Davey Richards

Known as: Davey Richards, Derek Billington, Dave Richards
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On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Davey Richards, 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.

Wesley David Richards was born in Othello, Washington on March 1, 1983, and he is currently 42 years old.

Davey Richards is a 1-time World Champion, and has won a total of 12 championships in major promotions during his career.

Davey Richards Profile Index

Profile Info

  • GenderMale
  • Real NameWesley David Richards
  • Ring Names
    • Davey Richards (May 8, 2004 - March 19, 2023)
    • Derek Billington (November 21, 2013 - November 21, 2013)
    • Dave Richards (May 7, 2004 - December 23, 2005)
  • Born March 1, 1983 (age 42)
  • NationalityNationality: United StatesUnited States
  • Birth PlaceOthello, Washington
  • Billed From
    • Othello, Washington
  • Height 5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
  • Weight
    • 202 lbs (92 kg)
  • NicknamesThe Lone Wolf; The American Wolf

Career History

  • Roles

    • Wrestler (March 10, 2021 - March 19, 2023)
    • Wrestler (May 7, 2004 - November 4, 2017)

  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    PromotionIndependent CircuitINDYJune 5, 2021March 19, 2023
    PromotionMajor League WrestlingMLWMay 21, 2021February 4, 2023
    PromotionTotal Nonstop ActionTNAJanuary 16, 2014July 24, 2017
    PromotionRevolution Pro WrestlingRPWFebruary 8, 2015August 30, 2015
    PromotionEVOLVE WrestlingEVOLVEMarch 8, 2015May 31, 2015
    PromotionPro Wrestling GuerrillaPWGApril 1, 2005December 21, 2013
    PromotionRing of HonorROHJune 3, 2006November 30, 2013
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWAAugust 4, 2011August 4, 2012
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Junior Heavyweight May 8, 2010March 19, 2012
    PromotionDragon GateDGDecember 2, 2009December 13, 2009
    PromotionPro Wrestling NOAHNOAHBrand Junior Heavyweight June 30, 2007March 1, 2009
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWAMay 7, 2004April 27, 2008
    PromotionWestside Xtreme WrestlingWXWApril 21, 2007October 28, 2007

  • Images History

    Jan 2017
    Jan 2017
    Jan 2014
    Jan 2014
    Jan 2012
    Jan 2012
    May 2004
    May 2004

  • Face / Heel Turns

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    FaceMarch 10, 2021March 19, 2023
    HeelFebruary 9, 2017July 24, 2017
    FaceApril 5, 2009February 8, 2017
    HeelOctober 24, 2008April 4, 2009
    FaceMay 7, 2004October 23, 2008

  • Finishers

    • Cloverleaf (March 10, 2021 - March 19, 2023)
    • DR Driver / Tiger Driver '98 - Double Underhook Piledriver (March 10, 2021 - March 19, 2023)
    • Double Foot Stomp (May 7, 2004 - July 24, 2017)
    • Creeping Death - Discus Roundhouse Kick (January 16, 2014 - July 24, 2017)
    • Force of Nature - with Eddie Edwards - Powerbomb + Double Knee Backbreaker combination (December 26, 2008 - February 9, 2017)
    • Hammer of the Gods - with Eddie Edwards - Diving Double Foot Stomp on opponent's back + Diving Foot Stomp on opponent's chest combination (December 26, 2008 - February 9, 2017)
    • Elevated Cutter - with Eddie Edwards (December 26, 2008 - February 9, 2017)
    • Superkick into a German Suplex - with Eddie Edwards (December 26, 2008 - February 9, 2017)
    • 14:59 - Keylock (May 7, 2004 - January 15, 2014)
    • Cloverleaf (May 7, 2004 - January 15, 2014)
    • DR Driver / Tiger Driver '98 - Double Underhook Piledriver (May 7, 2004 - January 15, 2014)
    • DR Driver II - Double Underhook Brainbuster (May 7, 2004 - January 15, 2014)
    • Contract Killer - with Rocky Romero - Inverted Death Valley Driver + Springboard Knee Drop combination) (November 9, 2010 - May 2, 2012)

