Buddy Landel

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Buddy Landel - Pro Wrestlers Database

On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Buddy Landel, 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 Fritz Ensor was born in Knoxville, Tennessee on August 14, 1961.

He died on June 22, 2015 at the age of 53.

Buddy Landel has won a total of 5 championships in major promotions during his career.

Buddy Landel Profile Index

Profile Info

  • GenderMale
  • Real NameWilliam Fritz Ensor
  • Ring Names
    • Buddy Landel (January 1, 1979 - November 19, 2010)
  • Born August 14, 1961
  • Died June 22, 2015 (aged 53)
  • NationalityNationality: United StatesUnited States
  • Birth PlaceKnoxville, Tennessee
  • Billed From
    • Jacksonville, Florida
  • Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
  • Weight
    • 235 lbs (107 kg)
  • NicknamesNature Boy

Career History

  • Roles

    • Wrestler (March 3, 2009 - November 19, 2010)
    • Wrestler (January 1, 1979 - September 28, 2003)

  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWAFebruary 27, 1999September 15, 1999
    PromotionOhio Valley WrestlingOVWAugust 31, 1999September 15, 1999
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWAMarch 22, 1997February 28, 1998
    PromotionWorld Wrestling FederationWWFDecember 17, 1995February 20, 1997
    PromotionSmoky Mountain WrestlingSMWDecember 24, 1994November 26, 1995
    PromotionUnited States Wrestling AssociationUSWANovember 22, 1993August 21, 1995
    PromotionSmoky Mountain WrestlingSMWApril 18, 1992August 21, 1992
    PromotionGlobal Wrestling FederationGWFJune 28, 1991July 5, 1991
    PromotionWorld Championship WrestlingWCWJune 9, 1990March 16, 1991
    PromotionUnited States Wrestling AssociationUSWAFebruary 27, 1989December 8, 1989
    PromotionChampionship Wrestling AssociationCWAAugust 1, 1988November 20, 1988
    PromotionAll Japan Pro WrestlingAJPWBrand Heavyweight January 2, 1988January 24, 1988
    PromotionContinental Championship WrestlingCCWFebruary 9, 1987December 25, 1987
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWAOctober 11, 1981May 30, 1987
    PromotionUniversal Wrestling FederationUWFOctober 12, 1986November 28, 1986
    PromotionJim Crockett PromotionsJCPJuly 27, 1986September 29, 1986
    PromotionContinental Wrestling AssociationCWAJanuary 4, 1986June 30, 1986
    PromotionJim Crockett PromotionsJCPMarch 5, 1985December 14, 1985
    PromotionMid-South WrestlingMSWJanuary 7, 1984March 9, 1985
    PromotionWorld Class Championship WrestlingWCCWJanuary 7, 1985February 24, 1985
    PromotionGulf Athletic ClubGAC, Southwest Championship WrestlingSWCWFebruary 10, 1984January 18, 1985
    PromotionHeart of America Sports AttractionsCSW, St. Louis Wrestling ClubSLWCDecember 9, 1983December 25, 1983
    PromotionContinental Wrestling AssociationCWAJuly 25, 1983December 5, 1983
    PromotionCapitol Sports PromotionsCSPMarch 5, 1983June 25, 1983
    PromotionMid-South WrestlingMSWNovember 22, 1982March 3, 1983
    PromotionContinental Wrestling AssociationCWAAugust 30, 1982November 30, 1982
    PromotionMid-South WrestlingMSWMarch 2, 1982July 17, 1982
    PromotionGulf Athletic ClubGAC, Southwest Championship WrestlingSWCWMay 21, 1982July 9, 1982
    PromotionJim Crockett PromotionsJCPOctober 11, 1981February 5, 1982
    PromotionMid-South WrestlingMSWMay 25, 1981September 29, 1981
    PromotionInternational Championship WrestlingICW KYSeptember 14, 1980January 23, 1981

  • Images History

    Mar 2009
    Mar 2009
    Dec 1994
    Dec 1994
    Jan 1984
    Jan 1984
    Jan 1979
    Jan 1979

  • Face / Heel Turns

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    FaceDecember 24, 1994November 19, 2010
    HeelAugust 2, 1986December 23, 1994
    FaceJanuary 1, 1979August 1, 1986

  • Card Positions

    StatusDetailsfromto
    WWE InactiveIndie dates onlyOctober 17, 1996February 20, 1997
    WWE InjuredRight quadriceps tearDecember 24, 1995October 16, 1996
    WWE Low CardDecember 17, 1995December 23, 1995
    WCW Mid CardJune 9, 1990March 16, 1991

  • Finishers

    • Bulldog (January 1, 1979 - November 19, 2010)

  • Theme Songs

    • Theme Song“Gimme Back My Bullets” by Lynyrd Skynyrd - Single (August 31, 1999 - November 19, 2010)
    • Theme Song“Early Sprach” by Jim Johnston - Single (December 17, 1995 - December 24, 1995)
    • Theme Song“Gimme Back My Bullets” by Lynyrd Skynyrd - Single (August 4, 1995 - November 26, 1995)
    • Theme Song“Also Sprach Zarathustra” by Deodato - Single (March 4, 1995 - August 3, 1995)
    • Theme Song“I'm Too Sexy (Intro Cut)” by Right Said Fred - Single (April 18, 1992 - August 21, 1992)
    • Theme Song“The Force” by Steve Malone - Single (September 8, 1990 - March 16, 1991)

Titles & Accomplishments

  • National Wrestling Alliance & Jim Crockett Promotions

    National Wrestling Alliance, Continental Wrestling Association & Jim Crockett Promotions

  • American Independent Wrestling Federation

    • 1 AIWF Heavyweight Championship

    American Wrestling Federation

    • 1 AWF Heavyweight Championship

    Continental Championship Wrestling

    • 1 Continental Heavyweight Championship

    Continental Wrestling Association

    • 2 AWA Southern Heavyweight Championship

    Exodus Wrestling Alliance

    • 1 EWA Heavyweight Championship

    Independent Professional Wrestling Alliance

    • 1 IPWA Heavyweight Championship

    IWA Mid-South

    • 1 IWA World Championship

    Mid-South Wrestling

    • 1 Mid-South Television Championship

    New Dimension Wrestling

    • 2 NDW Heavyweight Championship

    NWA New Jersey

    • 1 NWA United States Tag Team Championship (with Doug Gilbert)

    Smoky Mountain Wrestling

    • 1 SMW Heavyweight Championship
    • 1 SMW Beat the Champ Television Championship

    Southern States Wrestling

    • 1 SSW Heavyweight Championship
    • 1 SSW Tag Team Championship (with Beau James)

    Tennessee Mountain Wrestling

    • 2 TMW Heavyweight Championship

    Tri-State Wrestling Alliance

    • 1 TWA Heavyweight Championship

    United Atlantic Championship Wrestling

    • 2 UACW Tag Team Championship (with Big Jesse)

    United States Wrestling Association

    • 1 USWA Heavyweight Championship

    World Wrestling Council

    • 1 WWC Caribbean Championship
    • 1 WWC North American Heavyweight Championship

  • Other Accomplishments

    • AIWF Hall Of Fame induction (class of 2016)
    • Memphis Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (class of 2022)
    • SSW Kingsport Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (class of 2001)
    • AWA Southern Heavyweight Title Tournament Winner (1986)

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