Dean Malenko: Profile, Career, Face/Heel Turns, Titles Won, Gimmick Evolution and Stats

On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Dean Malenko, 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.

Dean Simon was born in Irvington, New Jersey on August 4, 1960, and he is currently 62 years old.

He is currently a Producer and Coach, working for AEW.

Profile Info

Gender Male

Real Name Dean Simon

Ring Names

Dean Malenko ( February 20, 1988 - Present)
Dean Sarcoff ( February 18, 1985 - March 3, 1985)

Born August 4, 1960 (age 62)

Nationality

United States

Birth Place Irvington, New Jersey

Billed From

Tampa, Florida

Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)

Weight

212 lbs (96 kg)

Nicknames The Man of 1000 Holds; The Shooter; The Iceman; Double Ho Seven

Career History

Roles

Producer ( December 12, 2001 - Present)
Coach ( May 24, 2019 - Present)
Wrestler ( January 1, 1979 - December 11, 2001)

Companies / Promotions

Promotion	from	to
Promotion AEW	May 24, 2019	Present
Promotion WWE	January 30, 2000	April 26, 2019
Promotion WCW	August 30, 1995	January 16, 2000
Promotion NJPWBrand Junior Heavyweight	October 8, 1992	July 12, 1997
Promotion ECW	August 27, 1994	August 26, 1995
Promotion AJPW	February 20, 1988	June 5, 1992

Face / Heel Turns

Alignment	from	to
Heel	August 27, 1994	December 11, 2001

Images

Jan 2000

Aug 1994

Finishers

Texas Cloverleaf ( January 1, 1979 - December 11, 2001)

Theme Songs

Theme Song "Ice Man" by Jim Johnston - Single ( January 30, 2000 - December 11, 2011)
Theme Song "Perfect Strangers" by Deep Purple - Single ( August 27, 1994 - August 26, 1995)

Titles & Accomplishments

Titles Won

World Wrestling Federation

2 WWF Light Heavyweight Championship

World Championship Wrestling

4 WCW Cruiserweight Championship
1 WCW United States Heavyweight Championship
1 WCW World Tag Team Championship (with Chris Benoit)

Extreme Championship Wrestling

2 ECW World Television Championship
1 ECW World Tag Team Championship (with Chris Benoit)

International Catch Wrestling Alliance

1 ICWA Light Heavyweight Championship

Suncoast Pro Wrestling

1 SPW Southern Heavyweight Championship

Other Accomplishments

ECW Hardcore Hall of Fame induction (class of 2015)
1° in PWI 500 (1997)
WON Best Technical Wrestler (1996, 1997)
WON Feud of the Year (1995 - vs. Eddie Guerrero)

Relations

Tag Teams & Stables

Chris Benoit & Dean Malenko - Chris Benoit ( January 29, 1998 - March 2, 2001)
The Radicalz - Chris Benoit, Eddie Guerrero, Perry Saturn ( January 31, 2000 - March 2, 2001)
The Revolution - Chris Benoit, Perry Saturn, Shane Douglas, Asya ( July 29, 1999 - January 16, 2000)
The Four Horsemen - Arn Anderson, Chris Benoit, Ric Flair, Steve McMichael ( September 14, 1998 - May 24, 1999)
Chris Benoit & Dean Malenko - Chris Benoit ( October 9, 1992 - December 11, 1995)
The Triple Threat - Chris Benoit, Shane Douglas ( January 7, 1995 - May 6, 1995)
The Malenko Brothers - Joe Malenko ( February 20, 1988 - June 26, 1993)