Ken Shamrock: Profile, Career Stats, Face/Heel Turns, Titles Won & Gimmicks

On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Ken Shamrock, 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.

Kenneth Wayne Shamrock (born Kilpatrick) was born in Macon, Georgia on February 11, 1964, and he is currently 60 years old.

He is currently a Part Time Wrestler, under the ring name of Ken Shamrock.

Ken Shamrock was inducted in the TNA / Impact Hall of Fame in 2020.

Profile Info

Gender Male
Real Name Kenneth Wayne Shamrock (born Kilpatrick)
Ring Names
- Ken Shamrock ( September 30, 1989 - Present)
- Wayne Shamrock ( July 29, 1989 - February 19, 1993)
- Vince Torelli ( February 24, 1990 - June 21, 1991)
Born February 11, 1964 (age 60)
Nationality United States
Birth Place Macon, Georgia
Billed From
- Sacramento, California
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight
- 212 lbs (96 kg) ( November 30, 2018 - Present)
- 243 lbs (110 kg) ( July 29, 1989 - August 7, 2002)
Nicknames The World's Most Dangerous Man; Godfather of Pain

Career History

Roles
- Part Time Wrestler ( August 6, 2022 - Present)
- Wrestler ( November 30, 2018 - February 2, 2021)
- MMA Fighter ( October 4, 1992 - February 19, 2016)
- Wrestler ( July 29, 1989 - July 14, 2004)

Promotions / Brands

Promotion	from	to
Promotion IMPACT	September 5, 2019	February 2, 2021
Promotion INDY	November 30, 2018	August 31, 2019
Promotion UFC	January 8, 1999	June 1, 2007
Promotion TNA	July 7, 2004	July 14, 2004
Promotion NJPWBrand Heavyweight	March 6, 2004	May 3, 2004
Promotion TNA	June 19, 2002	August 7, 2002
Promotion WWF	February 24, 1997	September 21, 1999
Promotion UFC	November 12, 1993	May 17, 1996
Promotion AJPW	October 28, 1989	September 30, 1989

Face / Heel Turns

Alignment	from	to
Heel	September 29, 2020	February 2, 2021
Face	November 30, 2018	September 28, 2020
Face	March 22, 1999	July 14, 2004
Heel	October 12, 1998	March 21, 1999
Face	February 24, 1997	October 11, 1998

Images History

Nov 2018
Oct 1989

Finishers
- Ankle Lock ( November 30, 2018 - February 2, 2021)
- Ankle Lock ( July 29, 1989 - July 14, 2004)
Theme Songs
- Theme Song "Pound It In" by Michael Raphael - Single ( September 5, 2019 - February 2, 2021)
- Theme Song "The Ultimate" by Jim Johnston - Single ( November 30, 2018 - August 31, 2019)
- Theme Song "Lion's Den" by Dale Oliver - Single ( June 19, 2002 - July 14, 2004)
- Theme Song "The Ultimate" by Jim Johnston - Single ( April 12, 1999 - September 21, 1999)
- Theme Song "Union" by Jim Johnston - with The Union - Team ( May 3, 1999 - June 7, 1995)
- Theme Song "Dangerous" by Jim Johnston - Single ( February 24, 1997 - April 11, 1999)
- Theme Song "Danger Zone" by Kenny Loggins - Single ( October 25, 1990 - February 19, 1993)

Titles & Accomplishments

Halls of Fame
- TNA / Impact Hall of Fame - Year 2020, Individual
Titles Won
World Wrestling Federation
- 1 WWF Intercontinental Championship
- 1 WWF Tag Team Championship (with Big Boss Man)
Total Nonstop Action Wrestling
- 1 NWA World Heavyweight Championship
Battle Championship Wrestling
- 1 BCW Tag Team Championship (with Carlo Cannon)
South Atlantic Pro Wrestling
- 1 SAPW Heavyweight Championship
Other Accomplishments
- WWF King of the Ring Winner (1998)
- WWF Intercontinental Championship Tournament Winner (1998)
- TNA Gauntlet for the Gold Winner (2002 – Heavyweight)
- SAPW Heavyweight Title Tournament Winner (1991)
- George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame George Tragos Award (2020)
- PWI Most Improved Wrestler of the Year (1997)
- 8° in PWI 500 (1998)
- UFC Hall of Fame induction
- WON Feud of the Year (2002 - vs. Tito Ortiz; 2006 - vs. Tito Ortiz)
- 1 UFC Superfight Championship
- PHW King of Pancrase Winner (1994)
- 1 WMMAA Heavyweight Championship
- PFC Pride Grand Prix Finals Superfight Winner (2000)