Tragic Short Life of Superstar Wrestler, JUNKYARD DOG Sylvester Ritter WWE

The Tragic Life of Beloved JUNKYARD DOG, Sylvester Ritter WWE
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[@rogerkistlerlilelvis6561]

I got to meet JYD a couple of weeks before he died at a wrestling show here in Ohio, at the end of the show I got his autograph and my friends and I got to talk to him and hacksaw Jim duggen for about a half hour or so, both were very nice and friendly answered all our questions, it's a memory I will never forget

[@dazzlingchick]

I so remember him watching wrestling growing up with my little brother who has now passed away himself. Thank you for continuing to remember these wrestlers 🤼‍♀️ that were such a big part our childhoods. You’re the best Jordan. 🎄Happy Holidays. ~Love&Light♥️Carli

[@DeanJohnson-oc6iw]

Jesus 2

[@scottlambert2949]

Junkyard dog was one of my favorite wrestlers thanks for sharing that

[@chadmears136]

Junkyard Dog was a big part of my childhood watching Wrestling n the WWF . Soo sad about him and his daughter too. RIP both of them. Thank you Jordan for doing this, your awesome dude.

[@ryanjessen9181]

Rip Junkyard dog he died 45 years old 45 is young man

[@stevenbergeron3659]

he was under bill watts

[@leeparks15]

My daddy got to meet him at an autograph signing two weeks before he died in that car crash. RIP ♥️🌹

[@DWINC]

It’s great to lean about wrestling via your channel

[@57Banjoman]

Well done, as always-thanks!

[@bunnymorris1998]

Thank you daze with Jordan and the lion for all you do. Without you most of the world would never see these wonderful people experience all the things that you’re experiencing I just want to say thank you cause there’s no way I could ever go and see Beverly D’Angelo Christie Brinkley go see were junkyard Was laid to rest thank you thank you thank you your Las Vegas fan for many years

[@Mszahnclass95]

i remember the junkyard dog on WWF plus hearing about him being on the green bay Packers and when my son grew up it was WWE .i introduce all the wrestlers i grew up with my son .i remember taking my son to a timber rattler baseball game and Sergeant slaughter was there signing autographs I told my son go get autographs from him he was one of the WWF one of the guys i use to watch growing up an made my sons day to this day he still has that autograph from Sergeant slaughter.

[@1SeanBond]

A excellent job on this great wrestler. I see from your vlogs you cover many of these amazing athletes, & that they some seem to die at a early age. As it's really sad that this happens to many and in various ways. I sure appreciate your Lion Heart towards all Jordan, and so respectful to all in telling their story's of life. RIP Sylvester Ritter. Jordan Ty for your efforts and quality research you do! Every vlog is detailed and so well articulated! I know no one that seriously delivers such well researched vlogs as you & our little buddy Jah! 😉Luv&Peace to all channel members and viewers this holiday season Cheers!🍻✌🏼

[@JohnnyUtah15]

Back in the late ‘70s or early’80s when I was in 6th/7th grade, JYD, Ted DiBiase, and I think Skandor Akbar plus some other wrestlers put on a wrestling match over two days at our school gymnasium in our little town of 2,000 in south Louisiana. What a great time it was to see him and the others live after watching them on TV. The day they were to leave after the matches, a whole bunch of us ran over to him just as he was about to get into his car. I was next to him with about 20 other people, he reached out to shake our hands. I felt three other hands fit into his big paw, then one lady said, “Oh, I’m never washing my hand again!” JYD let out a big laugh. As my brother and I walked to the gate and stopped at the entrance to watch them drive out, Ted DiBiase pulls up in a Trans Am with one of our friends in the passenger seat. What a lucky friend we had.

[@mariaday712]

I hope Sylvester rests in peace. Sorry to hear of his passing. Thank you for telling his story. Stay safe and take care.

[@franksamillion]

Loved to watch JYD back in the Mid South days!!!!

[@hectorlopez1069]

His daughter died as well in 2011. She was the one that received his hall of fame speech in 2004. Rest in peace JYD.

