Robert Swenson | |
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Swenson with his wife and daughter in 1996.
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Birth name | Robert Alexander Swenson, Jr. |
Born |
San Antonio, Texas, United States |
January 5, 1957
Died | August 27, 1997 Los Angeles, California, United States |
(aged 40)
Cause of death | Heart failure |
Professional wrestling career | |
Ring name(s) | Jeep Swenson Jeep the Mercenary The Final Solution The Ultimate Solution |
Billed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
Billed weight | 405 lb (184 kg; 28.9 st) |
Billed from | San Antonio, Texas |
Debut | 1980s |
Robert Alexander Swenson, Jr. (January 5, 1957 – August 27, 1997) was an American professional wrestler, stuntman, and actor.
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.
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. He was billed as being from South Africa, although he was an American.
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. WCW claimed they were unaware that The Final Solution was the name Adolf Hitler gave to his plan to destroy the Jews. The Alliance consisted of the Dungeon of Doom, the Four Horsemen, Swenson, and Tiny Lister, all working to end Hulk Hogan's career.