  • Theme Songs

    • Theme Song"Katana" by Enforcer - Single (May 21, 2021 - March 19, 2023)
    • Theme Song"Eyes of the Hunter" by Dale Oliver - Single (February 10, 2017 - July 24, 2017)
    • Theme Song"Force of Nature" by Dale Oliver - with Eddie Edwards - Team (January 31, 2014 - February 9, 2017)
    • Theme Song"Charisma" by W.A.S.P. - Single (January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2013)
    • Theme Song"Clutch" by Andrew Peacock & Barrie Gledden - with Eddie Edwards - Team (May 9, 2009 - December 14, 2013)
    • Theme Song"Runnin' with the Devil" by Van Halen - Single (April 1, 2005 - December 31, 2009)
    • Theme Song"Rime of the Ancient Mariner" by Iron Maiden - with Eddie Edwards - Team (January 16, 2009 - May 8, 2009)
    • Theme Song"Big Top" by Pete Calandra & Scott Schreer - with Sweet 'N' Sour Inc. - Team (October 24, 2008 - April 4, 2009)

Titles & Accomplishments

  • Ring of Honor

    Major League Wrestling

    Total Nonstop Action Wrestling

    New Japan Pro Wrestling

    Pro Wrestling Guerrilla

  • Combat Zone Wrestling

    • 1 CZW World Heavyweight Championship

    Pro Wrestling Guerrilla

    • 1 PWG World Championship
    • 3 PWG World Tag Team Championship (2 with Super Dragon, 1 with Roderick Strong)

    605 Championship Wrestling

    • 1 605 Championship

    All Star Wrestling (West Virginia)

    • 2 ASW Heavyweight Championship

    DEFY Wrestling

    • 1 DEFY 8xGP Championship

    Full Impact Pro

    • 2 FIP World Heavyweight Championship

    FutureShock Wrestling

    • 1 FSW Championship

    Mad Wrestling Association

    • 1 MWA International Heavyweight Championship

    PCW Ultra

    • 1 PCW Ultra Light Heavyweight Championship

    Pinnacle Pro Wrestling

    • 1 Pinnacle Tag Team Championship (with Tony Kozina)

    Prestige Championship Wrestling

    • 1 PCW Heavyweight Championship

    Pro Wrestling Eclipse

    • 1 PWE Open Weight Championship

    Pro Wrestling Element

    • 1 PWE North American Championship

    Pro Wrestling Prestige

    • 1 PWP Tag Team Championship (with Kyle O'Reilly)

    Southside Wrestling Entertainment

    • 1 SWE Speed King Championship

    Squared Circle Wrestling

    • 1 2CW Tag Team Championship (with Eddie Edwards)

    The Wrestling Revolver

    • 1 PWR Tag Team Championship (with Eddie Edwards)

    Top Ranked Wrestling

    • 1 TRW Cruiserweight Championship

    Wrestling Superstar

    • 1 WS Tag Team Championship (with Eddie Edwards)

  • Other Accomplishments

    • TNA Tag Team of the Year (2014 - with Eddie Edwards
    • TNA Match of the Year (2014 - The Wolves vs. The Hardys vs. Team 3D on 08/10)
    • MLW Opera Cup Winner (2021)
    • Defy 8xGP Championship Tournament Winner (2017)
    • ECWA Super 8 Tournament Winner (2006)
    • FIP Eddie Graham Memorial Battle of the Belts Winner (2009)
    • FIP Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup Winner (2009)
    • WPW Best of the West Winner (2005)
    • 7° in the PWI 500 (2012)
    • WON Most Outstanding Wrestler (2011)
    • WON Tag Team of the Year (2009 - with Eddie Edwards)

Teams & Relations

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