Roy Heffernan

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On this page you find the full wrestling profile of Roy Heffernan, 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.

Lawrence Roy Heffernan was born in Lithgow, New South Wales, Australia on July 12, 1925.

He died on September 24, 1992 at the age of 67.

Roy Heffernan has won a total of 4 championships in major promotions during his career.

Roy Heffernan was inducted in the NWA Hall of Fame in 2013 as part of the Groups wing (as a member of The Fabulous Kangaroos) and in the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) in 2003 as part of the Groups wing (as a member of The Fabulous Kangaroos).

Roy Heffernan Profile Index

Profile Info

  • Real NameLawrence Roy Heffernan
  • GenderMale
  • Born July 12, 1925
  • Died September 24, 1992 (aged 67)
  • NationalityNationality: AustraliaAustralia
  • Birth PlaceLithgow, New South Wales, Australia
  • Billed From
    • Australia
  • Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
  • Weight
    • 225 lbs (102 kg) (January 1, 1967 - January 22, 1971)
    • 240 lbs (109 kg) (January 1, 1944 - December 31, 1966)
  • NicknamesFabulous Kangaroo

Career History

  • Ring Names & Gimmicks

    • Roy Heffernan - Local promoter (January 23, 1971 - December 31, 1985)
    • Roy Heffernan - Return to Australia (July 24, 1965 - January 22, 1971)
    • Roy Heffernan - Fabulous Kangaroo (May 3, 1957 - July 23, 1965)
    • Roy Heffernan (January 1, 1944 - May 2, 1957)

  • Roles

    • Promoter, Producer (January 23, 1971 - December 31, 1985)
    • Wrestler (January 1, 1944 - January 22, 1971)

  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    PromotionWorld Championship WrestlingWCW AUSTRALIAJuly 24, 1965November 24, 1978
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWAMarch 29, 1955November 3, 1967
    PromotionNational Wrestling Alliance VancouverNWA VANCOUVERMay 11, 1964July 5, 1965
    PromotionBig Time WrestlingBTW CALGARYOctober 23, 1964March 15, 1965
    PromotionAmerican Wrestling AllianceAWA SFApril 4, 1964June 27, 1964
    PromotionWorldwide Wrestling AssociatesWWA HOLLYWOODFebruary 12, 1964May 6, 1964
    PromotionCapitol Wrestling CorporationCWCJuly 6, 1960January 23, 1964
    PromotionChampionship Wrestling from FloridaCWFNovember 12, 1962January 29, 1963
    PromotionFred Kohler EnterprisesFKEAugust 19, 1960October 19, 1962
    PromotionNational Wrestling Alliance DetroitNWA DETROITFebruary 24, 1962May 26, 1962
    PromotionNorth American Wrestling AssociationNAWAJune 3, 1959July 2, 1960
    PromotionNational Wrestling Alliance San FranciscoNWA SFOctober 13, 1959April 19, 1960
    PromotionNWA Central States WrestlingNWA CSWApril 16, 1959May 15, 1959
    PromotionNWA Western States SportsWSSJanuary 14, 1959February 19, 1959
    PromotionSouthwest SportsSWS TX, Gulf Athletic ClubGACNovember 7, 1958January 2, 1959
    PromotionCapitol Wrestling CorporationCWCMarch 17, 1958October 15, 1958
    PromotionMaple Leaf WrestlingNWA MLWAugust 8, 1957March 13, 1958
    PromotionBig Time WrestlingBTW CALGARYFebruary 12, 1957July 12, 1957
    PromotionPacific Northwest WrestlingPNWDecember 1, 1956February 2, 1957
    PromotionNational Wrestling Alliance San FranciscoNWA SFMay 1, 1956September 20, 1956
    PromotionBig Time WrestlingBTW CALGARYMarch 29, 1955July 22, 1955

  • Theme Songs

    • Theme Song“Waltzing Matilda” - Single (May 3, 1957 - July 5, 1965)

  • Images History

    Jan 1971
    Jan 1971
    Jul 1965
    Jul 1965
    May 1957
    May 1957
    Mar 1955
    Mar 1955
    Jan 1944
    Jan 1944

  • Face / Heel Turns

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    FaceBecame a face upon returning to AustraliaJuly 24, 1965January 22, 1971
    HeelDebut with the “Ultra Australian” Fabulous KangaroosMay 3, 1957July 23, 1965
    FaceJanuary 1, 1944May 2, 1957

  • Card Positions

    StatusDetailsfromto
    WWE Mid CardJuly 6, 1960January 23, 1964
    WWE Mid CardMarch 17, 1958October 15, 1958

Titles & Accomplishments

  • Career Awards

  • National Wrestling Alliance

    Japanese Wrestling Association

  • Alex Turk Promotions (Winnipeg)

    • 2 International Tag Team Championship (with Al Costello)

    Big Time Wrestling (Dallas)

    • 1 NWA World Tag Team Championship (Texas version) (with Roy Heffernan)

    Big Time Wrestling (Detroit)

    • 2 NWA World Tag Team Championship (Detroit version) (with Al Costello)

    Championship Wrestling from Florida

    • 1 NWA United States Tag Team Championship (Florida version) (with Al Costello)
    • 1 NWA World Tag Team Championship (Florida version) (with Al Costello)

    International Wrestling Enterprise

    • 1 Trans-World Wrestling Alliance Heavyweight Championship

    Midwest Wrestling Association

    • 1 NWA United States Tag Team Championship (Ohio version) (with Al Costello)

    Mike London Promotions

    • 1 Rocky Mountain Tag Team Championship (with Al Costello)

    Pacific Northwest Wrestling

    • 1 NWA Pacific Northwest Tag Team Championship (with Red Bastien)

    Vancouver All-Star Wrestling

    • 4 NWA Canadian Tag Team Championship (Vancouver version) (with Al Costello)

    Western States Sports

    • 1 NWA International Tag Team Championship (Texas version) (with Al Costello)
    • 1 NWA Southwest Heavyweight Championship
    • 1 NWA World Tag Team Championship (Amarillo version) (with Al Costello)
    • 1 NWA World Tag Team Championship (Texas version) (with Al Costello)

    Worldwide Wrestling Associates

    • 1 WWA World Tag Team Championship (with Al Costello)
    • 2 WWA International Television Tag Team Championship (with Al Costello)

  • Other Accomplishments

    • Wrestling Observer Newsletter Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame induction (class of 1996 — with Roy Heffernan and Don Kent)

Teams & Relations

  • Tag Teams & Stables

    • The Fabulous Kangaroos - Al Costello (May 3, 1957 - July 5, 1965)

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