On this page you find the full wrestling profile of Big Boss Man, 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.
Raymond Walter Traylor Jr. was born in Cobb County, Georgia on May 2, 1963.
He died on September 22, 2004 at the age of 41.
Big Boss Man has won a total of 6 championships in major promotions during his career.
Big Boss Man was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2016.
Big Boss Man Profile Index
Profile Info
- Real NameRaymond Walter Traylor Jr.
- GenderMale
- Born May 2, 1963
- Died September 22, 2004 (aged 41)
- Nationality
United States - Birth PlaceCobb County, Georgia
- Billed From
- Cobb County, Georgia
- Height 6 ft 6 in (198 cm)
- Weight
- 315 lbs (143 kg)
Career History
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Ring Names & Gimmicks
Big Boss Man (May 27, 2002 - September 22, 2004)- The Boss Man (December 20, 2001 - May 26, 2002)
- Big Boss Man (October 12, 1998 - December 19, 2001)
Big Bubba Rogers - nWo (December 16, 1996 - October 11, 1998)- Big Bubba Rogers (February 5, 1995 - December 15, 1996)
The Guardian Angel (May 9, 1994 - February 4, 1995)
The Boss (December 18, 1993 - May 8, 1994)
Big Bubba (July 2, 1993 - December 17, 1993)- Big Boss Man (May 7, 1988 - July 1, 1993)
Big Bubba Rogers (May 31, 1986 - May 6, 1988)- Ray Traylor (January 12, 1986 - May 30, 1986)
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Roles
- Wrestler (January 12, 1986 - September 22, 2004)
- Coach (May 27, 2002 - December 31, 2003)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
OVWMay 27, 2002 December 31, 2003 Promotion 
WWFBrand
Raw
March 25, 2002 May 26, 2002 Promotion WWFOctober 12, 1998 March 24, 2002 Promotion 
WCWDecember 18, 1993 April 18, 1998 Promotion 
AJPWBrand
Heavyweight
July 2, 1993 December 3, 1993 Promotion 
USWAMarch 22, 1993 March 30, 1993 Promotion 
WWFMay 7, 1988 March 14, 1993 Promotion AJPWBrand
Heavyweight
March 26, 1988 April 22, 1988 Promotion 
NWA, 
JCPJanuary 12, 1986 December 12, 1987 Promotion 
CWFMarch 4, 1987 November 1, 1987 Promotion 
UWFApril 18, 1987 September 19, 1987 -
Finishers
- Boss Man Slam / Bubba Slam / Traylor Trash - Spinning Side Slam (May 7, 1988 - September 22, 2004)
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Theme Songs
- Theme Song"Cell Block" by Jim Johnston - Single (October 12, 1998 - May 20, 2002)
- Theme Song"Rockhouse" by Jimmy Hart & H. Helm - with nWo - Team (December 16, 1996 - February 17, 1997)
- Theme Song"Hard Times" by Jimmy Hart & J.J. Maguire - Single (January 1, 1990 - March 14, 1993)
- Theme Song"Jive Soul Bro" by Jim Johnston - Single (May 7, 1988 - December 31, 1989)
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Images History
Oct 1999
Oct 1998Sep 1997
Dec 1996Feb 1995May 1994Dec 1993Apr 1989
May 1988Jan 1986
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Face / Heel Turns
Alignment Details from to Heel Became Big Bubba Rogers once more February 5, 1995 September 22, 2004 Face Refused to follow Slick's orders February 24, 1990 February 4, 1995 Heel Repackaged as Big Bubba Rogers August 16, 1986 February 23, 1990 Face January 12, 1986 May 30, 1986 -
Card Positions
Status Details from to RAW Low Card February 2, 2002 May 26, 2002 WWE Mid Card December 20, 2001 February 1, 2002 WWE Injured Knee injury April 23, 2001 December 19, 2001 WWE Low Card July 29, 2000 April 22, 2001 WWE Mid Card December 30, 1999 July 28, 2000 WWE Upper Card October 11, 1999 December 29, 1999 WWE Mid Card October 12, 1998 October 10, 1999 WCW Mid Card September 1, 1997 April 18, 1998 WCW Injured Paralysis February 18, 1997 August 31, 1997 WCW Mid Card September 17, 1995 February 17, 1997 WCW Upper Card December 18, 1993 September 16, 1995 WWE Mid Card August 15, 1992 March 14, 1993 WWE Inactive Kayfabe injury/House shows May 31, 1990 August 14, 1992 WWE Mid Card June 18, 1988 May 30, 1990 WWE Inactive House shows May 7, 1988 June 17, 1988
Titles & Accomplishments
Career Awards
- WWE Hall of Fame - Individual (Year2016)
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World Wrestling Entertainment
x1 WWF Tag Team Championship (with Ken Shamrock)
x4 WWF Hardcore Championship
Universal Wrestling Federation (Mid-South)
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Other Accomplishments
- Record for WWF Hardcore Championship longest reign (97 days)
x1 UWF Heavyweight ChampionshipTeams & Relations
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Tag Teams & Stables
- Bull Buchanan & The Big Bossman - Bull Buchanan (March 19, 2000 - June 5, 2000)
- The Corporate Ministry - Chyna, John "Bradshaw" Layfield, Mideon / Phineas I. Godwinn, Paul Bearer, Pete Gas, Rodney, Ron Simmons / Faarooq, Shane McMahon, The Undertaker, Triple H, Vince McMahon, Viscera / Mabel / Big Daddy V (April 29, 1999 - August 2, 1999)
- The Corporation - Big Show / Paul Wight, Chyna, Gerald Brisco, Ken Shamrock, Pat Patterson, Pete Gas, Rodney, Sgt. Slaughter, Shane McMahon, Shawn Michaels, Test, The Rock / Dwayne Johnson, Triple H, Vince McMahon (November 16, 1998 - April 29, 1999)
- nWo - Buff Bagwell, Eric Bischoff, Hulk Hogan, Irwin R. Schyster / Mike Rotunda, Kevin Nash / Diesel, Million Dollar Man Ted DiBiase, Miss Elizabeth, Scott Hall / Razor Ramon, Scott Norton, Sean Waltman / X-Pac / Syxx-Pac, Virgil / Vincent, Nick Patrick, nWo Sting / Super J (December 16, 1996 - February 17, 1997)
- The Dungeon of Doom - Big Show / Paul Wight, Brutus Beefcake, Earthquake / John Tenta, Haku / Meng, Kevin Sullivan, The Barbarian, Jimmy Hart (January 22, 1996 - December 16, 1996)
- The Twin Towers - One Man Gang / Akeem (January 4, 1989 - October 2, 1989)
- Devastation, Inc. - Skandor Akbar (May 2, 1987 - September 19, 1987)
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Managers
- Million Dollar Man Ted DiBiase (December 28, 1997 - February 22, 1998)
- Jimmy Hart (January 22, 1996 - December 16, 1996)
- Slick (May 22, 1988 - February 24, 1990)
- Jim Cornette (September 20, 1987 - December 12, 1987)
- Skandor Akbar (May 2, 1987 - September 19, 1987)
- Jim Cornette (July 12, 1986 - April 4, 1987)
