Acting
Steve Williams
Born 1960-05-14 · Lakewood, Colorado, USA
was an American professional wrestler, author, former collegiate football player, and amateur wrestler at the University of Oklahoma. Williams was known as "Dr. Death", a nickname he acquired in junior high school. Williams was a three-time professional wrestling world heavyweight champion, having won the UWF World Heavyweight Championship twice and the Triple Crown Heavyweight Championship once. In addition to his singles success, Williams achieved notoriety in Japan in tag team competition, winning the World Tag Team Championship eight times with notable tag team partners Terry Gordy, and Vader. He also achieved great tag team success in North America, winning tag team titles in the Mid-South(UWF), World Championship Wrestling, and NWA United States Tag Team Championship as well as winning the World's Strongest Tag Determination League twice with Gordy and Mike Rotunda In 2004, Williams underwent surgery for throat cancer and was declared cancer-free the next year. His return match was against King Kaluha, who he defeated on August 27, 2005 at WrestleReunion 2.[6] According to promoter Sal Corrente, Williams was initially hesitant to work with King Kaluha but was ultimately appreciative about the choice of opponent. Williams made an appearance at a SmackDown! brand house show on March 11, 2006, in Alexandria, Louisiana, after which he was signed to help train up-and-coming WWE wrestlers in its Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW) developmental territory. While acting in that capacity, he made a few appearances on OVW television, where he helped fellow Oklahoma wrestler Jake Hager and briefly working as his tag team partner. He also made an appearance at an August 30 Raw house show, during which he addressed the crowd and announced how happy he was to be cancer free for four years. Later, he made appearances for Oklahoma-based independent federation Sooner World Class Wrestling (SWCW).He also worked for Southwest Airlines in Colorado. After the death of longtime rival and friend Mitsuharu Misawa in June 2009, Williams made the decision to retire from wrestling after 27 years. Williams's final match took place August 15 in Colorado Springs, Colorado, for Asylum Championship Wrestling. He defeated Franco D'Angelo for the ACW Heavyweight Championship, which he vacated after the match. Death The throat cancer eventually returned and Williams's health gradually worsened. His last public appearance was at the K&S Wrestlefest Wrestling Convention on December 12, 2009, in Carteret, New Jersey. On December 29, 2009, Williams died at St. Anthony Central Hospital in Denver from throat cancer. He was 49 years old.
Acting credits
NRMLW's "Rise of the Renegades" held July 26, 2003 in Orlando, Florida.
MLW Rise of The Renegades
2003
10.0The first Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament was held on April 19, 1986. The tournament featured 24 tag teams.
The First Annual NWA Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament
1986
NRMLW's "Revolutions" held May 9, 2003 in Orlando, Florida
MLW Revolutions
2003
Live from The Capital Centre in Landover, Maryland
NWA Live: March 18, 1989
1989
9.2They're taking over! Join the voice of ECW, Joey Styles and The Blue World Order's Blue Meanie and Stevie Richards as they go through Extreme Championship Wrestling's hardcore history to bring you hidden gems that have never before been released on home video! Witness extreme matches and moments featuring ECW originals like Tommy Dreamer, Cactus Jack, Shane Douglas and more! Relive the revolution and enter the land of the extreme at your own risk with ECW Unreleased Volume 3!
ECW - Unreleased Vol. 3
2015
NRMOVE OVER WWF - MOVE OVER WCW. It's time to get extreme! Extreme Chamionship Wrestling (ECW) is the next generation of of sports-entertainment. Professional wrestling's outer limits. The new frontier. The most unique and extreme brand of all-star wrestling.
ECW: Extreme Evolution
2000
4.0WCW Clash of The Champions X: Texas Shootout took place on February 6, 1990 at the Memorial Coliseum in Corpus Christi, Texas. There were 3,000 fans in attendance and the show drew a 4.5 rating on TBS. This was the show that set up the WCW WrestleWar '90: Wild Thing pay-per-view event.
NWA Clash of The Champions X: Texas Shootout
1990
9.3For the first time ever, WWE presents the Legends of Mid-South Wrestling. One of the 1980’s hottest territories, Mid-South garnered national attention for its revolutionary storytelling and bruising, athletic matches orchestrated by no-nonsense promoter, “COWBOY” BILL WATTS. Now, the legends and Hall of Famers who cut their teeth in Mid-South share their tales of the fabled proving ground as we deliver OVER 20 classic confrontations from legends Ted DiBiase, Andre The Giant, Shawn Michaels, Ric Flair, Sting, Muhammad Ali, and many more…
Legends of Mid-South Wrestling
2013
Witness a brutal battle when The Von Erichs clash with The Freebirds
WCCW Christmas Star Wars '85
1985
5.9Ric Flair battles Ron Garvin for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship in a Steel Cage Match. Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard defend the NWA Tag Team Championship against The Road Warriors. The Rock 'N' Roll Express face The Midnight Express. Dusty Rhodes battles Lex Luger in a Steel Cage for the United States Championship.
