Age, Biography and Wiki
Danie Brits was born on 3 March, 1965 in Johannesburg, South Africa, is a South African professional wrestler (1965–2020). Discover Danie Brits'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 55 years old?
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55 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Pisces |
| Born |
3 March, 1965 |
| Birthday |
3 March |
| Birthplace |
Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Date of death |
1965:3:13, September 3, 2020 |
| Died Place |
Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Nationality |
South Africa
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He is a member of famous professional with the age 55 years old group.
Danie Brits Height, Weight & Measurements
At 55 years old, Danie Brits height not available right now. We will update Danie Brits's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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235 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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Danie Brits Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Danie Brits worth at the age of 55 years old? Danie Brits’s income source is mostly from being a successful professional. He is from South Africa. We have estimated Danie Brits's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
professional |
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Timeline
Danie Brits was a South African professional wrestler and former South African Heavyweight Champion, known for his work in many of South Africa's major promotions in the past and for his 1980s stint as The Masked Tornado.
Danie Brits was an accomplished amateur wrestler and judoka before entering professional wrestling.
Due to his devotion to both sports and being one of the top amateur wrestling competitors in the country, Brits wrestled under a mask upon his professional wrestling debut in 1983, going by the names Tornado and The Masked Tornado.
Danie Brits made his ring debut in 1983 for Bronco Universal Promotions which was operated by legendary promoter Bull Hefer.
On 28 November 1987, Danie Brits challenged unsuccessfully for the World Middleweight Title against Gama Singh.
On 21 September 1989, Danie Brits teamed up with Danie Voges for the first time in over three years to take on Munro and Big Ox Baker at the Portuguese Hall for Interworld Wrestling Promotions.
Prior to the 1990s, doing professional wrestling and amateur wrestling at the same time in South Africa was forbidden.
He won the South African Heavyweight Title from Danie Voges in June 1990, becoming the sixth champion in the title's history.
Just prior to winning the championship he unmasked and started using his real name.
The Tornado mask and gimmick was passed on to Steve Debbes, who became Tornado II.
On 21 May 1994, Danie Brits teamed up with Giant Warrior who was his arch-rival at the time to defeat Gama Singh and Danie Voges in a tag team match.
On 22 July 1994, Danie Brits teamed up with Danie Voges, losing to the American Wrecking Crew of Robbie Rage and Mike Fury at the Sun City Superbowl in an inter-promotional supercard.
In September, 1995, Danie Brits received an injury to the eye after having an object thrown at him by a spectator in his All Stars Wrestling match with Giant Warrior, after which he was forced to have a major operation.
On 20 September 1996, Danie Brits wrestled the American Man Mountain Rock at an All Stars Wrestling show promoted by Paul Lloyd, father of WWE star Justin Gabriel.
On 29 November 1997, Danie Brits took on and lost to Rage at the famed Orient Theatre in East London.
On 30 March 1999, Danie Brits faced Gama Singh at the Orient Theatre in what would be their very last encounter.
In 2004, he joined World Wrestling Professionals and was billed Danie "The Legend" Brits.
He took part in the first and second seasons of WWP Thunderstrike, which was airing on national television in South Africa.
He teamed up with his nephew Ananzi and won the WWP Tag Team World Title.
During a house show in Durban they caused a legitimate riot and were forced out of the building by police escort.
Danie Brits failed to show up at one of the second season tapings due to illness and was thus relieved of his title status.
In 2007, Danie Brits retired after a 20-year career in professional wrestling.
Danie Brits is the uncle of World Wrestling Professionals wrestler Ananzi and is the half-brother of former tag team partner and rival Danie Voges.
In July 2009, he was honoured at an African Punishment Wrestling Association event at Danie van Zyl Recreation Centre for his achievements in South African professional wrestling.
He donated the original Tornado mask to the promotion's academy.
He died on 3 September 2020 at 55.
