Arnold Skaaland

Birthday: 1925-01-21
Deathday: 2007-03-13
Birthplace: White Plains, New York, U.S.
Gender: Male
Owned By: Unowned

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.

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.

Credits

Year Title Character
1986-06-06 The Best of the WWF: volume 7 Arnold Skaaland
1986-06-06 Wrestling's Living Legend Bruno Sammartino
1986-03-27 WWE Grudge Match Arnold Skaaland
1985-01-01 Most Unusual Matches Arnold Skaaland
1985-01-01 The Hulkster Hulk Hogan Arnold Skaaland
1984-10-14 WWE Wrestling at The Meadowlands: October '84 Arnold Skaaland (Referee)
1983-10-17 WWE at Madison Square Garden: October 17, 1983 Arnold Skaaland (Manager)