Name: Dean Malenko
Height: 5'9"
Weight: 216 lbs.
Hometown: Tampa, Fla.
Signature Maneuver: Master of a thousand holds.
Many accolades can be heaped on Dean Malenko, the wrestler known as "The Man of 1,000 Holds." For every move, Malenko has a counter; for every attack, he has a defense; and for every pinning combination, he has an escape. When it comes to finishing off an opponent, the end can come at anytime from anywhere.
This savvy ring veteran was born with wrestling in his viens. The son of the late Professor Boris Malenko, a major star in the 1960s and '70s, young Dean was schooled in the finer points of the grappling game. His technical ability is especially proficient in the art of submission and mat-based wrestling.
Malenko's ring skills have been honed through years of demanding competition in Japan. His no-nonsense approach has led to much success, earning respect from fans and opponents alike. When he returns home to Tampa, he trains those willing to make the commitment at the Malenko School of Wrestling.
Make no mistake that Dean Malenko has grabbed a hold of WCW in about 1,000 different ways.
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