On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Michael Hayes, 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 Seitz was born in Washington, D.C. on March 29, 1959, and he is currently 66 years old.
He is currently a Producer, working for World Wrestling Entertainment.
Michael Hayes has won a total of 6 championships in major promotions during his career.
Michael Hayes was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2016 as part of the Groups wing (as a member of The Fabulous Freebirds) and in the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) in 2015 as part of the Groups wing (as a member of The Fabulous Freebirds).
He is the WWE Vice President, Creative Writing & Booking.
Michael Hayes Profile Index
Profile Info
- GenderMale
- Real NameMichael Seitz
- Ring Names
- Michael Hayes (April 1, 1999 - Present)
- Dok Hendrix (April 14, 1995 - March 31, 1999)
- Michael Hayes (January 3, 1978 - April 13, 1995)
- Michael Seitz (May 1, 1977 - October 22, 1978)
- Born March 29, 1959 (age 66)
- Nationality
United States - Birth PlaceWashington, D.C.
- Billed From
- Badstreet U.S.A. in Atlanta, Georgia
- Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
- Weight
- 255 lbs (116 kg)
- NicknamesP.S. (Purely Sexy)
- NotesHe is the WWE Vice President, Creative Writing & Booking.
Career History
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Roles
- Producer (April 1, 1999 - Present)
- Commentator (September 21, 1999 - July 30, 2001)
- Part Time Wrestler (February 5, 1999 - April 1, 2001)
- Manager (June 1, 1999 - August 31, 1999)
- Interviewer (April 14, 1995 - March 31, 1999)
- Commentator (April 4, 1995 - October 23, 1995)
- Wrestler (May 1, 1977 - November 26, 1994)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
WWEApril 14, 1995 Present Promotion 
NWAJuly 26, 1994 November 26, 1994 Promotion 
WCWJanuary 3, 1989 January 31, 1994 Promotion NWAJanuary 3, 1978 December 31, 1990 Promotion 
WCWAFebruary 26, 1988 December 27, 1988 Promotion 
AWASeptember 3, 1988 December 13, 1988 Promotion 
WWA KSMay 26, 1988 July 16, 1988 Promotion 
JCPMay 17, 1987 January 21, 1988 Promotion 
UWFMay 11, 1986 December 5, 1987 Promotion 
MSWMarch 30, 1985 June 25, 1986 Promotion 
WCCWOctober 11, 1982 May 19, 1986 Promotion AWAApril 7, 1985 April 20, 1986 Promotion 
CWAJuly 15, 1985 September 16, 1985 Promotion 
CWFDecember 8, 1984 April 10, 1985 Promotion 
GCWSeptember 27, 1980 September 4, 1982 Promotion JCPJuly 12, 1981 May 5, 1982 Promotion 
SECWFebruary 21, 1982 April 24, 1982 Promotion CSWJune 18, 1981 September 18, 1981 Promotion MSWNovember 24, 1979 November 4, 1980 Promotion CWAJuly 14, 1979 November 8, 1979 Promotion 
MID AMERICADecember 20, 1978 July 21, 1979 -
Images History
Mar 2016
Apr 2009
Apr 1995
Jan 1989
Oct 1982
Dec 1978 -
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment Details from to Face April 14, 1995 Present Heel August 15, 1992 April 13, 1995 Face June 1, 1991 August 14, 1992 Heel March 11, 1989 May 31, 1991 Face October 11, 1982 March 10, 1989
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Finishers
- DDT (May 1, 1977 - April 1, 2001)
- Front Facelock Drop (May 1, 1977 - April 1, 2001)
- Bulldog (May 1, 1977 - April 1, 2001)
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Theme Songs
- Theme Song"Badstreet USA" by Michael Hayes & The Backstreet Band - Single (April 7, 1985 - Present)
- Theme Song"Free Bird" by Lynyrd Skynyrd - with The Fabulous Freebirds - Team (June 12, 1982 - April 6, 1985)
- Theme Song"Georgia on My Mind" by Willie Nelson - with The Fabulous Freebirds - Team (January 3, 1978 - July 25, 1981)
Titles & Accomplishments
Career Awards
- WWE Hall of Fame - Groups, The Fabulous Freebirds (Year2016)
- Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) - Groups, The Fabulous Freebirds (Year2015)
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World Championship Wrestling & National Wrestling Alliance
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x1 NWA United States Heavyweight Championship -
x2 NWA/WCW World Tag Team Championship (with Jimmy Garvin) -
x2 WCW United States Tag Team Championship (with Jimmy Garvin) -
x1 WCW World Six-Man Tag Team Championship (with Jimmy Garvin & Brad Armstrong)
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Georgia Championship Wrestling
- 1 NWA Georgia Tag Team Championship (with Terry Gordy)
- 4 NWA National Tag Team Championship (3 with Terry Gordy, 1 with Otis Sistrunk)
- 1 NWA United National Championship
Mid-South Wrestling Association
- 1 Mid-South Tag Team Championship (with Terry Gordy)
NWA Mid-America
- 2 NWA Mid-America Tag Team Championship (with Terry Gordy)
Power Pro Wrestling
- 1 PPW Heavyweight Championship
World Class Championship Wrestling / World Class Wrestling Association
- 1 NWA American Tag Team Championship (with Terry Gordy)
- 7 NWA (Texas)/WCWA World Six-Man Tag Team Championship (6 with Terry Gordy & Buddy Roberts, 1 with Kerry Von Erich & Kevin Von Erich)
- 2 WCWA World Tag Team Championship (with Steve Cox)
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Other Accomplishments
- Cauliflower Alley Club Lou Thesz Award (2014)
- PWI Tag Team of the Year (1981 - with Terry Gordy)
- 3° in PWI Years 100 Tag Teams (2003 - with Terry Gordy)
- Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame induction (class of 2005 - with The Fabulous Freebirds)
- WON Match of the Year (1984 - The Freebirds vs. The Von Erichs, Anything Goes match at WCCW Independence Day Star Wars)
- WON Feud of the Year (1983, 1984 - The Freebirds vs. The Von Erichs)
- WON Most Charismatic (1981)
- WON Best Heel (1983,1986)
- WON Best Color Commentator (1986)
- WON Best Three-Man Team (1984 - with Terry Gordy & Buddy Roberts)
Teams & Relations
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Tag Teams & Stables
- The Fabulous Freebirds - Terry Gordy (May 28, 1999 - January 21, 2000)
- The Fabulous Freebirds - Buddy Roberts, Jimmy Garvin, Terry Gordy, Brad Armstrong, Blackbird (June 12, 1982 - September 3, 1994)
- The Fabulous Freebirds / The Screaming Eagles - Jimmy Garvin (February 13, 1990 - August 14, 1992)
- Yamazaki Corporation - Barry Windham, Butch Reed, Hiro Matsuda, Ric Flair, Kendall Windham (February 27, 1989 - May 25, 1989)
- The Fabulous Freebirds - Buddy Roberts, Terry Gordy (December 30, 1978 - July 25, 1981)
- Managers
- Managed WrestlersBobby Eaton, Jeff Hardy, Matt Hardy, Tyson Kidd
