Martin Ruane
Real Name: Martin Ruane
Aliases: Giant Haystacks, Loch Ness (Stampede), Loch Ness Monster (WCW)
DOB: 1946
Died: 1998
Born: Camberwell Green, London
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Debut: 1967
Stats: Height 6'11" Weight 685lbs
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Signature Moves: Body Splash
Finishing Move: Elbow Drop Pin
Feuds: Hulk Hogan, The Giant, Big Daddy
Title History:
Joint Promotions British Heavyweight title 1978
Stampeded International Tag Team titles 1980
BWF European Heavyweight title 1990
Career History:
Ruanes family originated from Ireland but moved to Manchester. His friend suggested he become a wrestler which took him around the world. Managed by J.R. Foley, he wrestled in Stampede before wrestling in WCW. He had a notable feud with Hulk Hogan and defeated Scotty Riggs and Alex Wright. He was diagnosed with cancer forcing him to retire. After a two year battle, Ruane passed away in 1998 aged 52.
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