Achim Albrecht

Achim Albrecht
Bodybuilder
Personal info
Born (1962-07-02) 2 July 1962 (age 62)[1]
Münster, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany[1]
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight303 lb (137 kg)
Professional career
Best win
  • IFBB Mr. Universe (over 90 kilograms category)
  • 1990[2]
PredecessorJean Luc
SuccessorRonnie Coleman

Achim Albrecht (born 2 July 1962) is a German personal trainer and former bodybuilder and professional wrestler.[1] He is best known for winning the over 90 kilograms category of the International Federation of BodyBuilding & Fitness Mr. Universe contest in Malaysia in 1990. In 1996, Albrecht transitioned to professional wrestling, where he appeared with North American promotions such as the World Wrestling Federation (WWF), Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) and the United States Wrestling Association (USWA) under the ring name Brakkus (also spelled Brakus) until retiring due to injury in 1999.

  1. ^ a b c Harris M. Lentz III (1 January 2003). Biographical Dictionary of Professional Wrestling, 2d ed. McFarland. p. 49. ISBN 978-0-7864-1754-4.
  2. ^ Cite error: The named reference Philippine Star was invoked but never defined (see the help page).