Lou Thesz

Lou Thesz

Born: April 24, 1916
Died: April 28, 2002
in Banat, Michigan, USA
Aloysius Martin "Lou" Thesz was an American professional wrestler. He was a three-time NWA World Heavyweight Champion and held the title for a combined total of 10 years, three months and nine days – longer than anyone else in history.

Movies for Lou Thesz...

WWE: Top 50 Superstars of All Time
Title: WWE: Top 50 Superstars of All Time
Character: Lou Thesz
Released: December 7, 2010
Type: Movie
.A countdown of the greatest superstars in WWE History. From Hulk Hogan to Randy Savage to The Rock to John Cena enjoy an experience down memory lane for long-time fans, and a new experience for new fans of WWE.
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Lou Thesz: An American Icon
Title: Lou Thesz: An American Icon
Released: April 1, 2004
Type: Movie
This 50-minute DVD documentary on the life of professional wrestling legend Lou Thesz includes footage from a David L. Wolper project on Thesz from the 1950s on Thesz. Wolper went on to become one of Hollywood’s top movie producers. The documentary was produced by hall of fame wrestling historian Mike Chapman of Newton, Iowa.
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WWE Badd Blood: In Your House
Title: WWE Badd Blood: In Your House
Character: Himself
Released: October 5, 1997
Type: Movie
The Road Warriors battles The Nation of Domination. The Headbangers defend the WWE World Tag Team Championship against The Godwinns. The first ever Hell In a Cell match as Shawn Michaels squares off with The Undertaker. Plus, Bret Hart competes in a Tag Team Flag Match and more!
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WCW Slamboree 1993
Title: WCW Slamboree 1993
Character: Himself
Released: May 23, 1993
Type: Movie
Slamboree 1993: A Legends' Reunion was the first annual Slamboree professional wrestling pay-per-view produced by WCW. It took place on May 23, 1993 at The Omni in Atlanta, Georgia. A "Legends Ceremony" occurred at the event, and introduced several legends. The WCW Hall of Fame induction ceremony also occurred, and Lou Thesz, Mr. Wrestling II, Verne Gagne, and Eddie Graham were the inductees. The PPV also saw the reformation of the Four Horsemen, now consisting of Ric Flair, Arn Anderson, Ole Anderson, and new member Paul Roma. The main event was Big Van Vader defending the WCW World Heavyweight Title against Davey Boy Smith. Barry Windham defended the NWA World Heavyweight Title against Arn Anderson and The Hollywood Blondes defended the NWA & WCW World Tag Team Championships against Dos Hombres in a steel cage match.
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Rowdy Roddy Piper's Greatest Hits
Title: Rowdy Roddy Piper's Greatest Hits
Character: Lou Thesz
Released: September 15, 1985
Type: Movie
"Mean" Gene Okerlund begrudgingly hosts this collection of "Rowdy" Roddy Piper's greatest hits; from memorable editions of "Piper's Pit" to thrilling matches with Hulk Hogan and Jimmy Snuka, it's an exciting look at the one-and-only Hot Rod.
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Lou Thesz vs. Rikidozan World Title Battle
Title: Lou Thesz vs. Rikidozan World Title Battle
Released: October 15, 1957
Type: Movie
1957 documentary covering the highly publicized wrestling match between Japanese-Korean Rikidozan versus Lou Thesz.