Ricky Steamboat is a former pro wrestler. In 2009, his long-time nemesis, Ric Flair, inducted him into the WWE Hall of Fame.
He was a one-time WWF Intercontinental Champion, a one-time NWA World Heavyweight Champion, a four-time United States Heavyweight Champion, a four-time Television Champion, and an eight-time WCW World Tag Team Champion during his career.
After an eight-year hiatus, the wrestling superstar returned to WWE in 2005 as a traveling agent. In 2006, he also officiated the WWE Championship match between John Cena and Edge. Ricky took on the role of referee once more in July 2007, this time for a title fight between John Cena and Randy Orton.
Sandi McAlister Blood is the wife of Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat. In 2017, the couple married.
He has already been married four times. On January 8, 1977, the first to Maureen Muriel Powers. On June 16, 1980, the couple’s relationship came to an end. He was married to Debra Blood (14 June 1981-15 April 1985), Bonnie Blood (18 May 1985-15 January 2003), and Claudia Sobieski after his first divorce (21 August 2004-2012).
Son
With his third wife, Bonne Blood, the retired wrestler has a son named Richard Blood Jr. On July 7, 1987, he was born.
Richard Blood Jr. is a wrestler, just like his father. On July 25, 2008, he made his debut under the ring moniker Richie Steamboat. Richie was the second FCW Grand Slam Champion, having previously won the Florida Heavyweight Championship, the Florida Tag Team Championship, and the Jack Brisco 15 Championship.
After seven years of professional wrestling, he retired on April 15, 2015.
Ricky Steamboat’s Age and Biography
Richard Henry Blood is the true name of the former WWF Intercontinental Champion. He was born in West Point, New York on February 28, 1953.
He was coached by Verne Gagne and earned his mark in the Carolinas, the former Mid-Atlantic territory. Because of his similarity to wrestling legend Sammy Steamboat, he was given the moniker “Ricky Steamboat.”
Earnings
Ricky Steamboat has a net worth of $1 million, according to celebritynetworth.com.
Facts to Consider
- In 1977, he was named “Inside Wrestling” Rookie of the Year.
- Eddie Graham, a wrestling promoter, gave Ricky his ring name.
- He is of Japanese ancestry.
- Ricky fought Randy Savage for the WWE Intercontinental Title, which he won at WrestleMania III (1987)
- He has a height of six feet (1.83 meters).
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