On this page you find the full wrestling profile of Roger Kirby, 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.
Willis B. Kirby was born in Muncie, Indiana on December 14, 1939.
He died on March 18, 2019 at the age of 79.
Roger Kirby has won a total of 5 championships in major promotions during his career.
Roger Kirby Profile Index
Profile Info
- Real NameWillis B. Kirby
- GenderMale
- Born December 14, 1939
- Died March 18, 2019 (aged 79)
- Nationality
United States - Birth PlaceMuncie, Indiana
- Billed From
- Dunkirk, Indiana
- Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
- Weight
- 242 lbs (110 kg)
- NicknamesNature Boy; Wild
Career History
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Ring Names & Gimmicks
The Red Destroyer (July 16, 1988 - July 16, 1988)- Roger Kirby - Nature Boy (March 16, 1963 - July 15, 1988)
The Cruiser (August 21, 1980 - September 17, 1980)
Rip Kirby (April 8, 1971 - September 9, 1971)- Roger Dolly (July 26, 1968 - July 26, 1968)
- Roger Dolly (August 20, 1966 - August 20, 1966)
- Roger Dolly (May 29, 1965 - October 23, 1965)
- "Wild" Billy Baker - Cowboy (November 28, 1960 - March 15, 1963)
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Roles
- Wrestler (November 28, 1960 - July 16, 1988)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
WWA KSJuly 16, 1988 July 16, 1988 Promotion 
WWFFebruary 19, 1986 October 3, 1986 Promotion 
NWANovember 28, 1960 August 8, 1985 Promotion 
CSWJanuary 10, 1982 August 8, 1985 Promotion 
SLWCJanuary 10, 1982 March 29, 1985 Promotion 
AWAMarch 11, 1984 November 25, 1984 Promotion 
AJPWBrand
Heavyweight
July 7, 1984 August 2, 1984 Promotion 
NWA SFJanuary 13, 1981 May 1, 1981 Promotion 
CWANovember 24, 1980 December 29, 1980 Promotion SLWCJanuary 5, 1979 December 14, 1980 Promotion AWANovember 10, 1976 November 8, 1980 Promotion AJPWBrand
Heavyweight
August 21, 1980 September 17, 1980 Promotion CSWJuly 24, 1980 August 14, 1980 Promotion 
CSPOctober 29, 1979 March 8, 1980 Promotion CSWFebruary 22, 1979 September 12, 1979 Promotion AJPWBrand
Heavyweight
July 6, 1979 July 26, 1979 Promotion 
WWA INApril 1, 1979 April 24, 1979 Promotion 
WSSDecember 29, 1977 November 30, 1978 Promotion SLWCMay 15, 1976 December 9, 1977 Promotion 
MID AMERICAMarch 7, 1976 October 23, 1976 Promotion CSWMay 7, 1976 May 14, 1976 Promotion 
CWFMarch 3, 1975 February 26, 1976 Promotion 
NWA GCWJuly 5, 1974 April 25, 1975 Promotion CSW, SLWCJanuary 3, 1970 December 7, 1974 Promotion 
GACMarch 8, 1974 May 31, 1974 Promotion 
BTW DALLASFebruary 4, 1974 May 21, 1974 Promotion AJPWBrand
Heavyweight
May 12, 1973 June 14, 1973 Promotion NWA SFNovember 2, 1971 May 13, 1972 Promotion 
NWA TRI STATEApril 8, 1971 September 9, 1971 Promotion 
PNWMay 22, 1969 December 13, 1969 Promotion NWA SFSeptember 14, 1968 May 10, 1969 Promotion 
BTW HAWAIIOctober 30, 1968 February 19, 1969 Promotion 
NWA HOLLYWOODJanuary 1, 1969 February 12, 1969 Promotion CSWMarch 1, 1968 August 1, 1968 Promotion 
JCPJune 26, 1967 January 31, 1968 Promotion 
IWEJuly 21, 1967 August 16, 1967 Promotion 
CWFMarch 14, 1967 June 22, 1967 Promotion 
GCCWDecember 20, 1966 May 2, 1967 Promotion 
GCWAugust 31, 1966 November 9, 1966 Promotion BTW DALLAS, 
