On this page you find the full wrestling profile of Buddy Wayne, 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.
Steve Finley was born in Everett, Washington on May 27, 1967.
He died on June 17, 2017 at the age of 50.
Buddy Wayne Profile Index
Profile Info
- GenderMale
- Real NameSteve Finley
- Ring Names
- Buddy Wayne (July 22, 1985 - June 17, 2017)
- Steve Finley (June 3, 1998 - November 26, 1998)
- Canadian Cobra (April 3, 1992 - December 10, 1994)
- Wayne Gills (July 22, 1988 - September 27, 1989)
- Atomic Kid (May 26, 1987 - September 22, 1987)
- Born May 27, 1967
- Died June 17, 2017 (aged 50)
- Nationality
United States - Birth PlaceEverett, Washington
- Billed From
- Everett, Washington
- Height 5 ft 6 in (168 cm)
- Weight
- 180 lbs (82 kg)
- NicknamesHeart Throb; Lightning
Career History
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Roles
- Wrestler (July 22, 1985 - June 17, 2017)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
INDYJuly 22, 1985 June 17, 2017 Promotion 
WWEApril 1, 2003 August 5, 2003 Promotion 
CWUSAJanuary 16, 1993 August 25, 1996 Promotion 
WWFJanuary 22, 1996 July 23, 1996 Promotion 
WCWMay 25, 1994 November 11, 1995 Promotion 
WWFJanuary 25, 1993 February 4, 1993 -
Images History
Jan 2008
Apr 2003
Jul 1985
Titles & Accomplishments
Championship Wrestling USA
- 5 CW USA Television Championship
International Championship Wrestling
- 1 ICW Heavyweight Championship
- 7 ICW Tag Team Championship (1 with Thunder Warrior, 2 with Sumito, 1 with Ed Moretti, 1 with Ken Johnson, 2 with Ritchie Magnett)
Universal Independent Wrestling
- 3 UIW Heavyweight Championship
Universal Wrestling Alliance
- 1 UWA Tag Team Championship (with The Frog)
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Other Accomplishments
- Memphis Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (class of 2022)
Teams & Relations
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Family
- Shayna Wayne - Wife
- Nick Wayne - Son