Robert Swenson

Wrestler

Birthday January 5, 1957

Birth Sign Capricorn

Birthplace Texas

DEATH DATE Aug 18, 1997 (40)

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About

Professional wrestler who wrestled under the name The Ultimate Solution during his time with World Championships Wrestling before dying from heart failure at age 40. He was also a Hollywood actor and stuntman who appeared in a number of films, most notably as Bane in 1997's Batman & Robin.

Before Fame

He was born in Fort Worth, Texas and began wrestling for World Class Championship Wrestling in 1987.

Trivia

His WCW character was originally named The Final Solution. WCW was forced to change the name after being made aware that this was also the name of Adolf Hitler's plan to destroy the Jews.

Family Life

He was survived by his wife Erin Hillsman, with whom he had a daughter named K.

Associated With

At his funeral, he was eulogized by colleagues like Hulk Hogan.