Dogs of War: The Junkyard Dogs of Professional Wrestling

The Dogs of War were a professional wrestling tag team that consisted of Butch Reed and Ron Simmons. They were known for their brutal and hard-hitting style, and they were one of the most successful tag teams in the 1980s.

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Reed and Simmons first teamed up in 1983, while they were both wrestling in the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA). They quickly became one of the most popular tag teams in the NWA, and they won the NWA United States Tag Team Championship in 1984. In 1986, they jumped to the World Championship Wrestling (WCW) promotion, where they continued to be a top tag team.

The Dogs of War were known for their intense brawling style. They were both powerful wrestlers, and they used their size and strength to their advantage. They were also known for their innovative use of double-team moves. One of their most famous moves was the "Doomsday Device," which was a powerslam performed by both Reed and Simmons at the same time.

The Dogs of War were one of the most successful tag teams of the 1980s. They won multiple championships, and they headlined several major wrestling events. They were also inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2019.

Butch Reed

Butch Reed was born in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1964. He began his wrestling career in the early 1980s, and he quickly rose through the ranks. He joined the NWA in 1983, and he won the NWA United States Tag Team Championship with Ron Simmons in 1984. In 1986, he jumped to WCW, where he continued to be a top wrestler. He won the WCW World Television Championship in 1988, and he was a member of the Four Horsemen stable.

Reed was known for his powerful physique and his intense wrestling style. He was also a skilled brawler, and he was known for his innovative use of double-team moves with Ron Simmons.

Reed died in 2021 at the age of 62. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2019.

Ron Simmons

Ron Simmons was born in Macon, Georgia, in 1958. He was a standout football player in college, and he was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in 1981. He played in the NFL for four seasons before retiring from football in 1985.

Simmons began his wrestling career in 1986, when he joined the NWA. He quickly teamed up with Butch Reed, and they became one of the most successful tag teams in the NWA. In 1988, they jumped to WCW, where they continued to be a top team. Simmons won the WCW World Heavyweight Championship in 1992, and he was a member of the Four Horsemen stable.

Simmons was known for his powerful physique and his intense wrestling style. He was also a skilled brawler, and he was known for his innovative use of double-team moves with Butch Reed.

Simmons is still active in wrestling today. He is a member of the WWE Hall of Fame, and he occasionally makes appearances on WWE television.

Legacy

The Dogs of War were one of the most successful tag teams of the 1980s. They won multiple championships, and they headlined several major wrestling events. They were also inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2019.

The Dogs of War's legacy is still felt in professional wrestling today. They were pioneers of the hardcore wrestling style, and they helped to pave the way for future tag teams such as the Road Warriors and the Legion of Doom.

The Dogs of War will always be remembered as one of the most iconic tag teams in professional wrestling history.

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The Dogs of War were one of the most successful tag teams in professional wrestling history. They were known for their brutal and hard-hitting style, and they were one of the most popular tag teams in the 1980s. They won multiple championships, and they headlined several major wrestling events. They were also inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2019.

The Dogs of War's legacy is still felt in professional wrestling today. They were pioneers of the hardcore wrestling style, and they helped to pave the way for future tag teams such as the Road Warriors and the Legion of Doom.

The Dogs of War will always be remembered as one of the most iconic tag teams in professional wrestling history.

Dogs Of War: Junkyard Dogs 3

by Dominique Mondesir

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	3216 KB
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Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	557 pages
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