GACMay 13, 1966 August 5, 1966 Promotion CWFJanuary 3, 1966 February 3, 1966 Promotion WWA INMarch 26, 1964 October 23, 1965 Promotion SLWCMay 2, 1964 October 22, 1965 Promotion AWAJune 12, 1965 August 2, 1965 Promotion 
BTW DETROITJuly 3, 1965 July 24, 1965 Promotion MID AMERICADecember 7, 1964 December 17, 1964 Promotion 
VWNovember 28, 1960 November 28, 1960 -
Images History
Feb 1986
Dec 1981Jun 1979
Jun 1976
Jan 1974Mar 1963 -
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment Details from to Heel November 28, 1960 July 16, 1988 -
Card Positions
Status Details from to WWE Low Card February 19, 1986 October 3, 1986
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Finishers
- Piledriver (November 28, 1960 - July 16, 1988)
Titles & Accomplishments
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National Wrestling Alliance
Misc. Championships
x2 NWA Mid-America Heavyweight Championship
x2 NWA Mid-Southern/AWA Southern Tag Team Championship (1 with David Schultz, 1 with Guy Mitchell)
Central States Wrestling
- 5 NWA Central States Tag Team Championship (2 with Jerry Valiant, 1 with Jerry Brown, 2 with Sheik Abdullah)
- 2 NWA Central States Television Championship
- 2 NWA Central States United States Heavyweight Championship
- 4 NWA North American Tag Team Championship (1 with The Viking, 1 with Rock Hunter, 1 with Black Angus, 1 with Harley Race)
- 2 NWA World Tag Team Championship (with Lord Alfred Hayes)
Championship Wrestling From Florida
- 2 CWF Fort Myers Championship
- 3 NWA Florida Tag Team Championship (1 with Harley Race, 1 with Jim Dillon, 1 with Rip Hawk)
Georgia Championship Wrestling
- 1 NWA Georgia Southeastern Tag Team Championship (with Buddy Colt)
- 1 NWA Macon Tag Team Championship (with Ronnie Garvin)
Gulf Coast Championship Wrestling
- 3 NWA Gulf Coast Tag Team Championship (with Dennis Hall)
- 1 NWA United States Tag Team Championship (with Dennis Hall)
NWA Western States Sports
- 1 NWA Western Sports Heavyweight Championship
- 1 NWA Western Sports Tag Team Championship (with Doug Somers)
Pacific Northwest Wrestling
- 2 NWA Pacific Northwest Heavyweight Championship
- 1 NWA Pacific Northwest Tag Team Championship (with Beauregarde)
World Wrestling Association
- 3 WWA World Tag Team Championship (1 with Igor Volkoff, 1 with Paul Christy, 1 with Jerry Valiant)
World Wrestling Council
- 1 WWC North American Heavyweight Championship
- 1 WWC North American Tag Team Championship (1 with Dick Steinborn)
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Other Accomplishments
- Cauliflower Alley Club Men's Wrestling Award (2010)
x1 NWA World Junior Heavyweight ChampionshipTeams & Relations
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Tag Teams & Stables
- Chris Markoff & Roger Kirby - Chris Markoff (August 6, 1977 - November 18, 1977)
- Lord Alfred Hayes & Roger Kirby - Lord Alfred Hayes (March 20, 1977 - April 27, 1977)
- Rip Hawk & Roger Kirby - Rip Hawk (November 24, 1975 - February 2, 1976)
- Jim Dillon & Roger Kirby - J.J. Dillon (March 9, 1975 - November 3, 1975)
- Harley Race & Roger Kirby - Harley Race (March 11, 1975 - September 24, 1975)
- Chris Markoff & Roger Kirby - Chris Markoff (April 29, 1975 - June 19, 1975)
- Lord Al Hayes & Roger Kirby / Lord Alfred Hayes & Roger Kirby - Lord Alfred Hayes (June 30, 1973 - June 14, 1974)
- Harley Race & Roger Kirby - Harley Race (July 27, 1972 - February 1, 1973)