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Robert "Jeep" Swenson was born on this day in 1957. The massive Swenson carved a unique path in wrestling and entertainment. Swenson competed in World Class Championship Wrestling in 1987, feuding with Bruiser Brody, who was under a mask as Red River Jack. He later resurfaced in WCW, joining forces with the Dungeon of Doom as the powerful Ultimate Solution. Outside the ring, Swenson is remembered for his Hollywood work, most notably portraying Bane in the 1997 film Batman & Robin. Sadly, Swenson

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