Craig Pittman

Craig Pittman (born October 1959) is a former United States Marine and professional wrestler. He served in the Marine Corps until the early 1990s. He then wrestled professionally as Sgt. Craig "Pitbull" Pittman in World Championship Wrestling. After leaving WCW in 1997, he continues to wrestle in independent promotions where he has remained since 2004.

Prior to his professional career Pittman was a successful amateur wrestler.

He has also fought in four mixed martial arts bouts.

Early life

Before entering the marines, Pittman attended the University of Kentucky where he was on the wrestling team.

United States Marine Corps

Pittman joined the United States Marine Corps and achieved the rank of sergeant. He was a wrestler in the Marines and won several championships. His biggest victories came in the 1989 and 1991 USA Senior Greco-Roman Championships, in which he won the heavyweight division. He also placed seventh in the heavyweight division at the 1989 FILA Greco-Roman World Championships.