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 65 years old.
He is currently a Producer and Coach, working for All Elite Wrestling.
Dean Malenko has won a total of 11 championships in major promotions during his career.
Dean Malenko was inducted in the Hardcore Hall of Fame in 2015.
Dean Malenko Profile Index
Profile Info
- GenderMale
- Real NameDean Simon
- Ring Names
- Dean Malenko (February 20, 1988 - Present)
- Dean Sarcoff (February 18, 1985 - March 3, 1985)
- Born August 4, 1960 (age 65)
- Nationality
United States - Birth PlaceIrvington, New Jersey
- Billed From
- Tampa, Florida
- Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
- Weight
- 212 lbs (96 kg)
- NicknamesThe Man of 1000 Holds; The Shooter; The Iceman; Double Ho Seven
Career History
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Roles
- Producer (December 12, 2001 - Present)
- Coach (May 24, 2019 - Present)
- Wrestler (January 1, 1979 - December 11, 2001)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
AEWMay 24, 2019 Present Promotion 
WWEJanuary 30, 2000 April 26, 2019 Promotion 
WCWAugust 30, 1995 January 16, 2000 Promotion 
NJPWBrand
Junior Heavyweight
October 8, 1992 July 12, 1997 Promotion 
ECWAugust 27, 1994 August 26, 1995 Promotion 
CWA AUSTRIADecember 11, 1994 December 11, 1994 Promotion 
AJPWBrand
Junior Heavyweight
February 20, 1988 June 5, 1992 Promotion 
UWF JFebruary 18, 1985 March 3, 1985 -
Images History
May 2019
Jan 2000
Aug 1994
Jan 1985 -
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment Details from to Heel March 14, 1999 December 11, 2001 Face September 14, 1998 March 13, 1999 Heel February 20, 1988 September 13, 1998
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Finishers
- Texas Cloverleaf (January 1, 1979 - December 11, 2001)
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Theme Songs
- Theme Song"Ice Man" by Jim Johnston - Single (January 30, 2000 - December 11, 2011)
- Theme Song"Black Knight" by Andrew Grossart Paul Williams - Single (August 30, 1995 - January 16, 2000)
- Theme Song"Perfect Strangers" by Deep Purple - Single (August 27, 1994 - August 26, 1995)
Titles & Accomplishments
Career Awards
- Hardcore Hall of Fame - Individual (Year2015)
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World Championship Wrestling
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x1 WCW United States Heavyweight Championship -
x1 WCW World Tag Team Championship (with Chris Benoit) -
x4 WCW Cruiserweight Championship
Extreme Championship Wrestling
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x2 ECW World Television Championship -
x1 ECW World Tag Team Championship (with Chris Benoit)
World Wrestling Entertainment
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International Catch Wrestling Alliance
- 1 ICWA Light Heavyweight Championship
Suncoast Pro Wrestling
- 1 SPW Southern Heavyweight Championship
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Other Accomplishments
- 1° in PWI 500 (1997)
- WON Best Technical Wrestler (1996, 1997)
- WON Feud of the Year (1995 - vs. Eddie Guerrero)
x2 WWF Light Heavyweight ChampionshipTeams & Relations
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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 - Asya, Chris Benoit, Perry Saturn, Shane Douglas (July 29, 1999 - January 16, 2000)
- The Four Horsemen - Arn Anderson, Chris Benoit, Ric Flair, Steve McMichael / Mongo (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 (November 22, 1994 - March 18, 1995)
- The Malenko Brothers - Joe Malenko (February 20, 1988 - June 26, 1993)
- Managers
- Family
- Joe Malenko - Brother
- Boris Malenko - Father
