Buddy Rogers (wrestler)
"Nature Boy" Buddy Rogers (February 20, 1921 – June 26, 1992), born Herman Gustav Rohde Jr., was an American professional wrestler and one of the biggest wrestling stars in the beginning of the television era. His performances inspired generations of professional wrestlers, such as Butch Reed during his "Natural" phase, and the legendary "Nature Boy" Ric Flair, who used Rogers' nickname, as well as his look, attitude and finishing hold, the figure-four leglock. He was a two-time world heavyweight champion, most notably becoming the first professional wrestler to hold both the WWWF Championship, now known as the WWE Championship, and the NWA World Heavyweight Championship.
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