On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Brutus Beefcake, 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.
Edward Harrison Leslie was born in Tampa, Florida on April 21, 1957, and he is currently 65 years old.
Brutus Beefcake was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2019.
Profile Info
- Gender Male
- Real Name Edward Harrison Leslie
- Ring Names
- Brutus Beefcake ( November 7, 1999 - November 28, 2015)
- The Disciple ( February 23, 1998 - November 6, 1999)
- Brutus Beefcake ( December 15, 1996 - February 22, 1998)
- The Booty Man ( February 26, 1996 - December 14, 1996)
- The Zodiac ( August 9, 1995 - February 25, 1996)
- The Man With No Name ( May 15, 1995 - August 8, 1995)
- The Butcher ( October 24, 1994 - May 14, 1995)
- Brother Bruti ( August 1, 1994 - October 23, 1994)
- Brutus Beefcake ( August 5, 1984 - July 30, 1994)
- Dizzy Hogan ( November 13, 1979 - August 4, 1984)
- Ed Boulder ( August 9, 1977 - November 12, 1979)
- Height 6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
- Weight
- 272 lbs (123 kg)
- Born April 21, 1957 (age 65)
- Birth Place Tampa, Florida
- Billed From
- San Francisco, California
- Nicknames The Barber
Career History
- Roles
- Wrestler ( August 9, 1977 - November 28, 2015)
- Companies / Promotions
Promotion from to Promotion INDY July 20, 2000 November 28, 2015 Promotion 
February 23, 1998 November 6, 1999 Promotion August 1, 1994 December 14, 1996 Promotion May 3, 1993 January 4, 1994 Promotion August 5, 1984 August 6, 1993 Promotion August 27, 1982 March 22, 1984 Promotion January 2, 1982 May 23, 1983 Promotion August 9, 1981 November 21, 1981 Promotion June 19, 1980 August 30, 1980 - Face / Heel Turns
Alignment from to Face September 22, 1998 November 28, 2015 Heel February 23, 1998 September 21, 1998 Face February 26, 1996 February 22, 1998 Heel October 23, 1994 February 25, 1996 Face March 29, 1987 October 22, 1994 Heel August 9, 1977 March 28, 1987 - Images
Nov 1999
Feb 1998
Feb 1996
Aug 1995
Aug 1994
Mar 1987
Aug 1984Aug 1977
- Finishers
- The Barber's Chair - Sleeper Hold ( August 9, 1977 - November 28, 2015)
- Running High Knee ( August 5, 1984 - August 6, 1993)
- The Apocalypse - Sit-down Tree-quarter Face-lock Jawbracker ( February 23, 1998 - November 6, 1999)
- Theme Songs
- Theme Song "Struttin' and a Cuttin'" by Jimmy Hart & JJ Maguire - Single ( July 20, 2000 - November 28, 2015)
- Theme Song "Jungle Express" by Abaco Music - Single ( November 10, 1998 - November 6, 1999)
- Theme Song "Short But Thick" by BRg Music Works - Single ( September 22, 1998 - November 9, 1998)
- Theme Song "Rockhouse" by Frank Shelley - with nWo - Team ( February 23, 1998 - September 21, 1998)
- Theme Song "Big Brother Booty" by Jimmy Hart & JJ Maguire - Single ( February 26, 1996 - December 14, 1996)
- Theme Song "March of Death" from the Chappell Recorded Music Library - Single ( August 9, 1995 - February 25, 1996)
- Theme Song "Struttin' and a Cuttin'" by Jimmy Hart & JJ Maguire - Single ( March 30, 1987 - July 30, 1994)
- Theme Song "Haircut" by Jimmy Hart & JJ Maguire - Single ( August 5, 1984 - March 29, 1987)
Titles & Accomplishments
- Hall of Fame
- WWE Hall of Fame - Year 2019, Individual
- Titles Won
World Wrestling Federation
- 1 WWF Tag Team Championship (with Greg Valentine)
Alabama Wrestling Federation
- 1 AWF Tag Team Championship (with Greg Valentine)
Brew City Wrestling
- 1 BCW Tag Team Championship (with Greg Valentine)
Championship Wrestling International
- 1 CWI Heavyweight Championship
International Wrestling Association
- 1 IWA Television Championship
Maple State Wrestling / Slam All-Star Wrestling
- 1 MSW/SAW Tag Team Championship (with Shane Williams)
New England Wrestling Alliance
- 1 NEWA Heavyweight Championship
Southeastern Championship Wrestling
- 3 NWA Southeastern Tag Team Championship (2 with Ken Lucas, 1 with Robert Fuller)
World Wide Wrestling Alliance
- 1 WWWA Heavyweight Championship
- Other Accomplishments
- Legends Pro Wrestling XWF/LPW Hall of Fame induction (class of 2008 & 2010)
Relations
- Tag Teams & Stables
- nWo Hollywood - Big Show, Bret Hart, Buff Bagwell, Crush / Brian Adams, Dusty Rhodes, Eric Bischoff, Hulk Hogan, Miss Elizabeth, Mr. Perfect Curt Hennig, Rick Rude, Scott Hall / Razor Ramon, Scott Norton, Scott Steiner, Stevie Ray, Virgil / Vincent, nWo Sting ( April 27, 1998 - September 21, 1998)
- nWo - Buff Bagwell, Crush / Brian Adams, Dusty Rhodes, Eric Bischoff, Hulk Hogan, Kevin Nash / Diesel, Konnan, Miss Elizabeth, Mr. Perfect Curt Hennig, Randy Savage, Rick Rude, Scott Hall / Razor Ramon, Scott Norton, Scott Steiner, Virgil / Vincent, nWo Sting ( February 23, 1998 - April 27, 1998)
- The Dungeon of Doom - Bill DeMott, Earthquake / John Tenta, Haku / Meng, Kamala, Kevin Sullivan ( August 9, 1995 - February 25, 1996)
- Three Faces of Fear - Earthquake / John Tenta, Kevin Sullivan ( October 24, 1994 - May 8, 1995)
- The Mega-Maniacs - Hulk Hogan ( February 1, 1993 - April 4, 1993)
- Hulk Hogan & Brutus Beefcake - Hulk Hogan ( August 29, 1989 - December 27, 1989)
- The Dream Team - Greg Valentine ( January 7, 1985 - March 29, 1987)
- The Boulder Brothers - Hulk Hogan ( August 9, 1977 - September 25, 1979)
- Managers Jimmy Hart, Johnny Valiant, Miss Elizabeth
