Robert Gibson

Known as: Robert Gibson, Ruben Gibson
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The Rock N' Roll Express
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On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Robert Gibson, 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.

Robert Gibson (born Ruben Gibson) was born in Pensacola, Florida on July 19, 1958, and he is currently 67 years old.

He is currently a Wrestler, under the ring name of Robert Gibson.

Currently, he is a member of the team of The Rock N' Roll Express (with Ricky Morton).

Robert Gibson has won a total of 10 championships in major promotions during his career.

Robert Gibson was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2017 as part of the Groups wing (as a member of The Rock 'n' Roll Express), in the NWA Hall of Fame in 2006 as part of the Groups wing (as a member of The Rock 'n' Roll Express) and in the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) in 2021 as part of the Groups wing (as a member of The Rock 'n' Roll Express).

Robert Gibson Profile Index

Profile Info

  • GenderMale
  • Real NameRobert Gibson (born Ruben Gibson)
  • Ring Names
    • Robert Gibson (January 9, 1977 - Present)
    • Ruben Gibson (September 11, 1976 - January 8, 1977)
  • Born July 19, 1958 (age 67)
  • NationalityNationality: United StatesUnited States
  • Birth PlacePensacola, Florida
  • Billed From
    • Pensacola, Florida
  • Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
  • Weight
    • 224 lbs (102 kg)
  • Nicknames(The King of) Rock 'n' Roll

Career History

  • Roles

    • Wrestler (September 11, 1976 - Present)

  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWAOctober 1, 2019May 12, 2020
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Heavyweight September 27, 2019February 1, 2020
    PromotionRing of HonorROHApril 27, 2019August 25, 2019
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWAJanuary 26, 2008February 25, 2011
    PromotionNWA: Total Nonstop ActionNWA TNAJanuary 29, 2003July 30, 2003
    PromotionWorld Wrestling FederationWWFJanuary 21, 1998May 11, 1998
    PromotionExtreme Championship WrestlingECWJanuary 11, 1997February 1, 1997
    PromotionWorld Championship WrestlingWCWJune 3, 1996October 30, 1996
    PromotionSmoky Mountain WrestlingSMWAugust 8, 1992November 25, 1995
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWAJuly 26, 1994April 27, 1995
    PromotionWrestle and RomanceWARNovember 2, 1994November 8, 1994
    PromotionWorld Wrestling FederationWWFSeptember 27, 1993July 14, 1994
    PromotionWrestle and RomanceWARJuly 24, 1993July 29, 1993
    PromotionWorld Championship WrestlingWCWJanuary 25, 1993February 21, 1993
    PromotionWorld Championship WrestlingWCWJanuary 20, 1990November 23, 1991
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWAJanuary 20, 1990December 31, 1990
    PromotionAmerican Wrestling AssociationAWAMarch 19, 1988December 13, 1988
    PromotionAll Japan Pro WrestlingAJPWBrand Heavyweight May 14, 1988October 28, 1988
    PromotionJim Crockett PromotionsJCPJuly 7, 1985July 25, 1988
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWAMarch 9, 1984July 25, 1988
    PromotionChampionship Wrestling from FloridaCWFMarch 12, 1987November 1, 1987
    PromotionUniversal Wrestling FederationUWFMay 28, 1987August 29, 1987
    PromotionHeart of America Sports AttractionsCSWNovember 2, 1986December 7, 1986
    PromotionMid-South WrestlingMSWFebruary 15, 1984July 27, 1986
    PromotionContinental Wrestling AssociationCWAMarch 20, 1977November 18, 1985
    PromotionGulf Athletic ClubGACMarch 9, 1984June 28, 1985
    PromotionWorld Class Championship WrestlingWCCWJanuary 10, 1985April 8, 1985
    PromotionSoutheastern Championship WrestlingSECWJanuary 3, 1983February 21, 1983
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWASeptember 11, 1976July 5, 1981
    PromotionNWA Mid-AmericaMID AMERICAJuly 2, 1980September 13, 1980
    PromotionNWA Mid-AmericaMID AMERICAMarch 25, 1979September 26, 1979
    PromotionSoutheastern Championship WrestlingSECWFebruary 5, 1978August 9, 1978
    PromotionNWA Mid-AmericaMID AMERICANovember 29, 1976March 6, 1977

  • Images History

    Apr 2019
    Apr 2019
    Jan 1990
    Jan 1990
    Sep 1976
    Sep 1976

  • Face / Heel Turns

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    FaceJuly 31, 2003Present
    HeelJanuary 29, 2003July 30, 2003
    FaceMarch 18, 1998January 28, 2003
    HeelJanuary 12, 1998March 17, 1998
    FaceSeptember 11, 1976January 11, 1998

  • Finishers

    • Missile Dropkick (September 11, 1976 - Present)
    • Double Dropkick - with Ricky Morton (March 13, 1983 - Present)
    • Rock and Roll Over - Swinging Neckbreaker (September 11, 1976 - November 25, 1995)
    • Bulldog (September 11, 1976 - August 8, 1992)