NWA Starrcade 1987
1987
8.0Ric Flair and Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat continue their epic rivalry with the NWA World Heavyweight Championship on the line. The Road Warriors defend the NWA Tag Team Championship against The Varsity Club. Lex Luger challenges Barry Windham for the United States Championship and much more.
NWA Chi-Town Rumble
1989
7.0The Fantastics defend the United States Tag Team Championship against Kevin Sullivan & Steve Williams. Jim Cornette leads the Midnight Express against Paul E. Dangerously's Original Midnight Express. Ric Flair defends the NWA World Championship against Lex Luger. The Road Warriors defend the NWA Tag Team Championship against Sting & Dusty Rhodes.
NWA Starrcade 1988
1988
NRNew NWA Tag Team Champions are crowned in a tournament. Teams include "Dr. Death" Steve Williams & Terry Gordy, Dustin Rhodes & Barry Windham, Nikita Koloff & Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat, The Fabulous Freebirds, and more. Big Van Vader battles Sting for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship.
WCW The Great American Bash 1992
1992
7.0Clash of the Champions VIII took place on September 12, 1989 at the Carolina Coliseum in Columbia, South Carolina. There were 2,600 fans in attendance and the show drew a 4.7 rating on TBS. This show was used to build the first ever Halloween Havoc PPV on October 28.
NWA Clash of The Champions VIII: Fall Brawl '89
1989
8.1Ric Flair defends the NWA World Heavyweight Championship against Terry Funk. The Road Warriors, Midnight Express, and "Dr. Death" Steve Williams join forces to take on The Fabulous Freebirds and Samoan Swat Team in a War Games Cage Match. Lex Luger defends the United States Championship against Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat. Plus, Sting and more.
NWA The Great American Bash 1989
1989
9.5Sting battles Jake Roberts in a Spin the Wheel, Make the Deal Match. Rick Rude clashes with NWA World Heavyweight Champion Masahiro Chono. Barry Windham & Dustin Rhodes face "Dr. Death" Steve Williams & Steve Austin. Big Van Vader battles Nikita Koloff. Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat faces Brian Pillman. Plus, Arn Anderson, Ron Simmons, and more.
WCW Halloween Havoc 1992
1992
The third and final Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament was held over two nights, April 22 and 23, 1988. Scheduled to feature 24 teams, the tournament included a few changes to the original lineup.
The Third Annual NWA Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament
1988
7.0Ric Flair and Ricky Steamboat face off for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. The Road Warriors battle The Varsity Club with the NWA Tag Team Championship up for grabs. Sting faces The Iron Sheik. Michael Hayes battles Lex Luger for the United States Championship. Plus, The Great Muta, Rick Steiner, and more.
WCW WrestleWar 1989
1989
10.0Bret Hart defends the WCW World Heavyweight Championship against Goldberg. Kevin Nash battles Sid Vicious in a Powerbomb Match. Sting faces Lex Luger. Jeff Jarrett battles Dustin Rhodes in a Bunkhouse Brawl and much more.
WCW Starrcade 1999
1999
6.8Ric Flair & Sting join forces against the Great Muta & Terry Funk in the Thunderdome Cage Match with Bruno Sammartino serving as the special guest referee. The Road Warriors face The Skyscrapers. Doom faces The Steiner Brothers. Lex Luger defends the United States Championship against Brian Pillman. Plus, The Fabulous Freebirds and much more.
WCW Halloween Havoc 1989
1989
6.7Starrcade 1992 features a Lethal Lottery drawing with teams chosen at random who later go on to compete in the BattleBowl battle royal. Teams include Big Van Vader & Dustin Rhodes, The Great Muta & Barry Windham, and more. Sting faces Big Van Vader in the King of the Cable Tournament. Masa Chono faces The Great Muta and much more action.
WCW Starrcade 1992
1992
3.3ECW World Champion Raven defends his title against "Dr. Death" Steve Williams. Sandman takes on D-Von Dudley. Terry Funk battles "Wildfire" Tommy Rich. Rob Van Dam & Sabu challenge The Eliminators for the ECW World Tag Team Titles. Big Stevie Cool faces Ricky Morton. Lance Storm goes one-on-one with Balls Mahoney and so much more!
ECW Crossing the Line Again 1997
1997
8.0Cactus Jack battles Sting in a Falls Count Anywhere Match. Barry Windham, Nikita Koloff, and Dustin Rhodes take on the Dangerous Alliance in a Six-Man Tag Team Match. The Steiner Brothers defend the WCW Tag Team Championship against Terry Gordy and "Dr. Death" Steve Williams. Rick Rude and Ricky Steamboat clash in a 30-minute Iron Man Match.
WCW Beach Blast
1992
9.0Mayhem 1999 features a tournament to crown the new WCW World Heavyweight Champion. Participants include Bret Hart, Sting, Jeff Jarrett, and more. Goldberg faces Sid Vicious in an "I Quit" Match. Scott Hall battles Booker T with both the United States and Television Championships on the line.
WCW Mayhem 1999
1999