Another wrestling legend has passed away too soon. William Ansor, better known as the "Nature Boy" Buddy Landel, passed on June 22nd 2015 following a car accident. Reportedly, he drove himself to hospital, left shortly after, and passed away at home from injuries directly related to the crash. Of course, our thoughts are with his friends, family, and loved ones. While modern day WWE fans may not remember him save for a brief run in the mid-90s and a handful of later appearances, Landel had a wide career outside the promotion and shared the ring with legendary names like Ric Flair, Bret Hart, Buddy Rogers, and others over the years. Following the news of his death breaking late yesterday, the WWE released a statement saying they were "saddened to learn of the passing of William Ansor, aka Nature Boy Buddy Landel and offered their condolences to his family, friends, and fans. Landel certainly lived a colourful life in the pro wrestling world, setting records, holding numerous titles in multiple promotions, and once challenging for the WWF title. He leaves behind a wife, Donna, of thirty-four years, two daughters, and a grandson, which he and his wife raised. Lets take a look now at ten things you need to know about the Nature Boy Buddy Landel.
Primarily covering the sport of MMA from Ontario, Canada, Jay Anderson has been writing for various publications covering sports, technology, and pop culture since 2001. Jay holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of Guelph, and a Certificate in Leadership Skills from Humber College.
