Eddie Gilbert - Pro Wrestlers Database

On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Eddie Gilbert, 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.

Thomas Edward Gilbert Jr. was born in Lexington, Tennessee on August 14, 1961.

He died on February 18, 1995 at the age of 33.

He was the plurality owner of ECW before Paul Heyman, and is widely believed to be part of wrestling's first "shoot video" in a production titled "Looking For Mr. Gilbert".

Eddie Gilbert was inducted in the Hardcore Hall of Fame in 2009 and in the Indie Hall of Fame in 2024.

Profile Info

  • Gender Male
  • Real Name Thomas Edward Gilbert Jr.
  • Ring Names
    • Eddie Gilbert ( July 1, 1977 - February 18, 1995)
    • Boogie Man ( November 20, 1993 - November 26, 1993)
    • Tommy Gilbert Jr. ( May 14, 1979 - September 11, 1979)
  • Born August 14, 1961
  • Died February 18, 1995 (aged 33)
  • Nationality Nationality: United StatesUnited States
  • Birth Place Lexington, Tennessee
  • Billed From
    • Lexington, Tennessee
    • "Every girl's dream"
  • Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
  • Weight
    • 222 lbs (101 kg) ( September 1, 1982 - January 2, 1995)
    • 200 lbs (91 kg) ( July 1, 1977 - August 31, 1982)
  • Nicknames Hot Stuff
  • Notes He was the plurality owner of ECW before Paul Heyman, and is widely believed to be part of wrestling's first "shoot video" in a production titled "Looking For Mr. Gilbert".

Career History

  • Roles

    • Wrestler ( July 1, 1977 - January 2, 1995)
    • Producer ( July 16, 1990 - January 2, 1995)
    • Promoter ( March 12, 1993 - September 30, 1993)
    • Politician ( December 1, 1992 - May 3, 1993)
    • Producer ( May 11, 1988 - September 4, 1988)
    • Producer ( April 10, 1985 - July 1, 1987)
    • Manager ( July 20, 1986 - April 23, 1987)
  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    Promotion Smoky Mountain WrestlingSMW November 19, 1994 January 2, 1995
    Promotion Capitol Sports PromotionsCSP June 11, 1994 August 7, 1994
    Promotion Eastern Championship WrestlingECW, National Wrestling AllianceNWA March 12, 1993 September 30, 1993
    Promotion World Championship WrestlingWCW November 21, 1988 April 28, 1990
    Promotion National Wrestling AllianceNWA October 11, 1988 April 28, 1990
    Promotion Jim Crockett PromotionsJCP October 11, 1988 November 20, 1988
    Promotion Championship Wrestling AssociationCWA February 27, 1988 May 6, 1988
    Promotion Jim Crockett PromotionsJCP May 24, 1987 February 15, 1988
    Promotion National Wrestling AllianceNWA April 10, 1987 February 15, 1988
    Promotion Universal Wrestling FederationUWF April 10, 1985 December 26, 1987
    Promotion Gulf Athletic ClubGAC May 24, 1985 February 28, 1986
    Promotion Continental Wrestling AssociationCWA March 12, 1984 June 6, 1985
    Promotion World Wrestling FederationWWF October 5, 1982 March 16, 1984
    Promotion Capitol Sports PromotionsCSP May 8, 1982 August 14, 1982
    Promotion National Wrestling AllianceNWA July 14, 1980 August 14, 1982
    Promotion Continental Wrestling AssociationCWA July 14, 1980 December 26, 1981
    Promotion National Wrestling AllianceNWA May 14, 1979 June 8, 1980
    Promotion Continental Wrestling AssociationCWA May 14, 1979 October 8, 1979
  • Images History

    Mar 1993
    Mar 1993
    Jul 1990
    Jul 1990
    Mar 1986
    Mar 1986
    Mar 1984
    Mar 1984
    May 1982
    May 1982
    Jul 1977
    Jul 1977
  • Face / Heel Turns

    Alignmentfromto
    Heel May 14, 1993 January 2, 1995
    Face February 15, 1993 May 13, 1993
    Heel August 7, 1984 February 14, 1993
    Tweener July 1, 1977 August 6, 1984

  • Finishers

    • Hot Shot - Flapjack into a Hangman ( July 1, 1977 - January 2, 1995)
    • Piledriver ( July 1, 1977 - January 2, 1995)
  • Theme Songs

    • Theme Song “Hot Stuff” by Donna Summer - Single ( November 1, 1986 - January 2, 1985)
    • Theme Song “Stomp On” by Harold Lester - Single ( March 30, 1990 - April 28, 1990)
    • Theme Song “Boys Toys” by Steve Martin - Single ( November 5, 1988 - June 2, 1989)
    • Theme Song “Rattlesnake Whip” by David Hubbard - Single ( October 31, 1987 - November 1, 1988)

Titles & Accomplishments

  • Halls of Fame

    • Hardcore Hall of Fame - Year 2009, Individual
    • Indie Hall of Fame - Year 2024, Individual
  • Misc. Championships

    World Championship Wrestling & National Wrestling Alliance

  • Central States Wrestling

    • 1 NWA Central States Tag Team Championship (with Ricky Romero)

    Continental Wrestling Association

    • 1 AWA Southern Heavyweight Championship
    • 4 AWA Southern Tag Team Championship (2 with Tommy Gilbert, 1 with Tommy Rich, 1 with Ricky Morton)
    • 2 CWA International Heavyweight Championship

    Global Wrestling Federation

    • 1 GWF North American Heavyweight Championship
    • 2 GWF Television Championship

    NWA Tri-State / Mid-South Wrestling Association / Universal Wrestling Federation

    • 1 Mid-South Tag Team Championship (with the Nightmare)
    • 3 NWA Tri-State Tag Team Championship (1 with Ricky Morton, 2 with Tommy Gilbert)
    • 1 NWA United States Tag Team Championship (Tri-State version) (with Tommy Gilbert)
    • 2 UWF World Tag Team Championship (with Sting)
    • 1 UWF World Television Championship

    United States Wrestling Association

    • 1 USWA Heavyweight Championship
    • 1 USWA Southern Heavyweight Championship
    • 1 USWA Tag Team Championship (with Brian Christopher)
    • 4 USWA Unified World Heavyweight Championship
    • 1 GWF World Heavyweight Championship (acquired from GWF’s former North American Championship)

    World Wrestling Council

    • 1 WWC North American Tag Team Championship (with Tommy Gilbert)
  • Other Accomplishments

    • Memphis Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (class of 1995)
    • Memphis Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (class of 2017 - with Doug & Tommy Gilbert)
    • ECW Tag Team Championship Tournament Winner (1993 - with The Dark Patriot)
    • GWF Television Championship Tournament Winner (1991)
    • Cauliflower Alley Club Family Award (2011 - with Doug & Tommy Gilbert)
    • WON Best Booker (1988)

Teams & Relations

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