Danie Voges
Encyclopedia
Danie Voges is a retired South Africa
n professional wrestler
who is a former 2-time South African Heavyweight Champion.
amateur wrestling
champion before debuting in 1978 for Bronco Universal Promotions.
debut in 1978 under his real name. In February, 1986, Danie Voges defeated Hans Booch in Cape Town
, South Africa
. On March 6, 1986, Danie Voges emerged victorious against the Mexican Mongol in what was described at the time to be one of the bloodiest matches in South African wrestling
history. On March 27, 1986, Danie Voges and Tornado Danie Brits defeated Hans Rooks and John Powers in a two-out-of-three falls match 2 to 1. Nearly a decade after his debut, in August, 1986 he captured the previously-vacant South African Heavyweight Title, becoming the fifth champion in the title's history and succeeding Jan Wilkens
. On September 25, 1986, Danie Voges successfully defended the South African Heavyweight Title against Hacksaw Higgins. In October, 1986, Danie Voges had a three-match title series all over the country with Kevin Wacholz over the South African Heavyweight Title. On September 10, 1987, Danie Voges successfully defended the South African Heavyweight Title against Mark Calloway in Durban
, South Africa
. On June 4, 1988, Danie Voges teamed up with Steve Simpson
and Kalahari Boerboel to beat Gama Singh, Black Bart and Bill Irwin in a six-man tag team match. On September 21, 1989, Danie Voges teamed up with former tag team partner Danie Brits for the first time in over three years to take on Munro and Big Ox Baker at the Portuguese Hall for Interworld Wrestling Promotions. In June, 1990, he lost the South African Heavyweight Title to Danie Brits. Two months later, in August, 1990, Voges would capture the title for the second time from Brits.
toured Puerto Rico
's World Wrestling Council
promotion. They competed in the tag team division under the name The Fighting Springboks.
in a tag team match. On July 22, 1994, Danie Voges teamed up with Danie Brits
, losing to the American Wrecking Crew of Robbie Rage and Mike Fury
at the Sun City
Superbowl in an inter-promotional supercard. On September 30, 1995, Danie Voges challenged unsuccessfully for the Super-Heavyweight Title held by Giant Warrior. On March 29, 1996, Danie Voges defeated The Viking
by disqualification in Johannesburg
, South Africa
. On December 14, 1996, Danie Voges teamed up with Gama Singh to defeat Giant Warrior and Magic Dragon. Voges retired in 1999.
(1983) as Giant Nabu. He also appeared in Thieves of Fortune
(1990) as Gomez.
wrestler Ananzi, who he also trained. Voges is the real-life half-brother of former Fighting Springboks tag team partner Danie Brits
.
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
n professional wrestler
Professional wrestling
Professional wrestling is a mode of spectacle, combining athletics and theatrical performance.Roland Barthes, "The World of Wrestling", Mythologies, 1957 It takes the form of events, held by touring companies, which mimic a title match combat sport...
who is a former 2-time South African Heavyweight Champion.
Early life
Danie Voges was a multi-time SpringbokSpringbok colours
Springbok colours were historically awarded to South African teams and individuals representing the country in international competition. With the arrival of South Africa's new democratic regime in 1994, the name 'Springbok' was abandoned by the various control boards since they felt that the term...
amateur wrestling
Amateur wrestling
Amateur wrestling is the most widespread form of sport wrestling. There are two international wrestling styles performed in the Olympic Games under the supervision of FILA : Greco-Roman and freestyle. Freestyle is possibly derived from the English Lancashire style...
champion before debuting in 1978 for Bronco Universal Promotions.
Bronco Universal Promotions/Interworld Wrestling Promotions (1978-1992)
Danie Voges made his professional wrestlingProfessional wrestling
Professional wrestling is a mode of spectacle, combining athletics and theatrical performance.Roland Barthes, "The World of Wrestling", Mythologies, 1957 It takes the form of events, held by touring companies, which mimic a title match combat sport...
debut in 1978 under his real name. In February, 1986, Danie Voges defeated Hans Booch in Cape Town
Cape Town
Cape Town is the second-most populous city in South Africa, and the provincial capital and primate city of the Western Cape. As the seat of the National Parliament, it is also the legislative capital of the country. It forms part of the City of Cape Town metropolitan municipality...
