Joe “Animal” Laurinaitis, a Minneapolis bouncer who became one half of wrestling’s Road Warriors tag team, a tandem of spike-wearing Mad Max-types who terrorized opponents with a combination ...

The Road Warriors collective of Animal, Hawk and Ellering were enshrined in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2011. Animal wasn’t the only member of his family to earn fame in athletics.

Joe Laurinaitis, known to wrestling fans as Road Warrior Animal, has died, WWE announced. The father of former NFL LB James Laurinaitis was 60.

Hawk passed away in 2003. WWE legend ... we would like to confirm the passing of Joseph Laurinaitis aka Road Warrior Animal at the age of 60,” the ... outfits covered in metal spikes and ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Joseph Laurinaitis, better known as wrestling legend Road Warrior Animal, has passed away at the age of 60. Laurinaitis’s family confirmed the news on his Twitter account.

Road Warrior Animal had recently celebrated turning 60, 10 days before his untimely demise, on September 12. *Keep scrolling to read more news* Catch up on all the latest sports news and updates here.

Road Warrior Animal Talks Hawk, Joining WWE, Why Vince Changed Their Name, Ryback's Push, Cena ...

Pro wrestling legend Road Warrior Animal, real name Joseph Laurinaitis, died at the age of 60, his family and WWE confirmed on Wednesday morning.

The Road Warriors were known for their wild attire - painted faces and football shoulder pads with spikes - in addition to being larger than life. Laurinaitis was 6-foot-2, 300 pounds.

Laurinaitis (Animal) began as a member of the group known as the Road Warrior. Eventually, Hegstrand (Hawk) ... The turn was completed by turning on Sting and by putting a spike in Dusty's eye. ...

Needless to say, Hawk was a legendary wrestler in the WWE and the Road Warriors will be thought of as one of the greatest tag team in the world of professional wrestling for quite some time! Tagged: ...

WWE then released a statement responding to the Hall of Famer’s passing, writing, “WWE is saddened to learn that Joe Laurinaitis, known to WWE fans as Road Warrior Animal, has passed away. WWE ...