Otto Wanz
| Otto Wanz | |
|---|---|
| Born | 13 June 1943 Nestelbach bei Graz, Styria, Germany |
| Died | 14 September 2017 (aged 74) Styria, Austria |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Ring name(s) | Big Otto Bulldog Otto Grand Lapin Otto Wanz |
| Billed height | 188 cm (6 ft 2 in) |
| Billed weight | 170 kg (375 lb) |
| Billed from | Graz, Austria |
| Debut | 1968 |
| Retired | August 23, 1996 |
Otto Wanz (Austrian German pronunciation: [ˈɔto ˈvants]; 13 June 1943 – 14 September 2017) was an Austrian professional wrestler and boxer. He made his professional wrestling debut in 1968. He is a one time American Wrestling Association champion and former operator of the Catch Wrestling Association, where he was the promotion's inaugural World Heavyweight Champion, winning the title four times. He was overall a five-time world champion and the longest reigning world champion in Europe.