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Jerry Tuite

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Jerry Tuite
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Ring name(s) "The Wall"
Malice
Gigantes
Sgt. AWOL
Billed height6 ft 8 in (203 cm)
Billed weight320 lb (145 kg)
BornDecember 27 1966(1966-12-27)
Ocean Grove, New Jersey
DiedDecember 6 2003 (aged 36)
Tokyo, Japan
Trained byIron Mike Sharpe, WCW Power Plant

Jerry Tuite (December 27, 1966 - December 6, 2003) was an American professional wrestler best known by his ring names, The Wall, Malice or Gigantes, performing for World Championship Wrestling and All Japan Pro Wrestling.

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Career

Born in Ocean Grove, New Jersey, Tuite broke into the wrestling business in the mid-90s after learning the ropes under veteran Iron Mike Sharpe at his training school in New Jersey. Tuite trained at the WCW Power Plant before he wrestled full-time as The Wall in WCW.

World Championship Wrestling

Tuite debuted as a bodyguard for Berlyn (Alex Wright), then later moved to the singles division. With his natural size, he was pushed as a monster heel, facing such adversaries as Vampiro, Shane Douglas, Crowbar and Bam Bam Bigelow. Tuite later performed as Sgt. AWOL, as part of the team Misfits In Action. Most notably, Tuite fought Hulk Hogan on an episode of Monday Night Nitro and won via disqualification after Vampiro interfered. After WCW was bought out by Vince McMahon, Tuite was offered a developmental contract with the WWF, but did not accept it.

Total Nonstop Action Wrestling

In 2002, not only did Tuite change his outlook on life, he also completely revamped his look, coming back strong in the independent circuit. He was given a second chance at the big time in TNA, performing under the moniker of Malice.

All Japan Pro Wrestling/Death

Tuite wrestled for AJPW as Gigantes, as a regular performer for the remainder of 2003. In his final match on December 5, 2003 Tuite teamed with Bull Buchanan and Justin Credible to defeat Nobutaka Araya, Tomoaki Honma and Kazushi Miyamoto in Tokyo. On December 6, 2003, Tuite was found dead in his hotel room by wrestlers Nosawa and La Parka. The cause of death was later identified as an apparent heart attack. No drugs were found in his hotel room and there was no evidence of drug use by physical examination, although he did have a history of drug use and that is thought to at least been a contributing factor for having a heart attack at such a young age. [1]

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Championships and accomplishments

  • NWA New Jersey Hardcore Champion (1 time)
  • Phoenix Championship Wrestling
  • PCW Heavyweight Champion (1 time)

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