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The Great Wojo was born on 13 November, 1951 in Toledo, Ohio, U.S., is an American professional, amateur wrestler. Discover The Great Wojo'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 72 years old?

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Age 72 years old
Zodiac Sign Scorpio
Born 13 November 1951
Birthday 13 November
Birthplace Toledo, Ohio, U.S.
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The Great Wojo Height, Weight & Measurements

At 72 years old, The Great Wojo height is 6 ft 0 in and Weight 246 lb.

Physical Status
Height 6 ft 0 in
Weight 246 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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The Great Wojo Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is The Great Wojo worth at the age of 72 years old? The Great Wojo’s income source is mostly from being a successful professional. He is from . We have estimated The Great Wojo'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
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Source of Income professional

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1951

Gregory M. Wojciechowski (born 1951) is a former American amateur wrestler and professional wrestler, best known by his ring name The Great Wojo, who competed primarily for the Indianapolis-based World Wrestling Association during the 1980s, most notably being featured in the $10,000 Challenge, in which he issued an open challenge to face him in a "shoot wrestling" match with the winner receiving $10,000.

Born to Richard and Elaine Wojciechowski in West Toledo, Ohio, Wojciechowski began weightlifting and strength training by the age of five.

1967

As a teenager, Wojciechowski became involved in amateur wrestling competing for Whitmer High School in Toledo, Ohio, where he won the Ohio State Heavyweight Championship in 1967 and 1968.

1970

A protégé of Joe Scalzo and Dick Torio, he also became 4-time AAU champion in the heavyweight division winning the championship in 1970, 1971, 1974, and 1975.

1971

He went to college and wrestled for the University of Toledo, later winning the NCAA Division I and All-American heavyweight championship in 1971; he was the runner-up in 1970 and 1972 (losing in 1972 to the 415-pound Chris Taylor).

1980

He also made the U.S. Olympic wrestling team in 1980, however he was unable to compete as the United States boycotted the 1980 Summer Olympics.

1983

In 1983, he published Takedown for heavyweights as part of the Wrestling Coaching Series and was later an alternate on the 1984 and 1988 U.S. Olympic wrestling teams.

During the U.S. Olympic boycott, he began training with Dick the Bruiser and soon started wrestling for the World Wrestling Association promotion.

1984

Wrestling under the name The Great Wojo, Wojciechowski won his first title, defeating Stormy Granzig for the WWA World Heavyweight Championship in July 1984.

1985

Although losing the title to his former trainer Dick the Bruiser in January 1985, he regained the title in September 1985, ending Dick the Bruiser's final reign as WWA Champion.

1986

After successfully defending the title for almost a year, Wojciechowski lost the title to future wrestling superstar Scott Rechsteiner during the summer of 1986.

1987

Regaining the title in May 1987, he retired as champion

Regularly appearing on the promotion's television program Bruiser Bedlam, Wojciechowski often offered $10,000 to any person who could pin him in the ring in a "shoot style" wrestling match.

Using both his amateur and professional wrestling skills, Wojciechowski was never defeated during these bouts.

1993

Continuing to occasionally wrestle in the Midwest, Canada and Japan after the close of the WWA in 1993, Wojciechowski retired from active competition and began coaching high school wrestling full-time in the Toledo area including Libbey High School and later Bowsher High School.

1999

In 1999, he suffered a dissected aorta while demonstrating a wrestling move to a heavyweight student.

He underwent surgery for his ripped aorta but later recovered from the operation and continued to coach high school wrestling as well as being actively involved in establishing a wrestling program in Ohio middle schools.

His son Chad was the head wrestling coach at Libbey High School.