BEN SHARPE

Ben J. Sharpe

Capitol Wrestling Era

Height

6'6" (198 cm)

Weight

269 lbs (122 kg)

Born

March 18, 1916

Died

November 21, 2001

Age

85 years (at death)

Gender

Male

Birthplace

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Nationality

Canadian

Billed From

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

WWE Debut

April 5, 1958

Career

68 years

Biography

Ben Sharpe was a prominent tag team specialist best known for his partnership with his brother Mike Sharpe Sr. throughout the 1950s. He competed for the Capitol Wrestling Corporation, the precursor to modern-day WWE, during the late 1950s and early 1960s. A pioneer of international wrestling, he was instrumental in popularizing the sport in Japan alongside his brother.

Ring Names

Ben SharpeJan 1, 1958 → Present

Eras

Capitol Wrestling Era★

Family in WWE

siblingMike Sharpe Sr.