On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Dick Murdoch, 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.
Richard Hoyt Murdoch was born in Waxahachie, Texas on August 16, 1946.
He died on June 15, 1996 at the age of 49.
Dick Murdoch has won a total of 2 championships in major promotions during his career.
Dick Murdoch was inducted in the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) in 2013 as part of the Modern Era wing.
Dick Murdoch Profile Index
Profile Info
- GenderMale
- Real NameRichard Hoyt Murdoch
- Ring Names
- Dick Murdoch (January 15, 1968 - June 15, 1996)
- The Invader (December 16, 1972 - April 27, 1973)
- The Texan (January 6, 1972 - January 18, 1972)
- Rebel (August 30, 1968 - July 13, 1969)
- Don Carson (January 1, 1965 - January 14, 1968)
- Born August 16, 1946
- Died June 15, 1996 (aged 49)
- Nationality
United States - Birth PlaceWaxahachie, Texas
- Billed From
- Waxahachie, Texas
- Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
- Weight
- 288 lbs (131 kg)
- NicknamesBig Daddy; Captain Redneck; Dirty; Super Rodeo Machine
Career History
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Roles
- Wrestler (January 1, 1965 - June 15, 1996)
- Promoter (January 1, 1980 - August 27, 1981)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
INDYFebruary 13, 1993 June 15, 1996 Promotion 
PWFGMay 23, 1996 May 23, 1996 Promotion 
NWAOctober 29, 1994 May 5, 1995 Promotion 
WARSeptember 29, 1994 October 12, 1994 Promotion 
SMWDecember 25, 1993 March 19, 1994 Promotion 
CSPSeptember 7, 1991 December 5, 1992 Promotion 
WCWJune 3, 1991 September 1, 1991 Promotion 
FMWDecember 1, 1989 June 9, 1990 Promotion WCWNovember 21, 1988 November 7, 1989 Promotion NWAJanuary 1, 1965 November 7, 1989 Promotion 
NJPWBrand
Heavyweight
August 21, 1981 August 6, 1989 Promotion 
JCPJune 28, 1986 November 20, 1988 Promotion 
UWFMay 28, 1987 August 17, 1987 Promotion 
CWA AUSTRIADecember 20, 1986 December 20, 1986 Promotion 
MSW, 
GACJune 14, 1985 March 17, 1986 Promotion 
WWFJanuary 16, 1984 February 28, 1985 Promotion 
SWCWAugust 20, 1983 February 24, 1984 Promotion 
CSW, 
SLWCJanuary 22, 1982 August 19, 1983 Promotion 
GCWJanuary 15, 1983 June 19, 1983 Promotion MSWOctober 12, 1979 January 28, 1983 Promotion 
WSSSeptember 2, 1977 August 27, 1981 Promotion CSWJanuary 10, 1980 August 7, 1981 Promotion SLWCDecember 24, 1977 August 7, 1981 Promotion 
CWFJuly 15, 1980 January 30, 1981 Promotion 
AJPWBrand
Heavyweight
October 6, 1973 March 3, 1981 Promotion 
BTW DALLASSeptember 2, 1979 June 16, 1980 Promotion JCPOctober 15, 1977 October 22, 1978 Promotion 
NWA TRI STATEMarch 31, 1975 January 3, 1978 Promotion WSSNovember 11, 1971 June 10, 1976 Promotion SLWCDecember 16, 1972 March 12, 1976 Promotion CWFDecember 28, 1974 September 13, 1975 Promotion CWFSeptember 10, 1970 November 17, 1973 Promotion 
IWEJune 18, 1973 July 15, 1973 Promotion 
AWASeptember 30, 1972 June 9, 1973 Promotion 
BTW HAWAIIFebruary 7, 1973 March 7, 1973 Promotion 
WCW AUSTRALIAJanuary 8, 1971 February 19, 1971 Promotion 
BTW DETROIT, 
NWFMarch 7, 1970 August 29, 1970 Promotion CSWOctober 3, 1968 February 21, 1970 Promotion WCW AUSTRALIASeptember 5, 1969 December 5, 1969 Promotion BTW DALLASJuly 21, 1969 August 30, 1969 Promotion BTW DETROITAugust 1, 1968 March 15, 1969 Promotion WSSSeptember 26, 1967 July 4, 1968 Promotion 
JWAFebruary 23, 1968 March 23, 1968 Promotion CSW, SLWCSeptember 8, 1966 December 16, 1966 -
Images History
Jan 1984
Sep 1981
Sep 1972
Jan 1965 -
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment Details from to Face March 23, 1981 June 15, 1996 Tweener November 1, 1968 March 22, 1981 Heel January 1, 1965 October 31, 1968
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Finishers
- Brain Buster (January 1, 1965 - June 15, 1996)
- Calf Branding - Diving Knee Drop Bulldog (January 1, 1965 - June 15, 1996)
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Theme Songs
