Larry Sharpe (wrestler)

Larry Sharpe
Birth nameLarry Weil
Born(1951-06-26)June 26, 1951
Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland
DiedApril 10, 2017(2017-04-10) (aged 65)[1]
Woodbury, New Jersey, U.S.
Cause of deathLiver disease
Websitehttp://www.monsterfactory.org
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Larry Sharpe
Larry Weil
Billed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Billed weight264 lb (120 kg)
Billed fromCastleisland, Ireland
Trained byMr. Fuji
Gorilla Monsoon
Nikolai Volkoff
Debut1974
Retired2004

Larry Weil (June 26, 1951 – April 10, 2017) was an Irish-American professional wrestler, manager and trainer better known under his ring name, "Pretty Boy" Larry Sharpe. Sharpe is perhaps most well known for creating the Monster Factory professional wrestling school. He grew up in Castleisland, Ireland and was the original trainer of Kevin Von Erich, and many other well-known wrestlers.[2]

  1. ^ "Larry 'Sharpe' Weil Passes Away". PWInsider.com. April 10, 2017. Retrieved May 13, 2022.
  2. ^ Dave Meltzer, Wrestling Observer Newsletter, February 14, 2007, page 1.