James Donald Raschke (born October 17, 1940) is an American retired professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, Baron von Raschke.
Professional wrestling career
After a successful amateur wrestling career and a stint in the United States Army, James Raschke started in professional wrestling in 1966 in the American Wrestling Association as a referee. He was soon wrestling under the name of Jim Raschke, playing off of his amateur wrestling notoriety in the area. He eventually changed his ring name to Baron von Raschke and claimed to be from Germany. He would do a goose-step and then put his finisher known as the "brainclaw", on his opponent. His most memorable quote came at the end of an interview during which - running out of time before the next match and not fully hearing the question - he simply blurted out, "Dat is all da people need to know!". Earlier in his career, the Baron had a finishing maneuver known as the 'Prussian Sleeper', a rather complex variation of a traditional sleeper hold. His trademark mantra at the time was; "I am ORDERED to win! I MUST win! and I WILL win!"
Baron Von Raschke vs. Ricky Young [AWA 1981-08-08]
www.WWFOldSchoolWrestling.com
published: 25 Jan 2017
Baron Von Raschke vs Big John Studd
March 1, 1981. Minneapolis, Minnesota. Jerry Crusher Blackwell also gets involved in the match. Pre-match interviews included.
published: 28 Mar 2017
AWA Hulk Hogan Mad Dog Vachon and Baron Von Raschke Promo
published: 24 Feb 2017
Andre The Giant vs Baron Von Raschke. 1974
1974
published: 21 Feb 2023
Baron Von Raschke leads The Powers of Pain to the ring: SummerSlam 1988
Baron Von Raschke makes a rare WWE appearance as the manager of The Power of Pain.
published: 15 Feb 2013
Back to the Territories #06 | Baron Von Raschke | Indianapolis
Often overlooked due to the proximity to Verne Gagne’s AWA, Dick the Bruiser’s WWA saw huge talent pass through in the 1960s and 70s. Based in Indianapolis, Indiana, WWA saw Bruiser hook up with his tag team “cousin” Crusher, a young manager named Bobby Hennan break-in, a famous angle with football pro-Alex Karras, and more that you probably didn’t attribute to Bruiser’s WWA.
Join host Jim Cornette and one of the stars of Bruiser’s territory, Baron Von Raschke, as we dig deep into the life and times of William Afflis, know to us all as Dick the Bruiser, and his WWA. Dick called the shots along with partner Wilbur Snyder and crowned himself the territory’s champion. Are you gonna argue with the toughest wrestler ever about his booking decisions?!
Fire up the Delorean again and head back t...
published: 20 Sep 2024
The Claw
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This documentary tells the Jekyll-and-Hyde story of James Raschke, AKA Baron von Raschke, one of the greatest villains in the history of professional wrestling. Using Super 8 family footage, rare 16mm vintage clips, and raucous re-creations of real events starring the Baron himself, what gets revealed is a gentle man still coming to terms with his past, whose only reason to keep on fighting is his love for his family.
published: 18 Apr 2024
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Often overlooked due to the proximity to Verne Gagne’s AWA, Dick the Bruiser’s WWA saw huge talent pass through in the 1960s and 70s. Based in Indianapolis, Ind...
Often overlooked due to the proximity to Verne Gagne’s AWA, Dick the Bruiser’s WWA saw huge talent pass through in the 1960s and 70s. Based in Indianapolis, Indiana, WWA saw Bruiser hook up with his tag team “cousin” Crusher, a young manager named Bobby Hennan break-in, a famous angle with football pro-Alex Karras, and more that you probably didn’t attribute to Bruiser’s WWA.
Join host Jim Cornette and one of the stars of Bruiser’s territory, Baron Von Raschke, as we dig deep into the life and times of William Afflis, know to us all as Dick the Bruiser, and his WWA. Dick called the shots along with partner Wilbur Snyder and crowned himself the territory’s champion. Are you gonna argue with the toughest wrestler ever about his booking decisions?!
Fire up the Delorean again and head back to another time and place as we speed back to Indiana years ago!
