Wrestling legend Ole Anderson dies at 81, unique 4 Horsemen member

Wrestling legend Ole Anderson – who helped type The 4 Horsemen within the Eighties – has died on the age of 81.

The WWE confirmed the unhappy information Monday evening … remembering him in a press release as “a prolific and adorned tag crew wrestler” with a “powerful model and gruff perspective.”

“WWE extends its condolences to Anderson's household, pals and followers,” the group mentioned. added.

A reason behind demise was not revealed.

Anderson – actual identify Alan Rogowski — began his wrestling profession within the '60s… however actually made his mark within the squared circle within the '80s.

He, Rick Aptitude, Arn Anderson And Tully Blanchard created the heel secure The 4 Horsemen… and the quartet ended up placing on legendary matches in a number of promotions towards a few of the most iconic wrestlers of all time.

After information of his demise broke, Aptitude mentioned in a submit on X that Ole helped launch his profession.

“I will likely be perpetually grateful that you just gave me the chance to develop into who I’m immediately,” Aptitude wrote. “We didn't all the time see eye to eye, however the sincere fact is that you just and Gene began me. Relaxation in peace, my buddy!”

Along with his time on the mat, Anderson additionally labored as a supervisor, promoter and even an govt within the wrestling enterprise.

“AEW and the wrestling world mourn the passing of the legendary Ole Anderson,” all Elite Wrestling officers mentioned in a press release Monday evening. “Our ideas are along with his household, his pals and his followers.”