Brutus Beefcake - Pro Wrestlers Database
WWE Hall of Fame: Individual

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 68 years old.

Brutus Beefcake has won 1 championship in major promotions during his career.

Brutus Beefcake was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2019.

Profile Info

  • GenderMale
  • Real NameEdward Harrison Leslie
  • Ring Names
    • Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake (November 7, 1999 - November 28, 2015)
    • The Disciple (February 23, 1998 - November 6, 1999)
    • Brutus "The Barber" 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 "The Barber" Beefcake (March 30, 1987 - July 30, 1994)
    • Brutus Beefcake (August 5, 1984 - March 29, 1987)
    • Dizzy Hogan (November 13, 1979 - August 4, 1984)
    • Ed Boulder (August 9, 1977 - November 12, 1979)
  • Born April 21, 1957 (age 68)
  • NationalityNationality: United StatesUnited States
  • Birth PlaceTampa, Florida
  • Billed From
    • San Francisco, California
  • Height 6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
  • Weight
    • 272 lbs (123 kg)
  • NicknamesThe Barber

Career History

  • Roles

    • Wrestler (August 9, 1977 - November 28, 2015)
  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    PromotionIndependent CircuitINDYJuly 20, 2000November 28, 2015
    PromotionWorld Championship WrestlingWCWFebruary 23, 1998November 6, 1999
    PromotionWorld Championship WrestlingWCWAugust 1, 1994December 14, 1996
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Heavyweight May 3, 1993January 4, 1994
    PromotionWorld Wrestling FederationWWFAugust 5, 1984August 6, 1993
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Heavyweight August 27, 1982March 22, 1984
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWAJanuary 2, 1982August 8, 1983
    PromotionSoutheastern Championship WrestlingSECWMay 9, 1983August 8, 1983
    PromotionJim Crockett PromotionsJCPJanuary 2, 1983March 19, 1983
    PromotionPacific Northwest WrestlingPNWDecember 19, 1981August 18, 1982
    PromotionAmerican Wrestling AssociationAWAAugust 9, 1981November 21, 1981
    PromotionContinental Wrestling AssociationCWAJanuary 31, 1981February 20, 1981
    PromotionWorld Wrestling FederationWWFJune 19, 1980August 30, 1980
    PromotionContinental Wrestling AssociationCWAJuly 14, 1979September 6, 1979
  • Images History

    Jan 2010
    Jan 2010
    Nov 1999
    Nov 1999
    Feb 1998
    Feb 1998
    Feb 1996
    Feb 1996
    Aug 1995
    Aug 1995
    Aug 1994
    Aug 1994
    Mar 1987
    Mar 1987
    Aug 1984
    Aug 1984
    Aug 1977
    Aug 1977
  • Face / Heel Turns

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    FaceSeptember 22, 1998November 28, 2015
    HeelFebruary 23, 1998September 21, 1998
    FaceFebruary 26, 1996February 22, 1998
    HeelOctober 23, 1994February 25, 1996
    FaceMarch 29, 1987October 22, 1994
    HeelAugust 9, 1977March 28, 1987
  • Finishers

    • The Barber's Chair - Sleeper Hold (August 9, 1977 - November 28, 2015)
    • Running High Knee (August 5, 1984 - August 6, 1993)
    • The Apocalypse - Sitout 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

  • Career Awards

  • World Wrestling Entertainment

  • 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)

Teams & Relations

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