00:00 The Rise of Dick the Bruiser
01:52 Dick the Bruiser's Wrestling Career
02:43 Bruiser's Legendary Matches and Feuds
03:21 The Bruiser's Infamous Incidents
04:12 The Legacy of Dick the Bruiser
05:08 Introduction to Back to the Territories
05:31 Interview with Baron Von Raschke
05:58 Dick the Bruiser as a Boss
06:59 Wilbur Snyder's Role and Personality
10:43 The Formation of the WWA
13:47 The Talent and Matches of the WWA
15:46 Baron Von Raschke's Early Career
20:07 Bobby Heenan's Influence
22:52 The WWA's TV and Live Events
38:51 Expansion into Detroit
48:09 The Legendary Cowboy Bob Ellis
49:46 Bob Ellis's Hairpiece and Bleeding Stories
51:08 The Infamous Horse Story
53:05 Favorite Wrestling Partners and Matches
53:28 The Bruiser and Crusher Era
57:14 The Decline of Indianapolis Wrestling
59:27 Memorable Wrestling Characters and Stories
01:05:39 The End of an Era
01:07:44 Reflecting on Wrestling Legends
01:26:02 Bobby Heenan's Impact
01:32:19 Final Thoughts on Indianapolis Wrestling
Often overlooked due to the proximity to Verne Gagne’s AWA, Dick the Bruiser’s WWA saw huge talent pass through in the 1960s and 70s. Based in Indianapolis, Indiana, WWA saw Bruiser hook up with his tag team “cousin” Crusher, a young manager named Bobby Hennan break-in, a famous angle with football pro-Alex Karras, and more that you probably didn’t attribute to Bruiser’s WWA.
Join host Jim Cornette and one of the stars of Bruiser’s territory, Baron Von Raschke, as we dig deep into the life and times of William Afflis, know to us all as Dick the Bruiser, and his WWA. Dick called the shots along with partner Wilbur Snyder and crowned himself the territory’s champion. Are you gonna argue with the toughest wrestler ever about his booking decisions?!
Fire up the Delorean again and head back to another time and place as we speed back to Indiana years ago!
00:00 The Rise of Dick the Bruiser
01:52 Dick the Bruiser's Wrestling Career
02:43 Bruiser's Legendary Matches and Feuds
03:21 The Bruiser's Infamous Incidents
04:12 The Legacy of Dick the Bruiser
05:08 Introduction to Back to the Territories
05:31 Interview with Baron Von Raschke
05:58 Dick the Bruiser as a Boss
06:59 Wilbur Snyder's Role and Personality
10:43 The Formation of the WWA
13:47 The Talent and Matches of the WWA
15:46 Baron Von Raschke's Early Career
20:07 Bobby Heenan's Influence
22:52 The WWA's TV and Live Events
38:51 Expansion into Detroit
48:09 The Legendary Cowboy Bob Ellis
49:46 Bob Ellis's Hairpiece and Bleeding Stories
51:08 The Infamous Horse Story
53:05 Favorite Wrestling Partners and Matches
53:28 The Bruiser and Crusher Era
57:14 The Decline of Indianapolis Wrestling
59:27 Memorable Wrestling Characters and Stories
01:05:39 The End of an Era
01:07:44 Reflecting on Wrestling Legends
01:26:02 Bobby Heenan's Impact
01:32:19 Final Thoughts on Indianapolis Wrestling
The Claw Now Available on Amazon Prime Video - https://tinyurl.com/theclawmovieonamazon
This documentary tells the Jekyll-and-Hyde story of James Raschke, AKA B...
The Claw Now Available on Amazon Prime Video - https://tinyurl.com/theclawmovieonamazon
This documentary tells the Jekyll-and-Hyde story of James Raschke, AKA Baron von Raschke, one of the greatest villains in the history of professional wrestling. Using Super 8 family footage, rare 16mm vintage clips, and raucous re-creations of real events starring the Baron himself, what gets revealed is a gentle man still coming to terms with his past, whose only reason to keep on fighting is his love for his family.
