Dick Slater

Richard Van Slater, known as Dick Slater, was an American actor and professional wrestler best known for his work in WWF Championship Wrestling, WCW Worldwide, and WCW Monday Nitro. He was born on May 19, 1951, in Albany, New York, and passed away on October 18, 2018, in Largo, Florida.

Personal and Family Life

Dick Slater was married twice, first to Sandra Montieth from 1970 to 1975 and then to Charlotte Ann Nipper in 1982, although this marriage ended in divorce. Throughout his life, he was known for his colorful personality and involvement in wrestling, which often kept him in the public eye.

Career Highlights

Slater gained fame as a professional wrestler in the 1970s and 1980s, particularly in the NWA’s Mid-Atlantic region. Known by aliases such as “Dirty” Dick Slater and “The Rebel,” he held numerous wrestling titles across several regions. He was also a prominent figure as a tag team wrestler, achieving success with partners like Dusty Rhodes.

Death and Legacy

Dick Slater passed away on October 18, 2018, leaving behind a legacy as an influential figure in professional wrestling. His unique style and unpredictable persona made a lasting impact on the sport, and he is remembered by fans for his contributions both in and out of the ring.

Filmography

Title Release Date Character
NWA Starrcade 1983 1983-11-24 “Dirty” Dick Slater
NWA The Great American Bash 1985 1985-07-16 Dick Slater
WCW The Great American Bash 1995 1995-06-18 “Dirty” Dick Slater
WCW Fall Brawl 1995 1995-09-17 “Dirty” Dick Slater
WCW Slamboree 1996 1996-05-19 “Dirty” Dick Slater
SMW Night of The Legends 1994-08-05 Dick Slater
NWA The Final Conflict 1983-03-12 Himself
The WWF’s Even More Unusual Matches 1987-02-01 Dick Slater
NWA The Last Tangle in Tampa 1980-08-03 Himself
NWA Lords of The Ring 1984-06-30 Himself
WCW Clash of The Champions XX: 20th Anniversary 1992-09-02 Dick Slater
WCW Clash of The Champions VIII: Fall Brawl ’89 1989-09-12 Dick Slater
NWA Boogie Jam 1984-03-17 Himself
The First Annual NWA Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament 1986-04-19 “Dirty” Dick Slater
WWE The Big Event 1986-08-27 “The Rebel” Dick Slater
PWF Homecoming 1989-03-11 “Dirty” Dick Slater
WCW Clash of The Champions XXIII 1993-06-16 “Dirty” Dick Slater
WCW Clash of The Champions XXXI 1995-08-06 “Dirty” Dick Slater
WCW World War 3 1995 1995-11-26 “Dirty” Dick Slater
ECW Wrestlepalooza 1998 1998-05-03 Himself (Honoree)
NWA Starrcade ’84: The Million Dollar Challenge 1984-11-22 “Dirty” Dick Slater
The Life And Times of Paul Boesch 1994-04-01 Himself (archive footage)
Giants, Midgets, Heroes and Villains II 2008-01-22 Dick Slater
WWE Houston Wrestling: November ’86 1986-11-26 “The Rebel” Dick Slater
WWF Wrestling Challenge 1986-09-07 Dick Slater