Eddie Gilbert

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.

Eddie Gilbert has won a total of 21 championships in major promotions during his career.

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

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".

Profile Info

• Real NameThomas Edward Gilbert Jr.
• GenderMale
• Born August 14, 1961
• Died February 18, 1995 (aged 33)
• NationalityUnited States
• Birth PlaceLexington, 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)
• NicknamesHot Stuff
• NotesHe 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

• Ring Names & Gimmicks

  • 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)

• 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

  Promotion	from	to
  PromotionSMW	November 19, 1994	January 2, 1995
  PromotionCSP	June 11, 1994	August 7, 1994
  PromotionUSWA	December 11, 1993	May 29, 1994
  PromotionECW, NWA	March 12, 1993	September 30, 1993
  PromotionUSWA	May 11, 1992	March 8, 1993
  PromotionCWA AUSTRIA	December 1, 1992	December 19, 1992
  PromotionGWF	August 23, 1991	April 24, 1992
  PromotionUSWA	July 16, 1990	October 7, 1991
  PromotionWCW	November 21, 1988	April 28, 1990
  PromotionNWA	October 11, 1988	April 28, 1990
  PromotionJCP	October 11, 1988	November 20, 1988
  PromotionWWA KS	March 31, 1988	September 16, 1988
  PromotionCCW	May 11, 1988	September 4, 1988
  PromotionCWA	February 27, 1988	May 6, 1988
  PromotionNWA	April 10, 1987	February 15, 1988
  PromotionJCP	May 24, 1987	February 15, 1988
  PromotionUWF	April 10, 1985	December 26, 1987
  PromotionNWA	March 12, 1984	February 28, 1986
  PromotionGAC	May 24, 1985	February 28, 1986
  PromotionCWA	March 12, 1984	June 6, 1985
  PromotionWWF	October 5, 1982	March 16, 1984
  PromotionNWA	May 14, 1979	August 14, 1982
  PromotionCSP	May 8, 1982	August 14, 1982
  PromotionCSW, SLWC	January 3, 1982	March 12, 1982
  PromotionCWA	July 14, 1980	December 26, 1981
  PromotionCSW, SLWC	November 22, 1979	April 11, 1980
  PromotionCWA	May 14, 1979	October 8, 1979

• 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)

• Images History

  

  Mar 1993

  

  Jul 1990

  

  Mar 1986

  

  Mar 1984

  

  May 1982

  

  Jul 1977

• Face / Heel Turns

  Alignment	Details	from	to
  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

Titles & Accomplishments

• Career Awards

• • Hardcore Hall of Fame - Individual (Year2009)
  • Indie Hall of Fame - Individual (Year2024)

• World Championship Wrestling

  • x1 NWA United States Tag Team Championship (with Rick Steiner)

  American Wrestling Association

  • x2 CWA/AWA International Heavyweight Championship
  • x4 AWA Southern Tag Team Championship (2 with Tommy Gilbert, 1 with Ricky Morton, 1 with Tommy Rich)

  Universal Wrestling Federation (Mid-South)

  • x1 UWF Television Championship
  • x2 UWF Tag Team Championship (with Sting)
  • x1 MSWA Mid-South Tag Team Championship (with The Nightmare)

  World Wrestling Council

  • x1 WWC North American Tag Team Championship (with Tommy Gilbert)

  United States Wrestling Association

  • x4 USWA Unified World Heavyweight Championship
  • x3 AWA Southern/USWA Southern/USWA Heavyweight Championship
  • x1 USWA World Tag Team Championship (with Grandmaster Sexay / Brian Christopher)

  Misc. Championships

  • x1 ECW Tag Team Championship (with The Dark Patriot[1])

• Central States Wrestling

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

  Continental Wrestling Association

  • 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)

  United States Wrestling Association

  • 1 GWF World Heavyweight Championship (acquired from GWF’s former North American Championship)

• 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

• Tag Teams & Stables

  • Doug Gilbert & Eddie Gilbert - Doug Gilbert (July 27, 1992 - March 16, 1994)
  • Hot Stuff International / Dangerous Alliance - Don Muraco, Jimmy Snuka, Paul Heyman, The Dark Patriot / Doug Gilbert (April 2, 1993 - August 8, 1993)
  • Doug Gilbert & Eddie Gilbert - Doug Gilbert (August 13, 1991 - June 18, 1991)
  • Hot Stuff & Hyatt International - Jack Victory, Missy Hyatt, Rick Steiner, Sting, John Tatum (July 20, 1986 - April 23, 1987)
  • New Fabulous Ones - Tommy Rich (March 12, 1984 - August 7, 1984)
  • Eddie Gilbert & Tony Garea - Tony Garea (January 8, 1983 - May 7, 1983)

• Managers

  • Sir Oliver Humperdink (November 9, 1985 - January 31, 1986)
  • Jimmy Hart
  • Paul Heyman
  • Arnold Skaaland
  • Missy Hyatt

• Managed Wrestlers

  • Rick Steiner
  • Sting (March 29, 1986 - April 23, 1987)
  • The Ultimate Warrior (March 29, 1986 - June 14, 1986)

Game Appearances (4)

Showdown Legends Of Wrestling

Legends Of Wrestling 2

Legends Of Wrestling

WCW Wrestling