BEARCAT WRIGHT

Edward M. Wright Jr.

Capitol Wrestling Era

Height

6'3" (191 cm)

Weight

260 lbs (118 kg)

Born

January 13, 1932

Died

August 28, 1982

Age

50 years (at death)

Gender

Male

Birthplace

Omaha, Nebraska, United States

Nationality

American

Billed From

Omaha, Nebraska

WWE Debut

December 3, 1957

Career

69 years

Hall of Fame

Inducted ★

Biography

Bearcat Wright was a popular babyface and a pioneer for desegregation in professional wrestling during the 1950s and 1960s. He competed in various promotions including the CWC and WWE, where he was known for his incredible strength and agility. In 2017, he was posthumously honored for his contributions to the industry with an induction into the WWE Hall of Fame Legacy wing.

Ring Names

Bearcat WrightJan 1, 1957 → Dec 31, 1966

Ed "Big Daddy" WrightJan 1, 1960 → Dec 31, 1960

Eras

Capitol Wrestling Era★WWWF Era