Leon Allen White[1] (May 14, 1955 – June 18, 2018), [8] better known by his ring names Big Van Vader or simply Vader, was an American professional wrestler and professional football player.

Apr 13, 2025 · Big Van Vader’s life, career and his self destruction were covered on Dark Side of the Ring. Vader’s name conjures images of a monstrous figure, a super heavyweight capable of …

That fearsome call announced the arrival of the massive competitor known as Vader. Hailing from The Rocky Mountains, the 450-pounder first made a splash in the rings of Japan where he destroyed …

Jan 17, 2025 · Before 1990, professional wrestling had Heavyweights, Cruiserweights, and sometimes, even giants. But at The Great American Bash in the summer of that glorious year, America learned …

Leon Allen White (born May 14, 1955) better known by his ring names Big Van Vader, is an American semi-retired professional wrestler.

Mar 24, 2024 · One of professional wrestling’s very best big men in history was Big Van Vader. Simply known as Vader throughout his career in promotions like WCW and WWE, he was really a …

One of the forgotten promotions in puroresu history, UWF-I was red hot for several years with stars such as Nobuhiko Takada, Gary Albright, Kazuo Yamazaki, and of course Big Van Vader.

This documentary takes you through Vader’s WCW run from 1992 to 1994—covering his championship reigns, rivalries, and the moments that made him one of the most feared and respected wrestlers ...

Leon Allen White (May 14, 1955 – June 18, 2018) better known by his ring names Big Van Vader or Vader, was an American professional wrestler. White was known for his time with New Japan Pro …

In November 1989, White, as Big Van Vader, made his debut in Mexico for the Universal Wrestling Association. On November 12, he defeated El Canek to win the UWA World Heavyweight …