Austin Idol

Known as: Austin Idol, Black Diamond, Mike McCord, Dennis McCord, The Super Texan
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On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Austin Idol, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.

Michael McCord was born in Tampa, Florida on October 26, 1949, and he is currently 75 years old.

He is currently a Coach and Manager, working for National Wrestling Alliance under the ring name of Austin Idol.

Austin Idol has won 1 championship in major promotions during his career.

Austin Idol Profile Index

Profile Info

  • GenderMale
  • Real NameMichael McCord
  • Ring Names
    • Austin Idol (March 27, 1978 - Present)
    • Black Diamond (November 22, 1986 - November 22, 1986)
    • Mike McCord (January 5, 1975 - March 26, 1978)
    • Dennis McCord (December 19, 1974 - January 4, 1975)
    • The Super Texan (November 19, 1974 - December 18, 1974)
    • Mike McCord (March 31, 1974 - December 18, 1974)
    • The Super Texan (January 20, 1974 - March 30, 1974)
    • Mike McCord (January 2, 1973 - January 19, 1974)
    • Dennis McCord (January 10, 1972 - January 1, 1973)
  • Born October 26, 1949 (age 75)
  • NationalityNationality: United StatesUnited States
  • Birth PlaceTampa, Florida
  • Billed From
    • Las Vegas, Nevada
  • Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
  • Weight
    • 242 lbs (110 kg) (March 27, 1978 - August 22, 1994)
    • 300 lbs (136 kg) (July 7, 1977 - March 26, 1978)
    • 242 lbs (110 kg) (January 10, 1972 - September 3, 1975)
  • NicknamesThe International Heart Throb; Iron

Career History

  • Roles

    • Coach (November 15, 2019 - Present)
    • Manager (December 13, 2017 - Present)
    • Commentator (March 21, 2021 - July 12, 2022)
    • Part Time Wrestler (August 12, 2011 - August 12, 2011)
    • Part Time Wrestler (April 23, 1988 - August 22, 1994)
    • Wrestler (July 7, 1977 - April 22, 1988)
    • Wrestler (January 10, 1972 - September 3, 1975)

  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWAOctober 8, 2019Present
    PromotionUnited States Wrestling AssociationUSWAMarch 7, 1994August 22, 1994
    PromotionUnited States Wrestling AssociationUSWAFebruary 27, 1989February 10, 1992
    PromotionGlobal Wrestling FederationGWFAugust 9, 1991August 10, 1991
    PromotionContinental Championship WrestlingCCWJune 6, 1988October 3, 1988
    PromotionAll Japan Pro WrestlingAJPWBrand Heavyweight August 21, 1987April 22, 1988
    PromotionContinental Wrestling AssociationCWAApril 22, 1985June 22, 1987
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWAJuly 7, 1977October 27, 1986
    PromotionTexas All-Star WrestlingTASWJanuary 26, 1986April 13, 1986
    PromotionSoutheastern Championship WrestlingSECWJune 30, 1984July 29, 1985
    PromotionGeorgia Championship WrestlingGCWApril 1, 1984June 9, 1984
    PromotionContinental Wrestling AssociationCWAFebruary 21, 1983August 2, 1984
    PromotionHeart of America Sports AttractionsCSW, St. Louis Wrestling ClubSLWCSeptember 16, 1983December 9, 1983
    PromotionSoutheastern Championship WrestlingSECWMay 31, 1982May 24, 1983
    PromotionJim Crockett PromotionsJCPMay 9, 1981March 28, 1982
    PromotionGeorgia Championship WrestlingGCWMay 24, 1981January 14, 1982
    PromotionContinental Wrestling AssociationCWAJuly 28, 1980May 7, 1981
    PromotionGeorgia Championship WrestlingGCWJuly 27, 1979November 30, 1980
    PromotionAll Japan Pro WrestlingAJPWBrand Heavyweight August 21, 1980September 17, 1980
    PromotionMid-South WrestlingMSWApril 19, 1980May 3, 1980
    PromotionSoutheastern Championship WrestlingSECWMay 5, 1979August 16, 1979
    PromotionContinental Wrestling AssociationCWADecember 11, 1978April 23, 1979
    PromotionBig Time WrestlingBTW DETROITAugust 19, 1978December 16, 1978
    PromotionNWA Big Time WrestlingBTW DALLAS, Gulf Athletic ClubGACMarch 27, 1978May 30, 1978
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWAJanuary 22, 1974September 3, 1975
    PromotionGeorgia Championship WrestlingGCWJuly 11, 1975September 3, 1975
    PromotionChampionship Wrestling from FloridaCWFNovember 12, 1974February 19, 1975
    PromotionGeorgia Championship WrestlingGCWAugust 17, 1974November 8, 1974
    PromotionChampionship Wrestling from FloridaCWFJanuary 22, 1974March 30, 1974
    PromotionWorld Wide Wrestling FederationWWWFMarch 19, 1973January 19, 1974
    PromotionWorld Championship WrestlingWCW AUSTRALIANovember 17, 1972January 1, 1973
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWAJanuary 10, 1972December 9, 1972
    PromotionJim Crockett PromotionsJCPJuly 27, 1972December 9, 1972
    PromotionNWA Mid-AmericaMID AMERICAJune 15, 1972July 6, 1972
    PromotionChampionship Wrestling from FloridaCWFJanuary 10, 1972May 23, 1972

