Rambo / The Sniper - Pro Wrestlers Database

On this page you find the full wrestling profile of Rambo / The Sniper, 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.

Luc Poirier was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada on January 9, 1961, and he is currently 65 years old.

Rambo / The Sniper has won 1 championship in major promotions during his career.

Profile Info

  • Real NameLuc Poirier
  • GenderMale
  • Born January 9, 1961 (age 65)
  • NationalityNationality: CanadaCanada
  • Birth PlaceMontreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Billed From
    • Montreal, Quebec, Canada
    • South Africa (March 22, 1997 - February 23, 1998)
  • Height 6 ft 5 in (196 cm)
  • Weight
    • 286 lbs (130 kg)

Career History

  • Ring Names & Gimmicks

    • Rambo (April 26, 1998 - October 8, 2011)
    • Poirier (April 4, 1998 - April 25, 1998)
    • The Sniper (June 28, 1997 - April 3, 1998)
    • Rambo (April 13, 1997 - June 27, 1997)
    • The Sniper (March 22, 1997 - April 12, 1997)
    • Rambo (December 20, 1986 - March 21, 1997)
    • Monsieur Rambo (January 4, 1991 - March 25, 1995)
    • The Masked Marvel (March 3, 1991 - April 29, 1991)
    • The Mercenary (June 22, 1990 - June 22, 1990)
    • The Masked Marvel (November 3, 1986 - December 19, 1986)
    • Jean Le Force (August 23, 1986 - November 2, 1986)
    • Luc Poirier (February 16, 1985 - August 22, 1986)
    • The Mercenary (October 1, 1984 - February 15, 1985)
    • The Lumberjack (August 29, 1984 - September 30, 1984)
    • The Masked Marvel (January 23, 1984 - August 28, 1984)
    • Luc Poirier (January 1, 1982 - January 22, 1984)
  • Roles

    • Part Time Wrestler (April 9, 2011 - October 8, 2011)
    • Wrestler (January 1, 1982 - December 4, 1999)
  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    PromotionIndependent CircuitINDYApril 9, 2011October 8, 2011
    PromotionCatch Wrestling AssociationCWA AUSTRIADecember 19, 1998December 4, 1999
    PromotionWorld Wrestling FederationWWFJune 28, 1997April 25, 1998
    PromotionCatch Wrestling AssociationCWA AUSTRIADecember 20, 1986July 5, 1997
    PromotionFighting Investigation Team Battlarts (Kakutō Tanteidan Batorātsu)BATTLARTSApril 13, 1997May 31, 1997
    PromotionUnited States Wrestling AssociationUSWAMarch 22, 1997June 24, 1997
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Heavyweight January 4, 1991March 25, 1995
    PromotionAugust 23, 1986August 23, 1986
    PromotionWorld Wrestling FederationWWFFebruary 16, 1985July 10, 1985
    PromotionLutte Internationale (International Wrestling)LIJanuary 23, 1984October 31, 1984
    PromotionUniversal Wrestling FederationUWF JAugust 29, 1984September 11, 1984
  • Images History

    Apr 1998
    Apr 1998
    Jun 1997
    Jun 1997
    Apr 1997
    Apr 1997
    Mar 1997
    Mar 1997
    Mar 1995
    Mar 1995
    Jan 1991
    Jan 1991
    Dec 1986
    Dec 1986
    Feb 1985
    Feb 1985
  • Face / Heel Turns

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    FaceReturned to Germany/Austria as a faceDecember 19, 1998October 8, 2011
    HeelDebuted on Shotgun as part of the Truth CommissionJune 28, 1997December 18, 1998
    FaceMade a brief stop at the CWA and BattlARTSApril 13, 1997June 27, 1997
    HeelDebuted in the USWA as a heelMarch 22, 1997April 12, 1997
    FaceDebuted in the CWA as the heroic RamboDecember 20, 1986March 21, 1997
    HeelThe approximate time he was unmasked and became “The Mercenary”October 1, 1984December 19, 1986
    FaceJanuary 1, 1982September 30, 1984
  • Card Positions

    StatusDetailsfromto
    WWE Low CardJune 28, 1997April 25, 1998
    NJPW Mid CardMarch 7, 1995March 25, 1995
    NJPW InactiveFebruary 27, 1994March 6, 1995
    NJPW Mid CardJanuary 30, 1994February 26, 1994
    NJPW InactiveFebruary 17, 1993January 29, 1994
    NJPW Mid CardFebruary 1, 1993February 16, 1993
    NJPW InactiveJune 4, 1992January 30, 1993
    NJPW Mid CardJanuary 30, 1992June 3, 1992
    NJPW InactiveFebruary 3, 1991January 29, 1992
    NJPW Mid CardJanuary 4, 1991February 2, 1991
    WWE Low CardFebruary 16, 1985July 10, 1985
  • Finishers

    • Backbreaker (December 20, 1986 - October 8, 2011)
    • Reverse Flying Elbow (December 20, 1986 - April 25, 1998)
  • Theme Songs

    • Theme Song“Reconciliation” (V2; Intro Cut) by Jim Johnston - Single (November 9, 1997 - February 23, 1998)
    • Theme Song“Reconciliation” (V2) by Jim Johnston - Team (June 28, 1997 - November 8, 1997)
    • Theme Song“Power of American Natives” by Dance 2 Trance feat. Linda Rocco - Single (June 18, 1994 - July 5, 1997)
    • Theme Song“The Snake” by Jerry Goldsmith - NJPW - Single
    • Theme Song“I Will Follow Him” (7" Version) by Sister's Act feat. Angie Dee - Single (December 18, 1993 - June 17, 1994)
    • Theme Song“Pump Up The Jam” by Technotronic - Single (December 1, 1991 - December 17, 1993)
    • Theme Song“Burning Heart” by Survivor - Single (July 1, 1987 - November 30, 1991)

Titles & Accomplishments

  • United States Wrestling Association

  • Catch Wrestling Association

    • 4 CWA World Heavyweight Championship
  • Other Accomplishments

    • CWA Catch Cup Bremen 1988
    • CWA Catch Cup Bremen 1989
    • CWA Catch Welt Cup Hannover 1990
    • CWA Catch Welt Cup Hannover 1993
    • CWA Catch Cup Oldenburg 1995

Teams & Relations

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