Wayne Munn
Munn in 1925 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 19, 1896 Colby, Kansas, U.S. |
| Died | January 9, 1931 (aged 34) |
| Cause of death | Bright's disease |
| Alma mater | University of Nebraska |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Ring name | Wayne Munn |
| Billed height | 6 ft 6 in (198 cm) |
| Billed weight | 230 lb (104 kg) |
| Trained by | Mike Gibbons |
| Debut | 1924 |
| Retired | 1926 |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Rank | First lieutenant |
| Conflicts | World War I |
Wayne Munn (February 19, 1896 – January 9, 1931) was an American professional wrestler and collegiate football player from the University of Nebraska. As a wrestler, Munn was a World Heavyweight Champion. His world title win is historic as it was the first time that a pure performer (as opposed to a legitimately skilled wrestler) had won a world championship in professional wrestling.