On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Rick Rude, 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 Erwin Rood was born in St. Peter, Minnesota on December 7, 1958.
He died on April 20, 1999 at the age of 40.
Rick Rude is a 2-time World Champion, and has won a total of 5 championships in major promotions during his career.
Rick Rude was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2017.
Rick Rude Profile Index
Profile Info
- GenderMale
- Real NameRichard Erwin Rood
- Ring Names
- "Ravishing" Rick Rude (January 24, 1984 - March 1, 1999)
- Rick Rude (January 24, 1984 - March 1, 1999)
- Ricky Rood (November 1, 1982 - January 23, 1984)
- Born December 7, 1958
- Died April 20, 1999 (aged 40)
- Nationality
United States - Birth PlaceSt. Peter, Minnesota
- Billed From
- Robbinsdale, Minnesota
- Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
- Weight
- 252 lbs (114 kg)
- NicknamesRavishing
Career History
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Roles
- Manager (February 1, 1997 - March 1, 1999)
- Wrestler (November 1, 1982 - May 1, 1994)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
WCWNovember 17, 1997 March 1, 1999 Promotion 
WWFAugust 11, 1997 November 17, 1997 Promotion 
ECWFebruary 1, 1997 July 19, 1997 Promotion WCWOctober 27, 1991 May 1, 1994 Promotion 
NJPWBrand
Heavyweight
March 16, 1994 March 24, 1994 Promotion 
AJPWBrand
Heavyweight
July 6, 1991 July 19, 1991 Promotion 
WWFJune 7, 1987 November 22, 1990 Promotion 
CWFMarch 12, 1987 May 27, 1987 Promotion 
NWANovember 1, 1982 May 27, 1987 Promotion 
WCWAOctober 18, 1985 September 29, 1986 Promotion CWFJanuary 19, 1985 February 12, 1986 Promotion 
CWAJanuary 24, 1984 December 11, 1984 Promotion 
MSWSeptember 3, 1983 January 18, 1984 Promotion 
GACDecember 16, 1983 January 13, 1984 Promotion 
GCWJune 4, 1983 November 11, 1983 -
Images History
Oct 1997
Aug 1997
Aug 1990
Jun 1987
Nov 1982 -
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment Details from to Heel July 19, 1997 March 1, 1999 Face February 1, 1997 July 18, 1997 Heel January 24, 1984 May 1, 1994 Face November 1, 1982 January 23, 1984
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Finishers
- Rude Awakening - Delayed Hangman's Neckbreaker (August 29, 1988 - May 1, 1994)
- Overhead Gutwrench Backbreaker Rack (July 15, 1987 - August 28, 1988)
- DDT (November 1, 1982 - July 14, 1987)
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Theme Songs
- Theme Song"Rockhouse" by Frank Shelley - with nWo - Team (November 17, 1997 - April 27, 1998)
- Theme Song"Break It Down" by The DX Band - with D-Generation X - Team (August 11, 1997 - November 17, 1997)
- Theme Song"Turn Up the Radio" by Autograph - Single (June 20, 1997 - July 19, 1997)
- Theme Song"Simply Ravishing" by Harry Slash - Single (April 1, 1997 - June 19, 1997)
- Theme Song"The Stripper" by David Rose - Single (February 1, 1997 - March 31, 1997)
- Theme Song"Simply Ravishing" from the WCW Slam Jam - Single (March 8, 1993 - May 1, 1994)
- Theme Song"Big Brother" by WCW Production - Single (October 27, 1991 - March 7, 1993)
- Theme Song"Arms of Fire" by Jim Horn - Single (July 6, 1991 - July 19, 1991)
- Theme Song"The Stripper" - Single (June 7, 1987 - November 22, 1990)
- Theme Song"Smooth Operator" by Sade - Single (October 18, 1985 - September 29, 1986)
Titles & Accomplishments
Career Awards