, South Africa
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
. On March 6, 1986, Danie Voges emerged victorious against the Mexican Mongol in what was described at the time to be one of the bloodiest matches in South African wrestling
Wrestling
Wrestling is a form of grappling type techniques such as clinch fighting, throws and takedowns, joint locks, pins and other grappling holds. A wrestling bout is a physical competition, between two competitors or sparring partners, who attempt to gain and maintain a superior position...
history. On March 27, 1986, Danie Voges and Tornado Danie Brits defeated Hans Rooks and John Powers in a two-out-of-three falls match 2 to 1. Nearly a decade after his debut, in August, 1986 he captured the previously-vacant South African Heavyweight Title, becoming the fifth champion in the title's history and succeeding Jan Wilkens
Jan Wilkens
Jan Wilkens is a retired South African professional wrestler who is a former South African Heavyweight Champion and six-time EWU World Super Heavyweight Champion.-Joint Promotions/Ring Wrestling Stars :...
. On September 25, 1986, Danie Voges successfully defended the South African Heavyweight Title against Hacksaw Higgins. In October, 1986, Danie Voges had a three-match title series all over the country with Kevin Wacholz over the South African Heavyweight Title. On September 10, 1987, Danie Voges successfully defended the South African Heavyweight Title against Mark Calloway in Durban
Durban
Durban is the largest city in the South African province of KwaZulu-Natal and the third largest city in South Africa. It forms part of the eThekwini metropolitan municipality. Durban is famous for being the busiest port in South Africa. It is also seen as one of the major centres of tourism...
, South Africa
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
. On June 4, 1988, Danie Voges teamed up with Steve Simpson
Steve Cohen (wrestler)
Stephan Simpson was a professional wrestler from South Africa better known as Steve Simpson.-Career:Steve Simpson was the son of wrestler Sammy Cohen. Sammy Cohen was the stage name for father Alec Simpson...
and Kalahari Boerboel to beat Gama Singh, Black Bart and Bill Irwin in a six-man tag team match. On September 21, 1989, Danie Voges teamed up with former tag team partner Danie Brits for the first time in over three years to take on Munro and Big Ox Baker at the Portuguese Hall for Interworld Wrestling Promotions. In June, 1990, he lost the South African Heavyweight Title to Danie Brits. Two months later, in August, 1990, Voges would capture the title for the second time from Brits.
World Wrestling Council (1994)
In 1994, Danie Voges and Danie BritsDanie Brits
Danie Brits is a retired South African professional wrestler and former South African Heavyweight Champion, known for his work in many of South Africa's major promotions in the past and for his 1980s stint as The Masked Tornado.-Early career:...
toured Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico , officially the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico , is an unincorporated territory of the United States, located in the northeastern Caribbean, east of the Dominican Republic and west of both the United States Virgin Islands and the British Virgin Islands.Puerto Rico comprises an...
's World Wrestling Council
World Wrestling Council
The World Wrestling Council is one of Puerto Rico's two main professional wrestling promotions, the other one being the International Wrestling Association....
promotion. They competed in the tag team division under the name The Fighting Springboks.
All Stars Wrestling (1993-1999)
On May 21, 1994, Danie Voges and Gama Singh lost to Giant Warrior and Danie BritsDanie Brits
Danie Brits is a retired South African professional wrestler and former South African Heavyweight Champion, known for his work in many of South Africa's major promotions in the past and for his 1980s stint as The Masked Tornado.-Early career:...
in a tag team match. On July 22, 1994, Danie Voges teamed up with Danie Brits
Danie Brits
Danie Brits is a retired South African professional wrestler and former South African Heavyweight Champion, known for his work in many of South Africa's major promotions in the past and for his 1980s stint as The Masked Tornado.-Early career:...
