Sam Houston (wrestler)
| Sam Houston | |
|---|---|
Houston in 1988 | |
| Birth name | Michael Maurice Smith |
| Born | October 11, 1963 Waco, Texas, U.S. |
| Spouses | |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent | Grizzly Smith (father) |
| Relatives | Jake Roberts (half-brother) Rockin' Robin (sister) |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Ring name(s) | Midnight Rider Sam Houston |
| Billed height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) |
| Billed weight | 227 lb (103 kg) |
| Billed from | Waco, Texas |
| Trained by | Grizzly Smith Dusty Rhodes Magnum T. A. |
| Debut | 1981 |
Michael Maurice Smith (born October 11, 1963) is an American semi-retired professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, Sam Houston. He is best known for his appearances with the World Wrestling Federation from 1987 to 1991. Houston's father Grizzly Smith was also a professional wrestler, as was his half-brother Jake Roberts and his sister Rockin' Robin.