Wrestling legend “Nature Boy” Buddy Landel passed away after he was in a car accident. Landel was just 53 years old.
Landel was was in a serious car accident over the weekend, but later left the hospital against medical advice sometime on Sunday. Sources told Wrestling Observer that Landel claimed he was “feeling bad” and went to sleep. He was later found by his wife in their home, and he had died.
Source: Inquisitr
WWE issued the following statement on their website:
“WWE is saddened to learn of the passing of William Ansor, aka “Nature Boy” Buddy Landel.
Landel made hus in-ring debut in 1979, performing in regional promotions before signing in 1985 with NWA’s Jim Crockett Promotions. With flowing blond locks, glittering robes and WWE Hall of Famer J.J. Dillion in his corner, Landel set his sights on then-NWA World Champion “Nature Boy” Ric Flair. Though he left Crockett Promotions by the end of the year, Landel left his mark, defeating Terry Taylor at Starrcade 1985 to capture the NWA National Championship.
Landel continued to compete in various promotion in Tennesee and Alabama, then returned to NWA in 1990 to face off with Flair in a “Battle of the Nature Boys,” before moving on to compete in Smoket Mountain Wrestling. He also made brief appearances in WWE in 1995 and 1996.
WWE extend it’s condolences to Landel’s family, friends and fans.”
We here at Wrestling News Blog would also like to extend our condolences Landel’s family.
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