According to WWE.com, The “Golden Boy” Arnold Skaaland passed away late Tuesday evening at the age of 82. He died with his wife at his side.
Skaaland is a member of the WWE Hall of Fame and has been a member of the WWE family for over 50-years. He was a known manager, wrestler and promoter and one of the stockholders of the early Capitol Wrestling Corporation.
1967 saw he and Spiros Arion win the WWE United States Tag Team Championship. Another career highlight was when he served as the referee for the famous 1962 match in Japan between “Classy” Freddie Blassie and Rikidozan. What most fans remember Skaaland for is the “throwing in of the towel” in the Bob Backlund vs. Iron Sheik WWF Title match in 1983.
Our condolences go out to the family, friends and fans of Mr. Skaaland.
