Rhyno / Rhino - Pro Wrestlers Database
TNA / Impact Hall of Fame: Individual

On this page you find the full wrestling profile of Rhyno / Rhino, 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.

Terrance Guido Gerin was born in Detroit, Michigan on October 7, 1975, and he is currently 51 years old.

He is currently working for Independent Circuit under the ring name of Rhino.

Rhino is a 2-time World Champion, and has won a total of 12 championships in major promotions during his career.

Rhyno / Rhino was inducted in the TNA / Impact Hall of Fame in 2024.

Profile Info

  • Real NameTerrance Guido Gerin
  • GenderMale
  • Born October 7, 1975 (age 51)
  • NationalityNationality: United StatesUnited States
  • Birth PlaceDetroit, Michigan
  • Billed From
    • Detroit, Michigan
  • Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
  • Weight
    • 295 lbs (134 kg)
  • NicknamesThe Man Beast; The War/Gore Machine

Career History

  • Ring Names & Gimmicks

    • Rhino (July 18, 2019 - Present)
    • Rhyno (February 18, 2015 - July 17, 2019)
    • Rhino (July 17, 2005 - September 16, 2016)
    • Rhyno (March 19, 2001 - July 16, 2005)
    • Rhino (February 19, 1999 - March 18, 2001)
    • Rhino Richards (May 11, 1996 - June 26, 1999)
    • Terry Richards (May 26, 1995 - June 23, 1997)
    • The Avenger (March 11, 1995 - May 25, 1995)
  • Roles

    • Wrestler (March 11, 1995 - Present)
  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    PromotionIndependent CircuitINDYJuly 21, 2019Present
    PromotionRing of HonorROHMay 29, 2025June 5, 2025
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWAMarch 22, 2025May 17, 2025
    PromotionAll Elite WrestlingAEWMay 7, 2025May 7, 2025
    PromotionImpact WrestlingIMPACTJuly 7, 2019January 9, 2025
    PromotionGame Changer WrestlingGCWSeptember 1, 2021January 14, 2022
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand Raw April 10, 2017July 17, 2019
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand SmackDown July 26, 2016April 9, 2017
    PromotionHouse of HardcoreHOHOctober 6, 2012October 15, 2016
    PromotionIndependent CircuitINDYJuly 10, 2005August 27, 2016
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand NXT February 18, 2015July 25, 2016
    PromotionInsane Championship WrestlingICWJuly 25, 2015November 15, 2015
    PromotionTotal Nonstop ActionTNAJune 20, 2014February 13, 2015
    PromotionRing of HonorROHJune 13, 2011July 13, 2013
    PromotionTotal Nonstop ActionTNAJuly 17, 2005December 9, 2010
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Heavyweight November 11, 2007March 23, 2008
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand Raw March 22, 2004April 9, 2005
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand SmackDown February 27, 2003March 21, 2004
    PromotionWorld Wrestling FederationWWFMarch 19, 2001February 26, 2003
    PromotionExtreme Championship WrestlingECWFebruary 19, 1999April 4, 2001
    PromotionCatch Wrestling AssociationCWA AUSTRIAJune 28, 1997December 19, 1998
    PromotionIndependent CircuitINDYMarch 11, 1995July 11, 1998
    PromotionWorld Championship WrestlingWCWAugust 5, 1995January 6, 1996
  • Finishers

    • Gore - Striking Spear (February 19, 1999 - Present)
    • Rhyno Driver - Spike Piledriver (February 19, 1999 - December 9, 2010)
  • Theme Songs

    • Theme Song"Stampede" by Dale Oliver - Single (July 26, 2019 - Present)
    • Theme Song"Nine Lives" by Maurizio Capaldi, Poul Henrik Bjorling & Michele Brustia - with Violent by Design - Team (March 13, 2021 - September 16, 2021)
    • Theme Song"Tusk" by Jim Johnston - Single (February 18, 2015 - July 17, 2019)
    • Theme Song"Debonaire" by Dope - Single (June 13, 2011 - October 15, 2016)
    • Theme Song"Stampede" by Dale Oliver - Single (June 20, 2014 - February 13, 2015)
    • Theme Song"Konkussion" by Crushpile - Single (June 13, 2011 - July 13, 2013)
    • Theme Song"Dirty Angel" by Voodoo Johnson - with S.C.U.M. - Single (December 16, 2012 - June 23, 2013)
    • Theme Song"Stampede" by Dale Oliver - Single (July 17, 2005 - October 2, 2010)
    • Theme Song"Tusk" by Jim Johnston - Single (March 19, 2001 - June 12, 2005)
    • Theme Song"Debonaire" by Dope - Single (February 19, 1999 - January 13, 2001)
    • Theme Song"For Whom the Bell Tolls" by Metallica - Single (June 28, 1997 - December 19, 1998)
  • Images History

    Jun 2024
    Jun 2024
    Oct 2021
    Oct 2021
    Apr 2017
    Apr 2017
    Feb 2015
    Feb 2015
    Jun 2011
    Jun 2011
    Jul 2010
    Jul 2010
    Feb 2006
    Feb 2006
    Mar 2001
    Mar 2001
    Feb 1999
    Feb 1999
    Mar 1995
    Mar 1995
  • Face / Heel Turns

