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Al Green (wrestler)

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Al Green is a professional wrestler best known for teaming with Kevin Nash as the "Master Blasters" in the NWA & World Championship Wrestling. In 2000, Green was put in the role of Big Al, a former bodyguard for former Ultimate Fighting Championship striker turned wrestler Tank Abbott that was angry at Abbott's choice of going into professional wrestling. They fought in an infamous "Skins Match" at SuperBrawl 2000 in which a leather coat was hung on a pole.

Afterwards, Green was taken off TV and repackaged as The Dog when he formed a hardcore tag team managed by Fit Finlay with former Nasty Boy, Brian Knobbs. Green's Upon the acquisition of WCW by World Wrestling Entertainment, Green's contract was one of the assets not taken.

Al Green appears in the first Hogan Knows Best episode of 2007.

Profile

  • Height: 6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
  • Weight: 280 lb (127 kg)
  • Birthday: January 19
  • Hometown: Tampa, Florida
  • Trained by: Steve Keirn
  • Professional debut: 1990
  • Previous identities: Master Blaster Iron, Blade, Dog, Al Greene, Big Sexy, Rage, Bounty Hunter #1, Big Al

In wrestling

Finishing and signature moves

Championships and accomplishments

  • 1-time HVW Heavyweight Champion
  • 1-time CWA Tag Team Champion

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