Ludwig Von Krupp
Deceased
Wrestler

LUDWIG VON KRUPP

Edouard Probst

Height

6'6" (198 cm)

Weight

276 lbs (125 kg)

Born

January 21, 1928

Died

December 12, 2018

Age

90 years (at death)

Gender

Male

Birthplace

Basel, Basel-Stadt, Switzerland

Nationality

Swiss

Billed From

Basel, Switzerland

WWE Debut

September 26, 1957

Career

69 years

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Biography

Ludwig Von Krupp was a prominent European heavyweight who competed for the Capitol Wrestling Corporation (CWC), the precursor to the modern WWE, during the late 1950s. Known primarily as Rene Lasartesse in Europe, he portrayed a formidable heel persona while touring North American territories. Throughout his extensive career, he faced legendary opponents and later became a respected trainer for the next generation of European talent.

Ring Names

Lou MartínezJan 1, 1957Dec 31, 1959
Luis MartínezJan 1, 1957Dec 31, 1960

Eras

Capitol Wrestling Era