On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Duke Droese, 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.
Michael David Droese was born in Lodi, California on August 20, 1968, and he is currently 55 years old.
Profile Info
- Gender Male
- Real Name Michael David Droese
- Ring Names
- Duke Droese ( March 28, 1998 - April 8, 2023)
- Mike Droese ( February 15, 1998 - March 27, 1998)
- Marshall Duke ( August 16, 1997 - February 14, 1998)
- Duke Droese ( April 23, 1994 - August 15, 1997)
- Rocco Gibraltar ( January 1, 1994 - April 22, 1994)
- Garbage Man ( January 1, 1993 - December 31, 1993)
- Mike Droese ( February 1, 1990 - December 31, 1992)
- Born August 20, 1968 (age 55)
- Nationality
United States - Birth Place Lodi, California
- Billed From
- Mount Trashmore, Florida
- Height 6 ft 6 in (198 cm)
- Weight
- 305 lbs (138 kg)
- Nicknames The Dumpster
United StatesCareer History
- Roles
- Part Time Wrestler ( May 11, 2019 - April 8, 2023)
- Wrestler ( February 1, 1990 - April 1, 2001)
- Promotions / Brands
Promotion from to Promotion 
WWFFebruary 1, 1994 July 7, 1996 - Face / Heel Turns
Alignment from to Face April 27, 1994 April 8, 2023 - Show Card Position
Status Details from to Low Card February 1, 1994 July 7, 1996 - Images History
May 2019Jan 1996Apr 1994
WWF
- Finishers
- Trash Compactor - Tilt-a-whirl Powerslam ( April 27, 1994 - April 8, 2023)
- Theme Songs
- Theme Song “Dumpster (Arena Version)” by Jim Johnston - Single ( May 23, 1994 - July 7, 1996)
Titles & Accomplishments
- Titles Won
Catch Wrestling Association
- 1 CWA World Heavyweight Championship
Squared Circle Expo
- 1 This Dream House Championship
- Other Accomplishments
- WWF Slammy Award - Most Smelliest (1994 - tied with Henry O. Godwinn)