
Sylvester Ritter was an American professional wrestler and professional football player, best known for his work in Mid-South Wrestling and the World Wrestling Federation as The Junkyard Dog (or JYD for short), a nickname Ritter received while working in a wrecking yard. Entering the ring with his trademark chain attached to a dog collar, to the music of Queen's "Another One Bites the Dust," JYD regularly headlined cards that sold out the Louisiana Superdome and other major venues, becoming "the first blackwrestler to be made the undisputed top star of his promotion". JYD was one of the most electrifying and charismatic wrestlers in the country, particularly during his peak in the early 1980s. JYD was most known for his head butt and upper-body strength, the latter of which saw him regularly body slam such large wrestlers as The One Man Gang, Kamala, and King Kong Bundy. The word "Thump," which referred to JYD's power slam, was prominently displayed on his wrestling trunks.

Saturday Night's Main Event
TV • 1985

WWF Wrestling Challenge
TV • 1986

WWE Old School
TV • 1973

WWE Old School
TV • 1973

Dark Side of the Ring
TV • 2019

Mid-South Wrestling
TV • 1981

Mid-South Wrestling
TV • 1981

Mid-South Wrestling
TV • 1981

Mid-South Wrestling
TV • 1981

Clash of the Champions
TV • 1988

Clash of the Champions
TV • 1988

Tuesday Night Titans
TV • 1984

Tuesday Night Titans
TV • 1984

World Class Championship Wrestling
TV • 1982

NWA World Championship Wrestling
TV • 1985

Andre the Giant
MOVIE • 2018

WCW Arena Shows
TV • 1983

WrestleMania
MOVIE • 1985