Dick Slater

Known as: Dick Slater, Mr. Mystery, Mr. Florida, The Texas Outlaw
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On this page you find the full wrestling profile of Dick Slater, 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 Van Slater was born in Albany, New York on May 19, 1951.

He died on October 18, 2018 at the age of 67.

Dick Slater has won a total of 5 championships in major promotions during his career.

Dick Slater Profile Index

Profile Info

  • GenderMale
  • Real NameRichard Van Slater
  • Ring Names
    • Dick Slater (May 8, 1972 - October 27, 1996)
    • Mr. Mystery (August 4, 1978 - August 7, 1978)
    • Mr. Florida (May 22, 1973 - September 25, 1973)
    • The Texas Outlaw (August 26, 1984 - September 3, 1984)
  • Born May 19, 1951
  • Died October 18, 2018 (aged 67)
  • NationalityNationality: United StatesUnited States
  • Birth PlaceAlbany, New York
  • Billed From
    • Tampa, Florida
  • Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
  • Weight
    • 233 lbs (106 kg)
  • NicknamesDirty; Kenka Bancho; Mr. Excitement; Mr. Unpredictable; The Rebel

Career History

  • Roles

    • Wrestler (May 8, 1972 - October 27, 1996)

  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    PromotionWorld Championship WrestlingWCWJune 22, 1991October 27, 1996
    PromotionPro Wrestling Fujiwara GumiPWFGMay 23, 1996May 23, 1996
    PromotionWrestle and RomanceWARAugust 5, 1994August 6, 1994
    PromotionSmoky Mountain WrestlingSMWApril 2, 1993April 7, 1993
    PromotionWorld Championship WrestlingWCW, National Wrestling AllianceNWAAugust 26, 1989January 12, 1990
    PromotionAll Japan Pro WrestlingAJPWBrand Heavyweight August 21, 1987December 7, 1990
    PromotionAmerican Wrestling AssociationAWAOctober 15, 1987November 21, 1987
    PromotionWorld Wrestling FederationWWFJuly 26, 1986June 21, 1987
    PromotionMid-South WrestlingMSWSeptember 28, 1985April 26, 1986
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWAMay 8, 1972April 19, 1986
    PromotionGulf Athletic ClubGACOctober 25, 1985March 14, 1986
    PromotionJim Crockett PromotionsJCPJanuary 8, 1983August 30, 1985
    PromotionAll Japan Pro WrestlingAJPWBrand Heavyweight February 19, 1977May 11, 1985
    PromotionChampionship Wrestling from FloridaCWFJune 10, 1984October 2, 1984
    PromotionHeart of America Sports AttractionsCSW, St. Louis Wrestling ClubSLWCFebruary 3, 1984March 30, 1984
    PromotionGulf Athletic ClubGAC, Southwest Championship WrestlingSWCWJune 5, 1981November 19, 1982
    PromotionChampionship Wrestling from FloridaCWFMarch 4, 1980July 27, 1982
    PromotionNWA Georgia Championship WrestlingNWA GCWJune 6, 1975April 25, 1982
    PromotionSoutheastern Championship WrestlingSECWJanuary 14, 1979November 9, 1979
    PromotionContinental Wrestling AssociationCWAMay 14, 1979June 4, 1979
    PromotionChampionship Wrestling from FloridaCWFMarch 7, 1978January 9, 1979
    PromotionGulf Athletic ClubGACMay 19, 1978June 25, 1978
    PromotionSt. Louis Wrestling ClubSLWCAugust 12, 1977February 18, 1978
    PromotionChampionship Wrestling from FloridaCWFMay 8, 1972June 2, 1976
    PromotionAll Japan Pro WrestlingAJPWBrand Heavyweight August 9, 1974August 29, 1974
    PromotionNational Wrestling Alliance Big Time WrestlingBTW SFApril 20, 1974June 26, 1974

  • Images History

    May 1994
    May 1994
    Aug 1987
    Aug 1987
    Jul 1986
    Jul 1986
    Sep 1985
    Sep 1985
    Jun 1981
    Jun 1981
    Jun 1975
    Jun 1975
    May 1972
    May 1972

  • Face / Heel Turns

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    HeelReturned to Japan as a rugged heelAugust 21, 1987October 27, 1996
    FaceDebuted in the WWF with a face, Southern rebel gimmickJuly 26, 1986August 20, 1987
    TweenerThroughout various territories, Slater would begin as a face, before turning on the local hero to become a heelMay 8, 1972July 25, 1986

