Dan Spivey / Waylon Mercy

Known as: Waylon Mercy, Dan Spivey, Danny Spivey, American Starship Eagle
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Dan Spivey / Waylon Mercy - Pro Wrestlers Database

On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Dan Spivey / Waylon Mercy, 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.

Daniel Eugene Spivey was born in Tampa, Florida on October 14, 1952, and he is currently 72 years old.

Dan Spivey / Waylon Mercy Profile Index

Profile Info

  • GenderMale
  • Real NameDaniel Eugene Spivey
  • Ring Names
    • Waylon Mercy (June 3, 1995 - October 10, 1995)
    • Dan Spivey (February 8, 1989 - September 23, 1994)
    • Danny Spivey (January 15, 1986 - June 2, 1995)
    • American Starship Eagle (October 2, 1984 - January 14, 1986)
  • Born October 14, 1952 (age 72)
  • NationalityNationality: United StatesUnited States
  • Birth PlaceTampa, Florida
  • Billed From
    • Tampa, Florida
    • Griffin, Georgia
  • Height 6 ft 7 in (201 cm)
  • Weight
    • 290 lbs (132 kg)
  • NicknamesDangerous; Golden Boy; Golden Eagle

Career History

  • Roles

    • Part Time Wrestler (August 1, 2015 - August 1, 2015)
    • Wrestler (October 2, 1984 - October 10, 1995)

  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    PromotionWorld Wrestling FederationWWFJune 3, 1995October 10, 1995
    PromotionAll Japan Pro WrestlingAJPWBrand Heavyweight October 1, 1994April 15, 1995
    PromotionUniversal Wrestling FederationUWF HASeptember 23, 1994September 23, 1994
    PromotionWorld Championship WrestlingWCWJuly 4, 1992December 28, 1992
    PromotionAll Japan Pro WrestlingAJPWBrand Heavyweight May 14, 1988December 19, 1993
    PromotionWorld Championship WrestlingWCWSeptember 1, 1990June 22, 1991
    PromotionUniversal Wrestling FederationUWF HAOctober 1, 1990October 15, 1991
    PromotionWorld Championship WrestlingWCWFebruary 8, 1989February 11, 1990
    PromotionWorld Wrestling FederationWWFOctober 26, 1985March 16, 1988
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWAOctober 2, 1984November 14, 1985
    PromotionJim Crockett PromotionsJCPJune 15, 1985November 14, 1985
    PromotionHeart of America Sports AttractionsCSW, St. Louis Wrestling ClubSLWCMarch 7, 1985June 5, 1985
    PromotionJim Crockett PromotionsJCPOctober 2, 1984February 26, 1985

  • Images History

    Jun 1995
    Jun 1995
    Jul 1992
    Jul 1992
    Jul 1989
    Jul 1989
    May 1986
    May 1986
    Oct 1984
    Oct 1984

  • Face / Heel Turns

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    HeelFebruary 8, 1989October 10, 1995
    TweenerMay 14, 1988February 7, 1989
    HeelSeptember 4, 1987May 13, 1988
    FaceOctober 26, 1985September 3, 1987
    HeelOctober 2, 1984October 25, 1985

  • Card Positions

    StatusDetailsfromto
    WWE Upper CardSeptember 2, 1995October 10, 1995
    WWE Mid CardJuly 3, 1995September 1, 1995
    WWE InactiveVignettes/Dark matchesJune 3, 1995July 2, 1995
    WCW Mid CardJuly 4, 1992December 28, 1992
    WCW Mid CardSeptember 1, 1990June 22, 1991
    WCW Mid CardFebruary 8, 1989February 11, 1990
    WWE Low CardSeptember 4, 1987March 16, 1988
    WWE InactiveJune 1, 1987September 3, 1987
    WWE Mid CardMay 24, 1986May 31, 1987
    WWE Low CardJanuary 11, 1986May 23, 1986
    WWE Mid CardOctober 26, 1985January 10, 1986

  • Finishers

    • Sleeper Hold (June 3, 1995 - October 10, 1995)
    • Spivey Spike - DDT (May 14, 1988 - April 15, 1995)

  • Theme Songs

    • Theme Song“Lives Are Going to Change” by Jim Johnston - Single (July 1, 1995 - October 10, 1995)
    • Theme Song“You Could Be Mine” by Guns N' Roses - Single (October 1, 1994 - April 15, 1995)
    • Theme Song“Bloody Killer” by Koji Makaino - Single (May 14, 1988 - December 19, 1993)
    • Theme Song“Steel Teeth 1” by Ruben Ayala - Single (February 16, 1991 - December 18, 1992)
    • Theme Song“China White” by Scorpions - with Skyscrapers - Team (July 28, 1989 - February 11, 1990)
    • Theme Song“Mr. Touchdown, U.S.A.” by The University of Michigan Band - Single (March 4, 1989 - July 27, 1989)
    • Theme Song“Stars and Stripes Forever” by Arthur Fiedler & Boston Pops Orchestra - Single (September 6, 1986 - March 3, 1989)
    • Theme Song“Born in the U.S.A.” by Bruce Springsteen - with American Express - Team (June 14, 1986 - September 5, 1986)

Titles & Accomplishments

  • All Japan Pro Wrestling

    • 1 World Tag Team Championship (with Stan Hansen)

    Florida Championship Wrestling / Professional Wrestling Federation

    • 1 FCW Florida Championship

    Universal Wrestling Federation (Herb Abrams)

    • 1 UWF Americas Championship

  • Other Accomplishments

    • George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame Frank Gotch Award (2022)
    • 42° in PWI 500 (1992)

Teams & Relations

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