[@henryperez5404]

How she die?

[@pm914407]

What a nice, respectful vlog. Thanks for sharing!

[@jeff_quallio]

JYD!! Grew up watching him! As always the respect you pay to these folks that have passed on is always 2nd to none. Thanks again for taking us on this journey.

[@Bemfactor98]

Great tribute, Jordan. You are at your best when doing this type of video. Heck you're great in all your vids but you really tell a good bio story. I love JYD and thought this was great. I learned some new things today. Thanks and keep it up!

[@elbertbass9259]

He was HUGE in Mid South Wrestling. Black, white, Mexican, it didn't matter he was bigger than Hulk Hogan in Mid South. I was in East Texas in elementary school and he was everyone's favorite wrestler.

[@williamgee6654]

East Texas here born 1974 and totally agree in his prime he had the strenght and christma of The Hulkster, When Another One Bites The Dust kicked on the place ABSOLUTLY ERUPTED!

[@ichibangrom9735]

Thanks for the Great Video. Always a JYD Fan!!! RIP JYD

[@markdraskovics1962]

HEY, JORDAN & JAH YEAH, I remember The Junk Yard Dog and people barking when he was in the Ring and I really did Enjoy his wrestling style kicking butt I didn't know what happened to him so Thanks for doing this video and Thank you Junk Yard Dog for the awesome childhood memories OK Take care stay safe and I will see you on the next video project PS. I'm starting To Really Enjoy theses wrestling videos the more of them you do keep them coming

[@orlandoseanpittman240]

Thank you Jordan!!! My favorite of ALL time! JYD

[@Lonchanney1]

I was a big fan of JYD. Thank you for this well done video and the new information about the life of The one and only JYD.

[@leetherockjohnson5376]

So sad, never realised it was a car accident which caused his death and never realised his daughter had passed away too,I remember her inducting her father into the HOF.Great little vlog, loved the wrestling footage used in the vlog of him👌,and the backstories ,RIP JYD and LATOYA.

[@Spooky_515]

JYD JYD JYD! One of the most colorful personalities of the early days of WWF

[@mikeholt1248]

I watched JYD beginning in 1970 on Houston Wrestling with promoter Paul Bosch. The Dog was no doubt a great fan favorite and many times rocked the Sam Houston Colosseum in Houston. Sad to hear that his life ended so abruptly at such a young age. Have to say that this video was excellent, and the narrator was straight-up engaging and respectful of everyone he mentions in his video. I appreciate his down-to-earth approach of treating JYD and giving an honest, nonjudgmental assessment of this wrestler. I’ll be watching more of his videos.

[@dacechasinghawk3910]

Been watching the channel for years and just finding out that Jordan the Lion is a pro wrestling fan. Just like me. Wow. Loved the channel before but now even more. JYD 4 ever!!!!

[@RamblingVlogger]

You’re killing these vlogs like always🔥🔥🔥one of my childhood favorite wrestler!

[@Reddirtben77]

They put him in the WWF cartoon though. It was great

[@upinflames_01]

I wondered what happened to him. Thanks Jordan for your vlog. Good job!

[@QuinceyG]

I always watched him back in the day when I would watch wrestling with my brother. :) I didn’t know all of this about him, though. Thanks for sharing, Jordan.

[@tbg733]

I don’t know how I stumbled upon your channel, I love this episode of Junkyard Dog and I remember watching him growing up. You covered this story so well. New subscriber!❤

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

Welcome aboard!

[@tammyritter9258]

Very sad stories ..Thank you for bringing them to our attention

[@briansumner6439]

JYD was one of my favorite pro wrestlers back in the 1980s. I seen him wrestle in World Class Championship Wrestling, Mid South Championship Wrestling, World Wrestling Federation and World Championship Wrestling. He was a great wrestler and a great guy and I was shocked and stunned in 1998 when I got the sad news that he was killed in a car accident in Mississippi. I sure miss him so much. R.I.P. JYD.

