Leon Allen White (born May 14, 1957), better known under his stage names Big Van Vader or just Vader, is one of the most successful professional wrestlers of the 1990s. He is famous for being one of the few super-heavyweight wrestlers capable of significantly acrobatic and aerial maneuvers.
Profile
- Height: 6'5" (195.6 cm)
- Weight: 450lb (205 kg)
- Birthday: May 14, 1957
- Hometown: Boulder, Colorado
- Trained By: Brad Rheingans
- Professional Debut: January 1985
- Previous Identities: "Baby Bull" Leon White, Leon "Bull Power" White, Little Bull, Big Van Vader, Super Vader, Vader
- Previous Manager(s): Harley Race
- Quotes: "It's time, it's time, it's Vader Time!"
Finishing/Signature Moves
Career
Vader competed successfully in all major US wrestling leages, including the WWF/WWE and the WCW. He had memorable matches with Sting, Lex Luger, Hulk Hogan, and Ric Flair. He was and is, however, particularly popular in Japans New Japan Pro Wrestling and All Japan Pro Wrestling leagues. Vader also had a successful and highly regarded series of matches with Nobuhiko Takada in his UWFi promotion.
Titles and Accomplishments
World Championship Wrestling
- 3-time WCW World Heavyweight Champion
- 1-time WCW United States Heavyweight Champion
All Japan Pro Wrestling
- 2-time AJPW Unified Triple Crown Heavyweight Champion
- 1-time AJPW World Tag Team Champion (with Steve Williams )
