- Born
- Birth nameRobert Remus
- Nicknames
- Beautiful Bobby Remus
- The Sarge
- Height1.92 m
- One of the most recognizable grapplers of the 1980s, Sgt. Slaughter became huge in National Wrestling Alliance (NWA), American Wrestling Association (AWA), and the World Wrestling Federation (now WWE). While never actually serving as a United States Marine, Remus adopted the character Sgt. Slaughter and became a professional wrestler. During his run in the WWF, Sgt. Slaughter became a contender to Bob Backlund's WWF Championship and also faced Italian wrestling legend Bruno Sammartino in Sammartino's last match at Madison Square Garden. Sgt. Slaughter was also a NWA United States Champion, as well as NWA Tag Team Champion with Don Kernodle. When Sgt. Slaughter's career exploded, he became one of the most beloved and popular superstars in the WWF during the 1980s, along with Hulk Hogan and Jimmy Snuka.
Besides becoming a household name in wrestling, the Sarge also made his name as a popular culture icon for letting the G.I. Joe using him as a toy. In 1991, he then won his first and only WWF Championship from the Ultimate Warrior at the year's Royal Rumble. After his retirement from being a full-time competitor, Sgt. Slaughter then became a commissioner, later a well respected road agent.
Sgt. Slaughter was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2004.- IMDb mini biography by: rocknrollunderdawg
- SpousesDiane Kopp(July 18, 1970 - 1994) (divorced, 2 children)Karen Hennessy
- His large chin
- Wears a Drill Instructor's hat with a jungle camo shirt underneath black wrestling tights and combat boots.
- Finishing move: The Cobra Clutch
- Trademark move: Piledriver
- Trademark move: Camel Clutch
- He was the first real-life person to be made a G.I. Joe action figure.
- His Kuwait angle in 1991 was so controversial that Vince McMahon had to move Wrestlemania VII from the L.A. Olympic Stadium to the L.A. Sports Arena, in fears that somebody would shoot him in the open stadium.
- The gravelly drill sergeant voice was created as part of his character Sgt. Slaughter. Robert Remus actually has a normal speaking voice.
- Was part of the cartoon and action figure series known as G.I. Joe.
- Has a dog named Lieutenant Lardmouth.
- You're dismissed, maggot!
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