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My Take
Rick Rude was one of those rare heels who made you hate him so much you secretly loved every second he was on screen. The man was genuinely beautiful — he knew it, he weaponized it, and that smug slow gyrate before a match was pure performance art. From his WWF run feuding with the Ultimate Warrior to his WCW days, Rude had a legitimacy most of his peers couldn't touch: real amateur wrestling credentials, a physique that was almost absurd, and mic work sharp enough to cut glass. He could back up the arrogance in the ring too, which made the whole package feel earned rather than gimmicky. Losing him at 40 in 1999 still feels like one of pro wrestling's cruelest what-ifs. The WWE Hall of Fame induction was the right call, but honestly long overdue for a guy this complete.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Rick Rude
- Name (Japanese)
- リック・ルード
- Reading
- りっく・るーど
- Born
- December 7, 1958 – April 20, 1999
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Dog
- Origin
- St. Peter, Minnesota, United States
- Height
- 191 cm
- Occupation
- professional wrestler / actor
2. Background
- University
- Anoka-Ramsey Community College
Awards & achievements
- WWE Hall of Fame
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Rick Rude born?
December 7, 1958 – April 20, 1999.
Where is Rick Rude from?
Rick Rude is from St. Peter, Minnesota, United States.
What does Rick Rude do?
Rick Rude works as professional wrestler, actor.
How tall is Rick Rude?
Rick Rude is 191 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.