Mike Knox / Sir Michael Duke of Knox

The Royal Court

King Trevor Murdoch

"Magic" Jake Dumas

On this page you find the full wrestling profile of Mike Knox / Sir Michael Duke of Knox, 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 Shawn Hettinga was born in San Bernardino, California on July 17, 1978, and he is currently 48 years old.

He is currently working for National Wrestling Alliance under the ring name of Mike Knox.

Currently, he is a member of the team of The Royal Court (with King Trevor Murdoch and "Magic" Jake Dumas).

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

Profile Info

• Real NameMichael Shawn Hettinga
• GenderMale
• Born July 17, 1978 (age 48)
• NationalityUnited States
• Birth PlaceSan Bernardino, California
• Billed From
  • Phoenix, Arizona
• Height 6 ft 6 in (198 cm)
• Weight
  • 293 lbs (133 kg)
• NicknamesThe Outlaw

Career History

• Ring Names & Gimmicks

  • Mike Knox (October 24, 2015 - Present)
  • Sir Michael Duke Of Knox (July 11, 2026 - Present)
  • Knux (March 27, 2021 - December 3, 2021)
  • Knux (March 25, 2017 - December 3, 2021)
  • Knux (October 14, 2012 - October 23, 2015)
  • Mike Knox (June 15, 2013 - August 28, 2015)
  • Mike Knox (September 13, 2000 - October 13, 2012)
  • Knox (December 9, 2006 - December 9, 2006)
  • Mike Nox (May 2, 2002 - March 16, 2005)
  • Mike Hettinga (September 8, 2001 - September 8, 2001)

• Roles

  • Wrestler (September 13, 2000 - Present)

• Promotions History

  Promotion	from	to
  PromotionNWA	October 24, 2021	Present
  PromotionINDY	September 5, 2020	March 27, 2021
  PromotionIGF	April 11, 2015	September 16, 2015
  PromotionINDY	November 16, 2014	April 21, 2018
  PromotionTNA	January 3, 2013	May 19, 2015
  PromotionINDY	February 24, 2012	August 24, 2013
  PromotionWWEBrand SmackDown	April 15, 2009	April 23, 2010
  PromotionWWEBrand Raw	November 10, 2008	April 14, 2009
  PromotionWWEBrand ECW	June 20, 2006	November 9, 2008
  PromotionDSW	September 1, 2005	March 29, 2007
  PromotionWWE	August 28, 2005	September 4, 2005
  PromotionWWE	January 6, 2003	August 26, 2003
  PromotionINDY	September 13, 2000	December 9, 2006

• Finishers

  • Bicycle Kick (June 20, 2006 - Present)
  • Sitout Spinebuster (January 3, 2013 - Present)
  • Knox Out - Swinging Reverse STO (June 20, 2006 - April 23, 2010)

• Theme Songs

  • Theme Song"Jackboot (Gravity Demo)" by The Smashing Pumpkins - with Knox & Murdoch - Team (June 3, 2023 - Present)
  • Theme Song"When the Lights Go Down" by Downstait - with The Cardonas - Team (June 14, 2022 - January 31, 2023)
  • Theme Song"Carnivool (Intro V6)" by Dale Oliver - with the Menagerie - Team (December 5, 2014 - May 18, 2015)
  • Theme Song"Carnivool (Short Intro)" by Dale Oliver - Single (September 24, 2014 - May 18, 2015)
  • Theme Song"Carnivool (Short Intro)" by Dale Oliver - with The Menagerie - Team (September 10, 2014 - December 4, 2014)
  • Theme Song"Carnivool (Intro V4)" by Dale Oliver - Single (June 12, 2014 - September 23, 2014)
  • Theme Song"Carnivool (Intro V3)" by Dale Oliver - with The Menagerie - Team (June 5, 2014 - September 9, 2014)
  • Theme Song"Carnivool (Intro V2)" by Dale Oliver - with The Menagerie - Team (June 4, 2014 - June 4, 2014)
  • Theme Song"Carnivool (With Intro)" by Dale Oliver - with The Menagerie - Team (May 29, 2014 - June 3, 2014)
  • Theme Song"Carnivool" by Dale Oliver - Single (May 8, 2014 - June 11, 2014)
  • Theme Song"Carnivool" by Dale Oliver - with The Menagerie - Team (June 13, 2013 - May 7, 2014)
  • Theme Song"Deadman's Hand (Instrumental)" by Dale Oliver - Single (June 13, 2013 - May 7, 2014)
  • Theme Song"Deadman's Hand (Instrumental)" by Dale Oliver - with Aces & Eights - Team (October 14, 2012 - November 21, 2013)
  • Theme Song"Death Grip (Loop Edit)" by George Gabriel - with Test - Team (August 1, 2006 - August 14, 2006)
  • Theme Song"This Is a Test (V6; Intro Edit)" by Jim Johnston - with Test - Team (August 1, 2006 - August 14, 2006)
  • Theme Song"Death Grip (Loop Edit)" by George Gabriel - Single (June 27, 2006 - August 15, 2010)
  • Theme Song"Attitude (Dark Match Theme)" by Deborah DiFonzo - Single (February 10, 2003 - August 26, 2003)

