Ron Wright (wrestler)

Ron Wright
Born(1938-10-26)October 26, 1938
Rogersville, Tennessee, United States
DiedApril 21, 2015(2015-04-21) (aged 76)[1]
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States
Spouse(s)Teresa Wright[2]
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Ron Wright
Crusher (official ring name)
Bonecrusher (nickname)
Kingsport's Bad Boy (nickname)
Backstreet Brawler (nickname) [3]
DebutJanuary 21, 1956
RetiredAugust 12, 1995

Ron Wright (October 26, 1938 – April 21, 2015) was an American professional wrestler, promoter and manager. He wrestled and managed primarily for territory promotions in the Southeastern United States from the 1950s until the 1990s, particularly in the Tennessee and Kentucky areas, including for National Wrestling Alliance, Southeast Championship Wrestling, Continental Wrestling Association, Continental Championship Wrestling, Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling and Smoky Mountain Wrestling.[1][3][4]

  1. ^ a b "Wrestling Legend Passes Away". Timesnews.net. April 21, 2015. Retrieved January 21, 2017.
  2. ^ "Kayfabe Memories Interview with Ron Wright". Kayfabememories.com. Retrieved January 21, 2017.
  3. ^ a b "Southern States Wrestling Tribute to Ron Wright". Youtube. Retrieved January 21, 2017.
  4. ^ "Number One Hillbilly". Jimcornette.com. Retrieved January 21, 2017.