Otto Wanz
Austrian professional wrestler and boxer (1943-2017)
奥托·万兹 · オットー・ワンツ
- Born
- 13 June 1943, Graz
- Died
- 14 September 2017, Graz
- Citizenship
- Austria
- Sport
- boxing, professional wrestling
- Occupation
- actor, professional wrestler, boxer
- Height
- 188 cm (6 ft 2 in)
- Weight
- 170 kg (375 lb)
Otto Wanz (Austrian German pronunciation: [ˈɔto ˈvants]; 13 June 1943 – 14 September 2017) was an Austrian professional wrestler and boxer. He made his professional wrestling debut in 1968. He is a one time American Wrestling Association champion and former operator of the Catch Wrestling Association, where he was the promotion's inaugural World Heavyweight Champion, winning the title four times. He was overall a five-time world champion and the longest reigning world champion in Europe.
Competitions
| Competition | Year | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 Summer Olympics | 1960 |
External links
Facts from Wikidata Q85652 (CC0); quoted introduction from English Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22.
Data: Wikidata (CC0 1.0); Wikipedia (English) (CC BY-SA 4.0). Retrieved 2026-10-22.