On this page you find the full wrestling profile of Don Muraco, 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 Muraco was born in Sunset Beach, Hawaii on September 10, 1949, and he is currently 76 years old.
Don Muraco is a 2-time World Champion, and has won a total of 4 championships in major promotions during his career. He is also a 1-time King Of The Ring winner.
Don Muraco was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2004 as an individual and in the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) in 2014 as part of the Modern Era wing.
Don Muraco Profile Index
Profile Info
- GenderMale
- Real NameDonald Muraco
- Ring Names
- Don Muraco (December 5, 1994 - May 13, 1995)
- Aka Oni (August 25, 1994 - December 4, 1994)
- Don Muraco (October 17, 1988 - August 24, 1994)
- Don "The Rock" Muraco (November 14, 1987 - October 16, 1988)
- The Magnificent Muraco (January 6, 1981 - November 13, 1987)
- Don Muraco (January 9, 1971 - January 5, 1981)
- Don Morrow (April 4, 1970 - January 8, 1971)
- Born September 10, 1949 (age 76)
- Nationality
United States - Birth PlaceSunset Beach, Hawaii
- Billed From
- Sunset Beach, Hawaii
- Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
- Weight
- 275 lbs (125 kg)
- NicknamesThe Magnificent
Career History
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Roles
- Promoter (June 28, 2003 - February 9, 2008)
- Wrestler (April 4, 1970 - May 13, 1995)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
ECWJune 23, 1992 October 1, 1993 Promotion 
UWF HADecember 17, 1990 May 27, 1991 Promotion 
AJPWBrand
Heavyweight
January 2, 1989 June 8, 1989 Promotion 
STAMPEDEDecember 2, 1988 March 25, 1989 Promotion 
WWFFebruary 25, 1981 October 16, 1988 Promotion 
NWAApril 4, 1970 December 19, 1984 Promotion 
PPWNovember 14, 1984 December 19, 1984 Promotion 
GCWJune 20, 1982 August 29, 1982 Promotion 
JCPApril 20, 1982 July 24, 1982 Promotion 
NJPWBrand
Heavyweight
March 5, 1982 March 31, 1982 Promotion 
CWFMarch 20, 1979 June 2, 1981 Promotion PPWJanuary 2, 1980 January 23, 1980 Promotion AJPWBrand
Heavyweight
October 5, 1979 November 8, 1979 Promotion 
BTW SFJanuary 25, 1978 May 20, 1978 Promotion CWFJune 15, 1977 January 11, 1978 Promotion BTW SFJune 7, 1975 August 28, 1976 Promotion GCWJuly 19, 1974 April 25, 1975 Promotion 
BTW DALLAS, 
GACNovember 22, 1974 January 29, 1975 Promotion CWFMarch 6, 1974 November 13, 1974 Promotion BTW SFJune 6, 1973 March 9, 1974 Promotion 
AWAJune 25, 1971 May 6, 1973 Promotion 
BTW HAWAIIDecember 13, 1972 April 18, 1973 Promotion BTW HAWAIIJanuary 9, 1971 June 6, 1971 Promotion 
NWA HOLLYWOODAugust 25, 1970 December 2, 1970 Promotion 
PNWApril 4, 1970 August 22, 1970 -
Images History
Jan 1985
Apr 1970 -
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment Details from to Face July 25, 1987 May 13, 1995 Heel October 29, 1975 July 24, 1987 Face April 4, 1970 October 28, 1975
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Finishers
- Hawaiian Hammer - Kneeling Reverse Piledriver (April 4, 1970 - May 13, 1995)
- Asian Spike - Thumb Choke Hold (April 4, 1970 - May 13, 1995)
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Theme Songs
- Theme Song"Blue Hawaii" by Elvis Presley - Single (June 23, 1992 - October 1, 1993)
- Theme Song"Superstar (instrumental)" by Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice - Single (February 14, 1988 - October 16, 1988)
- Theme Song"Scotland the Brave" by 48th Highlanders of Canada - Single (October 11, 1986 - February 13, 1988)
- Theme Song"Macho Man" by Village People - Single (April 27, 1985 - October 10, 1986)
Titles & Accomplishments
Career Awards
- WWE Hall of Fame - Individual (Year2004)
- Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) - Modern Era (Year2014)
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Extreme Championship Wrestling & National Wrestling Alliance
World Wrestling Entertainment
Eastern Championship Wrestling
- 2 ECW Heavyweight Championship
Stampede Wrestling
- 1 Stampede North American Heavyweight Championship
50th State Big Time Wrestling
- 1 NWA Pacific International Championship
All-California Championship Wrestling
- 1 ACCW Heavyweight Championship
Championship Wrestling from Florida
- 1 NWA Florida Heavyweight Championship
- 1 NWA Florida Television Championship
- 1 NWA United States Tag Team Championship (Florida version) (with Jos LeDuc)
Georgia Championship Wrestling
- 1 NWA Mawith Tag Team Championship (with Robert Fuller)
NWA Hollywood Wrestling
- 1 NWA Americas Heavyweight Championship
NWA New Zealand
- 1 NWA British Empire/Commonwealth Heavyweight Championship
NWA San Francisco
- 1 NWA United States Heavyweight Championship (San Francisco version)
- 1 NWA World Tag Team Championship (San Francisco version) (with Invader #1)
Pacific Coast Championship Wrestling
- 1 PCCW Heavyweight Championship
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Other Accomplishments
- 50° in the PWI Years 500 (2003)
- WON Best Heel (1981)
- WON Most Impressive Wrestler (1981)
x2 ECW Heavyweight Championship
x2 WWF Intercontinental Heavyweight Championship
x1 WWF King of the RingTeams & Relations
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Tag Teams & Stables
- Hot Stuff International - Jimmy Snuka, Eddie Gilbert, Paul Heyman, The Dark Patriot (April 2, 1993 - May 15, 1993)
- Bob Orton & The Magnificent Muraco - Bob Orton Jr. (May 12, 1986 - August 12, 1987)
- Don Muraco & Jos LeDuc - Jos LeDuc (May 15, 1979 - September 2, 1979)
- Billy Robinson & Don Muraco - Billy Robinson (February 13, 1972 - April 15, 1973)
- Don Muraco & Lani Kealoha - Jimmy Snuka (September 23, 1972 - November 11, 1972)
- Managers
