On this page you find the full wrestling profile of Bill Dundee, 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.
William Cruickshanks was born in Angus, Scotland on October 24, 1943.
He died on September 6, 2026 at the age of 82.
Bill Dundee has won a total of 51 championships in major promotions during his career.
Bill Dundee Profile Index
Profile Info
- Real NameWilliam Cruickshanks
- GenderMale
- Born October 24, 1943
- Died September 6, 2026 (aged 82)
- Nationality
Australia, 
Scotland - Birth PlaceAngus, Scotland
- Billed From
- Australia
- Height 5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
- Weight
- 214 lbs (97 kg)
- NicknamesSuperstar
Career History
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Ring Names & Gimmicks
Bill Dundee (October 9, 1994 - December 14, 2019)
Sir William (June 19, 1993 - October 8, 1994)
Bill Dundee (December 1, 1992 - June 18, 1993)- American Eagle #1 (November 9, 1992 - November 30, 1992)
- Bill Dundee (January 1, 1962 - November 8, 1992)
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Roles
- Coach (June 1, 2013 - December 14, 2019)
- Wrestler (January 1, 1962 - December 14, 2019)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
INDYJuly 21, 1999 December 14, 2019 Promotion 
MWMay 24, 2003 August 17, 2007 Promotion 
MCWJanuary 29, 2000 February 21, 2001 Promotion 
NWAJanuary 15, 1999 August 7, 1999 Promotion 
PPWMarch 26, 1998 May 21, 1999 Promotion 
OVWNovember 16, 1997 March 26, 1998 Promotion 
USWANovember 14, 1994 September 14, 1997 Promotion OVWFebruary 12, 1996 March 17, 1996 Promotion 
WCWJune 19, 1993 October 8, 1994 Promotion USWAAugust 10, 1992 March 6, 1993 Promotion 
W*INGJune 4, 1992 June 12, 1992 Promotion USWAFebruary 4, 1989 November 18, 1991 Promotion 
WCWAJune 16, 1989 April 13, 1990 Promotion 
CWFFebruary 17, 1989 May 20, 1989 Promotion 
CWAMay 4, 1987 January 30, 1989 Promotion 
AWAOctober 12, 1987 November 17, 1987 Promotion 
NWAFebruary 5, 1975 April 19, 1987 Promotion 
CWFMarch 11, 1987 April 19, 1987 Promotion 
JCPAugust 3, 1986 April 10, 1987 Promotion 
CSWOctober 17, 1986 February 27, 1987 Promotion 
CWAOctober 1, 1985 July 19, 1986 Promotion 
MSWMarch 17, 1984 September 27, 1985 Promotion CWASeptember 5, 1983 December 26, 1983 Promotion 
NWA GCWJune 18, 1983 July 30, 1983 Promotion CWAMarch 20, 1977 June 7, 1983 Promotion 
SECWFebruary 28, 1976 July 15, 1977 Promotion 
MID AMERICAFebruary 5, 1975 April 5, 1977 Promotion 
WCW AUSTRALIAMay 4, 1973 December 1, 1973 Promotion WCW AUSTRALIAOctober 20, 1967 December 26, 1969 -
Finishers
- Piledriver
- High Cross Body
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Theme Songs
- Theme Song“Bad to the Bone” by George Thorogood; The Destroyers - GCW - Single (July 20, 2019 - July 20, 2019)
- Theme Song“Miami Vice Theme” by Jan Hammer - OVW - Single (August 31, 2013 - September 1, 2013)
- Theme Song“Sirius” by The Alan Parsons Project - OVW - Single (June 28, 2001 - June 28, 2001)
- Theme Song“Also Sprach Zarathustra” by Richard Strauss - USWA - Single
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Images History
Jan 2010
Mar 1998Oct 1994
Jun 1993Aug 1992
Oct 1985
Mar 1984
Mar 1983
Aug 1979
Mar 1977
Feb 1975
May 1973
Jan 1962
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Face / Heel Turns
Alignment Details from to Tweener Wrestled the final part of his career variously as a face/heel July 22, 2005 December 14, 2019 Heel Began working with heel wrestlers September 28, 2003 July 21, 2005 Face Sided with Jerry Lawler once more November 14, 1994 September 27, 2003 Heel Began teaming with Danny Davis April 19, 1991 November 13, 1994 Face Returned to CWA after a brief hiatus as a face August 8, 1988 April 18, 1991 Heel Broke up with Lawler February 3, 1988 August 7, 1988 Face Began teaming up with Jerry Lawler again May 24, 1987 February 2, 1988 Heel Returns to Memphis as a heel (while still aligned with the face Dutch Mantell) October 1, 1985 May 23, 1987 Face Aligned with face wrestlers once again September 12, 1983 September 30, 1985 Heel Won the AWA Southern Heavyweight Champion, turned heel around this time March 21, 1983 September 11, 1983 Face Began partnering with Tommy Rich November 24, 1980 March 20, 1983 Heel Turned after becoming AWA Southern Heavyweight Champion August 27, 1979 November 23, 1980 Face Began partnering with Jerry Lawler October 30, 1978 August 26, 1979 Heel Began teaming up with Tojo Yamamoto January 12, 1976 October 29, 1978 Face January 1, 1962 January 11, 1976 -
