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)
- Nationality
United States - Birth PlaceOmaha, Nebraska
- Billed From
- Italy
- Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
- Weight
- 230 lbs (104 kg)
- NicknamesIron
Career History
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Roles
- Wrestler (April 4, 1950 - July 2, 1969)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion
NWAApril 4, 1950 July 2, 1969 Promotion
AWASeptember 7, 1967 March 22, 1969 Promotion
CSWJuly 30, 1964 May 17, 1968 Promotion
WWA HOLLYWOODMay 19, 1967 August 26, 1967 Promotion
WSSApril 20, 1965 February 2, 1967 Promotion
AWAJune 25, 1963 August 20, 1963 Promotion
WSSJanuary 16, 1963 May 30, 1963 Promotion
CWFFebruary 7, 1962 March 16, 1962 Promotion
SWS TX,
GACJune 19, 1961 January 16, 1962 Promotion
PNWJanuary 9, 1961 May 26, 1961 Promotion
SWS TX,
GACSeptember 14, 1959 December 7, 1959 Promotion
NWA TRI STATEJune 1, 1959 June 15, 1959 Promotion
WSSMay 2, 1957 February 19, 1959 Promotion
BTW CALGARYApril 17, 1958 May 30, 1958 Promotion
SWS TXMay 8, 1956 March 5, 1957 Promotion
GACApril 8, 1954 March 1, 1957 Promotion
CSWJune 2, 1950 February 13, 1956 Promotion
NWA SFJuly 21, 1953 September 5, 1953 Promotion
JCPMay 19, 1952 September 22, 1952 -
Images History
Apr 1950 -
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment Details from to Heel April 4, 1950 July 2, 1969
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Finishers
- Top Rope Knee Drop (April 4, 1950 - July 2, 1969)
Titles & Accomplishments
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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)
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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
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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)
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Family
- Million Dollar Man Ted DiBiase - Son (by adoption)
- Ted DiBiase Jr., Brett DiBiase - Grandsons (by adoption)