The Claw Now Available on Amazon Prime Video - https://tinyurl.com/theclawmovieonamazon
This documentary tells the Jekyll-and-Hyde story of James Raschke, AKA Baron von Raschke, one of the greatest villains in the history of professional wrestling. Using Super 8 family footage, rare 16mm vintage clips, and raucous re-creations of real events starring the Baron himself, what gets revealed is a gentle man still coming to terms with his past, whose only reason to keep on fighting is his love for his family.
Often overlooked due to the proximity to Verne Gagne’s AWA, Dick the Bruiser’s WWA saw huge talent pass through in the 1960s and 70s. Based in Indianapolis, Indiana, WWA saw Bruiser hook up with his tag team “cousin” Crusher, a young manager named Bobby Hennan break-in, a famous angle with football pro-Alex Karras, and more that you probably didn’t attribute to Bruiser’s WWA.
Join host Jim Cornette and one of the stars of Bruiser’s territory, Baron Von Raschke, as we dig deep into the life and times of William Afflis, know to us all as Dick the Bruiser, and his WWA. Dick called the shots along with partner Wilbur Snyder and crowned himself the territory’s champion. Are you gonna argue with the toughest wrestler ever about his booking decisions?!
Fire up the Delorean again and head back to another time and place as we speed back to Indiana years ago!
00:00 The Rise of Dick the Bruiser
01:52 Dick the Bruiser's Wrestling Career
02:43 Bruiser's Legendary Matches and Feuds
03:21 The Bruiser's Infamous Incidents
04:12 The Legacy of Dick the Bruiser
05:08 Introduction to Back to the Territories
05:31 Interview with Baron Von Raschke
05:58 Dick the Bruiser as a Boss
06:59 Wilbur Snyder's Role and Personality
10:43 The Formation of the WWA
13:47 The Talent and Matches of the WWA
15:46 Baron Von Raschke's Early Career
20:07 Bobby Heenan's Influence
22:52 The WWA's TV and Live Events
38:51 Expansion into Detroit
48:09 The Legendary Cowboy Bob Ellis
49:46 Bob Ellis's Hairpiece and Bleeding Stories
51:08 The Infamous Horse Story
53:05 Favorite Wrestling Partners and Matches
53:28 The Bruiser and Crusher Era
57:14 The Decline of Indianapolis Wrestling
59:27 Memorable Wrestling Characters and Stories
01:05:39 The End of an Era
01:07:44 Reflecting on Wrestling Legends
01:26:02 Bobby Heenan's Impact
01:32:19 Final Thoughts on Indianapolis Wrestling
The Claw Now Available on Amazon Prime Video - https://tinyurl.com/theclawmovieonamazon
This documentary tells the Jekyll-and-Hyde story of James Raschke, AKA Baron von Raschke, one of the greatest villains in the history of professional wrestling. Using Super 8 family footage, rare 16mm vintage clips, and raucous re-creations of real events starring the Baron himself, what gets revealed is a gentle man still coming to terms with his past, whose only reason to keep on fighting is his love for his family.
James Donald Raschke (born October 17, 1940) is an American retired professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, Baron von Raschke.
Professional wrestling career
After a successful amateur wrestling career and a stint in the United States Army, James Raschke started in professional wrestling in 1966 in the American Wrestling Association as a referee. He was soon wrestling under the name of Jim Raschke, playing off of his amateur wrestling notoriety in the area. He eventually changed his ring name to Baron von Raschke and claimed to be from Germany. He would do a goose-step and then put his finisher known as the "brainclaw", on his opponent. His most memorable quote came at the end of an interview during which - running out of time before the next match and not fully hearing the question - he simply blurted out, "Dat is all da people need to know!". Earlier in his career, the Baron had a finishing maneuver known as the 'Prussian Sleeper', a rather complex variation of a traditional sleeper hold. His trademark mantra at the time was; "I am ORDERED to win! I MUST win! and I WILL win!"
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STEPHEN MONTEMAYOR. Star Tribune...ReaderCasey Carmody, of St ... People are also reading… ... Gagne was one of the premier heroes ("babyfaces") for the promotion, conquering villains ("heels") such as Mad Dog Vachon and Baron Von Raschke ... .
And of course, there was the notorious Baron Von Raschke, “who was, I’ll say it politely in these sensitive times, playing a German character,” Corgan said with a chuckle.