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My Take
For me, Freddie Blassie is the gold standard of the wrestling villain as craftsman. Born in St. Louis in 1918, he turned being hated into something almost elegant, fully earning that "Classy" nickname while holding the WWA world title four times. What impresses me most is the second act: he became a legendary manager when his in-ring days were done, proving his value was knowledge as much as muscle. Two Hall of Fame inductions confirm how deeply the business respected him. He taught generations what heel artistry really means, and that legacy is what I keep coming back to.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Freddie Blassie
- Name (Japanese)
- フレッド・ブラッシー
- Reading
- ふれっど・ぶらっしー
- Born
- February 8, 1918 – June 2, 2003
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Horse
- Origin
- St. Louis, Missouri, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 178 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- professional wrestler / sporting director / actor / manager
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- WWE Hall of Fame
- Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Freddie Blassie born?
February 8, 1918 – June 2, 2003.
Where is Freddie Blassie from?
Freddie Blassie is from St. Louis, Missouri, United States.
What does Freddie Blassie do?
Freddie Blassie works as professional wrestler, sporting director, actor, manager.
How tall is Freddie Blassie?
Freddie Blassie is 178 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.