Wrestling Legend Ole Anderson Useless At 81, Unique 4 Horsemen Member

Wrestling legend Ole Anderson — who helped kind The 4 Horsemen within the Nineteen Eighties — has died at 81 years outdated.

The WWE confirmed the unhappy information Monday night … remembering him in a press release as “a prolific and decorated tag team wrestler” who had a “hard-nosed style and gruff demeanor.”

“WWE extends its condolences to Anderson’s family, friends, and fans,” the org. added.

A reason for demise was not revealed.

Anderson — actual title Alan Rogowski — started his wrestling profession within the ’60s … however actually made his mark within the squared circle within the Nineteen Eighties.

He, Ric Flair, Arn Anderson and Tully Blanchard created the heel secure The 4 Horsemen …. and the quartet ultimately went on to have legendary matches throughout a number of promotions towards a number of the most iconic wrestlers of all-time.

After information of his demise broke, Aptitude stated in a put up on X that Ole helped launch his profession.

“I Will Be Grateful Forever For You Giving Me The Opportunity To Become Who I Am Today,” Aptitude wrote. “We Didn’t Always Agree With Each Other, But The Honest To God Truth Is You & Gene Started Me. Rest In Peace My Friend!”

Along with his time on the mat, Anderson additionally labored as a supervisor, promoter and even an exec within the wrestling world.

“AEW and the wrestling world mourn the passing of the legendary Ole Anderson,” All Elite Wrestling officers stated in a press release Monday evening. “Our thoughts are with his family, his friends and his fans.”