Billy Gunn

Known as: Billy Gunn, "Daddy Ass" Billy Gunn, Billy, Kip Gunn, KIP, Cute Kip, Kip James, The Outlaw, The New Age Outlaw, Billy G, Mr. Ass, "Badd Ass" Billy Gunn, Rockabilly, Kip Winchester, Kip Montana
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On this page you find the full wrestling profile of Billy Gunn, 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.

Monty Sopp was born in Orlando, Florida on November 11, 1963, and he is currently 62 years old.

He is currently a Wrestler and Ambassador, working for World Wrestling Entertainment and All Elite Wrestling under the ring name of Billy Gunn.

Billy Gunn has won a total of 15 championships in major promotions during his career. He is also a 1-time King Of The Ring winner.

Billy Gunn was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2019 as part of the Groups wing (as a member of D-Generation X).

Billy Gunn Profile Index

Profile Info

  • GenderMale
  • Real NameMonty Sopp
  • Ring Names
    • Billy Gunn (January 19, 2025 - Present)
    • "Daddy Ass" Billy Gunn (August 24, 2022 - January 18, 2025)
    • Billy Gunn (November 17, 2020 - August 23, 2022)
    • Billy (May 27, 2020 - November 16, 2020)
    • Billy Gunn (December 30, 2009 - May 26, 2020)
    • Kip Gunn (July 30, 2011 - July 30, 2011)
    • KIP (July 7, 2010 - July 7, 2010)
    • Cute Kip (August 14, 2008 - December 29, 2009)
    • Kip James (July 17, 2005 - August 13, 2008)
    • The Outlaw (March 1, 2005 - July 16, 2005)
    • The New Age Outlaw (February 13, 2005 - February 28, 2005)
    • Billy Gunn (October 27, 2002 - February 12, 2005)
    • Billy (November 6, 2001 - October 26, 2002)
    • Billy Gunn (October 31, 2000 - November 5, 2001)
    • Billy G (November 2, 2000 - November 2, 2000)
    • Mr. Ass (February 29, 2000 - October 30, 2000)
    • Billy Gunn (January 12, 1998 - February 28, 2000)
    • "Badd Ass" Billy Gunn (October 7, 1997 - January 11, 1998)
    • Rockabilly (April 20, 1997 - October 3, 1997)
    • Billy Gunn (April 25, 1993 - April 19, 1997)
    • Kip Winchester (May 2, 1993 - May 16, 1993)
    • Kip Montana (February 1, 1989 - May 1, 1993)
  • Born November 11, 1963 (age 62)
  • NationalityNationality: United StatesUnited States
  • Birth PlaceOrlando, Florida
  • Billed From
    • Austin, Texas
  • Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
  • Weight
    • 260 lbs (118 kg)
  • NicknamesDaddy Ass; Mr. Ass; Bad Ass; The One

Career History

  • Roles

    • Wrestler (February 1, 1989 - Present)
    • Ambassador (January 1, 2024 - Present)
    • Coach (January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020)
    • Producer (July 23, 2012 - November 13, 2015)

  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    PromotionAll Elite WrestlingAEWJanuary 1, 2019Present
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEJanuary 1, 2024Present
    PromotionIndependent CircuitINDYNovember 26, 2015December 31, 2018
    PromotionHouse of HardcoreHOHApril 15, 2016September 3, 2018
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Heavyweight November 5, 2016July 2, 2017
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEJuly 23, 2012November 13, 2015
    PromotionIndependent CircuitINDYDecember 4, 2004January 19, 2013
    PromotionTotal Nonstop ActionTNAFebruary 13, 2005December 29, 2009
    PromotionItalian Championship WrestlingICWMay 28, 2005May 28, 2005
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand SmackDown March 25, 2002November 1, 2004
    PromotionWorld Wrestling FederationWWFApril 25, 1993March 24, 2002

  • Images History

    Aug 2022
    Aug 2022
    Jan 2019
    Jan 2019
    Jul 2012
    Jul 2012
    Feb 2005
    Feb 2005
    Jan 2004
    Jan 2004
    Jun 2003
    Jun 2003
    Nov 2001
    Nov 2001
    Oct 2000
    Oct 2000
    Jun 1999
    Jun 1999
    Oct 1997
    Oct 1997
    Mar 1997
    Mar 1997
    May 1996
    May 1996
    Apr 1993
    Apr 1993

