Wissenswertes

Lost to Greg Valentine in the WWE heavyweight championship tournament at Wrestlemania IV in 1988. Soon after, Ricky Steamboat left the company.

Although billed as being from "Honolulu, Hawaii," was actually born and raised in upstate New York. He also lived in Florida as a teenager.

Is one of the few wrestlers to remain a baby face throughout his entire career.

Sustained a serious head injury after Jake Roberts executed his trademark move, in 1986. This occurred during a match on "Saturday Night's Main Event.".

Originally scheduled to wrestle as part of Hacksaw Jim Duggan's team at the 1991 Survivor Series. Ricky Steamboat was replaced, due to his leaving the WWE not long before the event.

Steamboat's feud with Ric Flair during their time at the NWA/WCW, produced some of the best matches for both wrestlers.

His I.C title match against Randy Savage at Wrestlemania 3, is regarded as one of the best throughout Wrestlemania history.

Had to relinquish the Intercontinental title in May 1987, as Ricky Steamboat was focusing on fatherhood instead of being on the road for most of the year.

Defeated Hercules at Wrestlemania II in 1986.

Defeated "Ravishing" Rick Rude via D.Q at the 1988 Royal Rumble.

Is regarded as one of the finest wrestlers of his era.

Former WWE Intercontinenal champion - 1987.