Jim Duggan - Pro Wrestlers Database

On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Jim Duggan, 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.

James Edward Duggan Jr. was born in Glens Falls, New York on January 14, 1954, and he is currently 70 years old.

He is currently an Ambassador, working for World Wrestling Entertainment.

Jim Duggan was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2011 as an individual and in the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) in 2018 as part of the Modern Era wing.

Profile Info

  • Gender Male
  • Real Name James Edward Duggan Jr.
  • Ring Names
    • Jim Duggan ( June 28, 2023 - Present)
    • "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan ( October 14, 1989 - May 12, 2019)
    • King Duggan ( April 25, 1989 - October 13, 1989)
    • "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan ( January 29, 1982 - April 24, 1989)
    • Jim Duggan ( April 2, 1979 - January 28, 1982)
  • Born January 14, 1954 (age 70)
  • Nationality Nationality: United StatesUnited States
  • Birth Place Glens Falls, New York
  • Billed From
    • Glens Falls, New York
  • Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
  • Weight
    • 270 lbs (122 kg)
  • Nicknames Hacksaw

Career History

  • Roles

    • Ambassador ( June 28, 2023 - Present)
    • Wrestler ( April 2, 1979 - May 12, 2019)
  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    Promotion World Wrestling EntertainmentWWE June 28, 2023Present
    Promotion Independent CircuitINDY May 27, 2000 May 12, 2019
    Promotion World Wrestling EntertainmentWWE January 29, 2012 July 13, 2012
    Promotion World Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand Raw August 3, 2005 August 10, 2009
    Promotion NWA: Total Nonstop ActionNWA TNA March 12, 2003 October 29, 2003
    Promotion World Championship WrestlingWCW August 6, 1994 January 14, 2001
    Promotion World Wrestling FederationWWF February 14, 1987 August 16, 1993
    Promotion Super World SportsSWS June 16, 1992 June 19, 1992
    Promotion Super World SportsSWS March 30, 1991 March 30, 1991
    Promotion Mid-South WrestlingMSW April 27, 1982 January 23, 1987
    Promotion New Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Heavyweight January 3, 1986 September 24, 1986
    Promotion National Wrestling AllianceNWA April 2, 1979 April 19, 1986
    Promotion Gulf Athletic ClubGAC January 29, 1982 March 14, 1986
    Promotion Championship Wrestling from FloridaCWF February 1, 1984 March 21, 1984
    Promotion Southwest Championship WrestlingSWCW January 29, 1982 October 22, 1982
    Promotion New Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Heavyweight August 28, 1981 September 23, 1981
    Promotion Georgia Championship WrestlingGCW February 7, 1981 December 8, 1981
    Promotion World Wrestling FederationWWF October 19, 1979 February 7, 1981
  • Images History

    Aug 2005
    Aug 2005
    Oct 1979
    Oct 1979
  • Face / Heel Turns

    Alignmentfromto
    Face January 1, 1986 May 12, 2019
    Heel April 2, 1979 December 31, 1985

  • Finishers

    • Patriot Lariat - Three Point Stance Clothesline ( February 14, 1987 - May 12, 2019)
    • Old Glory - Running Jumping Knee Drop ( August 6, 1994 - January 14, 2001)
  • Theme Songs

    • Theme Song "Two By Four" by Jim Johnston - Single ( August 3, 2005 - May 12, 2019)
    • Theme Song "The Washington Post" by John Philip Sousa - Single ( August 6, 1994 - January 14, 2001)
    • Theme Song "Two By Four" by Jim Johnston - Single ( February 14, 1987 - August 16, 1993)

Titles & Accomplishments

  • Halls of Fame

    • WWE Hall of Fame - Year 2011, Individual
    • Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) - Year 2018, Modern Era
  • World Championship Wrestling

    World Wrestling Entertainment

  • International Wrestling Association of Japan

    • 1 IWA World Heavyweight Championship

    International Wrestling Cartel

    • 1 IWC Tag Team Championship - with Scottie Gash

    Mid-South Wrestling Association / Universal Wrestling Federation

    • 1 Mid-South Louisiana Heavyweight Championship
    • 1 Mid-South North American Heavyweight Championship
    • 2 Mid-South/UWF World Tag Team Championship (1 with Magnum T.A., 1 with Terry Taylor)

    Pro Wrestling Alabama

    • 1 PWA Southern Tag Team Championship (with Nigel Sherrod)

    Pro Wrestling Mid-Sout

    • 1 Legends and Lions Tag Team Championship (with Greg Anthony[)

    Texas All-Star Wrestling

    • 1 TASW Championship
  • Other Accomplishments

    • George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame's Frank Gotch Award Winner (2011)
    • Imperial Wrestling Revolution Danny Hodge Trophy Winner (2016)
    • WWF Slammy Award Winner - Greatest Hit (1987)
    • WWF Slammy Award Winner - Best Vocal Performance (1987)
    • WON Most Improved (1982)
    • WON Feud of the Year (1985 - vs. Ted DiBiase)

Teams & Relations

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