[@roknrolbilly]

so very interesting ...thank you! JORDAN

[@loritrainor7052]

Loved JYD back in the day. He came out to the music of Queen- Another one Bites the Dust! Sad ending for him and his daughter, both gone way to young 💜🙏🙏💜

[@itsrandislife9398]

Thank you for this video!

[@jasonmcgovern1364]

Hi Jordan, what a shame, another sad ending for a wrestler. It never fails to surprise me how many of these wrestlers died so young. Great vlog Jordan.

[@rs4425]

RIP JYD.........Loved in Jackson, MS.. Mid South Wrestling...circa 1983...

[@jjdillon2007]

Jordan, you do a great job of explaining things to marks who aren't "smart" to the business.

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

I try to remember that a good portion of people that watch me didn't follow wrestling at all before my vlogs, so if they do give it a chance, I want them to understand wrestling is an art and strategy business.. not just guys beating each other up for 20 min

[@pippadot679]

Jordan, I love when you do all these athletes. Well I love ALL your content. You teach me and countless other's amazing history that we'd never know or see. You are a superb storyteller/teacher. I'll never tire of all your hard work. I want you to have a healthy happy holiday and blessed new year. I look forward to following you right into the stars and beyond. Prayers for Jah too, always thinking about our little pal.

[@tileslasher]

My Saturdays as a boy was watching him and pat paterson, what a different time. He earned every amount of praise he ever got. Much love to this man and his daughter. We are all junkyard dogs in our hearts. 🤗❤

[@ryanmoore8645]

My favorite Wrestler ever!! Loved him in the mid 80's comin out with Another one bites the dust!!!!

[@louisetregomorgan4907]

Sylvester story was full of life , and you got to.tell his story Jordan thankyou. ⚘️⚘️

[@ProCorona]

What a great video done with so much passion !!!!!!! You are a damn cool dude 😊

[@brendabooher6683]

Good job Jordan. I had never heard the story about the person pulling a gun on someone in the wrestling ring. Thank you for the great videos you do. Hope you and your family have a Merry Christmas !

[@grimfan2109]

Wasn't LaToya the one who accepted the award for JYD in the WWE Hall Of Fame?

[@deb8119]

I remember the Junkyard Dog from my youth. What memories. ❤

[@gooberweasel30]

Excellent as always!

[@konstantinoskatsouris6247]

I really like all your videos you do a fantastic job

[@niteriderband4713]

I love your vlogs Jordan! You are the best.

[@hollis684]

I grew up watching him...makes me sad that all the childhood memories are almost all gone. Rip

[@yonitirado3776]

Rip JYD we will miss you 🕊️🙏

[@raymondsandford1652]

@Steve Robinson then don't watch

[@terioswalt1909]

He was always my favorite. Saw him many times in Jackson Mississippi in the early 80’s.

[@danielcorreard3746]

I remember when I had the thrill of meeting jyd what a nice guy he was. he gave me his autograph and actually spent time talking to me even though I was at work. a really great memory. rip jyd.

[@karentarr8930]

Ty Jordan loved the junk yard dog, he was great so sad that he passed so young but will always live in our hearts😿💔🐾

[@trevorhalford8410]

We STILL love the JUNK YARD DOG down here in South East Louisiana!

[@JamesOnSite]

I grew up going to stampede wrestling every Saturday night. I had the pleasure of watching JYD many times.

[@goldenhoneysilk]

interesting story. he sounds familiar, I'm not much into wrestling. pretty sad how he passed. what a lovely daughter, well that's more sad she was young and a heartattack wow didn't see that coming. well may they both JYD and LaToya Rest In Peace. thanks Jordan for another great one. take care and be safe.

[@leebest1a470]

You are so respectful when dealing with these tragic stories. Anecdotes add so much. Hugs to Jah ❤️

[@KISSFanBD]

Always loved JYD. Watching his old stuff in Mid South he was so good. In the WWF he slowed down and gained a ton of weight but was so popular. I still have his LJN figure that I bought as a kid. Grab them Cakes. I remember the Ric Flair match. I believe it was on a Clash of Champions. I will have to watch it again.