  • Card Positions

    StatusDetailsfromto
    WCW Mid CardMarch 30, 1996October 27, 1996
    WCW Low CardOctober 8, 1995March 29, 1996
    WCW Mid CardDecember 3, 1994October 7, 1995
    WCW InactiveHouse show wrestler onlyMay 28, 1994December 2, 1994
    WCW Low CardMay 16, 1993August 15, 1993
    WCW InactiveHouse shows/WARSeptember 3, 1992May 15, 1993
    WCW Mid CardJuly 4, 1992September 2, 1992
    WCW InactiveIndy/Puerto Rico runSeptember 2, 1991July 3, 1992
    WCW Mid CardJune 22, 1991September 1, 1991
    WCW Mid CardAugust 26, 1989January 12, 1990
    WWE InactiveFinal house showsMay 5, 1987June 21, 1987
    WWE Low CardNovember 29, 1986May 4, 1987
    WWE Mid CardJuly 26, 1986November 28, 1986

  • Finishers

    • Swinging Neckbreaker (May 8, 1972 - October 27, 1996)
    • Russian Legsweep (May 8, 1972 - October 27, 1996)
    • Figure Four Leglock (May 8, 1972 - October 27, 1996)
    • Knuckle Punch (May 8, 1972 - October 27, 1996)

  • Theme Songs

    • Theme Song“To the Rescue” by Chuck Wild & Rick Rhodes - Team (July 27, 1996 - October 27, 1996)
    • Theme Song“Pulse Attack” by Chris Many & Geoff Levin - Team (June 29, 1996 - July 26, 1996)
    • Theme Song“To the Rescue” by Chuck Wild & Rick Rhodes - Single (May 19, 1996 - June 28, 1996)
    • Theme Song“Heavy Rock” by James Harington & Jeff Ward - Team (May 20, 1995 - March 2, 1996)
    • Theme Song“Spinning Toe-Hold” by Creation - IWA-J - Single (July 14, 1994 - August 13, 1995)
    • Theme Song“Tobacco Joe” by Paul Suchow - Single (June 16, 1993 - May 19, 1995)
    • Theme Song“Wild One” by Steve Everitt - Single (August 18, 1992 - June 15, 1993)
    • Theme Song“Blood on Blood” by Bon Jovi - Single (December 1, 1990 - December 7, 1990)
    • Theme Song“I Wish I Was In Dixie (Rock Beat)” - Single (August 16, 1986 - June 21, 1987)
    • Theme Song“Dixie” by Arthur Fiedler & The Boston Pops Orchestra - Single (July 26, 1986 - August 15, 1986)

Titles & Accomplishments

  • National Wrestling Alliance

    National Wrestling Alliance & Jim Crockett Promotions

    National Wrestling Alliance, Jim Crockett Promotions & World Championship Wrestling

  • Championship Wrestling from Florida

    • 1 NWA Brass Knuckles Championship (Florida version)
    • 2 NWA Florida Heavyweight Championship
    • 4 NWA Florida Tag Team Championship (1 with Dusty Rhodes, 1 with Stan Vachon, 1 with Toru Tanaka, 1 with Johnny Weaver, 2 with NWA Florida Television Championship
    • 4 NWA Southern Heavyweight Championship (Florida version)
    • 1 NWA United States Tag Team Championship (Florida version) (with Killer Karl Kox)

    Georgia Championship Wrestling

    • 4 NWA Georgia Heavyweight Championship
    • 2 NWA Macon Heavyweight Championship
    • 1 NWA Georgia Tag Team Championship (with Bob Orton Jr.)
    • 1 NWA Macon Tag Team Championship (with Bob Orton Jr.)

    International Wrestling Association of Japan

    • 1 IWA World Heavyweight Championship

    Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling

    • 1 NWA Mid-Atlantic Heavyweight Championship
    • 1 WCW United States Tag Team Championship (with The Barbarian)
    • 1 NWA Mid-Atlantic Tag Team Championship (with Dusty Rhodes)

    Mid-South Wrestling Association / Universal Wrestling Federation

    • 2 Mid-South North American Championship
    • 1 Mid-South Television Championship
    • 1 UWF World Television Championship

    Southeastern Championship Wrestling

    • 3 NWA Southeastern Heavyweight Championship (Northern Division)
    • 2 NWA Southeastern Tag Team Championship (1 with Jerry Blackwell, 1 with Paul Orndorff)

    Southwest Championship Wrestling

    • 2 SCW Southwest Heavyweight Championship
    • 1 SCW Southwest Tag Team Championship (with Bob Sweetan)
    • 1 SCW World Tag Team Championship (with Bruiser Brody)

    St. Louis Wrestling Club

    • 1 NWA Missouri Heavyweight Championship

    United States Wrestling Association

    • 1 USWA Southern Heavyweight Championship

  • Other Accomplishments

    • AJPW Champion Carnival Technical Award (1979)
    • AJPW World's Strongest Tag Determination League Outstanding Performance Award (1980 – with Ricky Steamboat)
    • AJPW World's Strongest Tag Determination League Fair Play Award (1980 – with Ricky Steamboat)
    • AJPW World's Strongest Tag Determination League Technique Award (1982 – with Harley Race)
    • AJPW World's Strongest Tag Determination League Excite Award (1990 – with Joel Deaton)

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