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Steve Austin's First Opponent, Frogman Leblanc, Dies at 73

Steve Austin's First Opponent, Frogman Leblanc, Dies at 73

Summary

Steve Austin's first wrestling opponent, Frogman Leblanc, has died at age 73. In 1989, Leblanc faced Austin in his debut match in World Class Championship Wrestling. Leblanc, who entered wrestling at age 35, also appeared in matches with other well-known wrestlers like Sting.

Key Facts

  • Frogman Leblanc died on January 3rd at age 73.
  • Leblanc was Steve Austin's first opponent in a 1989 match.
  • The match took place under World Class Championship Wrestling.
  • Leblanc also wrestled against Sting and The Great Muta.
  • He began his wrestling career at 35 years old.
  • Leblanc sent a video to UWF after seeing an ad, which led to his wrestling training.
  • He helped guide Steve Austin during their match, as Austin was then a rookie.

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