On this page you find the full wrestling profile of Pez Whatley, 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.
Pezavan Whatley was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee on January 10, 1951.
He died on January 18, 2005 at the age of 54.
Pez Whatley was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2021 as part of the Legacy wing.
Pez Whatley Profile Index
Profile Info
- GenderMale
- Real NamePezavan Whatley
- Ring Names
- "Pistol" Pez Whatley (February 8, 1975 - September 17, 1998)
- Shaska Whatley (January 2, 1986 - August 1, 1992)
- Willie B. Hert (May 22, 1988 - January 2, 1991)
- Born January 10, 1951
- Died January 18, 2005 (aged 54)
- Nationality
United States - Birth PlaceChattanooga, Tennessee
- Billed From
- Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
- Weight
- 245 lbs (111 kg)
- NicknamesPistol
Career History
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Roles
- Wrestler (February 8, 1975 - September 17, 1998)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
WCWAugust 25, 1992 April 30, 1998 Promotion 
UWF IFebruary 15, 1992 February 29, 1992 Promotion 
AJPWBrand
Heavyweight
August 19, 1989 September 7, 1989 Promotion 
CCWMay 22, 1988 January 8, 1989 Promotion 
NWAMay 28, 1983 June 27, 1988 Promotion 
JCPMarch 1, 1985 June 27, 1988 Promotion 
UWFMay 31, 1987 November 26, 1987 Promotion 
CWFMarch 17, 1987 June 7, 1987 Promotion 
AWAMarch 11, 1985 September 21, 1985 Promotion CWFAugust 5, 1984 March 9, 1985 Promotion JCPApril 1, 1984 August 5, 1984 Promotion 
GCWMay 28, 1983 March 23, 1984 Promotion 
ICW KYJuly 26, 1979 June 14, 1983 Promotion NWAFebruary 8, 1975 February 17, 1979 Promotion GCWMarch 24, 1978 February 17, 1979 Promotion 
CWADecember 25, 1978 January 15, 1979 Promotion 
MID AMERICAApril 17, 1977 March 1, 1978 Promotion 
NJPWBrand
Heavyweight
August 26, 1977 October 6, 1977 Promotion 
WSSJuly 1, 1976 January 1, 1977 Promotion 
BTW DETROITFebruary 8, 1975 July 5, 1975 -
Images History
Mar 1986
Feb 1975 -
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment Details from to Heel September 11, 1984 September 17, 1998 Face February 8, 1975 September 10, 1984
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Finishers
- The Flying Willie - Diving Headbutt (February 8, 1975 - September 17, 1998)
- Elbow Drop (February 8, 1975 - September 17, 1998)
- Dropkick (February 8, 1975 - September 17, 1998)
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Theme Songs
- Theme Song"Tear It Up" - Single (August 25, 1992 - April 30, 1998)
Titles & Accomplishments
Career Awards
- WWE Hall of Fame - Legacy (Year2021)
All-American Wrestling
- 2 AAW Heavyweight Championship
Championship Wrestling from Florida
- 2 NWA Southern Heavyweight Championship (Florida version)
International Championship Wrestling
- 1 ICW United States Heavyweight Championship
- 1 ICW United States Tag Team Championship (with Rip Rogers)
Northern Championship Wrestling
- 1 NCW Tag Team Championship (with Sam McGraw)
NWA Mid-America
- 2 NWA Mid-America Tag Team Championship (with Ray Candy)
Universal Wrestling Association
- 1 UWA Heavyweight Championship
Western States Sports
- 2 NWA Western States Tag Team Championship (with Abe Jacobs)
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Other Accomplishments
- GCW Omni Thanksgiving Tag Team Tournament Winner (1983 – with Butch Reed)
- ICW United States Tag Team Championship Tournament Winner (1980 – with Rip Rogers)
Teams & Relations
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Tag Teams & Stables
- The Jive Tones - Tiger Conway Jr. (September 2, 1987 - September 7, 1989)