Inducted into the WCW Hall of Fame on May 21st, 1995.
Was an infuence for NWA-TNA Commentator, Mike Tenay to pursue a career
as a pro wrestling announcer.
Inducted into the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2004.
Solie's last announcing job was to be the Heroes of Wrestling
pay-per-view in 1999, but he could not attend due to failing
health.
Grew up in Minnesota.
Was a licensed pilot.
Would choose the wrestlers who entered the WCW Hall of Fame, except for himself and Angelo Poffo, induction of which he strongly disagreed with. When he left, the company discontinued the hall.