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    FaceReunited his tag team with HeathOctober 23, 2021Present
    HeelJoined Violent by DesignMarch 13, 2021October 22, 2021
    FaceReturned in a one-off main roster appearance to support the ECW legendsDecember 7, 2015March 12, 2021
    HeelGored Finn Balor after losing to him on NXTJune 3, 2015December 6, 2015
    FaceWas blamed by EC3 for hurting Dixie Carter, and was attacked by himAugust 20, 2014June 2, 2015
    HeelOuted himself as the mole trying to join Eric Bischoff's stableNovember 11, 2010August 19, 2014
    FaceSeemingly turned back after returning from hiatus with ECW alumniJuly 1, 2010November 10, 2010
    HeelGave a Gore to his protégé, Jesse NealAugust 13, 2009June 30, 2010
    FaceFormed a face tag team with Christian CageMarch 20, 2008August 12, 2009
    TweenerWent through (kayfabe) alcoholism relapse from his feud against James StormDecember 2, 2007March 19, 2008
    HeelBegan a feud with AJ Styles who accused Rhino of getting in his businessNovember 23, 2006December 1, 2007
    FaceDefeated Jarrett to win the NWA World TitleOctober 23, 2005November 22, 2006
    HeelDebuted in TNA as a heel, aligning with Jeff JarrettJuly 17, 2005October 22, 2005
    FaceFormed a face tag team with TajiriMarch 29, 2004July 16, 2005
    HeelTurned on Benoit, costing him the United States ChampionshipJuly 27, 2003March 28, 2004
    FaceReturned from injury as a faceFebruary 27, 2003July 26, 2003
    HeelDebuted on ECW TV as a heelJune 25, 1999February 26, 2003
    FaceMarch 11, 1995June 24, 1999
  • Card Positions

    StatusDetailsfromto
    TNA Mid CardSeptember 14, 2023January 9, 2025
    TNA InjuredAggravated left knee injuryMay 12, 2023September 13, 2023
    TNA Mid CardOctober 7, 2022May 11, 2023
    TNA InjuredLeft knee injuryJune 3, 2022October 6, 2022
    TNA Mid CardJuly 7, 2019June 2, 2022
    RAW InactiveHouse shows/Minor cameosJanuary 1, 2019July 6, 2019
    RAW Low CardJuly 20, 2017December 31, 2018
    RAW Mid CardJuly 6, 2016July 19, 2017
    NXT InactiveIndie bookings onlyDecember 15, 2015July 5, 2016
    NXT Mid CardFebruary 18, 2015December 14, 2015
    TNA InactiveIndie bookings onlySeptember 11, 2014February 13, 2015
    TNA Mid CardJune 20, 2014September 10, 2014
    TNA Mid CardJuly 1, 2010December 9, 2010
    TNA InactiveHiatus from televisionFebruary 19, 2010June 30, 2010
    TNA Mid CardJanuary 14, 2009February 18, 2010
    TNA Upper CardDecember 4, 2008January 13, 2009
    TNA Mid CardFebruary 10, 2008December 3, 2008
    TNA InjuredNeck injuryDecember 1, 2007February 9, 2008
    TNA Mid CardDecember 31, 2005November 30, 2007
    TNA Upper CardAugust 14, 2005December 30, 2005
    TNA Mid CardJuly 17, 2005August 13, 2005
    RAW Low CardDecember 5, 2004April 9, 2005
    RAW Mid CardFebruary 27, 2003December 4, 2004
    WWE InactiveOVW matchJanuary 18, 2003February 26, 2003
    WWE InjuredHerniated discs in neckOctober 26, 2001January 17, 2003
    WWE Mid CardMarch 19, 2001October 25, 2001
    ECW InactiveImpending closure of ECWJanuary 14, 2001March 18, 2001
    ECW Upper CardJanuary 7, 2001January 13, 2001
    ECW Mid CardSeptember 10, 1999January 6, 2001
    ECW Low CardFebruary 19, 1999September 9, 1999
    WCW Low CardAugust 5, 1995January 6, 1996

Titles & Accomplishments

  • Career Awards

  • World Wrestling Entertainment

    Total Nonstop Action Wrestling

    Extreme Championship Wrestling

    Ohio Valley Wrestling

  • Border City Wrestling

    • 1 BCW Can-Am Television Championship

    Canadian Wrestling's Elite

    • 1 CWE Tag Team Championship (with AJ Sanchez)

    Catch Wrestling Association

    • 2 CWA World Tag Team Championship (1 with Joe Legend, 1 with Jean-Pierre Lafitte)

    DDT Pro-Wrestling

    • 1 Ironman Heavymetalweight Championship

    European Wrestling Promotion

    • 1 EWP World Heavyweight Championship

    Full Global Alliance Wrestling

    • 1 FGA Heavyweight Championship

    International Wrestling Cartel

    • 1 IWC World Heavyweight Championship

    Jersey All Pro Wrestling

    • 1 JAPW Heavyweight Championship

    Lancaster Championship Wrestling

    • 1 LCW Heavyweight Championship

    Metro Pro Wrestling

    • 1 MPW Heavyweight Championship

    NWA Mid-South

    • 1 NWA Mid-South Unified Heavyweight Championship

    Prime Time Wrestling

    • 1 PTW Heavyweight Championship

    Rockstar Pro

    • 1 Rockstar Pro Championship

    Universal Championship Wrestling

    • 1 UCW Heavyweight Championshi

    Universyl Wrestling Enterprises

    • 1 UWE Heavyweight Championship

    USA Xtreme Wrestling

    • 1 UXW Heavyweight Championship

    World Series Wrestling

    • 1 WSW Heavyweight Championship

    Xtreme Wrestling Alliance

    • 1 XWA Heavyweight Championship
  • Other Accomplishments

    • WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championship Tournament Winner (2016 - with Heath Slater)
    • TNA Gauntlet for the Gold – Heavyweight Winner (2005)
    • TNA Turkey Bowl Winner (2008)
    • PWA Carrot Cup Winner (2015 – with Tommy Dreamer)
    • 10° in the PWI 500 (2001)

Teams & Relations

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