Card Positions
Status Details from to WCW Low Card Manager to Steven Regal June 19, 1993 October 8, 1994
Titles & Accomplishments
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National Wrestling Alliance
American Wrestling Association
x2 AWA World Tag Team Championship (with Jerry Lawler)
x4 CWA/AWA International Heavyweight Championship
x23 NWA Mid-Southern/AWA Southern Tag Team Championship (4 with Jerry Lawler, 3 with Tommy Rich, 3 with Dream Machine, 3 with Steve Keirn / Skinner, 2 with George Barnes, 2 with Big Bad John, 2 with Robert Fuller, 1 with Tojo Yamamoto, 1 with Ricky Gibson, 1 with Norvell Austin, 1 with Dutch Mantel / Zeb Colter)
x1 CWA/AWA International Tag Team Championship (with Rocky Johnson)
Ohio Valley Wrestling
Continental Wrestling Association
United States Wrestling Association
x1 USWA Unified World Heavyweight Championship
x3 USWA World Tag Team Championship (2 with Jerry Lawler, 1 with J.C. Ice / Jamie Dundee)
x2 USWA Junior Heavyweight Championship
American Wrestling Federation
- 1 AWF Heavyweight Championship
Central States Wrestling
- 1 NWA Central States Heavyweight Championship
Mid-South Wrestling
- 1 Mid-South Television Championship
Power Pro Wrestling
- 1 PPW Tag Team Championship (with Jerry Lawler)
Southeastern Championship Wrestling
- 1 NWA Southeastern Tag Team Championship (with Tommy Rich)
- 1 NWA United States Junior Heavyweight Championship (Southeastern version)
Supreme Wrestling
- 1 Supreme Mid-America Tag Team Championship (with Rob Royale)
WOMBAT Wrestling
- 1 WOMBAT Television Championship
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Other Accomplishments
- Memphis Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (class of 2017)
x1 NWA Mid-America Heavyweight Championship
x1 OVW Heavyweight Championship
x13 CWA/AWA/USWA Southern Heavyweight ChampionshipTeams & Relations
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Tag Teams & Stables
- Bill Dundee & Jerry Lawler - Jerry Lawler (March 19, 1998 - February 21, 2001)
- The Aussies - Ashley Hudson (April 16, 1998 - February 6, 1999)
- Bill Dundee & Jerry Lawler - Jerry Lawler (November 14, 1994 - July 8, 1996)
- Bill Dundee & Danny Davis - Danny Davis (February 12, 1996 - March 4, 1996)
- Bill Dundee & Danny Davis - Danny Davis (December 1, 1992 - January 4, 1993)
- The American Eagles - American Eagle #2 (November 9, 1992 - November 30, 1992)
- Bill Dundee & Danny Davis - Danny Davis (April 19, 1991 - October 14, 1991)
- Bill Dundee & Jerry Lawler - Jerry Lawler (July 9, 1990 - January 21, 1991)
- Bill Dundee & Dutch Mantell - Dutch Mantel / Zeb Colter (July 22, 1989 - January 29, 1990)
- Bill Dundee & Jerry Lawler - Jerry Lawler (May 24, 1987 - February 3, 1988)
- Bill Dundee & Dutch Mantell - Dutch Mantel / Zeb Colter (July 31, 1985 - February 15, 1986)
- Bill Dundee & Dutch Mantell - Dutch Mantel / Zeb Colter (April 13, 1981 - February 12, 1983)
- Bill Dundee & Jerry Lawler - Jerry Lawler (March 21, 1981 - December 8, 1982)
- Bill Dundee & Tommy Rich - Tommy Rich (November 24, 1980 - August 6, 1981)
- Bill Dundee & Tojo Yamamoto - Tojo Yamamoto (July 23, 1980 - November 22, 1980)
- Bill Dundee & Jerry Lawler - Jerry Lawler (April 5, 1979 - July 26, 1979)
- Bill Dundee & Jerry Lawler - Jerry Lawler (October 30, 1978 - December 18, 1978)
- Bill Dundee & Tommy Rich - Tommy Rich (February 2, 1976 - May 29, 1977)
- Bill Dundee & Tojo Yamamoto - Tojo Yamamoto (January 12, 1976 - October 14, 1976)
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Family
- J.C. Ice / Jamie Dundee - Son
- Bobby Eaton - Son-in-law (January 1, 1981 - June 26, 2021)
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