Freddie Blassie

Actor

February 8, 1918 (85 years)

† June 2, 2003

St. Louis, Missouri, USA

Biography

Frederick Kenneth Blassie, better known as "Classy" Freddie Blassie, was an American professional wrestling villain and manager born in St. Louis, Missouri. Renowned as "The Fashion Plate of Professional Wrestling", He was also a one-time NWA Georgia Heavyweight Champion (later known as the NWA Wildside Heavyweight Championship), and a one-time NWA Florida Heavyweight Champion.

Filmography

7.6

The Dick Van Dyke Show

Self

The Dick Van Dyke Show centers around the work and home life of television comedy writer Rob Petrie. The plots generally revolve around problems at work, where Rob got into various comedic jams with fellow writers Buddy Sorrell, Sally Rogers and producer Mel Cooley.

8.0

WWF Superstars

"Classy" Freddie Blassie

WWE's flagship show of the early-90s featuring great in-ring action, news from the world of sports-entertainment, and more.

8.4

WWE Saturday Night's Main Event

"Classy" Freddie Blassie

A professional wrestling television program produced by the World Wrestling Federation banner on NBC airing in place of Saturday Night Live. The series was made up entirely of star vs. star bouts in a time when weekly programming consisted primarily of established stars dominating enhancement talent.

6.8

WWF Wrestling Challenge

Freddie Blassie

The biggest WWE Superstars of the late 1980s and early '90s settle their differences in the ring on "Wrestling Challenge"; featuring exciting matches and memorable interviews, this weekly television series captures an important era of WWE history.

N/A

WWF All-Star Wrestling

Freddie Blassie

The greatest WWE Superstars of the 1975s & 1982s, including Andre the Giant, Bob Backlund, and Bruno Sammartino compete in exciting matches.

N/A

WWE Old School

Freddie Blassie (Manager)

Discover rarely-seen matches from the 1970s, '80s, and '90s featuring countless WWE Hall of Famers such as Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair.

7.3

Biography: WWE Legends

"Classy" Freddie Blassie (archive footage)

The stories behind some of the most memorable WWE Superstars of all time.

9.0

Tuesday Night Titans

Freddie Blassie

Hosts Vince McMahon and Lord Alfred Hayes welcome the popular WWE Superstars and feature entertaining segments in WWE's original talk show.

6.0

WWF Championship Wrestling

Freddie Blassie (Manager)

The first nationally syndicated WWE television series, Championship Wrestling features numerous WWE Hall of Famers and Legends in action.

8.8

WWF Prime Time Wrestling

"Classy" Freddie Blassie (Manager)

WWF Prime Time Wrestling was a professional wrestling television program produced by the World Wrestling Federation. It aired on the USA Network from 1985–1993. A precursor to Monday Night Raw, Prime Time Wrestling was a two-hour long, weekly program that featured stars of the World Wrestling Federation. The program featured wrestling matches, interviews, promos featuring WWF wrestlers, updates of current feuds and announcements of upcoming local and pay-per-view events. WWE Hall of Famers Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby "The Brain" Heenan highlight the best of early-1985s WWE in Prime Time Wrestling.

6.7

WrestleMania

"Classy" Freddie Blassie (Manager)

The first annual WrestleMania professional wrestling pay-per-view event taking place on March 31, 1985, at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The show featured nine professional wrestling matches with the main event match pitting Hulk Hogan and Mr. T against Roddy Piper and Paul Orndorff.

5.1

Body Slam

Himself

M. Harry Smilac is a down-on-his-luck music manager who is having a hard time attracting talent and booking gigs for his band, Kicks (The most recent of the gigs is a Dairy Queen opening!!). When making arrangements for a campaign fund-raiser, he mistakes Rick Roberts, a professional wrestler, for a musician and hires him. At that moment he becomes a wrestling manager and starts to book matches for him and his teammate Tonga Tom. The team is a success, and Harry decides to take his wrestlers and his band on a "Rock n' Wrestling" tour. The tour is a success, and Harry feels what it is like to be a winner again.

6.4

WrestleMania II

"Classy" Freddie Blassie (Manager)

Mr. T vs. Roddy Piper in a Boxing match Battle Royal featuring superstars and athletes from the WWF and NFL Hulk Hogan (c) vs. King Kong Bundy in a Steel Cage match for the WWF Championship

8.1

The Epic Journey of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson

'Classy' Freddie Blassie (archive footage)

Relive the life and times of The Rock, who electrified legions of fans with his brash style, superb athleticism, and uproarious interviews.

10.0

WWE Hall Of Fame 1995

Self

Join Renee Young and Mean Gene Okerlund for a special look at the 1995 WWE Hall of Fame Ceremony. The careers and legacies of the inductees of the Class of 1995 are featured including Pedro Morales, "Big Cat" Ernie Ladd, Antonio Rocca, Ivan Putski, George "The Animal" Steele, The Grand Wizard, and the first female inductee, The Fabulous Moolah.

10.0

Wrestling's Bloopers, Bleeps, & Bodyslams

Self

Gorilla Monsoon treats the WWE Universe to a hilarious collection of surprises involving top Superstars of the '80s; from Hulk Hogan and "Rowdy" Roddy Piper to Andre the Giant and Capt. Lou Albano, this show is full of unforgettable moments.

8.3

WWE: Top 50 Superstars of All Time

"Classy" Freddie Blassie

A countdown of the greatest superstars in WWE History. From Hulk Hogan to Randy Savage to The Rock to John Cena enjoy an experience down memory lane for long-time fans, and a new experience for new fans of WWE.

7.9

WWE: Hulk Hogan: The Ultimate Anthology

'Classy' Freddie Blassie

The best and most memorable matches from Hulk Hogan's career.

6.0

Wrestling's Biggest, Smallest, Strangest, Strongest!

"Classy" Freddie Blassie

WWE Superstars from all ends of the spectrum, including George The Animal Steele, Andre the Giant, Haiti Kid, Mad Dog Vachon, the Missing Link, Ivan Putski, Ken Patera and other unusual competitors.

N/A

Villains of the Squared Circle

"Classy" Freddie Blassie (Manager)

The most memorable rule breakers of the 1980s are all here, as Mean Gene Okerlund and Bobby Heenan host Villains of the Squared Circle. Pedro Morales vs. George Steele; Ernie Ladd vs. Andre the Giant; Roddy Piper vs. Jimmy Snuka; WWE Intercontinental Champion Randy Savage vs. Tito Santana.