The wrestling world was saddened by the news of WCW legend Ole Anderson’s passing at 81 years old.
Ole Anderson, whose real name was Al Rogowki, was a founding member of the iconic wrestling group The Four Horsemen. He leaves behind seven children, including Bryant Rogowski, who followed in his father’s footsteps as a professional wrestler.
Bryant Rogowski, known professionally as Bryant Anderson, made his debut in World Championship Wrestling in 1993 under the guidance of his father.
He competed in the league for two years before retiring in November 1995. Following his wrestling career, Bryant went on to earn a law degree from Georgia State University.
While not much is known about Ole Anderson’s other children, his obituary lists their names as Christian, Fortune, Aaron, Ethan, Galen, and Dana.
Ole Anderson was a professional wrestler who was born on September 22, 1942, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Before his wrestling career, he served in the United States Army and made his wrestling debut with the American Wrestling Association in 1967.
In 1985, Ole Anderson joined World Championship Wrestling and formed The Four Horsemen alongside Tully Blanchard, Ric Flair, and his brother, Arn Anderson.
The group became legendary in the wrestling world. Ole retired when his son made his wrestling debut but returned to the ring in 1989 to relaunch The Four Horsemen until his retirement in 1996.
On February 26, 2024, news of Ole Anderson’s passing was confirmed by former wrestler Ricky Morton on Instagram.
While his death leaves a void in the wrestling community, Ole Anderson’s legacy will live on through his impact on the sport and the memories he shared with fans and fellow wrestlers.
Ole Anderson was previously married to Suzanne Crowder, and his obituary states he was outlived by his partner of 22 years, Marsha Cain. The mother of Ole’s children remains undisclosed at this time.
Ole Anderson’s hard-nosed style and gruff demeanor helped define The Four Horsemen as one of the greatest stables in wrestling history. His contributions to the sport will not be forgotten.
