In January 1996, a man entered the WWF to forever change the perceptions of heavyweights in professional wrestling. A career spanning nearly 30 years saw Vader endear himself to the hearts of ...

Most of you wrestling fans out there remember the classic match between Shawn Michaels and Vader at Summerslam '96. It was an entertaining match, but I had always wondered what would have happened to ...

One of the best and most influential "big men" in the history of pro wrestling will finally be added to the list of WWE immortals. The company announced this morning that Vader will be the next star ...

What’s that? (Big Van) Vader was an excellent addition to the WWF roster in 1996 and had several big main event matches over the coming years? It’s true, he did, but Vince McMahon’s impatience scuffed ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Former WCW and WWE superstar Leon White, a.k.a. Big Van Vader a.k.a.

On paper, Big Van Vader should've been a dream rival for Hulk Hogan. Leon was exactly the kind of big monster that Hulk earned millions slaying over in the WWF during his peak in the 1980s, but the ...

Former WWE wrestler Leon White—known by his ring name Big Van Vader—has died after years struggling with heart problems. He was 63. Vader was diagnosed with congestive heart failure in November 2016 ...

One of the most notorious “big men” in professional wrestling during the 1980’s and 1990’s has passed away. Leon White, better known to worldwide audiences as “Vader” or “Big Van Vader”, died Monday ...