Stephen Douglas “Mongo” McMichael, better known by his stage name Steve McMichael, is a former National Football League (NFL) defensive tackle, professional wrestler, commentator, and head coach. He is well-known for winning the World Wrestling Championship (WCW). He joins the famed Four Horsemen team and wins the WCW United States Championship once. In his senior year, he was a consensus first-team All-American and the defensive MVP of the 1979 Hula Bowl. On the 4th of September 1995, Steve made his debut with the WWE as a pro-babyface color commentator on the launch of “WCW Monday Nitro.” From 2007 to 2013, he was the head coach of the Chicago Slaughter of the Continental Indoor Football League (CIFL).

How much is Steve McMichael Net Worth?

As of 2021, Steve McMichael has a net worth of $3 million. Steve also receives a handsome income of roughly $1.2 million every year. He has amassed a sizable fortune from his work as a football defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL), former professional wrestler, pundit, and head coach. He is dedicated to his work. However, he is putting in all of the effort necessary to achieve a stable financial situation for himself and his family.

Famous For:

• As a former National Football League (NFL) defensive tackle, professional wrestler, pundit, and head coach, he has a diverse background.
• For winning the Wrestling World Championships (WCW).

Where was Steve McMichael Born?

Stephen Douglas “Mongo” McMichael, better known as Steve McMichael, was born on October 17, 1957, in Houston, Texas, United States. He is an American national with an ethnicity of white Americans. Similarly, his race is white and his faith is Christian. Steve is currently 63 years old, having celebrated his 63rd birthday in 2020. His star sign is Libra, according to his birthdate. His biological father’s name has yet to be disclosed, but we do know that his parents divorced when he was two years old, and his mother, Betty McMichael, later remarried E.V. McMichael, an oil industry executive from whom McMichael got the surname McMichael. John Richard, his older brother, and Kathy and Sharon, his younger sisters, are his other siblings.

Moving on to Steve’s education, he attended Freer High School before enrolling at the prestigious University of Texas at Austin, where he played defensive tackle for the Texas Longhorns football team from 1976 to 1979, albeit his freshman season was hampered by the death of his stepfather.

What does Steve McMichael do for a living?

Football Career

• Steve McMichael began his football career as a defensive tackle for the Texas Longhorns from 1976 to 1979, during which time he was a consensus first-team All-American and the defensive MVP of the Hula Bowl in 1979. On July 17, 2010, he was also inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.
• Steve was drafted out of Texas by the New England Patriots in 1980, but was released before his second season. In 1981, he signed as a free agent with the Chicago Bears, where he became one of their starting defensive tackles and helped them win the Super Bowl in 1985.
• From 1990, when his playing time was decreased, he enjoyed a streak of 101 games. In 1988, he led the Bears with 1112 sacks. In 1989, he had 108 tackles.
• For the 1986 and 1987 seasons, he was named to the NFC Pro Bowl teams.
• With the Bears down 13-6 with 1:54 remaining in a 1991 game against the New York Jets, McMichael forced a Blair Thomas fumble and recovered it at the New York 36. Steve was the toughest player Mike Ditka had ever taught, according to Bears coach Mike Ditka in 2005.

Professional wrestling career

• Following the end of his NFL career, Steve appeared at ringside for Lawrence Taylor at WrestleMania XI in Hartford, Connecticut on April 2, 1995.
• He was employed by World Championship Wrestling (WCW) in 1995 and delivered guest commentary on the 20th episode of “Monday Night Raw.”
• On the 4th of September 1995, he made his debut with the promotion as a pro-babyface color commentator on the premiere of WCW Monday Nitro.
• In April 1996, Ric Flair began hitting on McMichael’s wife Debra, who sat ringside during “WCW Monday Nitro.” With his partner Kevin Greene, McMichael challenged Flair and Arn Anderson to a contest.
• The Great American Bash hosted the contest. During the bout, Debra and Greene’s wife were chased to the back by Flair’s valets, Woman and Miss Elizabeth.
• Jarrett was expelled out of the Horsemen, and Debra soon left McMichael for Jarrett in July 1997. On the 21st August episode of “Clash of the Champions XXXV,” Steve got his revenge by defeating Jarrett for his WCW United States Heavyweight Championship.
• In November 1997, Debra hired Goldberg to find McMichael, and he became one of Goldberg’s first victims. Goldberg stole McMichael’s Super Bowl ring, which McMichael returned weeks later after hitting Goldberg with a pipe.
• They had a feud with the nWo until McMichael’s final appearance on “Nitro” on February 8, 1999.
• Later, Steve returned to professional wrestling to referee the Monster’s Ball Match at Total Nonstop Action Wrestling’s flagship pay-per-view, Bound For Glory. McMichael’s extraordinarily slow cadence for a three count was noted in this match.

Awards and Achievements

American football

National Football League

• Member of the National Football Foundation College Football Hall of Fame
• NFL Pro Bowler (1986, 1987)
• Member of 1985 World Champion Chicago Bears
• Member of the Gridiron Greats Hall of Fame (Inducted 2019)

Professional wrestling

World Championship Wrestling

• WCW United States Heavyweight Championship (1 time)

Wrestling Observer Newsletter

• Worst Television Announcer (1996)

Who is Steve McMichael Wife?

Steve McMichael is a husband and father. On March 24, 2001, he married his lovely wife Misty Davenport, with whom he has a daughter, Macy Dale McMichael, who was born at 4:12 p.m. on January 22, 2008. He previously married Debra Marshall in 1985, but the couple divorced on October 12, 1998. For more than two decades, Steve and Misty have been happily married. Furthermore, Steve’s sexual orientation is straight.

What is the Height of Steve McMichael?

Steve McMichael is a tall man, standing at 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 meters) and weighing 270 pounds (122 kg). His hair is light brown, and his eyes are dark brown. Steve has a muscular physique. On April 23, 2021, McMichael stated that he has been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). During the conversation, he revealed that he moves around in a customized wheelchair donated by his old team, the Chicago Bears. Misty McMichael, his wife, helps him with eating, going to the toilet, and other basic everyday tasks. For nearly two decades, the pair has been blissfully married.

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