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Moondog King (Edward John White) was born on 18 May, 1949 in St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada, is a Canadian professional wrestler (1949 – 2005). Discover Moondog King's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 56 years old?
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Edward John White |
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Age |
56 years old |
Zodiac Sign |
Taurus |
Born |
18 May 1949 |
Birthday |
18 May |
Birthplace |
St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada |
Date of death |
26 August, 2005 |
Died Place |
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada |
Nationality |
Canada
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He is a member of famous professional with the age 56 years old group.
Moondog King Height, Weight & Measurements
At 56 years old, Moondog King height is 5ft 11in and Weight 310 lb.
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5ft 11in |
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310 lb |
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Moondog King Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Moondog King worth at the age of 56 years old? Moondog King’s income source is mostly from being a successful professional. He is from Canada. We have estimated Moondog King's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
House |
Not Available |
Cars |
Not Available |
Source of Income |
professional |
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Timeline
Edward John White (May 18, 1949 – August 26, 2005) was a Canadian professional wrestler, best known as Sailor White and as Moondog King of The Moondogs when he joined the World Wrestling Federation (now WWE) in the early 1980s.
White won championships in Canada and around the globe.
He also wrestled in South Africa as Big John Strongbo.
After doing work on Great Lakes boats, White made his professional wrestling debut in Pembroke, Ontario, on May 22, 1972, against Michael Gango for promoter Larry Kasaboski.
While in Quebec he was the Grand Prix tag team champion in 1976, International Heavyweight champion in 1982, International tag team champion twice in 1982–1984 and won the Canadian Television Championship in 1984.
He was most known for his time in the WWF as Moondog King where he teamed with Moondog Rex and won the WWF Tag Team Championship (then WWWF) from Tony Garea and Rick Martel in Allentown, Pennsylvania, in March 1981.
After he was denied re-entry to the United States at the Canada–United States border, the WWWF replaced him with substitutes including Stan Hansen, Hulk Hogan, Lou Albano and Sgt. Slaughter before selecting Moondog Spot as a permanent replacement.
Gorilla Monsoon explained his absence stating King had been hit by a car.
White claims the border dispute involved a rival wrestling promoter alerting the authorities to his criminal past whereas some say it was drug related.
After the WWF, he worked in Montreal for Lutte Internationale teaming with Gilles Poisson.
He retired from wrestling in 1986.
Then on October 22, 1990, he returned to a WWF house show as "Sailor Moondog White" where he lost to The British Bulldog at the Ottawa Civic Center.
In 1991, he appeared a few appearances for World Championship Wrestling in house shows where he fought against Brad Armstrong.
White ran twice for Canada's House of Commons.
He suffered from Bell's palsy in 1999 and had two heart attacks by then.
In April 2000, White in a St. John's West by-election for the Canadian Extreme Wrestling Party.
His motto was "Parliament Needs a Moondog".
On July 28, 2004, White ran for the House of Commons of Canada, representing the Green Party of Canada in Bonavista—Exploits, but lost to Scott Simms of the Liberal Party of Canada.
White received 367 votes to Simms's 15,970.
In 2002, he underwent triple bypass surgery and on December 2, 2004, his taxi crashed, breaking two bones in his neck and pinching a nerve in his spinal cord.
He remained hospitalized on life support until his death on August 26, 2005.
White was survived by his daughter, Rozlynn Mbarki, and grandchildren, Keygan Hewitt, Hudson, Owen, Ethan and Quinton.