Seigfried Stanke
1970s American professional wrestler
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William J. Lehman (March 25, 1938 – November 12, 2012), better known by the ring name Seigfried Stanke was an American professional wrestler, active during the 1970s.[1][2]
BornWilliam J. Lehman
25 March 1938
25 March 1938
Died12 November 2012 (aged 74)
Ringname(s)Seigfried Stanke
Siegfried Stanke
Siegfried Steinke
The Spoiler
Spoiler #2
Bill Lehman
Wilhelm Lehman
Siegfried Stanke
Siegfried Steinke
The Spoiler
Spoiler #2
Bill Lehman
Wilhelm Lehman
Billedheight6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | William J. Lehman 25 March 1938 |
| Died | 12 November 2012 (aged 74) |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Ring name(s) | Seigfried Stanke Siegfried Stanke Siegfried Steinke The Spoiler Spoiler #2 Bill Lehman Wilhelm Lehman |
| Billed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Billed weight | 275 lb (125 kg) |
| Trained by | Joe Blanchard |
| Debut | 1972 |
| Retired | 1985 |
Career
Stanke began wrestling in Dallas, Texas with Big Time Wrestling, notably teaming with Lord Alfred Hayes, being defeated by Jose Lothario and Mil Mascaras.[3][4] Stanke also had feuds with the Von Erichs.[5][6]
Championships and accomplishments
- NWA All-Star Wrestling
- NWA Pacific Coast Heavyweight Championship (Vancouver Version) (2 times)
- NWA Canadian Tag Team Championship (Vancouver version) (3 times) - with Dale Lewis (2) and Gene Kiniski (1)
- NWA Tri-State
- NWA Tri-State Tag Team Championship (2 times) – with Bob Sweetan and Steve Lawler
- NWA Louisiana Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Kurt Von Hess
- NWA Western States Sports
- NWA Western States Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
- NWA Brass Knuckles Championship (1 time)
- NWA Western States Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Karl von Steiger