George Steele: Profile, Career Stats, Face/Heel Turns, Titles Won & Gimmicks

On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of George Steele, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.

William James Myers was born in Detroit, Michigan on April 16, 1937.

He died on February 16, 2017 at the age of 79.

George Steele was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 1995 as an individual and in the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) in 2005 as part of the Modern Era wing.

George Steele Profile Index

Profile Info

Gender Male
Real Name William James Myers
Ring Names
- George "The Animal" Steele ( January 1, 1987 - September 30, 2000)
- George Steele ( March 3, 1973 - December 31, 1986)
- Jim Steele ( November 17, 1972 - March 2, 1973)
- George Steele ( February 19, 1966 - November 16, 1972)
- The Student ( February 19, 1965 - December 9, 1967)
Born April 16, 1937
Died February 16, 2017 (aged 79)
Nationality United States
Birth Place Detroit, Michigan
Billed From
- Detroit, Michigan
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight
- 275 lbs (125 kg)
Nicknames The Animal

Career History

Roles
- Wrestler ( July 12, 1997 - September 30, 2000)
- Producer ( August 25, 1988 - October 1, 1990)
- Wrestler ( February 19, 1965 - August 24, 1988)

Promotions History

Promotion	from	to
Promotion WWF	December 13, 1998	December 15, 1999
Promotion WWF	April 19, 1983	October 1, 1990
Promotion WWF	April 8, 1981	October 24, 1981
Promotion NJPWBrand Heavyweight	June 29, 1979	August 2, 1979
Promotion WWWF	June 21, 1975	December 16, 1978
Promotion NWA	November 17, 1972	January 1, 1977
Promotion WWWF	May 2, 1968	September 15, 1973
Promotion SLWC	November 17, 1972	June 15, 1973
Promotion NWA	February 19, 1965	February 17, 1968

Images History

Feb 1966
Feb 1965
Face / Heel Turns

Alignment from to
Heel July 12, 1997 September 30, 2000
Face May 11, 1985 October 1, 1990
Heel February 19, 1965 May 10, 1985

Alignment	from	to
Heel	July 12, 1997	September 30, 2000
Face	May 11, 1985	October 1, 1990
Heel	February 19, 1965	May 10, 1985

Finishers
- Flying Hammerlock - Elevated Hammerlock ( July 12, 1997 - September 30, 2000)
- Flying Hammerlock - Elevated Hammerlock ( February 19, 1965 - August 24, 1988)
- Big Splash ( February 19, 1965 - August 24, 1988)
Theme Songs
- Theme Song "I'm An Animal" by Sly & The Family Stone - Single ( May 2, 1968 - August 24, 1988)

Titles & Accomplishments

Halls of Fame
- WWE Hall of Fame - Year 1995, Individual
- Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) - Year 2005, Modern Era
Big Time Wrestling
- 1 NWA World Tag Team Championship (Detroit version) (with Frankie Laine)
Grande Wrestling Alliance
- 1 GWA Heavyweight Championship
National Wrestling Federation
- 1 NWF North American Heavyweight Championship
Superstars of Wrestling (Newfoundland)
- 1 SoW Canadian Heavyweight Championship
Other Accomplishments
- WWF Slammy Award - Best Performance by an Animal (1987)
- Cauliflower Alley Club's Other honoree (2004)