  • Theme Songs

    • Theme Song"Rock 'n' Roll Is King" by Electric Light Orchestra - with Ricky Morton - Team (July 26, 1994 - Present)
    • Theme Song"S.E.X. Sells" by Dale Oliver - with S.E.X. - Team (January 29, 2003 - June 18, 2003)
    • Theme Song"Rockin' Rockers" - with Ricky Morton - Team (January 21, 1998 - May 11, 1998)
    • Theme Song"Here I Go Again" by The Whitesnake - with Ricky Morton - Team (January 1, 1995 - November 25, 1995)
    • Theme Song"Old Time Rock and Roll" by Bob Seger - with Ricky Morton - Team (August 8, 1992 - December 31, 1994)
    • Theme Song"Guitar Bash" - with Ricky Morton - Team (September 27, 1993 - July 14, 1994)
    • Theme Song"Boogie Woogie Dance Hall" by Ricky Morton - with Ricky Morton - Team (January 20, 1990 - November 23, 1991)
    • Theme Song"Rock and Roll All Nite" by Kiss - with Ricky Morton - Team (March 13, 1983 - December 26, 1988)
    • Theme Song"Heatseeker" by AC/DC - with Ricky Morton - Team (September 19, 1984 - December 13, 1988)

Titles & Accomplishments

  • Career Awards

  • National Wrestling Alliance & Jim Crockett Promotions

    National Wrestling Alliance & World Wrestling Entertainment

    NWA Mid-America & National Wrestling Alliance

  • Jim Crockett Promotions/World Championship Wrestling

    • 4 NWA World Tag Team Championship (Mid-Atlantic version) (with Ricky Morton)

    National Wrestling Alliance

    • 2 NWA World Tag Team Championship (with Ricky Morton)

    Smoky Mountain Wrestling

    • 1 SMW Beat the Champ Television Championship
    • 10 SMW Tag Team Championship (with Ricky Morton)

    All-Pro Championship Wrestling

    • 3 APCW Tag Team Championship (1 with Jason Gibson, 2 with Mike Youngblood)

    All-Pro Wrestling

    • 1 APW Heavyweight Championship
    • 1 APW Tag Team Championship

    All-Star Wrestling

    • 1 ASW Tag Team Championship (with Ricky Morton)

    Korean Pro-Wrestling Association

    • 1 NWA World Tag Team Championship (with Ricky Morton)

    Mid-South Wrestling Association

    • 3 Mid-South Tag Team Championship (with Ricky Morton)

    Mid-South Wrestling Association (Tennessee)

    • 1 MSWA Southern Tag Team Championship (with Ricky Morton)

    NWA Hollywood Wrestling

    • 1 NWA Americas Tag Team Championship (with Robert Gibson)

    NWA Mid-America/Continental Wrestling Association/Championship Wrestling Association

    • 5 AWA Southern Tag Team Championship (3 with Ricky Gibson, 1 with Bill Dundee, 1 with Ricky Morton)
    • 1 CWA Tag Team Championship (with Robert Gibson)
    • 1 CWA World Tag Team Championship (with Robert Gibson)
    • 1 NWA Mid-America Tag Team Championship (with Don Fargo)

    NWA Mid Atlantic Championship Wrestling

    • 4 MACW Tag Team Championship (3 with Ricky Morton, 1 with Brad Armstrong)

    NWA Southwest

    • 1 NWA World Tag Team Championship (with Ricky Morton)

    NWA Tri-State/Mid-South Wrestling Association

    • 3 Mid-South Tag Team Championship (with Ricky Morton)

    NWA Wildside

    • 1 NWA Wildside Tag Team Championship (with Ricky Morton)

    New Age Championship Wrestling

    • 1 NACW Tag Team Championship

    Pro Wrestling eXpress

    • 1 PWX Tag Team Championship (with Vince Kaplack)

    Renegade Wrestling Alliance

    • 1 RWA Tag Team Championship (with Ricky Morton)

    Southeastern Championship Wrestling

    • 1 NWA Southeastern Tag Team Championship (with Ricky Gibson)
    • 2 NWA Southeast United States Junior Heavyweight Championship

    Traditional Championship Wrestling

    • 1 TCW World Tag Team Championship (with Ricky Morton)

    Ultimate Championship Wrestling

    • 1 UCW Tag Team Championship (with Ricky Morton)

    Ultimate Wrestling

    • 1 Ultimate Wrestling Tag Team Championship (with Bobby Doll)

    United States Wrestling Association

    • 2 USWA World Tag Team Championship (with Ricky Morton)

    UPW Pro Wrestling

    • 1 UPW Tag Team Championship (with Ricky Morton)

    Viral Pro Wrestling

    • 2 VPW Tag Team Championship (with Ricky Morton)

    World Organization of Wrestling

    • 1 WOW Tag Team Championship (with Ricky Morton)

  • Other Accomplishments

    • NWA World Tag Team Championship Tournament Winner (1995 - with Ricky Morton)
    • Cauliflower Alley Club's Tag Team Award (2022 – with Ricky Morton)
    • PWI Tag Team of the Year (1986 - with Ricky Morton)
    • 4° in the PWI Years Top 100 Tag Teams (2003 - with Ricky Morton)
    • Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame induction (class of 2014 - with Ricky Morton)

Teams & Relations

Robert Gibson Games Appearances (6)

WWE Main Series (2/26)

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WWE 2K19
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WWE 2K18

Other Games (4)

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RetroMania
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Showdown Legends Of Wrestling
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Legends Of Wrestling 2
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Legends Of Wrestling

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