#4.) He won his first world title at a late age
At Spring Stampede 1999, Diamond Dallas Page defeated Ric Flair, Sting, and Hollywood Hulk Hogan to become WCW World Champion. He was 43 years at the time of winning it. This makes him one of the oldest first-time world champions in wrestling history. However, if any context is to be added, it’s the fact that he begun training to be a wrestler at the age of 35. Considering that, it didn’t take too long for him to win his first world title.
Regardless, it was an incredible, career-defining achievement for DDP and though he didn’t hold the title for long, he would have a total of three world title reigns once his career was all said and done.
Next Page: 5 Amazing Facts About Diamond Dallas Page