, losing to the American Wrecking Crew of Robbie Rage and Mike Fury
Marcus Laurinaitis
Marcus "Marc" Laurinaitis also known by his ring name of The Terminator, is an American professional wrestler who has primarily in Florida, Japan and Europe as well as a stint with World Championship Wrestling...
at the Sun City
Sun City, North West
Sun City is a luxury casino and resort, situated in the North West Province of South Africa. It is located about two hours' drive from Johannesburg, near the city of Rustenburg. The complex borders the Pilanesberg Game Reserve.- History :...
Superbowl in an inter-promotional supercard. On September 30, 1995, Danie Voges challenged unsuccessfully for the Super-Heavyweight Title held by Giant Warrior. On March 29, 1996, Danie Voges defeated The Viking
John Nord
John Nord is a retired American professional wrestler. He lives in Bozeman, Montana.-Career:John Nord started wrestling in late 1984 as "The Barbarian" for Mid-South Wrestling under manager Skandor Akbar...
by disqualification in Johannesburg
Johannesburg
Johannesburg also known as Jozi, Jo'burg or Egoli, is the largest city in South Africa, by population. Johannesburg is the provincial capital of Gauteng, the wealthiest province in South Africa, having the largest economy of any metropolitan region in Sub-Saharan Africa...
, South Africa
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
. On December 14, 1996, Danie Voges teamed up with Gama Singh to defeat Giant Warrior and Magic Dragon. Voges retired in 1999.
In Films
Danie Voges appeared in Prisoners of the Lost UniversePrisoners of the Lost Universe
Prisoners of the Lost Universe is a low budget 1983 film set in a parallel universe.Three people are transported to another world when an earthquake occurs just as the scientist is experimenting with his "matter" transmitter...
(1983) as Giant Nabu. He also appeared in Thieves of Fortune
Thieves of Fortune
Thieves of Fortune is a 1990 American action film by Michael MacCarthy.-Cast:* Michael Nouri as Juan Luis* Lee Van Cleef as Sergio Danielo Christophero...
(1990) as Gomez.
Personal life
Danie Voges is the direct uncle of World Wrestling ProfessionalsWorld Wrestling Professionals
World Wrestling Professionals is a South African professional wrestling promotion created in 2002. The internationally-televised promotion is owned by Mark Beale and Abdul Kader, and is heavily influenced by American mainstream wrestling....
wrestler Ananzi, who he also trained. Voges is the real-life half-brother of former Fighting Springboks tag team partner Danie Brits
Danie Brits
Danie Brits is a retired South African professional wrestler and former South African Heavyweight Champion, known for his work in many of South Africa's major promotions in the past and for his 1980s stint as The Masked Tornado.-Early career:...
.
In wrestling
- Finishing moves
- Gorilla Press SlamProfessional wrestling throwsProfessional wrestling throws are the application of techniques that involve lifting the opponent up and throwing or slamming him down, which makes up most of the action of professional wrestling. They are sometimes also called "power" maneuvers, as they are meant to emphasize a wrestler's...
- Signature moves
- Running Powerslam
- Running Dropkick
- Legdrop
- Running Clothesline
- Bearhug
- Delayed Vertical Suplex
- Nicknames
- "The Hulk of Africa"
- Tag Teams
- The Fighting Springboks (w/ Danie Brits)
Championships and accomplishments
- All Stars Wrestling
- IWF Super-Heavyweight Title
- IWF Tag Team Titles (w/ Danie Brits)
- Bronco Universal Promotions
- South African Heavyweight Title (2 times)
- Universal Wrestling Federation
- UWF South African Heavyweight Title
- Pro Wrestling IllustratedPro Wrestling IllustratedPro Wrestling Illustrated is a professional wrestling magazine. PWI is currently based in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania and published by Kappa Publishing Group.-History:The first issue of Pro Wrestling Illustrated was released in 1979...
- PWI ranked him #334 of the 500 best singles wrestlers in 1994