Harvey Wippleman / Downtown Bruno - Pro Wrestlers Database

On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Harvey Wippleman / Downtown Bruno, 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.

Bruno Lauer was born in Memphis, Tennessee on October 27, 1965, and he is currently 59 years old.

He is currently a Producer, working for World Wrestling Entertainment.

Bruno Lauer is a 1-time World Champion.

Profile Info

  • GenderMale
  • Real NameBruno Lauer
  • Ring Names
    • Bruno Lauer (May 28, 2001 - Present)
    • Harvey Wippleman (August 31, 1991 - May 27, 2001)
    • Downtown Bruno (November 16, 1992 - March 29, 1997)
    • Uptown Bruno (March 4, 1991 - August 30, 1991)
    • Downtown Bruno (January 1, 1984 - March 3, 1991)
    • Dr. Lennerd Spazzinsky (January 1, 1981 - December 31, 1983)
    • Bruno (June 1, 1979 - December 31, 1980)
  • Born October 27, 1965 (age 59)
  • NationalityNationality: United StatesUnited States
  • Birth PlaceMemphis, Tennessee
  • Billed From
    • Memphis, Tennessee
  • Height 5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
  • Weight
    • 155 lbs (70 kg)
  • NicknamesDoctor

Career History

  • Roles

    • Producer (May 28, 2001 - Present)
    • Manager (January 1, 1984 - May 27, 2001)
    • Part Time Wrestler (December 15, 1986 - October 1, 2000)
    • Referee (April 1, 1996 - March 10, 1997)
    • Producer (June 1, 1979 - November 30, 1984)
  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEAugust 31, 1991Present
    PromotionUnited States Wrestling AssociationUSWAMay 8, 1995March 29, 1997
    PromotionUnited States Wrestling AssociationUSWAAugust 6, 1990November 20, 1993
    PromotionContinental Wrestling FederationCWF TNMay 11, 1988November 12, 1989
    PromotionContinental Wrestling AssociationCWAJanuary 1, 1986December 31, 1988
  • Images History

    Mar 2013
    Mar 2013
    Aug 1991
    Aug 1991
    Jun 1979
    Jun 1979
  • Face / Heel Turns

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    HeelJanuary 1, 1984May 27, 2001
  • Theme Songs

    • Theme Song"Leave It Out" by Christopher Beamand & Slaphead - Single (February 3, 2000 - May 27, 2001)
    • Theme Song"Trash Talk" by Eve S. Dowdle - Single (January 31, 2000 - February 2, 2000)
    • Theme Song"The Stripper" by Jim Johnston - Single (November 24, 1997 - January 30, 2000)

Titles & Accomplishments

  • World Wrestling Entertainment

  • Continental Wrestling Federation

    • 1 Southeast United States Junior Heavyweight Championship
  • Other Accomplishments

    • Memphis Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (class of 2021)
    • Cauliflower Alley Club's Manager Award (2011)

Teams & Relations

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