Ricky Steamboat: Profile, Career Stats, Titles & Gimmicks

On this page you find the full wrestling profile of Ricky Steamboat, 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 Henry Blood Sr. was born in West Point, New York on February 28, 1953, and he is currently 73 years old.

He is currently an Ambassador, working for World Wrestling Entertainment.

Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat is a 1-time World Champion, and has won a total of 19 championships in major promotions during his career.

Ricky Steamboat was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2009 as an individual, in the NWA Hall of Fame in 2012 and in the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) in 2002 as part of the Modern Era wing.

Ricky Steamboat Profile Index

Profile Info

Real NameRichard Henry Blood Sr.
GenderMale
Born February 28, 1953 (age 73)
NationalityUnited States
Birth PlaceWest Point, New York
Billed From
- Honolulu, Hawaii
Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight
- 235 lbs (107 kg)
NicknamesThe Dragon

Career History

Ring Names & Gimmicks
- Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat (October 27, 1991 - Present)
- The Dragon (March 11, 1991 - October 26, 1991)
- Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat (March 2, 1985 - March 10, 1991)
- Ricky Steamboat (May 17, 1976 - March 1, 1985)
- Rick Blood (March 13, 1976 - May 16, 1976)
Roles
- Ambassador (February 3, 2022 - Present)
- Part Time Wrestler (November 27, 2022 - November 27, 2022)
- Ambassador (December 20, 2013 - July 19, 2014)
- Part Time Wrestler (April 5, 2009 - June 18, 2010)
- Producer (April 1, 2005 - December 19, 2013)
- Wrestler (March 13, 1976 - August 28, 1994)

Promotions History

Promotion	from	to
PromotionWWE	February 3, 2022	Present
PromotionAEW	August 5, 2023	September 2, 2023
PromotionAEW	August 17, 2022	November 27, 2022
PromotionWWE	April 1, 2005	July 19, 2014
PromotionROH	April 23, 2004	December 26, 2004
PromotionWCW	November 19, 1991	September 11, 1994
PromotionWWF	March 11, 1991	October 26, 1991
PromotionNJPWBrand Heavyweight	September 30, 1990	October 14, 1990
PromotionWCW	January 21, 1989	July 29, 1989
PromotionWWF	March 2, 1985	March 27, 1988
PromotionJCP	February 28, 1977	February 24, 1985
PromotionNWA	May 17, 1976	February 24, 1985
PromotionAJPWBrand Heavyweight	February 23, 1984	October 23, 1984
PromotionAJPWBrand Heavyweight	November 28, 1980	December 13, 1982
PromotionNWA GCW	August 17, 1976	February 22, 1977
PromotionCWF	May 17, 1976	August 10, 1976
PromotionAWA	March 13, 1976	May 8, 1976

Finishers
- Dragon Fly Press - Diving Crossbody (March 13, 1976 - June 18, 2010)
Theme Songs
- Theme Song"Sirius" by The Alan Parsons Project - Single (April 23, 2004 - June 18, 2010)
- Theme Song"One" by Creed - Single (June 6, 2009 - August 2, 2009)
- Theme Song"Ricky Steamboat Theme" - Single (November 19, 1991 - August 28, 1994)
- Theme Song"Dragon Fire" by Jim Johnston - Single (March 11, 1991 - October 26, 1991)
- Theme Song"Sirius" by The Alan Parsons Project - Single (March 2, 1985 - March 10, 1991)
- Theme Song"Tong Poo" by The Yellow Magic Orchestra - Single (September 30, 1990 - February 10, 1991)
- Theme Song"Eye of the Tiger" by Survivor - Single (January 1, 1984 - March 1, 1985)
- Theme Song"Rydeen" by The Yellow Magic Orchestra - Single (November 28, 1980 - October 23, 1984)
- Theme Song"Opening Ceremony (The Dragon breathing fire)" by Coloursound - Single (May 17, 1976 - December 31, 1983)
Images History

Aug 2022
Apr 2005
Dec 1992
Feb 1991
Mar 1987
Oct 1986
Jun 1986
Mar 1985
Jul 1982
May 1981
Oct 1979
Mar 1976

