Wrestling Legend Ole Anderson Dead At 81, Original Four Horsemen Member

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

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 dying was not revealed.

Anderson — actual identify 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 Four Horsemen …. and the quartet ultimately went on to have legendary matches throughout a number of promotions in opposition to a few of the most iconic wrestlers of all-time.

After information of his dying broke, Flair stated in a submit 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,” Flair 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!”

In addition to 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 night time. “Our thoughts are with his family, his friends and his fans.”