Gary Michael Fletcher (September 15, 1940 – April 30, 1988), best known by his ring name Man Mountain Mike, was an American professional wrestler.
[1] He was discovered at a buffet by Al Lovelock, who wrestled as The Great Bolo, and trained Fletcher as a wrestler.
[4] DiBiase's death was not directly related to professional wrestling; rather, he died as a result of high cholesterol.
[10] While competing for NWA Hollywood Wrestling, Mike won the NWA Americas Tag Team Championship with tag team partner Butcher Brannigan on August 31, 1974 at the Olympic Auditorium in Los Angeles, California.
[14] After retiring from the ring in 1977, Mike opened a dry cleaning business, as well as a taxi service; he also drove a school bus.