The Italian Stallion (wrestler)
| Birth name | Gary Sabaugh |
|---|---|
| Born |
October 24, 1957 North Carolina, United States |
| Residence | Charlotte, North Carolina, United States |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Ring name(s) |
The Italian Stallion Gary Sabaugh |
| Billed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Billed weight | 265 lb (120 kg) |
| Debut | c. 1983 |
Gary Sabaugh (born October 24, 1957) is an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, The Italian Stallion, who has competed in North American independent promotions throughout the 1980s and 1990s including stints in both the World Wrestling Federation and the National Wrestling Alliance, specifically Jim Crockett Promotions and World Championship Wrestling.
He is also the co-owner of the Charlotte-based Professional Wrestling Federation and its wrestling school with longtime rival George South. Among the wrestlers he and South have trained over the years include Henry Godwin, Ron Killings and the The Hardy Boyz.
Gary Sabaugh, also known as the pro wrestler The Italian Stallion, has had many television appearances in the NWA, WCW, WWF, Georgia Championship Wrestling with WTBS, Florida Championship Wrestling, and New Japan Pro Wrestling. In addition to a 23-year-career in professional wrestling, Sabaugh was also a sitcom actor and stunt man.
Teaming with Buzz Sawyer and "Pistol" Pez Whatley against Bob Roop and NWA National Tag Team Champions Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard on May 11, he would face a number of veteran wrestlers throughout 1985 including Terry Flynn,Black Bart, and appeared at the first Starcade '85 losing to Thunderfoot#1 on November 28. Two days later, he also teamed with Rocky King against the Midnight Express on November 30, 1985.
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