Sylvester Ritter
Acting
Biography
Sylvester Ritter was an American professional wrestler and professional football player, best known for his work in Mid-South Wrestling and the World Wrestling Federation as The Junkyard Dog (or JYD for short), a nickname Ritter received while working in a wrecking yard. Entering the ring with his trademark chain attached to a dog collar, to the music of Queen's "Another One Bites the Dust," JYD regularly headlined cards that sold out the Louisiana Superdome and other major venues, becoming "the first blackwrestler to be made the undisputed top star of his promotion". JYD was one of the most…
Also known as
Junkyard Dog · The Junkyard Dog · Big Daddy Ritter · JYD
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Known For
Tuesday Night Titans
1984 · TV
WWF Superstars
1986 · TV
Mid-South Wrestling
1981 · TV
NWA World Championship Wrestling
1985 · TV
WWE Saturday Night's Main Event
1985 · TV
WWF Wrestling Challenge
1986 · TV
World Class Championship Wrestling
1982 · TV
Dark Side of the Ring
2019 · TV
WWE Old School
1973 · TV
Clash of the Champions
1988 · TV
Andre the Giant
2018 · Movie
WCW Arena Shows
1983 · TV