  • Images History

    Dec 2017
    Dec 2017
    Jun 1988
    Jun 1988
    Oct 1980
    Oct 1980
    Mar 1978
    Mar 1978
    Dec 1974
    Dec 1974
    Nov 1974
    Nov 1974
    Mar 1974
    Mar 1974
    Jan 1974
    Jan 1974
    Jan 1973
    Jan 1973
    Jan 1972
    Jan 1972

  • Face / Heel Turns

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    HeelJanuary 11, 1987Present
    FaceJuly 25, 1983January 10, 1987
    HeelMay 9, 1981July 24, 1983
    FaceNovember 20, 1974May 8, 1981
    HeelJanuary 22, 1974November 19, 1974
    FaceJanuary 10, 1972January 21, 1974

  • Card Positions

    StatusDetailsfromto
    WWE Mid CardMarch 19, 1973January 19, 1974

  • Finishers

    • Las Vegas Leglock - Figure-four Leglock (January 10, 1972 - August 22, 1994)

  • Theme Songs

    • Theme Song"Do You Wanna Touch Me (Oh Yeah)" by Joan Jett - Single (August 12, 2011 - August 12, 2011)

Titles & Accomplishments

  • National Wrestling Alliance & Georgia Championship Wrestling

  • All Japan Pro Wrestling

    • 1 PWF World Tag Team Championship (with Stan Hansen)

    Continental Wrestling Association 

    • 3 AWA Southern Heavyweight Championship
    • 1 AWA Southern Tag Team Championship (with Jerry Lawler)
    • 4 CWA International Heavyweight Championship
    • 1 CWA World Heavyweight Championship
    • 3 CWA World Tag Team Championship (2 with Dutch Mantel, 1 with Jerry Lawler)

    Georgia Championship Wrestling

    • 1 NWA Georgia Heavyweight Championship
    • 1 NWA Georgia Tag Team Championship (with Masked Superstar)
    • 3 NWA Georgia Television Championship

    Southeastern Championship Wrestling

    • 2 NWA Alabama Heavyweight Championship
    • 3 NWA Southeastern Heavyweight Championship (Northern Division)
    • 1 NWA Southeastern Heavyweight Championship (Southern Division)

    Texas All-Star Wrestling

    • 1 TAW USA Heavyweight Championship

    World Championship Wrestling (Australia)

    • 1 Austra-Asian Tag Team Championship (with Jimmy Golden)

  • Other Accomplishments

    • CWA AWA Southern Heavyweight Title Tournament Winner (1987)
    • CWA Tag Team Tournament Winner (1986 - with Jerry Lawler)
    • PWI Most Inspirational Wrestler of the Year (1975)
    • WON Feud of the Year (1987 - with Tommy Rich vs. Jerry Lawler)

Teams & Relations

Games Appearances (1)

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