Biography
Richard Erwin Rood, better known by his ring name "Ravishing" Rick Rude, was an American professional wrestler who performed for many promotions, including World Championship Wrestling (WCW) and WWE, in the 1980s and 1990s. Among other accolades, Rude was a five-time world champion (three-time WCW International World Heavyweight Champion, one-time WCWA World Heavyweight Champion, and one-time NWA American Heavyweight Championship), one-time WWE Intercontinental Champion, and one-time WCW United States Champion. The self-proclaimed "Sexiest Man Alive", Rude's physique has been named by WWE as the greatest in the history of professional wrestling. He is also recognized by the promotion as one of the greatest talkers of all time. Rude was one of the four original members of D-Generation X in 1997, alongside Shawn Michaels, Triple H and Chyna.
Filmography
Cast Credits
WWE's Most Wanted Treasures
Character: Rick Rude
TV • 2021
WWE Hall of Fame 2017
Character:
MOVIE • 2017
WWE: The U.S. Championship: A Legacy of Greatness
Character: 'Ravishing' Rick Rude (archive footage)
MOVIE • 2016
Sting: Into the Light
Character: Rick Rude
MOVIE • 2015
WWE: The Best of Sting
Character: Rick Rude
MOVIE • 2014
WWE United We Slam: The Best of The Great American Bash
Character: Rick Rude
MOVIE • 2014
WCW'S Greatest Pay-Per-View Matches Volume 1
Character: Rick Rude
MOVIE • 2014
The Best of WCW Clash of the Champions
Character: Rick Rude
MOVIE • 2012
The True Story of WrestleMania
Character: Rick Rude
MOVIE • 2011
WWE: Top 50 Superstars of All Time
Character: "Ravishing" Rick Rude
MOVIE • 2010
Ricky Steamboat: The Life Story of the Dragon
Character: Rick Rude
MOVIE • 2010
The Rise & Fall of WCW
Character: Rick Rude
MOVIE • 2009
WWE: The History Of The Intercontinental Championship
Character: Ravishing Rick Rude
MOVIE • 2008
The Triumph and Tragedy of World Class Championship Wrestling
Character: Rick Rude
MOVIE • 2007
Mid-South Wrestling Giants, Midgets, Heroes & Villains vol. 1
Character: Rick Rood
MOVIE • 2007
The Monday Night War - WWE Raw vs. WCW Nitro
Character: Rick Rude
MOVIE • 2004
Hitman Hart: Wrestling With Shadows
Character: Ravishing Rick Rude (archive footage)
MOVIE • 1998
WCW Fall Brawl 1998
Character: "Ravishing" Rick Rude (Ringside)
MOVIE • 1998
WCW The Great American Bash 1998
Character: Rick Rude (Manager)
MOVIE • 1998
The Best of Shane Douglas
Character: "Ravishing" Rick Rude (Ringside)
MOVIE • 1998