On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Rick Martel, 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.
Richard Vigneault was born in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada on March 18, 1956, and he is currently 68 years old.
Rick Martel was inducted in the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) in 2015 as part of the Modern Era wing.
Profile Info
- Gender Male
- Real Name Richard Vigneault
- Ring Names
- Rick Martel ( October 5, 1973 - March 26, 2001)
- Pat Kelly ( June 7, 1973 - October 4, 1973)
- Born March 18, 1956 (age 68)
- Nationality
Canada - Birth Place Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
- Billed From
- Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Cocoa Beach, Florida
- Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
- Weight
- 230 lbs (104 kg)
- Nicknames The Model
CanadaCareer History
- Roles
- Coach ( April 1, 1999 - March 26, 2001)
- Host ( April 1, 1999 - March 26, 2001)
- Wrestler ( June 7, 1973 - March 23, 1999)
- Promoter ( August 17, 1980 - December 31, 1980)
- Promotions / Brands
Promotion from to Promotion 
WCWApril 1, 1999 March 26, 2001 Promotion WCWDecember 15, 1997 July 13, 1998 Promotion WWFMay 13, 1986 January 22, 1995 Promotion AJPWNovember 22, 1986 December 12, 1986 Promotion AWAJune 5, 1982 April 20, 1986 Promotion AJPWJuly 12, 1984 October 11, 1984 Promotion NWAJanuary 1, 1983 December 9, 1983 Promotion WWFJuly 8, 1980 April 3, 1982 Promotion NWAApril 9, 1975 August 11, 1980 Promotion AJPWFebruary 14, 1980 March 5, 1980 Promotion IWEOctober 24, 1976 December 4, 1976 - Face / Heel Turns
Alignment from to Heel April 2, 1989 March 23, 1999 Face August 15, 1987 April 1, 1989 Heel October 28, 1986 August 14, 1987 Face April 8, 1975 October 27, 1986 Tweener June 7, 1973 April 7, 1975 - Images History
Nov 1989May 1986Feb 1980
WCW
WCW
WWF
AJPW
AWA
NWA
WWF
IWE
- Finishers
- Boston Crab ( June 7, 1973 - March 23, 1999)
- Slingshot Splash ( June 7, 1973 - March 23, 1999)
- Theme Songs
- Theme Song “Razzmatazz” by Manhattan Production Music - Single ( December 15, 1997 - July 13, 1998)
- Theme Song "Model" by Jim Johnston - Single ( November 23, 1989 - January 22, 1995)
- Theme Song “Girls in Cars” by Robbie Dupree - with Tito Santana - Team ( October 28, 1986 - April 2, 1989)
- Theme Song "I Need A Hero" by Bonnie Tyler - Single ( June 5, 1982 - April 20, 1986)
Titles & Accomplishments
- Halls of Fame
- Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) - Year 2015, Modern Era
- Titles Won
World Wrestling Federation
- 3 WWF Tag Team Championship (2 with Tony Garea, 1 with Tito Santana)
World Championship Wrestling
- 1 WCW World Television Championship
50th State Big Time Wrestling
- 1 NWA North American Heavyweight Championship (Hawaii version)
American Wrestling Association
- 1 AWA World Heavyweight Championship
Georgia Championship Wrestling
- 1 NWA Georgia Tag Team Championship (with Tommy Rich)
Lutte Internationale (Montreal)
- 1 Canadian International Heavyweight Championship
NWA All-Star Wrestling
- 1 NWA Canadian Tag Team Championship (Vancouver version) (with Roddy Piper)
NWA Mid-Pacific Promotions
- 1 NWA North American Heavyweight Championship (Hawaii version)
NWA New Zealand
- 3 NWA British Commonwealth Heavyweight Championship (New Zealand version)
Pacific Northwest Wrestling
- 1 NWA Pacific Northwest Heavyweight Championship
- 3 NWA Pacific Northwest Tag Team Championship (with Roddy Piper)
Stampede Wrestling
- 1 Stampede International Tag Team Championship (with Lennie Hurst)
Universal Superstars of America
- 1 USA Heavyweight Championship
World Championship Wrestling (Australia)
- 1 NWA Austra-Asian Tag Team Championship (with Larry O'Dea)
World Wrestling Council
- 1 WWC North American Tag Team Championship (with Pierre Martel)
- Other Accomplishments
- New England Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (class of 2011)
- WWF Tag Team Tournament Winner (1987 – with Tom Zenk)
- AJPW World's Strongest Tag Determination League Fighting Spirit Award (1986 – with Tom Zenk)
- Cauliflower Alley Club Lou Thesz Award (2011)
Relations
- Tag Teams & Stables
- The Supermodels - Don Callis ( May 20, 1997 - August 29, 1997)
- Strike Force - Tito Santana ( January 15, 1989 - April 2, 1989)
- Strike Force - Tito Santana ( August 4, 1987 - July 11, 1988)
- The Can-Am Connection - Tom Zenk ( October 28, 1986 - July 9, 1987)
- Rick Martel & Tony Garea - Tony Garea ( September 13, 1980 - April 2, 1982)
- Rick Martel & Roddy Piper - Roddy Piper ( December 13, 1979 - August 14, 1980)
- Managers Slick
