Jim Duggan: Profile, Career Stats, Face/Heel Turns, Titles Won & Gimmicks

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 71 years old.

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

Jim Duggan has won a total of 2 championships in major promotions during his career. He is also a 1-time Royal Rumble winner.

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.

Jim Duggan Profile Index

Profile Info

GenderMale
Real NameJames 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 71)
NationalityUnited States
Birth PlaceGlens Falls, New York
Billed From
- Glens Falls, New York
Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight
- 270 lbs (122 kg)
NicknamesHacksaw

Career History

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

Promotions History

Promotion	from	to
PromotionWWE	June 28, 2023	Present
PromotionINDY	May 27, 2000	May 12, 2019
PromotionWWE	January 29, 2012	July 13, 2012
PromotionWWEBrand Raw	August 3, 2005	August 10, 2009
PromotionNWA TNA	March 12, 2003	October 29, 2003
PromotionWCW	August 6, 1994	January 14, 2001
PromotionCWA AUSTRIA	July 9, 1994	July 9, 1994
PromotionWWF	February 14, 1987	August 16, 1993
PromotionSWS	June 16, 1992	June 19, 1992
PromotionSWS	March 30, 1991	March 30, 1991
PromotionMSW	April 27, 1982	January 23, 1987
PromotionNJPWBrand Heavyweight	January 3, 1986	September 24, 1986
PromotionNWA	April 2, 1979	April 19, 1986
PromotionGAC	January 29, 1982	March 14, 1986
PromotionCSW, SLWC	March 30, 1984	June 1, 1984
PromotionCWF	February 1, 1984	March 21, 1984
PromotionSWCW	January 29, 1982	October 22, 1982
PromotionNJPWBrand Heavyweight	August 28, 1981	September 23, 1981
PromotionGCW	February 7, 1981	December 8, 1981
PromotionWWF	October 19, 1979	February 7, 1981

Images History

Jun 2023
Aug 2005
Oct 1979
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment Details from to
Face January 1, 1986 May 12, 2019
Heel April 2, 1979 December 31, 1985

Alignment	Details	from	to
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

Career Awards
- WWE Hall of Fame - Individual (Year2011)
- Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) - Modern Era (Year2018)
World Championship Wrestling
- x1 WCW United States Heavyweight Championship
- x1 WCW World Television Championship
World Wrestling Entertainment
- x1 WWF Royal Rumble (1988)
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)