Gary Sabaugh

Born Oct 24, 1957 · North Carolina, U.S.

Gary Sabaugh, known as The Italian Stallion, is a former American professional wrestler active during the 1980s and 1990s. He competed in promotions such as WWF, NWA, and WCW, primarily on the independent wrestling scene. He co-founded the Professional Wrestling Federation (PWF) in Charlotte, North Carolina, alongside George South, with whom he had a long-standing rivalry and also collaborated to train several notable wrestlers, including the Hardy Boyz. Sabaugh participated in major matches and tournaments for Jim Crockett Promotions and WCW, and also worked as a wrestling advisor and stunt double for television. His time in the WWF was brief, but he played a key role in helping the Hardy Boyz break into the company. He retired in the late 1990s after a career spanning over two decades.