Former professional wrestler Paul Perschmann, aka "Playboy Buddy Rose" passed away at the age of 56 on April 28, 2009. His body was found by his wife in their Portland, Oregon home. Although the cause of Rose's death was not released, he reportedly suffered from diabetes.Pro Wrestling Examiner: Buddy Rose Passes Away (April 29, 2009)
Rose worked for the WWF and the AWA. In 1985, he wrestled under the name "The Executioner" and lost the first-ever Wrestlemania match to Tito Santana.Official Site: [The Executioner Rose, who gained a lot of weight towards the end of his wresting career, made a mock commercial for the "Blow Away Diet."
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Died on April 28, 2009
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Resided in Portland, Oregon
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Paul Perschmann
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Wrestled under the name "Playboy Buddy Rose"
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Wrestled as the "Executioner" in the first Wrestlemania in 1985Official Site: [The Executioner
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Had long-running fueds with Rowdy Roddy Piper and Superfly Jimmy Snuka
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An action figure of Buddy Rose was licensed by the AWA and made by Remco in 1986 Official Site: Action Figure
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Worked closely with Ed Wiskoski aka Colonel DeBeersPro Wrestling Examiner: Buddy Rose Passes Away (April 29, 2009)
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Opened a wrestling school in Portland, Oregon, with DeBeersPro Wrestling Examiner: Buddy Rose Passes Away (April 29, 2009)
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Gained weight towards the end of his career
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A friend of Rose's family said that he had become morbidly obese and suffered from diabetesKPTV Portland: Wrestler Playboy Buddy Rose Found Dead (April 29, 2009)
