Stan Hansen

Stan Hansen hit hard, perhaps harder than anyone in pro wrestling history. His hard hits were both very real and the result of having rather poor eyesight.

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As the legend goes, Hansen worked stiff because if he didn’t, he’d miss badly on a punch or slam, and people would catch on to the act.

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"Some nights he could work; other nights he ‘couldn’t see’ (he wore thick glasses), or that was always his excuse if he potatoed you."

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Tom Zenk:

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Tom Zenk:

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Danny Kroffat delivered a bit of deserved rough justice to the hard-hitting Stan Hansen in the ring, making for a much more enjoyable tour for everyone else.

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Stan Hansen

The King of Stiff Shots Gets A Piece of His Own Medicine

Stan Hansen hit hard, perhaps harder than anyone in pro wrestling history. His hard hits were both very real and the result of having rather poor eyesight.

As the legend goes, Hansen worked stiff because if he didn’t, he’d miss badly on a punch or slam, and people would catch on to the act.

"Some nights he could work; other nights he ‘couldn’t see’ (he wore thick glasses), or that was always his excuse if he potatoed you."

Tom Zenk:

Tom Zenk:

Tom Zenk:

Danny Kroffat delivered a bit of deserved rough justice to the hard-hitting Stan Hansen in the ring, making for a much more enjoyable tour for everyone else.

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