Face / Heel Turns
Alignment Details from to
Face Returned to wrestling as a face April 5, 2009 June 18, 2010
Face March 13, 1976 August 28, 1994

Alignment	Details	from	to
Face	Returned to wrestling as a face	April 5, 2009	June 18, 2010
Face		March 13, 1976	August 28, 1994

Card Positions

Status	Details	from	to
WWE Inactive	House shows/Indie bookings	April 27, 2009	June 18, 2010
WWE Mid Card		April 5, 2009	April 26, 2009
WCW Injured	Back/neck injury	August 29, 1994	September 11, 1994
WCW Mid Card		July 2, 1994	August 28, 1994
WCW Upper Card		February 20, 1994	July 1, 1994
WCW Mid Card		November 19, 1991	February 19, 1994
WWE Mid Card		March 30, 1991	October 26, 1991
WWE Inactive	Return vignettes	February 16, 1991	March 29, 1991
NJPW Mid Card		September 30, 1990	October 14, 1990
WCW Upper Card		January 21, 1989	July 29, 1989
WWE Mid Card		November 21, 1987	March 27, 1988
WWE Inactive	Sabbatical for son’s birth	August 23, 1987	November 20, 1987
WWE Mid Card		January 3, 1987	August 22, 1987
WWE Inactive	Kayfabe broken larynx	November 23, 1986	January 2, 1987
WWE Mid Card		March 2, 1985	November 22, 1986

Titles & Accomplishments

Career Awards
- WWE Hall of Fame - Individual (Year2009)
- NWA Hall of Fame - Individual (Year2012)
- Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) - Modern Era (Year2002)
World Wrestling Entertainment
- x1 WWF Intercontinental Heavyweight Championship
World Championship Wrestling
- x1 NWA World Heavyweight Championship
- x1 NWA World Tag Team Championship (with Shane Douglas)
National Wrestling Alliance
- x4 NWA/WCW United States Heavyweight Championship
- x4 NWA Mid-Atlantic/NWA/WCW World Television Championship
- x8 NWA/WCW World Tag Team Championship (5 with Jay Youngblood, 1 with Paul Jones, 1 with Goldust / Dustin Rhodes, 1 with Shane Douglas)
Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling / World Championship Wrestling
- 2 NWA Mid-Atlantic Heavyweight Championship
Maple Leaf Wrestling
- 1 NWA United States Heavyweight Championship (Mid-Atlantic version)
Other Accomplishments
- George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (class of 2009)
- PWI Match of the Year (1987 - vs. Randy Savage at WrestleMania III)
- PWI Match of the Year (1989 - vs. Ric Flair at WCW WrestleWar)
- PWI Most Inspirational Wrestler of the Year (2009)
- PWI Rookie of the Year (1977)
- PWI Tag Team of the Year (1978 - with Paul Jones)
- PWI Stanley Weston Award Winner (1995)
- 7° in PWI 500 (1991)
- 13° in PWI Years Top 500 (2003)
- 19° in PWI Years Top 100 Teams (2003 - with Jay Youngblood)
- Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame induction (class of 1996)
- WON Tag Team of the Year (1983 - with Jay Youngblood)
- WON Match of the Year (1987 - vs. Macho Man Randy Savage at WrestleMania III; 1989 - vs. Ric Flair at WCW Clash of the Champions VI)

Teams & Relations

Tag Teams & Stables
- Dustin Rhodes & Ricky Steamboat - Goldust / Dustin Rhodes (November 2, 1993 - August 16, 1994)
- Ricky Steamboat & Shane Douglas - Shane Douglas (November 2, 1992 - April 11, 1993)
- Dustin Rhodes & Ricky Steamboat - Goldust / Dustin Rhodes (November 19, 1991 - December 2, 1992)
- Ricky Steamboat & Jay Youngblood - Jay Youngblood (March 2, 1979 - December 28, 1983)
- Ricky Steamboat & Paul Jones - Paul Jones (July 28, 1977 - December 3, 1978)
Family
- Richie Steamboat - Son
Notable Rivals/Feuds