Baron Von Raschke Becomes Oldest Men’s Pro-Wrestler To Compete At Age 86
Baron Von Raschke made history at Dreamwave Wrestling, becoming the oldest competitor to ever step foot in the ring at age 86.
Von Raschke competed in Sidney Bakabella’s Halloween Ball Gauntlet Extravaganza, winning the match by defeating Sidney Bakabella, Channing Thomas, Jordan Kross, Kody Lane, Xander Pryde, Gaige Carter, Anna Ray, Matt Hatter and Dan the Dad.
It was his first match in 30 years.
Today I'm the young boy and I'm proud to carry Baron Von Raschke's bags just like i did for him in 1979 in Indianapolis @DWWrestling tonight in Lasalle pic.twitter.com/Y3CNp6Kk6Z
— BAKABELLA (@SBakabella) October 10, 2026
The previous men’s record was held by Kendo Nagasaki, who was 84 when he wrestled in November 2025. Mae Young holds the overall record, wrestling in 2010 at the age of 87.
Von Raschke made his debut in 1966 for the AWA. He wrestled for the WWE, Jim Crockett Promotions, NWA, WCW, and more during his career, capturing the various NWA championships along the way.
He famously used The Claw to put opponents away.
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