Don Frye

On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Don Frye, 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.

Donald Frye was born in Sierra Vista, Arizona on November 23, 1965, and he is currently 59 years old.

Profile Info

• GenderMale
• Real NameDonald Frye
• Ring Names
  • Don Frye (February 16, 1996 - November 13, 2021)
  • J.R. Frye (August 28, 1989 - December 11, 1990)
• Born November 23, 1965 (age 59)
• NationalityUnited States
• Birth PlaceSierra Vista, Arizona
• Billed From
  • Sierra Vista, Arizona
• Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
• Weight
  • 240 lbs (109 kg)
• NicknamesThe Predator

Career History

• Roles

  • Part Time Wrestler (March 17, 2013 - November 13, 2021)
  • Actor (November 29, 2004 - December 31, 2014)
  • Part Time Wrestler (May 2, 2002 - October 25, 2008)
  • MMA Fighter (September 24, 2001 - December 11, 2011)
  • Wrestler (August 2, 1997 - September 16, 2001)
  • MMA Fighter (February 16, 1996 - June 20, 1997)
  • Boxer (August 28, 1989 - December 11, 1990)

• Promotions History

  Promotion	from	to
  PromotionIGF	September 8, 2007	September 8, 2007
  PromotionNJPWBrand Heavyweight	October 9, 2004	November 3, 2004
  PromotionAJPWBrand Heavyweight	October 26, 2003	October 26, 2003
  PromotionWJ	March 1, 2003	July 20, 2003
  PromotionNJPWBrand Heavyweight	August 2, 1997	September 16, 2001
  PromotionUFC	February 16, 1996	June 20, 1997

• Images History

  

  Mar 2013

  

  Sep 2001

  

  Jan 1998

  

  Feb 1996

• Face / Heel Turns

  Alignment	Details	from	to
  Tweener		March 17, 2013	November 13, 2021
  Heel		May 2, 2002	March 16, 2013
  Face		September 24, 2001	May 1, 2002
  Heel		August 2, 1997	September 23, 2001

• Finishers

  • Torso-choke Sleeper Hold (August 2, 1997 - November 13, 2021)

• Theme Songs

  • Theme Song“Chaos B.C.” (Refuse/Resist Remix) by Sepultura - NJPW/IGF - Single
  • Theme Song“Big Drama” - NJPW - Single

Titles & Accomplishments

• Other Accomplishments

  • George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (George Tragos Award - 2024)
  • UFC Hall of Fame induction (Pioneer wing - class of 2016)
  • NJPW Antonio Inoki Final Opponent Tournament Winner
  • NJPW G-1 World League Winner (2001)
  • NJPW Greatest Gaijin Grapple Section Winner (2002)
  • UFC Viewer’s Choice Award (2003)
  • UFC 8 Tournament Winner
  • UFC Ultimate Ultimate 1996 Tournament Winner
  • WON Fight of the Year (2002 - vs. Yoshihiro Takayama on 06/23)

Teams & Relations

• Tag Teams & Stables

  • Black New Japan - Masahiro Chono, Manabu Nakanishi, Scott Norton (October 9, 2004 - November 3, 2004)
  • BATT - Bad Ass Translate Trading - The Great Muta / Keiji Muto, Shinjiro Otani, Jinsei Shinzaki / Hakushi, Hiroshi Hase (February 11, 2001 - September 16, 2001)
  • TEAM2000 - Masahiro Chono, Scott Norton, Akira Nogami / AKIRA, Hiroyoshi Tenzan, Satoshi Kojima, Tatsutoshi Goto, Michiyoshi Ohara, Hiro Saito, nWo Sting / Super J (April 24, 1999 - February 3, 2001)

Games Appearances (1)

Virtual Pro Wrestling 2