  • Face / Heel Turns

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    FaceHis sons Austin and Colten turned on himAugust 17, 2022Present
    HeelAttacked Paul Wight with a chairSeptember 1, 2021August 16, 2022
    FaceHe and Road Dogg returned attacking The Ascension with nWo and APAJanuary 1, 2015August 31, 2021
    HeelHe and Road Dogg abandoned CM Punk during a tag matchJanuary 13, 2014December 31, 2014
    FaceMick Foley hired him as his handymanJune 18, 2009January 12, 2014
    HeelAttacked his partner B.G. James and his father Bob ArmstrongFebruary 21, 2008June 17, 2009
    FaceJoined 3Live Kru, that became 4Live KruNovember 26, 2005February 20, 2008
    HeelDebuted to TNA helping Jeff Jarrett retain the world titleFebruary 13, 2005November 25, 2005
    FaceReverted to his "Mr. Ass" gimmickJune 12, 2003February 12, 2005
    HeelFormed a tag team with ChuckNovember 19, 2001June 11, 2003
    FaceTurned with the rest of DXApril 6, 1998November 18, 2001
    HeelWalked out on Bart Gunn, breaking up The Smoking GunnsOctober 26, 1996April 5, 1998
    FaceFebruary 1, 1989October 25, 1996

  • Card Positions

    StatusDetailsfromto
    AEW Low CardWrestles mostly on the indiesJanuary 19, 2025Present
    AEW Mid CardAugust 19, 2023January 18, 2025
    AEW InactiveSignified retirementJuly 23, 2023August 18, 2023
    AEW Mid CardSeptember 4, 2022July 22, 2023
    AEW Low CardJune 18, 2020September 3, 2022
    AEW Mid CardMay 27, 2020June 17, 2020
    AEW Low CardNovember 20, 2019May 26, 2020
    AEW InactiveIndie matches onlyMay 26, 2019November 19, 2019
    AEW Low CardMay 25, 2019May 25, 2019
    AEW InactiveHired as a coachJanuary 1, 2019May 24, 2019
    WWE InactiveOccasional cameosJanuary 26, 2015November 13, 2015
    WWE Low CardJanuary 19, 2015January 25, 2015
    WWE InactiveApril 7, 2014January 18, 2015
    WWE Mid CardJanuary 6, 2014April 6, 2014
    WWE InactiveHouse shows/ProducingMarch 12, 2013January 5, 2014
    WWE Mid CardMarch 4, 2013March 11, 2013
    WWE InactiveIndies/House shows/CoachingJuly 23, 2012March 3, 2013
    TNA InactiveContract expiringDecember 4, 2009December 29, 2009
    TNA Low CardJune 18, 2009December 3, 2009
    TNA Mid CardNovember 16, 2005June 17, 2009
    TNA InactiveWorked shoot angleNovember 3, 2005November 15, 2005
    TNA Mid CardFebruary 13, 2005November 2, 2005
    SD InactiveContract expiringSeptember 3, 2004November 1, 2004
    SD Mid CardJanuary 25, 2004September 2, 2004
    SD InjuredShoulder injurySeptember 9, 2003January 24, 2004
    SD Mid CardJune 12, 2003September 8, 2003
    SD InactiveOVW/House showsMay 10, 2003June 11, 2003
    SD InjuredShoulder injuryOctober 15, 2002May 9, 2003
    SD Mid CardOctober 9, 2000October 14, 2002
    WWE InjuredFebruary 28, 2000October 8, 2000
    WWE Mid CardSeptember 16, 1999February 27, 2000
    WWE Upper CardJune 27, 1999September 15, 1999
    WWE Mid CardOctober 4, 1997June 26, 1999
    WWE Low CardMarch 10, 1997October 3, 1997
    WWE InactiveHouse showsFebruary 20, 1997March 9, 1997
    WWE InjuredBreak from the ringDecember 17, 1996February 19, 1997
    WWE Mid CardMay 11, 1996December 16, 1996
    WWE InjuredNeck surgeryJanuary 29, 1996May 10, 1996
    WWE Mid CardNovember 20, 1994January 28, 1996
    WWE Low CardMarch 7, 1994November 19, 1994
    WWE Mid CardAugust 30, 1993March 6, 1994
    WWE Low CardMay 17, 1993August 29, 1993
    WWE InactiveDebut vignettesApril 26, 1993May 16, 1993

