Jim Raschke

Jim Raschke

James Donald Raschke is an American retired professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, Baron von Raschke. 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 his real name, 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. Earlier in his career, the Von Raschke had a finishing maneuver known as the "Prussian sleeper", a rather complex variation of a traditional sleeper hold. His mantra at the time was; "I am ordered to win! I must win! And I will win!" Throughout the 1970s and early 1980s he held numerous singles and tag team titles throughout several NWA and AWA territories, as well as wrestling for the WWWF, where his claw hold was "censored" by a huge red X on WWWF television because it was considered such a violent act. Managed by Fred Blassie, Von Raschke's highest-profile match of his 1970s WWWF run came in March 1977, where he wrestled WWWF World Heavyweight Champion Bruno Sammartino for the title at Madison Square Garden in New York. Von Raschke lost the match by disqualification when, after Sammartino became tied up in the ropes, he shoved the referee away as he had his clawhold applied to Sammartino's head. Sammartino defeated Von Raschke in a rematch a month later at Madison Square Garden, marking Sammartino's last successful title defense before losing the belt to Superstar Billy Graham. In 1978, Von Raschke was recognized as the first NWA Television champion (the Mid Atlantic Television title had been renamed). In May 1984, Raschke and The Crusher defeated Jerry Blackwell and Ken Patera for the AWA World Tag Team Championship. They would lose the belts in August of that same year to The Road Warriors.

  • Title : Jim Raschke
  • Popularity : 0.501
  • Known For : Acting
  • Birthday : 1940-10-18
  • Place of Birth : Omaha, Nebraska, USA
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  • Also Known As : James Donald Raschke, Baron Von Raschke, The Baron, Jimmy Raschke, The Clawmaster, Fritz von Raschke
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Jim Raschke Movies

  • 2006
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    WWE: The Spectacular Legacy of the AWA

    WWE: The Spectacular Legacy of the AWA

    9.8 2006 HD

    The AWA launched hundreds of careers, including Ric Flair, the Road Warriors and more; reliving the rise of the American Wrestling Association to its...

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  • 1983
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    AWA Christmas Night 1983

    AWA Christmas Night 1983

    1 1983 HD

    The American Wrestling Association is live from the St. Paul Civic Center in St. Paul, Minnesota, featuring a main event between AWA World Champion...

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  • 1983
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    AWA Christmas Show 1983

    AWA Christmas Show 1983

    1 1983 HD

    All your favorite AWA stars compete on Christmas Night

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  • 1984
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    AWA Christmas Show 1984

    AWA Christmas Show 1984

    1 1984 HD

    All your favorite AWA stars in action on Christmas night.

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  • 1985
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    PWUSA Star Wars

    PWUSA Star Wars

    1 1985 HD

    February 24, 1985 at The Meadowlands in East Rutherford, New Jersey

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  • 1985
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    PWUSA Mayhem at The Meadowlands

    PWUSA Mayhem at The Meadowlands

    1 1985 HD

    April 19, 1985 at The Meadowlands in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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  • 1985
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    AWA Super Clash

    AWA Super Clash

    7.9 1985 HD

    AWA Super Clash '85 – The Night of Champions was the first Super Clash professional wrestling supercard event promoted by the American...

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  • 1993
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    WCW Slamboree 1993

    WCW Slamboree 1993

    10 1993 HD

    Slamboree 1993: A Legends' Reunion was the first annual Slamboree professional wrestling pay-per-view produced by WCW. It took place on May 23, 1993...

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  • 1999
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    Mad Dog Vachon: Wrestling with the Past

    Mad Dog Vachon: Wrestling with the Past

    10 1999 HD

    A comedic bio pic that traces Mad Dog Vachon's life & career from beginning to present, with an emphasis on hardship, friendship and road...

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  • 2021
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    The Claw

    The Claw

    10 2021 HD

    A documentary about legendary wrestler and all around supervillain Baron von Raschke by director Philip Harder.

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  • 1973
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    The Wrestling Queen

    The Wrestling Queen

    6 1973 HD

    This documentary is a must have for "old school" wrestling fans! It's loosely focused on the career of 23 year old Vivian Vachon during her first...

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  • 2016
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    Back To The Territories: Indianapolis

    Back To The Territories: Indianapolis

    10 2016 HD

    Jim Cornette and a special guest break down the history and legacy of a famous wrestling territory, from its biggest stars and matches to the angles...

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  • 2006
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    Grand Masters of Wrestling: First Blood Vol. 2

    Grand Masters of Wrestling: First Blood Vol. 2

    10 2006 HD

    The stars of pro-wrestling are out and they're ready to pummel anyone who steps in the ring. You" be screaming and cheering for your favorites such...

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  • 1990
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    AWA SuperClash IV

    AWA SuperClash IV

    10 1990 HD

    SuperClash IV was the fourth and final SuperClash professional wrestling Supercard event promoted by the American Wrestling Association (AWA) and was...

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  • 1985
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    AWA StarCage

    AWA StarCage

    8.5 1985 HD

    Pro Wrestling's first all-Cage Match event! featuring King Tonga, Sheik Adnan Al-Kassie & The Masked Superstar vs. Jerry Blackwell & Sgt. Slaughter,...

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  • 1986
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    Wrestling's Living Legend Bruno Sammartino

    Wrestling's Living Legend Bruno Sammartino

    1 1986 HD

    Truly in a class by himeself! Once Bruno on the mat - watch out! Relive some of Bruno Sammartino's greatest moments, including encounters with...

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  • 1988
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    WWE SummerSlam 1988

    WWE SummerSlam 1988

    7.4 1988 HD

    WWE SummerSlam was the first annual SummerSlam professional wrestling pay-per-view event. It was produced by the World Wrestling Federation and took...

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  • 1982
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    NWA Sam Muchnick Retirement Show

    NWA Sam Muchnick Retirement Show

    1 1982 HD

    Beloved promoter Sam Muchnick says farewell to the sport of kings in St. Louis with an All-Star card!

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  • 1986
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    The First Annual NWA Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament

    The First Annual NWA Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament

    10 1986 HD

    The first Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament was held on April 19, 1986. The tournament featured 24 tag teams.

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  • 1986
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    NWA Great American Bash '86 Tour: Charlotte

    NWA Great American Bash '86 Tour: Charlotte

    1 1986 HD

    The Bash rolls into Charlotte's Memorial Stadium for a red-hot night of action!

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  • 1986
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    NWA Great American Bash '86 Tour: Greensboro

    NWA Great American Bash '86 Tour: Greensboro

    1 1986 HD

    The Greensboro Coliseum is the site for the final stop on the '86 Bash tour!

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  • 1986
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    NWA Starrcade '86: The Night of The Sky-Walkers

    NWA Starrcade '86: The Night of The Sky-Walkers

    7.7 1986 HD

    Only one team will survive the "Night of The Skywalkers" as The Road Warriors and The Midnight Express clash high atop a 25 foot scaffold! Ric Flair...

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  • 1987
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    The Second Annual NWA Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament

    The Second Annual NWA Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament

    1 1987 HD

    The second Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament was held over two nights, April 10 and 11, 1987. The tournament included 24 tag teams.

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