Danie Voges
| Born |
1 January 1954 Johannesburg, South Africa |
|---|---|
| Residence | Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Ring name(s) | Danie Voges Donny Voges Danie Vogues Danie "The Hulk of Africa" Voges |
| Billed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Billed weight | 275 lb (125 kg) |
| Billed from | Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Debut | 1978 |
| Retired | 1999 |
Danie Voges (born January 1, 1954) is a retired South African professional wrestler who is a former 2-time South African Heavyweight Champion.
Danie Voges was a multi-time Springbok amateur wrestling champion before debuting in 1978 for Bronco Universal Promotions.
Danie Voges made his professional wrestling debut in 1978 under his real name. In February 1986, Danie Voges defeated Hans Booch in Cape Town, South Africa. On 6 March 1986, Danie Voges emerged victorious against the Mexican Mongol in what was described at the time to be one of the bloodiest matches in South African wrestling history. On 27 March 1986, Danie Voges and Tornado Danie Brits defeated Hans Rooks and John Powers in a two-out-of-three falls match 2 to 1. Nearly a decade after his debut, in August 1986 he captured the previously-vacant South African Heavyweight Title, becoming the fifth champion in the title's history and succeeding Jan Wilkens. On 25 September 1986, Danie Voges successfully defended the South African Heavyweight Title against Hacksaw Higgins. In October 1986, Danie Voges had a three-match title series all over the country with Kevin Wacholz over the South African Heavyweight Title. On 10 September 1987, Danie Voges successfully defended the South African Heavyweight Title against Mark Calloway in Durban, South Africa. On 4 June 1988, Danie Voges teamed up with Steve Simpson and Kalahari Boerboel to beat Gama Singh, Black Bart and Bill Irwin in a six-man tag team match. On 21 September 1989, Danie Voges teamed up with former tag team partner Danie Brits for the first time in over three years to take on Munro and Big Ox Baker at the Portuguese Hall for Interworld Wrestling Promotions. In June 1990, he lost the South African Heavyweight Title to Danie Brits. Two months later, in August 1990, Voges would capture the title for the second time from Brits.
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