Larry Booker was an American actor and professional wrestler, best recognized for his role as Moondog Spot in various wrestling promotions and television shows. He was born on January 6, 1952, in Louisiana, USA, and passed away on November 29, 2003, in Memphis, Tennessee, USA.
Personal and Family Life
Larry Booker, also known by his wrestling nickname Moondog Spot, had a career that spanned multiple wrestling promotions. He was known for his tag team performances, especially winning titles with his partner Wayne Ferris. Aside from wrestling, there isn’t much available information about his personal life or family background.
Career
Booker’s wrestling journey included wrestling as “Spot,” a part of the famous Moondogs team in several prominent wrestling circuits like WWWF and USWA. He achieved notable success, claiming multiple tag team titles, including the WWWF Tag Team titles. His contributions to wrestling not only involved in-ring performances but also appearances in various televised events.
Death and Legacy
Larry Booker, or Moondog Spot, sadly passed away on November 29, 2003, while performing at the Mid South Coliseum in Memphis. He was rushed to a local hospital, but unfortunately, he could not be saved. His legacy lives on in the hearts of wrestling fans and through his memorable performances on screen and in the ring.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Wrestling Classic | 1985-11-07 | Moondog Spot |
| WWE War to Settle the Score | 1985-02-18 | Moondog Spot |
| SMW Thanksgiving Thunder 1993 | 1993-11-25 | Moondog Spot |
| The British Bulldogs | 1986-10-15 | Moondog Spot |
| Best of the WWF Volume 2 | 1985-01-01 | Moondog Spot |
| WWF’s Biggest, Smallest, Strangest, Strongest | 1985-01-01 | Moondog Spot |
| The Best of the WWF: volume 7 | 1986-06-06 | Moondog Spot |
| The Best of the WWF: volume 9 | 1986-10-15 | Moondog Spot |
| WWE Houston Wrestling: October ’86 | 1986-10-19 | Moondog Spot |
| WWE Houston Wrestling: November ’86 | 1986-11-26 | Moondog Spot |
| WWE Wrestling at The Meadowlands: July ’84 | 1984-07-15 | Moondog Spot |
| WWE Wrestling at The Meadowlands: October ’84 | 1984-10-14 | Moondog Spot |
| WWE Maple Leaf Wrestling: April ’85 | 1985-04-21 | Moondog Spot |
| WWE Maple Leaf Wrestling: November ’85 | 1985-11-10 | Moondog Spot |
| WWE Maple Leaf Wrestling: March ’86 | 1986-03-23 | Moondog Spot |
| WWF Wrestling Challenge | 1986-09-07 | Moondog Spot |