Giant Haystacks

On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Giant Haystacks, 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.

Martin Austin Ruane was born in Camberwell, London, England on October 10, 1946.

He died on November 29, 1998 at the age of 52.

He is considered one of the most iconic heels in British wrestling history, known for his high drawing power during the 1970s and 80s, along with being one of the heaviest wrestlers of all time.

Profile Info

• GenderMale
• Real NameMartin Austin Ruane
• Ring Names
  • Giant Haystacks (March 25, 1996 - March 28, 1996)
  • Loch Ness (February 11, 1996 - March 24, 1996)
  • Giant Haystacks (January 1, 1971 - February 10, 1996)
  • Giant Luke Haystacks (July 12, 1994 - July 17, 1994)
  • Loch Ness Monster (February 8, 1980 - July 16, 1983)
  • Haystacks Calhoun (January 1, 1970 - December 31, 1970)
  • Luke McMasters (January 1, 1967 - December 31, 1969)
• Born October 10, 1946
• Died November 29, 1998 (aged 52)
• NationalityEngland
• Birth PlaceCamberwell, London, England
• Billed From
  • Camberwell, London, England - in Europe
  • Scottish Highlands - in North America
• Height 6 ft 11 in (211 cm)
• Weight
  • 685 lbs (311 kg)
• NotesHe is considered one of the most iconic heels in British wrestling history, known for his high drawing power during the 1970s and 80s, along with being one of the heaviest wrestlers of all time.

Career History

• Roles

  • Wrestler (January 1, 1967 - March 28, 1996)
  • Actor (January 1, 1978 - December 31, 1984)

• Promotions History

  Promotion	from	to
  PromotionWCW	February 11, 1996	March 24, 1996
  PromotionINDY	September 16, 1986	January 10, 1995
  PromotionCWA AUSTRIA	July 5, 1994	July 17, 1994
  PromotionJP	July 19, 1975	August 15, 1988
  PromotionDMP	August 26, 1975	June 15, 1988
  PromotionRGP	August 18, 1986	April 12, 1988
  PromotionCWA AUSTRIA	December 21, 1985	June 30, 1986
  PromotionRGP	September 6, 1982	April 10, 1985
  PromotionAJPWBrand Heavyweight	January 2, 1985	January 28, 1985
  PromotionNWA, STAMPEDE	June 17, 1983	July 16, 1983
  PromotionNWA, STAMPEDE	February 8, 1980	March 28, 1980
  PromotionRGP	November 5, 1975	July 4, 1977

• Images History

  

  Feb 1996

  

  Apr 1987

  

  Jan 1980

  

  Jan 1970

• Face / Heel Turns

  Alignment	Details	from	to
  Heel		January 1, 1967	March 28, 1996

• Card Positions

  Status	Details	from	to
  WCW Mid Card		February 11, 1996	March 24, 1996

• Finishers

  • Standing Splash (January 1, 1967 - March 28, 1996)
  • Standing Elbow Drop (January 1, 1967 - March 28, 1996)

• Theme Songs

  • Theme Song“March of Death” by Andrew Grossart & Paul Williams - Single (March 2, 1996 - March 24, 1996)
  • Theme Song“Dungeon of Doom” by Jimmy Hart & JJ Maguire - with The Dungeon of Doom - Team (February 12, 1996 - March 1, 1996)
  • Theme Song“The Flying Dutchman” by Richard Wagner & Simon Haseley - Single (February 11, 1996 - February 11, 1996)

Titles & Accomplishments

• British Wrestling Federation

  • 1 BWF European Heavyweight Championship

  Joint Promotions

  • 1 Joint Promotions British Heavyweight Championship

  Stampede Wrestling

  • 1 Stampede International Tag Team Championship (with Dynamite Kid)

Teams & Relations

• Tag Teams & Stables

  • The Dungeon of Doom - Kevin Sullivan, Big Show / Paul Wight, The Barbarian, Big Boss Man, Lex Luger, Haku / Meng, Earthquake / John Tenta, Brutus Beefcake, One Man Gang / Akeem (February 11, 1996 - March 24, 1996)
  • Big Daddy & Giant Haystacks - Big Daddy / Shirley Crabtree (March 9, 1976 - March 30, 1977)
• Managers
  • Jimmy Hart (February 11, 1996 - March 24, 1996)

Games Appearances (1)

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