Arn Anderson Says He “Might’ve Never Been Anything” Without A Certain WWE Hall Of Famer

Arn Anderson, a pivotal figure in professional wrestling and a founding member of the iconic Four Horsemen, revealed a surprising twist in his career that he attributes to WWE Hall of Famer Junkyard Dog.

During an appearance on “Stories With Brisco and Bradshaw,” Anderson shared how a suggestion from JYD led to a career-defining moment. As an accomplished in-ring technician, Anderson’s impact on the industry is significant. However, it was JYD’s offhand comment that set him on the path to becoming Arn Anderson.

Anderson recounted a pivotal meeting with wrestling promoter Bill Watts where the topic of finding him a tag team partner was discussed.

We’re sitting around at TV, everybody was in one room for Bill Watts and he said, ‘We gotta get you a partner and we’ll see any ideas?’ And nobody had any ideas,

Anderson shared. It was then that JYD spoke up, offering a game-changing suggestion:

Hey Bill, Lunde looks just like Ole Anderson, why don’t you send him [to Jim Crockett] and make him an Anderson?

This unexpected idea from JYD proved to be a turning point in Anderson’s career. Reflecting on the moment, Anderson expressed his gratitude:

Had it not been for JYD, I might’ve never been anything. So that’s how stuff happens in this business.

When Anderson eventually met Ole Anderson, the resemblance was undeniable. Anderson recalled:

They call us in. I walked in and Ole looked up and says, ‘Damn you do look like me.’ I didn’t know if that was good or bad, but he said, ‘I’ll tell you what, we’ll give it a try. We’re gonna call you Arn Anderson.’ That’s how it was born that day, just like that.

This fortuitous suggestion from JYD not only defined Arn Anderson’s career but also cemented his legacy in professional wrestling.

Which Moment In His Career Made Arn Anderson Fear He Was Going To Get Arrested?

Arn Anderson shared that he thought he could be arrested following his famous “Glock” promo in AEW. Anderson recalled speaking with Tony Khan following the promo and that Khan had a phone call with TNT executives and despite fearing the worst, Khan told him that because it was Arn Anderson they were fine with it.

H/t to ITRWrestling.com