[@ItsTheCostanza]

Back when wrestling had big star power

[@jjdillon2007]

One of the hottest feuds, is when Ted Dibiase turned heel on JYD in the Mid-South territory.

[@AaronBridges]

THUMP!!!! Man how great was JYD.

[@jacobkrug]

keep up the great videos

[@maryjaneblahnik5767]

Thanks again for the respect you show for your vlog subjects. TFS

[@contessalouannec8064]

That was so sad.

[@RyanNodal305]

Here after his Dark Side of the Ring episode. I highly recommend it

[@klax2919]

i remember when i heard that he passed i was so upset because he was one of my favorites. its to bad he & his daughter died so young.

[@michaelcoffey7362]

Rip to him😓

[@brendalittlejohn5070]

Remember him love watching him, and hear that he died in a car accident Rip junk yard 🐕😢❤

[@veldajeanadams8913]

my favoeite wrestler of all time

[@user-rr9xr1vm5f]

Love you JYD. Thanks for being a part of my childhood. RIP brother.

[@angelhelp6819]

What excellent video like it

[@AaronBridges]

I saw a great match with JYD & Greg the Hammer Valentine from back in day & it was fantastic.

[@pl5624]

He was a huge fan favorite and I'm sure a money draw as well.

[@ericletford1178]

Very underrated wrestler the Junkyard Dog may he rest in peace

[@equestrian9696]

I remember watching him!!

[@biarritz84]

Rest in Peace JYD & LaToya 🙏

[@MoviemaniaNick]

Very sad. May he R.I.P.

[@dustindent7829]

He was one of the first Wrestlers to come to the ring with Theme Music. He came out to Queen. Then in WWF he came out to Grab Them Cakes.

[@stacysagias3111]

you doing awesome , 1k likes

[@sagedrummer]

Can’t believe he was only 46 years old. Gone way too soon

[@joshuawaltz9484]

Great tribute to JYD. Keep up the great videos Jordan.

[@keithboyd9582]

Got to see him in person at the 1st David Von Erich Memorial Parade Of Champions show at Texas Stadium.

[@sheafan1971]

I always enjoyed JYD when I watched WWF

[@billtice5057]

Sad… The man was awesome!

[@ronniehdable]

Jyd was great. Ty

[@joangravel2436]

Thanks sad story about his daughter she died young

[@lewisreeves3993]

Jordan speaking of your dad, I think u should do a blog on your father! He lived a short life, so let us who watch everyday , know is story! Just a thought!

[@petrey9712]

I always wondered where North Cack A Lackey was now I know. JYD was always fun to watch and if wasn't for the addiction problems he could of done so much more . RIP JYD .

[@martytah653]

Jordan thinks for featuring Junk Yard dog. I however need to mention Bobo Brazil. He was truly the first African American superstar wrestler. Bobo Brazil invented the Coco Butt!

[@StormBringer-]

Wow JYD had the same birthday as me. Dec13. Dam his daughter died so young. RIP

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

Happy belated birthday

[@chogan201]

I used to watch the Von Erichs and he was there..he hated the Freebirds

[@mariacardenas4665]

I remember him

[@jjdillon2007]

Vince would never put the strap on someone with Sylvester's "issues".

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

Very true, but im not sure he would have anyway... not many black wrestlers had opportunities for belts in the 80s that I remember in wwf..

[@lsusaints36horton45]

Hall of fame class of 2004. His birthday was Tuesday

[@davidoxendine1419]

I was a young kid when I met jyd he use to take me and his daughter and other kids to the store to buy anything we wanted

[@DTours]

The internet say that JYD was one of only 4 WWF wrestlers who never turned heel. The other three were Ricky Steamboat, Tito Santana and Ultimate Warrior.. I think that is a wrong statement. I don’t remember Hillbilly Jim or KoKo B Ware ever turning heel.

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

I don't either

[@kenadams3951]

We love you all.

[@jamessimmons7480]

COULD YOU DO A STORY ABOUT BUDDY LANDELL???