Mike DiBiase

Known as: Mike DiBiase, The Black Raider, Miguel Lopez
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Mike DiBiase - Pro Wrestlers Database

On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Mike DiBiase, 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 DiBiase was born in Omaha, Nebraska on December 24, 1923.

He died on July 2, 1969 at the age of 45.

Mike DiBiase has won 1 championship in major promotions during his career.

Mike DiBiase Profile Index

Profile Info

  • GenderMale
  • Real NameMichael DiBiase
  • Ring Names
    • Mike DiBiase (April 4, 1950 - July 2, 1969)
    • The Black Raider (April 6, 1966 - June 26, 1966)
    • Miguel Lopez (February 16, 1953 - November 7, 1960)
  • Born December 24, 1923
  • Died July 2, 1969 (aged 45)
  • NationalityNationality: United StatesUnited States
  • Birth PlaceOmaha, Nebraska
  • Billed From
    • Italy
  • Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
  • Weight
    • 230 lbs (104 kg)
  • NicknamesIron

Career History

  • Roles

    • Wrestler (April 4, 1950 - July 2, 1969)

  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWAApril 4, 1950July 2, 1969
    PromotionAmerican Wrestling AssociationAWASeptember 7, 1967March 22, 1969
    PromotionHeart of America Sports AttractionsCSWJuly 30, 1964May 17, 1968
    PromotionWorldwide Wrestling AssociatesWWA HOLLYWOODMay 19, 1967August 26, 1967
    PromotionNWA Western States SportsWSSApril 20, 1965February 2, 1967
    PromotionAmerican Wrestling AssociationAWAJune 25, 1963August 20, 1963
    PromotionNWA Western States SportsWSSJanuary 16, 1963May 30, 1963
    PromotionChampionship Wrestling from FloridaCWFFebruary 7, 1962March 16, 1962
    PromotionSouthwest SportsSWS TX, Gulf Athletic ClubGACJune 19, 1961January 16, 1962
    PromotionPacific Northwest WrestlingPNWJanuary 9, 1961May 26, 1961
    PromotionSouthwest SportsSWS TX, Gulf Athletic ClubGACSeptember 14, 1959December 7, 1959
    PromotionNWA Tri-StateNWA TRI STATEJune 1, 1959June 15, 1959
    PromotionNWA Western States SportsWSSMay 2, 1957February 19, 1959
    PromotionBig Time WrestlingBTW CALGARYApril 17, 1958May 30, 1958
    PromotionSouthwest SportsSWS TXMay 8, 1956March 5, 1957
    PromotionGulf Athletic ClubGACApril 8, 1954March 1, 1957
    PromotionCentral States WrestlingCSWJune 2, 1950February 13, 1956
    PromotionNational Wrestling Alliance San FranciscoNWA SFJuly 21, 1953September 5, 1953
    PromotionJim Crockett PromotionsJCPMay 19, 1952September 22, 1952

  • Images History

    Apr 1950
    Apr 1950

  • Face / Heel Turns

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    HeelApril 4, 1950July 2, 1969

  • Finishers

    • Top Rope Knee Drop (April 4, 1950 - July 2, 1969)

Titles & Accomplishments

  • National Wrestling Alliance

  • American Wrestling Association

    • 3 AWA Midwest Heavyweight Championship
    • 2 AWA Midwest Tag Team Championship (1 with Bob Orton, 1 with The Avenger)

    Central States Wrestling

    • 3 NWA Central States Heavyweight Championship

    Championship Wrestling from Florida

    • 1 NWA Brass Knuckles Championship (Florida version)
    • 1 NWA Southern Heavyweight Championship (Florida version)

    Fred Kohler Enterprises

    • 1 NWA World Tag Team Championship (Chicago Version) (with Danny Plechas)

    NWA Rocky Mountain

    • 1 NWA Rocky Mountain Heavyweight Championship
    • 2 NWA Rocky Mountain Tag Team Championship (with Freddie Blassie & Juan Garcia)

    NWA Tri-State

    Pacific Northwest Wrestling

    • 1 NWA Pacific Northwest Heavyweight Championship

    Southwest Sports, Inc.

    • 1 NWA Brass Knuckles Championship (Texas version)
    • 2 NWA Texas Tag Team Championship (with Danny Plechas)

    Western States Sports

    • 1 NWA International Tag Team Championship (Amarillo version) (with Danny Plechas)
    • 3 NWA North American Heavyweight Championship (Amarillo version)
    • 4 NWA North American Tag Team Championship (Amarillo version) (2 with Danny Plechas, 1 with Dr. X, 1 with Fritz Von Erich)
    • 1 NWA Southwest Junior Heavyweight Championship
    • 4 NWA World Tag Team Championship (Amarillo version) (1 with Art Nelson, 3 with Danny Plechas)

    Worldwide Wrestling Associates

    • 1 WWA Americas Heavyweight Championship
    • 1 WWA World Heavyweight Championship
    • 3 WWA World Tag Team Championship (1 with Killer Karl Kox, 2 with Karl Gotch)

  • Other Accomplishments

    • George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (class of 2006)
    • NWA World Tag Team Championship (Amarillo version) Tournament Winner (1957 - with Danny Plechas)
    • NWA World Tag Team Title #1 Contendership Tournament Winner (1957 - with Danny Plechas)

Teams & Relations

  • Tag Teams & Stables

    • Karl Gotch & Mike DiBiase - Karl Gotch (June 16, 1967 - August 23, 1967)
    • Cyclops & Mike DiBiase - Cyclops (June 20, 1961 - September 20, 1961)
    • Danny Plechas & Mike DiBiase - Danny Plechas (February 18, 1956 - February 19, 1959)
  • Family

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