Arn Anderson Teases First-Ever Minnesota Wrecking Crew Action Figure Set
Arn Anderson recently used the April 2026 episode of his podcast, Straight Talk With The Boss, to drop a significant piece of merchandise news for wrestling collectors. Anderson revealed that a two-pack action figure featuring himself and Ole Anderson—a pairing that has never existed in the market—may finally be in development.
“You know the one thing that no one has ever put out in all these years, there’s never been an Arn holding two-pack wrestling action figure. There’s never been one. Keep your, keep your ear to the ground,” Anderson stated during the episode. While he stopped short of naming a manufacturer or confirming a finalized deal, he noted that “somebody” is very high on the project.
The potential release is historically significant for fans of the territory era. The Minnesota Wrecking Crew name originally belonged to the dominant tag team of Ole and Gene Anderson during the 1960s and 1970s. Arn Anderson eventually took Gene’s place in a rebooted version of the crew after Ole agreed to help him hone his act. This partnership was rooted in a physical resemblance that led to Arn being given the Anderson name during his early days in Georgia Championship Wrestling and Southeastern Championship Wrestling.
Key Takeaways from “Straight Talk With The Boss”
- Merchandise: A Minnesota Wrecking Crew two-pack (Arn and Ole Anderson) is potentially in the works.
- Technical Praise: Arn Anderson highlighted Dean Malenko’s unique skill as a “receiver” in high-flying matches.
- Career Reflections: Anderson confirmed he never crossed paths in the ring with the late Terry Gordy.
- Future Project: A working title for Anderson’s upcoming documentary has been floated as “Some bitch did it.”
The Art of the “Catch”: Anderson on Dean Malenko
During the same podcast episode, Anderson addressed a question regarding Dean Malenko’s standing among the Four Horsemen. Malenko was a member of the final 1998 incarnation of the stable, appearing on WCW Monday Nitro alongside Ric Flair, Chris Benoit, Steve “Mongo” McMichael, and Anderson (who served in a non-wrestling advisory role).
Anderson praised Malenko not just for his technical prowess, but for the often-overlooked skill of safely catching opponents during high-risk maneuvers. “As far as technical stuff with some lucha mixed in, and being on the catching end, nobody was better,” Anderson said. He emphasized that while hitting flashy moves requires athleticism, being the person who must catch them perfectly every time is a distinct and difficult skill set.
This reliability made Malenko a cornerstone of the WCW cruiserweight division from 1995 through 1999, where he competed in a series of classic matches against legends like Rey Misterio Jr., Chris Jericho, and Eddie Guerrero.
Missed Opportunities: The Terry Gordy Connection
When asked by a viewer if he ever wrestled the late Terry Gordy, Anderson provided a direct “never,” though he expressed a strong desire to have done so. He described Gordy as a “big, talented son of a gun” and praised his athleticism.
The two legends never overlapped in a match due to their diverging paths in the industry. While Anderson was establishing himself in the Crockett territory and its subsequent national expansion, Gordy spent his peak years in World Class with the Von Erichs, Mid-South under Bill Watts, and in All Japan Pro Wrestling as part of the Miracle Violence Connection with Steve Williams.
Terry Gordy passed away on July 16, 2001, at age 40 following a heart attack. His later years were impacted by serious brain damage resulting from a 1993 overdose during a plane incident in Japan.
“Some Bitch Did It”: The Story of the Enforcer
Anderson also teased the working title for his future documentary: “Some bitch did it.” The provocative title is a callback to his youth in Rome, Georgia, and the skepticism he faced before entering the professional wrestling industry.
Anderson recalled how locals in Rome believed he was destined for jail or an early grave, and that those in the business viewed him as too “regular” to succeed. “He looks like a sixth grade school teacher. What the hell? You got nothing for that business,” Anderson noted, recalling the difficulty of even getting a wrestler to speak with him at the time.
For Anderson, the title represents the triumph of a regular guy from a modest town breaking into a closed-off industry that didn’t want him.
Legacy of the Anderson Name
| Name | Real Name | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Arn Anderson | Martin Anthony Lunde | WWE Hall of Fame (2012); debuted 1982. |
| Ole Anderson | Alan Robert Rogowski | Died Feb 26, 2024, at age 81. |
| Gene Anderson | Eugene Anderson Lutrell | Died Oct 31, 1991, at age 52. |
As fans await the potential release of the Minnesota Wrecking Crew action figures, Anderson continues to provide a bridge between the gritty territory days of the 1960s and the modern era of professional wrestling through his storytelling and analysis.