Arnold Skaaland
Known for ActingBorn 1925-01-21 — died 2007-03-13White Plains, New York, U.S.
Arnold Skaaland was a renowned American professional wrestler and manager. After serving in World War II, he began his wrestling career in 1946 and became known as the "Golden Boy" for his agility and cleverness in the ring. He joined the World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF) in 1963, and in 1967, he won the WWWF United States Tag Team Championship.
In 1978, Skaaland retired from active wrestling and transitioned to managing, guiding stars like Bruno Sammartino and Bob Backlund to win the WWF World Heavyweight Championship. He was recognized as Manager of the Year in 1978 and 1979. Skaaland was also a shareholder in the WWWF and worked as an agent for André the Giant.
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In 1994, he was inducted into the WWF Hall of Fame. Skaaland passed away on March 13, 2007, at the age of 82, and was buried at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in New York.
Known for
The Greatest Wrestling Stars of the '80s
2005 · as Arnold Skaaland (Archive Footage)
WWE Grudge Match
1986 · as Arnold Skaaland
Wrestling's Living Legend Bruno Sammartino
1986
The Hulkster Hulk Hogan
1985 · as Arnold Skaaland
WWE Wrestling at The Meadowlands: October '84
1984 · as Arnold Skaaland (Referee)
WWE Hall Of Fame 1994
1994 · as Self
The Best of the WWF: volume 7
1986 · as Arnold Skaaland
Most Unusual Matches
1985 · as Arnold Skaaland
WWE at Madison Square Garden: October 17, 1983
1983 · as Arnold Skaaland (Manager)