Paul Bearer - Pro Wrestlers Database
WWE Hall of Fame: Individual

On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Paul Bearer, 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.

William Alvin Moody was born in Mobile, Alabama on April 10, 1954.

He died on March 5, 2013 at the age of 58.

Paul Bearer was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2014.

Profile Info

  • GenderMale
  • Real NameWilliam Alvin Moody
  • Ring Names
    • Paul Bearer (March 14, 2004 - March 5, 2013)
    • Percy Pringle III (June 19, 2002 - June 1, 2003)
    • Paul Bearer (February 1, 1991 - January 1, 2002)
    • Percival Pringle III (January 1, 1979 - November 30, 1990)
  • Born April 10, 1954
  • Died March 5, 2013 (aged 58)
  • NationalityNationality: United StatesUnited States
  • Birth PlaceMobile, Alabama
  • Billed From
    • Mobile, Alabama
  • Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
  • Weight
    • 280 lbs (127 kg)
  • NicknamesThe Father of Destruction

Career History

  • Roles

    • Manager (June 1, 1974 - March 5, 2013)
  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEJune 28, 2004March 5, 2013
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand SmackDown March 14, 2004June 27, 2004
    PromotionNWA: Total Nonstop ActionNWA TNAJune 19, 2002June 1, 2003
    PromotionWorld Wrestling FederationWWFFebruary 1, 1991January 1, 2002
    PromotionWorld Class Wrestling AssociationWCWAJanuary 1, 1984October 21, 1989
    PromotionChampionship Wrestling from FloridaCWFJanuary 1, 1984December 31, 1985
  • Images History

    Mar 2004
    Mar 2004
    Jun 2002
    Jun 2002
    Feb 1991
    Feb 1991
    Jan 1979
    Jan 1979
  • Face / Heel Turns

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    HeelOctober 3, 2010March 5, 2013
    FaceJanuary 1, 2000October 2, 2010
    HeelAugust 18, 1996December 31, 1999
    FaceFebruary 15, 1992August 17, 1996
    HeelFebruary 1, 1991February 14, 1992

Titles & Accomplishments

  • Career Awards

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  • Other Accomplishments

    • George Tragos/Lou Thesz International Wrestling Institute's Lou Thesz Award Winner (2014)
    • Cauliflower Alley Club's Other honoree Winner (2003)
    • Gulf Coast Wrestlers Reunion Pioneer Award Winner (2001 - as member of the Board of Directors)
    • PWI Manager of the Year (1998)
    • PWI Stanley Weston Award Winner (2013)

Teams & Relations

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