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Preston Steele

Title History

 

  • International Wrestling Association United States title defeating Cactus Jack (October 5, 1990);
  • International Wrestling Association Intercontinental title defeating Jules Strongbow (July 14, 1991);
  • International Wrestling Association Intercontinental title defeating Barry Horrowitz (October 24, 1993);
  • International Wrestling Association Intercontinental title defeating Doink the Clown (Febraury 26, 1994);
  • International Wrestling Association Intercontinental title defeating The Iron Sheik (July 12, 1995);
  • International Wrestling Association Intercontinental title defeating Tom Brandi (December 27, 1998);

 

Career Highlights

 

  • Preston Steele started wrestling in Ohio and Pennsylvania indy promotions early on teaming with Tom Brandi..
  • Preston Steele turned heel and took on Dr. San Siegel as his manager..
  • Preston Steele eventually turned on Dr. San Siegel and started feuding with his stable of wrestlers..
  • ~~~Dr. San Siegel’s stable consisted of The Iron Sheik, Demolition Ax, and The Original Sheik..
  • Preston Steele formed a tag team with T.C. Reynolds known as The American Patriots..
  • Preston Steele entered the IWA as a babyface, managed by Noelle..
  • October 5, 1990: Preston Steele defeated Cactus Jack in a Tournament Final to win the IWA United States title in Girard, Ohio..
  • Preston Steele’s feud with Dr. Sam Siegel continued when Siegel followed Steele into the IWA..
  • July 1, 1991: Thunderfoot #1 defeated Preston Steel for the IWA (renamed) Intercontinental title in Sydney, Australia..
  • July 14, 1991: Preston Steele defeated Jules Strongbow to regain the Intercontinental title in Sydney, Australia..
  • October 23, 1993: Barry Horrowitz defeated Preston Steele for the IWA Intercontinental title in Champion, Ohio..
  • ~~~A ringside photographer’s temporarily blinded Steele by shooting his flash off in Preston’s face!
  • October 24, 1993: Preston Steele defeated Barry Horrowitz to recapture the Intercontinental title in Warren, Ohio..
  • January 29, 1994: Kamala defeated Preston Steele to win the Intercontinental title in Hamilton, Ohio..
  • Febraury 26, 1994: Preston Steele defeated Doink The Clown (Matt Borne) to win the Intercontinental title in Girard, Ohio..
  • June 9, 1995: The Iron Sheik w/Dr. Sam Siegal defeated Steele for the Intercontental title in Liberty Township, Ohio..
  • July 12, 1995: Preston Steele defeated The Iron Sheik to regain the Intercontinental title in Cortland, Ohio..
  • Preston got involved in a feud between Debbie Combs by helping Malia Hosaka when the two were fighting over the Women’s title..
  • Johnny Valiant brought Greg Valenetine to the IWA and they stole Preston’s Intercontinental championship belt..
  • Early 1998: Preston Steele shattered his ankle in match vs Lord Zoltan in Cleveland, Ohio..
  • April 1998: Preston Steele was stripped of the Intercontental title due to his injury..
  • Late 1998: Preston Steele returned from his injury and feuded with former partner Tom Brandi and Typhoon..
  • December 27, 1998: Preston Steele defeated Tom Brandi for the Intercontinental title in Girard, Ohio..

 

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Trained By

Dominic DeNucci

Debut

Birthday

Hometown

Originally from Girard, Ohio
Billed as San Diego, California

Gender

Height

6'2"

Weight

245 lbs

Finishing Move(s)

The Steele Grip (Texas Cloverleaf)

Favorite Move(s)

DDT

Notable Feuds

Dr. San Siegel
The Iron Sheik
Demolition Ax
The Original Sheik
Barry Horowitz
Johnny Valiant
Greg Valentine
Tom Brandi
Typhoon

Status