Arnold Skaaland

Biography

Arnold Skaaland was a renowned American professional wrestler and manager. After serving in World War II, he began his wrestling career in 1946 and became known as the "Golden Boy" for his agility and cleverness in the ring. He joined the World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF) in 1963, and in 1967, he won the WWWF United States Tag Team Championship.

In 1978, Skaaland retired from active wrestling and transitioned to managing, guiding stars like Bruno Sammartino and Bob Backlund to win the WWF World Heavyweight Championship. He was recognized as Manager of the Year in 1978 and 1979. Skaaland was also a shareholder in the WWWF and worked as an agent for André the Giant.

In 1994, he was inducted into the WWF Hall of Fame. Skaaland passed away on March 13, 2007, at the age of 82, and was buried at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in New York.

Known For

Raw

Arnold Skaaland

Raw

Arnold Skaaland (archive footage)

The Greatest Stars of the 80's

Arnold Skaaland (Archive Footage)

WWE Hall Of Fame 1994

Self

The Hulkster Hulk Hogan

Arnold Skaaland

Filmography

Year	Movie	Role
2005	The Greatest Stars of the 80's	Arnold Skaaland (Archive Footage)
1994	WWE Hall Of Fame 1994	Self
1986	The Best of the WWF: volume 7	Arnold Skaaland
1986	Wrestling's Living Legend Bruno Sammartino
1986	WWE Grudge Match	Arnold Skaaland
1985	Most Unusual Matches	Arnold Skaaland
1985	The Hulkster Hulk Hogan	Arnold Skaaland
1984	WWE Wrestling at The Meadowlands: October '84	Arnold Skaaland (Referee)
1983	WWE at Madison Square Garden: October 17, 1983	Arnold Skaaland (Manager)

Year	TV Show	Role
1993	Raw	Arnold Skaaland
1993	Raw	Arnold Skaaland (archive footage)
1984	Tuesday Night Titans	Arnold Skaaland
1980	WWF Championship Wrestling	Arnold Skaaland (Manager)
1980	WWF Championship Wrestling	Arnold Skaaland (Self)
1973	WWE Old School	Arnold Skaaland (Manager)
1973	WWE Old School	Arnold Skaaland
1973	WWE Old School	Arnold "Golden Boy" Skaaland