• Images History

  

  Oct 2021

  

  Mar 2014

  

  Jan 2013

  

  Nov 2008

  

  Jun 2006

• Face / Heel Turns

  Alignment	Details	from	to
  Heel		June 27, 2026	Present
  Face		March 21, 2023	June 26, 2026
  Heel		June 20, 2006	March 20, 2023

Titles & Accomplishments

• National Wrestling Alliance

  • x1 NWA World Tag Team Championship (with Trevor Murdoch)
  • NWA Crockett Cup (2023) (with Trevor Murdoch)

• American Pro Wrestling Alliance

  • 1 APWA Hardcore Cup Championship
  • 1 APWA World Tag Team Championship (with D.O.C.)

  Deep South Wrestling

  • 1 DSW Tag Team Championship (with Derek Neikirk)

  Impact Zone Wrestling

  • 2 IZW Heavyweight Championship
  • 1 IZW Tag Team Championship (with Derek Neikirk)

  River City Wrestling

  • 1 RCW Tag Team Championship (with D.O.C.)

• Other Accomplishments

  • PWI Tag Team 100 - #67 (2023 - with Trevor Murdoch)
  • AOW Valley Rumble Winner (2016)
  • PWI 500 - #166 (2014)
  • Wrestling Observer Newsletter Award for Worst Gimmick (2012-2013 - with Aces & Eights)
  • PWI Award for Feud of the Year (2012 - with Aces & Eights vs. TNA)

Teams & Relations

• Tag Teams & Stables

  • The Royal Court - Trevor Murdoch, Magic Jake Dumas, Tyler Franks (June 27, 2026 - Present)
  • Knox & Murdoch - Trevor Murdoch (March 21, 2023 - November 18, 2025)
  • The Cardonas / The Cardona Family - VSK, Matt Cardona / Zack Ryder, Chelsea Green (March 19, 2022 - January 31, 2023)
  • The Menagerie - Crazzy Steve, Rebel, Rob Terry (May 8, 2014 - May 15, 2015)
  • Aces & Eights - Brooke Tessmacher, Bubba Ray Dudley / Bully Ray, D-Von Dudley, D'Lo Brown, Garett Bischoff, Luke / Doc Gallows, Mr. Kennedy / Ken Anderson, Tazz, Wes Brisco, Ivelisse, Tito Ortiz (January 3, 2013 - November 21, 2013)
  • The Outlaws / Team Elite - Derrick Neikirk (April 19, 2003 - December 16, 2016)
  • The Outlaws - Derrick Neikirk, Hollywood, Marshall Knox (November 6, 2002 - February 20, 2004)
  • The Urban Outlaws - Marshall Knox (September 13, 2000 - August 15, 2002)

• Managers

  • Kelly Kelly (June 20, 2006 - December 5, 2006)
  • Paul Heyman

Mike Knox Game Appearances (2)

WWE Main Series (2/27)

SVR 2011

SVR 2010