About Doug Somers
Douglas Duane Somerson (September 22, 1951 – May 16, 2017) was an American professional wrestler known by his ring name "Pretty Boy" Doug Somers. He worked in the American Wrestling Association (AWA) in the mid-1980s as part of a tag team with "Playboy" Buddy Rose, managed by Sherri Martel, and twice held the AWA World Tag Team Championship. == Early life == Douglas Duane Somerson, born September 22, 1951, in the heart of South Minneapolis, Minnesota, was the youngest of seven children of Carl and Dorothy Somerson. He had four brothers Jack, Russ, Dennis, and Gene and two sisters Barbara and Shirley. == Professional wrestling career == === 1973-1979 === Doug Somers made his debut on October 1, 1973, for the Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling, defeating Bill Bowman in Charlotte, North Carolina. As a rookie, Somers faced Mike Hall, Gene Lewis, Mike York, and Bruce Swayze. In 1974, he moved to Big Time Wrestling, an affiliate of the National Wrestling Alliance. He debuted for the promotion on March 11, 1974, in a loss to Bob Roop. During his tour of the territory he faced The Great Mephisto, The Texan, Benny Matta, and Joe Blanchard. His final match came on May 18 when he faced Ken Patera.
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