Acting
Arnold Skaaland
Born — Died
1925-01-21 — 2007-03-13
Place of birth
White Plains, New York, U.S.
Known for
Acting
Credits
18 titles
Arnold Skaaland was a renowned American professional wrestler and manager. After serving in World War II, he began his wrestling career in 1946 and became known as the "Golden Boy" for his agility and cleverness in the ring. He joined the World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF) in 1963, and in 1967, he won the WWWF United States Tag Team Championship. In 1978, Skaaland retired from active wrestling and transitioned to managing, guiding stars like Bruno Sammartino and Bob Backlund to win the WWF World Heavyweight Championship. He was recognized as Manager of the Year in 1978 and 1979. Skaaland was also a shareholder in the WWWF and worked as an agent for André the Giant. In 1994, he was indu…
Known for
6.8A regularly scheduled, live, year-round program featuring some of the biggest WWE Superstars.
Raw
1993
7.2WWE's flagship show of the early-90s featuring great in-ring action, news from the world of sports-entertainment, and more.
WWF Superstars
1986
NRThe first nationally syndicated WWE television series, Championship Wrestling features numerous WWE Hall of Famers and Legends in action.
WWF Championship Wrestling
1980
NRDiscover rarely-seen matches from the 1970s, '80s, and '90s featuring countless WWE Hall of Famers such as Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair.
WWE Old School
1973
9.0Hosts Vince McMahon and Lord Alfred Hayes welcome the popular WWE Superstars and feature entertaining segments in WWE's original talk show.
Tuesday Night Titans
1984
7.8From the glory years of Hulk Hogan to the best of "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair, an exploration of how yesterday's greatest became today's legends; featuring 15 of the biggest Superstars from the 1980s.
The Greatest Wrestling Stars of the '80s
2005
Film credits
1980s · 7 titles
NRHost Gorilla Monsoon takes a look back at some of the most bitter rivalries in WWE history, including Tito Santana facing Greg "The Hammer" Valentine in a steel cage and a vicious match between Bruno Sammartino and "Superstar" Billy Graham.
WWE Grudge Match
1986
NRReliving the early days of "The Immortal" Hulk Hogan by rewinding to some of Hogan's most memorable matches from the mid-1980s, including his first WWE Championship victory over The Iron Sheik and facing off with Don Muraco in a steel cage match.
The Hulkster Hulk Hogan
1985
9.0Jesse "The Body" Ventura takes the WWE Universe on a trip down memory lane with some of the wildest matches in history; this presentation features everything from battle royals and lumberjack matches to an unforgettable bout inside a steel cage.
Most Unusual Matches
1985
The World's Most Entertaining Sport at The World's Most Famous Arena!
WWE at Madison Square Garden: October 17, 1983
1983
NRThe Best of WWE brought to you on home video!
The Best of the WWF: volume 7
1986
Truly in a class by himeself! Once Bruno on the mat - watch out! Relive some of Bruno Sammartino's greatest moments, including encounters with Roddy Piper, Paul Orndorff, and much more.
Wrestling's Living Legend Bruno Sammartino
1986
Catch all the excitement and action as WWE's most powerful superstars take to the ring. Featuring Sgt. Slaughter and Andre the Giant teaming up to do battle with evil foreigners Nikolai Volkoff and The Iron Sheik.
WWE Wrestling at The Meadowlands: October '84
1984
Series credits
6.8A regularly scheduled, live, year-round program featuring some of the biggest WWE Superstars.
Raw
1993
6.8A regularly scheduled, live, year-round program featuring some of the biggest WWE Superstars.
Raw
1993
7.2WWE's flagship show of the early-90s featuring great in-ring action, news from the world of sports-entertainment, and more.
WWF Superstars
1986
NRThe first nationally syndicated WWE television series, Championship Wrestling features numerous WWE Hall of Famers and Legends in action.
WWF Championship Wrestling
1980
NRThe first nationally syndicated WWE television series, Championship Wrestling features numerous WWE Hall of Famers and Legends in action.
WWF Championship Wrestling
1980
NRDiscover rarely-seen matches from the 1970s, '80s, and '90s featuring countless WWE Hall of Famers such as Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair.
WWE Old School
1973
NRDiscover rarely-seen matches from the 1970s, '80s, and '90s featuring countless WWE Hall of Famers such as Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair.
WWE Old School
1973
NRDiscover rarely-seen matches from the 1970s, '80s, and '90s featuring countless WWE Hall of Famers such as Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair.
WWE Old School
1973
9.0Hosts Vince McMahon and Lord Alfred Hayes welcome the popular WWE Superstars and feature entertaining segments in WWE's original talk show.
Tuesday Night Titans
1984