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 5 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
- GenderMale
- Real NameRaymond Walter Traylor Jr.
- Ring Names
- Big Boss Man (October 12, 1998 - September 22, 2004)
- Big Bubba Rogers (February 5, 1995 - October 11, 1998)
- 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 1, 1985 - May 30, 1986)
- 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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Roles
- Wrestler (January 1, 1985 - September 22, 2004)
- Coach (May 21, 2002 - December 31, 2003)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
OVWMay 21, 2002 December 31, 2003 Promotion 
WWFBrand
Raw
March 25, 2002 May 20, 2002 Promotion WWFOctober 12, 1998 March 24, 2002 Promotion 
WCWDecember 18, 1993 March 31, 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 -
Images History
Oct 1998
Feb 1995
May 1994
Dec 1993
Mar 1988 -
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment Details from to Heel February 5, 1995 September 22, 2004 Face February 24, 1990 February 4, 1995 Heel May 31, 1986 February 23, 1990 Face January 1, 1985 May 30, 1986
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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"Serving Hard Time" 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)
Titles & Accomplishments
Career Awards
- WWE Hall of Fame - Individual (Year2016)
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World Wrestling Entertainment
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x1 WWF Tag Team Championship (with Ken Shamrock) -
x4 WWF Hardcore Championship
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Universal Wrestling Federation
- 1 UWF Heavyweight Championship
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Other Accomplishments
- Record for WWF Hardcore Championship longest reign (97 days)
Teams & Relations
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Tag Teams & Stables
- 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 (January 22, 1996 - December 16, 1996)
- The Twin Towers - One Man Gang / Akeem (January 4, 1989 - October 2, 1989)
- Managers
