Ron Reis: The Man Behind The Yeti, The Ninja, and The Flock
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Show Notes
On this episode of pplpod, we unwrap the career of Ron Reis, a 7'2" giant who had one of the most memorable—and bizarre—runs in WCW history. We trace his journey from playing NCAA basketball at Santa Clara University to the squared circle, where he was trained by legend Big John Studd.
Join us as we break down his infamous 1995 debut at Halloween Havoc, where he broke out of a block of ice as "The Yeti" to apply a double-bearhug on Hulk Hogan. We also discuss his confusing repackaging as The Super Giant Ninja, his tenure as the outcast "Reese" in Raven’s Flock, and his later career on the independent circuit. Whether you know him as a mummy, a ninja, or a grunger, this is the story of professional wrestling’s most versatile giant.