Robert Swenson

Robert Swenson
Born	(1957-01-05)January 5, 1957 San Antonio, Texas
Died	August 18, 1997(1997-08-18) (aged 40) Los Angeles, California
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)	Jeep Swenson Jeep the Mercenary The Ultimate Solution The Final Solution
Billed height	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Billed weight	245 lb (111 kg; 17.5 st)
Billed from	San Antonio, Texas

Robert Alexander Swenson, Jr., more commonly known as Jeep Swenson (January 5, 1957–August 18, 1997), was an American professional wrestler, stuntman, and actor.

Biography

Career

Swenson wrestled for World Class Championship Wrestling in 1987 and 1988 for manager Gary Hart. His main feud was with Bruiser Brody, who was wrestling as the masked "Red River Jack". According to Swenson, he had the largest biceps in the world at that time.

Swenson returned to wrestling for a match at World Championship Wrestling's Uncensored pay-per-view on March 24, 1996. He performed as a member of the Alliance To End Hulkamania. Swenson was originally named The Final Solution, but following complaints from Jewish organizations to the Turner corporate offices, his character was renamed The Ultimate Solution. The Alliance was comprised of both the Dungeon of Doom and the Four Horsemen, and they posed to end Hulk Hogan's career.

The 6'4", 400 lb. Swenson then played the villainous Bane in the 1997 film Batman & Robin.

Personal life

Swenson was born in San Antonio, Texas, the son of Patricia Maxine (née Wells) and Robert Alexander Swenson, Sr. Swenson was married to Erin Hillsman. The couple had a daughter named Kayleigh.

On August 18, 1997, less than two months after the release of Batman & Robin, Swenson died of heart failure at the UCLA Medical Center. He was 40 years old. Hulk Hogan and James Caan gave eulogies at Swenson's funeral.

External links

• Jeep Swenson at IMDb