Arnold Skaaland

Biography

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.

Known For

Raw

Raw

WWF Superstars

WWE Old School

Tuesday Night Titans

WWF Championship Wrestling

All Movies (9)

The Greatest Wrestling Stars of the '80s2005 · as Arnold Skaaland (Archive Footage)
WWE Hall Of Fame 19941994 · as Self
The Best of the WWF: volume 71986 · as Arnold Skaaland
Wrestling's Living Legend Bruno Sammartino1986
WWE Grudge Match1986 · as Arnold Skaaland
Most Unusual Matches1985 · as Arnold Skaaland
The Hulkster Hulk Hogan1985 · as Arnold Skaaland
WWE Wrestling at The Meadowlands: October '841984 · as Arnold Skaaland (Referee)
WWE at Madison Square Garden: October 17, 19831983 · as Arnold Skaaland (Manager)

All TV Shows (9)

Raw1993 · as Arnold Skaaland
Raw1993 · as Arnold Skaaland (archive footage)
WWF Superstars1986 · as Arnold Skaaland
Tuesday Night Titans1984 · as Arnold Skaaland
WWF Championship Wrestling1980 · as Arnold Skaaland (Manager)
WWF Championship Wrestling1980 · as Arnold Skaaland (Self)
WWE Old School1973 · as Arnold Skaaland (Manager)
WWE Old School1973 · as Arnold Skaaland
WWE Old School1973 · as Arnold "Golden Boy" Skaaland