- Theme Song"Texas Fight" by The Texas Longhorn Band - Single (July 6, 1982 - June 15, 1996)
- Theme Song"The Marine’s Hymn" by The Goldman Band - Single (December 1, 1989 - June 9, 1990)
- Theme Song"Mexico to Tripoli" by John Cacavas - Single (January 3, 1987 - October 27, 1988)
- Theme Song"The Marine’s Hymn" by The Goldman Band - Single (December 29, 1985 - August 17, 1987)
- Theme Song"Lady Fantasy" by Camel - Single (July 16, 1982 - December 31, 1982)
Titles & Accomplishments
Career Awards
- Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) - Modern Era (Year2013)
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World Wrestling Entertainment
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x1 WWF Tag Team Championship (with Adrian Adonis)
National Wrestling Alliance & Jim Crockett Promotions
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x1 NWA United States Tag Team Championship (with Ivan Koloff)
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All Japan Pro Wrestling
- 1 NWA United National Championship
Central States Wrestling
- 2 NWA Central States Heavyweight Championship
- 1 NWA Central States Tag Team Championship (with Bob Brown)
- 3 NWA North American Tag Team Championship (Central States version) (1 with Dusty Rhodes, 2 with Bob Sweetan)
Championship Wrestling from Florida
- 2 NWA Florida Tag Team Championship (1 with Dusty Rhodes, 1 with Bobby Duncum)
- 1 NWA Southern Heavyweight Championship (Florida version)
Gulf Coast Championship Wrestling
- 1 NWA Gulf Coast Tag Team Championship (with Don Carson)
NWA Big Time Wrestling
- 1 NWA American Tag Team Championship (with Dusty Rhodes)
NWA Detroit
- 1 NWA World Tag Team Championship (Detroit version) (with Dusty Rhodes)
NWA Mid-America
- 1 NWA World Tag Team Championship (Mid-America version) (with Don Carson)
NWA Tri-State / Mid-South Wrestling Association
- 2 Mid-South North American Championship
- 3 Mid-South Tag Team Championship (with Junkyard Dog)
- 3 NWA North American Heavyweight Championship (Tri-State version)
- 1 NWA Tri-State Brass Knuckles Championship
- 2 NWA United States Tag Team Championship (Tri-State version) (1 with Killer Karl Kox, 1 with Ted DiBiase)
NWA Western States Sports
- 3 NWA Brass Knuckles Championship (Amarillo version)
- 3 NWA International Heavyweight Championship (Amarillo version)
- 1 NWA Western States Heavyweight Championship
- 3 NWA Western States Heavyweight Championship (1 with Bobby Duncum, 2 with Blackjack Mulligan)
National Wrestling Federation
- 1 NWF World Tag Team Championship (with Dusty Rhodes)
St. Louis Wrestling Club
- 3 NWA Missouri Heavyweight Championship
World Championship Wrestling (Australia)
- 2 IWA World Tag Team Championship (1 with Lars Anderson, 1 with Dusty Rhodes)
World Wrestling Council
- 1 WWC Universal Heavyweight Championship
- 3 WWC World Television Championship
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Other Accomplishments
- St. Louis Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (class of 2010)
- PWI Most Inspirational Wrestler of the Year (1974)
Teams & Relations
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Tag Teams & Stables
- Hardliners - Dick Slater (June 3, 1991 - September 1, 1991)
- Dick Murdoch & Ivan Koloff - Ivan Koloff (April 22, 1988 - July 28, 1988)
- Dick Murdoch & Ivan Koloff - Ivan Koloff (February 14, 1987 - March 29, 1987)
- Dick Murdoch & The Masked Superstar - Demolition Ax (January 24, 1986 - March 17, 1986)
- The North-South Connection - Adrian Adonis (July 17, 1982 - June 13, 1985)
- The Texas Outlaws - Dusty Rhodes (January 10, 1980 - May 7, 1983)
- Dick Murdoch & Junkyard Dog - Junkyard Dog (March 23, 1981 - July 28, 1981)
- The Texas Outlaws - Dusty Rhodes (November 1, 1968 - December 11, 1975)
- Bobby Duncum & Dick Murdoch - Bobby Duncum (July 21, 1971 - September 7, 1972)
- Dick Murdoch & Rene Goulet - Rene Goulet (April 6, 1971 - August 14, 1971)
- Carson Brothers - Don Carson (July 20, 1967 - December 24, 1967)
- Managers
