (February 23, 1985). "TV Notes; ABC Reporter May Sue Wrestler Who Hit Him". New York Times. Retrieved September 28, 2007.
- ^ Wrestling Babylon by Irvin Muchnick ECW Press 2007 p.118
- ISBN 0-7434-7556-9
- ^ Kaye, Griffin (2022-07-04). "Unbelievable Misconceptions in Wrestling!". TWM. Retrieved 2022-07-31.
- ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip. "David Schultz - matches - 1985". Cagematch.net. Retrieved November 14, 2023.
- ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip. "David Schultz - matches - 1986". Cagematch.net. Retrieved November 14, 2023.
- ^ a b "OWOW profile".
- ^ Bellantoni, Christina (October 12, 2010). "Flashback: McMahons Sued Geraldo For Airing Rape Claims By Former WWE Referee". Talking Points Memo. Archived from the original on December 25, 2023. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
- ISBN 1-55022-761-0
- .pdf) on February 28, 2008.
- ^ Nemur, Paul (March 3, 2004). "Ask WV (3/03/04): Piper, Mad Dog Vachon, David Schultz, Pillman and More". WrestleView.com.
- ^ Highspots Shoot Interview Series: FanSlam Q&A. Perf. David Schultz. DVD. Highspots, 2004.
- ^ Clancy, Erik; Walsh, James (March 10, 2005). "The Interactive Interview: "The Genius" Lanny Poffo & Raven". 1wrestling.com. Archived from the original on January 13, 2009.
- ^ "RF Video, October 18th, 2006". RF Video. October 18, 2006.
- ^ "AGPW United States Heavyweight Championship history". Puroresu Dojo. 2003.
- ^ @CACReunion (February 17, 2019). "2019 Men's Wrestling Award Honoree "Dr. D" David Shultz joins hosts @JimValley and @themkbandit on the latest edition of CAC Radio" (Tweet). Retrieved February 16, 2021 – via Twitter.
- ^ "NWA Canadian Heavyweight Championship (Halifax version) history". Puroresu Dojo. 2003.
- ^ "Canadian International Heavyweight Championship history". Puroresu Dojo. 2003.
- ^ "NWA Mid-America Tag Team Championship history". Puroresu Dojo. 2003.
- ^ "National Wrestling Alliance World 6-Man Tag Team Title". wrestling-titles.com. Retrieved December 15, 2016.
- ISBN 0-9698161-5-4.
- ^ "Southern Tag Team Title". Wrestling-Titles. Retrieved January 19, 2020.
- ISBN 0-9698161-1-1.
- ^ "NWA Southeastern Heavyweight Championship history". Puroresu Dojo. 2003.
- ^ "NWA Southeastern Heavyweight Championship (Southern Division) history". Puroresu Dojo. 2003.
- ^ "NWA Southeastern Tag Team Championship history". Puroresu Dojo. 2003.
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- ^ "North American Heavyweight Championship history". Puroresu Dojo. 2003.
- ^ Whalen, Ed (host) (December 15, 1995). "Stampede Wrestling Hall of Fame: 1948-1990". Showdown at the Corral: A Tribute to Stu Hart. Event occurs at 27:55. Shaw Cable. Calgary 7.
- ^ "Stampede Wrestling Hall of Fame (1948-1990)". Puroresu Dojo. 2003.
- ISBN 0-9698161-5-4.
Further reading
- Oliver, Greg and Steven Johnson. The Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame: The Heels. Toronto: ECW Press, 2007. ISBN 978-1-55022-759-8
External links
- David Schultz's profile at Cagematch.net, Wrestlingdata.com, Internet Wrestling Database