Buddy Rose
Rose, c. 1984 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | Paul E. Perschmann November 27, 1952 Omaha, Nebraska, U.S. |
| Died | April 28, 2009 (aged 56) Vancouver, Washington, U.S. |
| Family | Matt Borne (ex-brother-in-law) |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Ring name(s) | Playboy Buddy Rose The Executioner |
| Billed height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
| Billed weight | 271 lb (123 kg) |
| Billed from | Las Vegas, Nevada Parts Unknown (as The Executioner) |
| Trained by | Verne Gagne Billy Robinson |
| Debut | 1973 |
| Retired | 2005 |
Paul E. Perschmann (November 27, 1952 – April 28, 2009) was an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, "Playboy" Buddy Rose. He wrestled primarily for the American Wrestling Association, World Wrestling Federation, and Pacific Northwest Wrestling.