  • Finishers

    • Fame-Ass-er / Famouser - Leg Drop Bulldog (May 17, 1993 - Present)
    • 3:10 to Yuma - with Colten Gunn - Back Body Drop into a Neckbreaker (November 11, 2020 - August 17, 2022)
    • Missouri Boat Ride - Cobra Clutch Slam (February 13, 2005 - December 29, 2009)
    • Gunnslinger - Swinging Side Slam (March 25, 2002 - November 1, 2004)
    • One and Only - Cobra Clutch Slam (January 1, 2000 - March 24, 2002)
    • Shake, Rattle and Roll - Swinging Neckbreaker (April 20, 1997 - October 6, 1997)
    • Elevated DDT (April 20, 1997 - October 6, 1997)

  • Theme Songs

    • Theme Song"Acclaimed Theme" by Platinum Max - with The Acclaimed - Team (August 17, 2022 - Present)
    • Theme Song"The New Gunn Club" by Austin Gunn - with The Gunn Club - Team (December 31, 2021 - August 17, 2022)
    • Theme Song"Locked & Loaded" by Mikey Rukus feat. Austin Gunn - with The Gunn Club - Team (November 20, 2019 - December 30, 2021)
    • Theme Song"Oh, You Didn't Know?" by Jim Johnston - with Road Dogg - Team (January 6, 2014 - January 25, 2015)
    • Theme Song"Tiger Beat" by Dale Oliver - Single (February 22, 2008 - December 29, 2009)
    • Theme Song"Angel on My Shoulder" by Dale Oliver - with The Beautiful People - Team (October 14, 2008 - May 28, 2009)
    • Theme Song"Nobody Moves" by Dale Oliver - with B.G. James - Team (January 14, 2006 - February 21, 2008)
    • Theme Song"I've Got It All" by Jim Johnston - Single (October 15, 2002 - November 1, 2004)
    • Theme Song"You Look So Good to Me" by Jim Johnston - with Chuck - Team (January 3, 2002 - October 14, 2002)
    • Theme Song"Ass Man" by Jim Johnston - Single (January 1, 1999 - January 2, 2002)
    • Theme Song"Oh, You Didn't Know?" by Jim Johnston - with Road Dogg - Team (October 4, 1997 - February 28, 2000)
    • Theme Song"Break It Down" by The DX Band - with D-Generation X - Team (March 30, 1998 - May 2, 1999)
    • Theme Song"Smokin'" by Jim Johnston - with Bart Gunn - Team (May 17, 1993 - October 26, 1996)

Titles & Accomplishments

  • Career Awards

  • World Wrestling Entertainment

    All Elite Wrestling

  • American Pro Wrestling Alliance

    • 1 APWA American Championship

    Bad Boys of Wrestling Federation

    • 1 BBFW Aruba Championship

    International Wrestling Federation

    • 2 IWF Tag Team Championship (with Brett Colt)

    Maryland Championship Wrestling

    • 1 MCW Rage Television Championship
    • 1 MCW Tag Team Championship (with Road Dogg)

    SmashMouth Pro Wrestling

    • 1 SPW World Heavyweight Championship

    TWA Powerhouse

    • 1 TWA Tag Team Championship (with B.G. James)

    Vanguard Championship Wrestling

    • 1 VCW Heavyweight Championship

    World Pro Wrestling

    • 1 WPW World Heavyweight Championship

  • Other Accomplishments

    • WWF Raw Bowl Winner (1996 - with Bart Gunn)
    • PWI Tag Team of the Year (1998 - with Road Dogg)
    • PWI Tag Team of the Year (2002 - with Chuck)
    • 43° in PWI Years Top 100 Tag Team (2003 - with Road Dogg)

Teams & Relations

Billy Gunn Games Appearances (15)

WWE Main Series (8/26)

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WWE 2K17
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WWE 2K16
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WWE '13
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Shut Your Mouth
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Just Bring It
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Know Your Role
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SmackDown

Other Games (7)

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Universe
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Raw 2
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Raw
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Road To WM
Mr. Ass
No Mercy
Mr. Ass
WrestleMania 2000
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Attitude

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