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 69 years old.
Rick Martel has won a total of 5 championships in major promotions during his career.
Rick Martel was inducted in the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) in 2015 as part of the Modern Era wing.
Rick Martel Profile Index
Profile Info
- GenderMale
- Real NameRichard Vigneault
- Ring Names
- Rick Martel (October 5, 1973 - March 26, 2001)
- Pat Kelly (June 7, 1973 - October 4, 1973)
- Born March 18, 1956 (age 69)
- Nationality
Canada - Birth PlaceQuebec City, Quebec, Canada
- Billed From
- Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Cocoa Beach, Florida
- Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
- Weight
- 230 lbs (104 kg)
- NicknamesThe Model
Career History
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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)
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Promotions History
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 
SWSAugust 4, 1991 December 12, 1991 Promotion 
AJPWBrand
Heavyweight
November 22, 1986 December 12, 1986 Promotion 
AWAJune 5, 1982 April 20, 1986 Promotion AJPWBrand
Heavyweight
July 12, 1984 October 11, 1984 Promotion 
NWAJanuary 1, 1983 December 9, 1983 Promotion 
CSW, 
SLWCJanuary 1, 1983 December 9, 1983 Promotion 
WWFJuly 8, 1980 April 3, 1982 Promotion NWAOctober 5, 1973 August 16, 1980 Promotion 
PNWNovember 24, 1979 August 16, 1980 Promotion AJPWBrand
Heavyweight
February 14, 1980 March 5, 1980 Promotion 
BTW DETROITSeptember 30, 1979 October 8, 1979 Promotion 
GCWJune 5, 1978 December 15, 1978 Promotion 
BTW HAWAIIJanuary 11, 1978 May 17, 1978 Promotion 
IWEOctober 24, 1976 December 4, 1976 Promotion GCWJuly 11, 1975 June 8, 1976 Promotion 
BTW DALLAS, 
GACSeptember 15, 1975 February 13, 1976 Promotion 
CWFApril 8, 1975 July 1, 1975 Promotion 
STAMPEDEAugust 16, 1974 October 18, 1974 -
Images History
Nov 1989
May 1986
Feb 1980 -
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment Details 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
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Finishers
- Boston Crab (June 7, 1973 - March 23, 1999)
- Slingshot Splash (June 7, 1973 - March 23, 1999)
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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
Career Awards
- Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) - Modern Era (Year2015)
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World Championship Wrestling
Lutte Internationale (International Wrestling)
World Wrestling Entertainment
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x3 WWF World/WWF Tag Team Championship (2 with Tony Garea, 1 with Tito Santana)
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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)
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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)
x1 WCW World Television Championship
x1 International Heavyweight ChampionshipTeams & Relations
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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
