Pride: 10 of the best wrestlers of African origin

There are two world champions in this picture--Rock and Ron Simmons/Farooq
There are two world champions in this picture--Rock and Ron Simmons/Farooq

#7 Ernie "Big Cat" Ladd

Ernie Ladd
Ernie Ladd

The former football player brought plenty of real-life toughness to his role as a wrestler. Though he was often playing a cocky heel, Ladd still received his share of cheers from wrestling crowds in the 1970s.

One of the few men to ever slam Andre the Giant, Ladd was one of the strongest wrestlers of all time.

A female WWE star said her life is in danger. Details HERE

Ernie Ladd passed away in 2007 and is a member of the WWE Hall of Fame.

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