- WWE Hall of Fame - Individual (Year2017)
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World Championship Wrestling
World Wrestling Entertainment
National Wrestling Alliance & Jim Crockett Promotions
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x1 NWA World Tag Team Championship (with Manny Fernandez)
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Championship Wrestling from Florida
- 2 NWA Southern Heavyweight Championship (Florida version)
- 1 NWA United States Tag Team Championship (Florida version) (with Jesse Barr)
Continental Wrestling Association
- 1 AWA Southern Heavyweight Championship
- 1 AWA Southern Tag Team Championship (with King Kong Bundy)
World Class Championship Wrestling / World Class Wrestling Association
- 1 NWA American Heavyweight Championship
- 1 WCWA Television Championship
- 1 WCWA World Heavyweight Championship
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Other Accomplishments
- WWF Slammy Award - Jesse "The Body" Award (1987)
- WCW Nintendo Top Ten Challenge Tournament Winner (1992)
- AWA Southern Tag Team Title Tournament Winner (1984 - with King Kong Bundy)
- PWI Most Hated Wrestler of the Year (1992)
- 4° in PWI 500 (1992)
- WON Best Heel (1992)
x2 WCW International World Heavyweight Championship
x1 WCW United States Heavyweight Championship
x1 WWF Intercontinental ChampionshipTeams & Relations
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Tag Teams & Stables
- nWo Hollywood - Big Show / Paul Wight, Brutus Beefcake, Buff Bagwell, Crush / Brian Adams, Dusty Rhodes, Eric Bischoff, Hulk Hogan, Miss Elizabeth, Mr. Perfect Curt Hennig, Scott Hall / Razor Ramon, Scott Norton, Scott Steiner, Stevie Ray, Virgil / Vincent (June 14, 1998 - September 13, 1998)
- nWo Wolfpac - Dusty Rhodes, Kevin Nash / Diesel, Konnan, Lex Luger, Miss Elizabeth, Mr. Perfect Curt Hennig, Randy Savage, Sting (May 21, 1998 - June 14, 1998)
- nWo - Brutus Beefcake, Buff Bagwell, Crush / Brian Adams, Dusty Rhodes, Eric Bischoff, Hulk Hogan, Kevin Nash / Diesel, Konnan, Miss Elizabeth, Mr. Perfect Curt Hennig, Randy Savage, Scott Hall / Razor Ramon, Scott Norton, Scott Steiner, Sean Waltman / X-Pac / Syxx-Pac, Virgil / Vincent, Louie Spicolli (August 11, 1997 - April 27, 1998)
- D-Generation X - Chyna, Shawn Michaels, Triple H (August 11, 1997 - November 17, 1997)
- The Triple Threat - Bam Bam Bigelow, Chris Candido, Francine, Shane Douglas, Brian Lee (May 15, 1997 - July 19, 1997)
- The Dangerous Alliance - Alundra Blayze / Madusa, Arn Anderson, Larry Zbyszko, Paul Heyman, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Bobby Eaton (October 27, 1991 - July 12, 1992)
- The Heenan Family - André the Giant, Arn Anderson, Bobby Heenan, Haku / Meng, Harley Race, King Kong Bundy, Mr. Perfect Curt Hennig, Hercules, Sivi Afi (July 15, 1987 - November 22, 1990)
- Awesome Twosome / Paul Jones' Army - Manny Fernandez (October 28, 1986 - May 27, 1987)
- Dingo Warrior & Rick Rude - The Ultimate Warrior (August 11, 1986 - September 20, 1986)
- Jesse Barr & Rick Rude - Jesse Barr (March 5, 1985 - July 7, 1985)
- The First Family - Jim Neidhart, Jimmy Hart, King Kong Bundy, Koko B. Ware, The Barbarian, Norvell Austin (April 23, 1984 - October 22, 1984)
- Lanny Poffo & Rick Rood - Lanny Poffo / The Genius (December 7, 1983 - January 14, 1984)
- Managers
- Managed WrestlersMr. Perfect Curt Hennig, Shawn Michaels, Triple H
