Mar 11, 2020

R.I.P. Rip "The Crippler" Oliver 1952-2020

Rip Oliver promo picture from the Portland Sports Arena

When I was a kid, I hated this guy!  Which is probably the highest compliment you could pay to someone who dedicated much of his wrestling career to being the top heel (Bad Guy) in any territory he wrestled in.

One Christmas, Rip dressed as Santa Claus and walked around the arena passing out Candy Canes and eventually made it to the ring where he attacked Billy Jack Haynes.  I was so mad I spit out that perfectly good candy cane!

Thanks for all of the great entertainment you provided and putting your heart and soul into your work. You will be missed.


Rip Oliver and his son Larry Oliver at the Portland Sports Arena

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