On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Steve Williams, 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.
Steven Franklin Williams was born in Lakewood, Colorado on May 14, 1960.
He died on December 29, 2009 at the age of 49.
Steve Williams has won a total of 4 championships in major promotions during his career.
Steve Williams was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2020 as part of the Legacy wing.
Steve Williams Profile Index
Profile Info
- GenderMale
- Real NameSteven Franklin Williams
- Ring Names
- "Dr. Death" Steve Williams (May 26, 1982 - June 1, 2009)
- Steve Williams (May 26, 1982 - June 1, 2009)
- Born May 14, 1960
- Died December 29, 2009 (aged 49)
- Nationality
United States - Birth PlaceLakewood, Colorado
- Billed From
- Norman, Oklahoma
- Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
- Weight
- 285 lbs (129 kg)
- NicknamesDr. Death
Career History
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Roles
- Wrestler (August 27, 2005 - June 1, 2009)
- Coach (March 12, 2006 - August 30, 2006)
- Wrestler (May 26, 1982 - July 22, 2004)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
INDYAugust 27, 2005 June 1, 2009 Promotion 
OVWMarch 12, 2006 August 30, 2006 Promotion INDYMay 9, 2003 July 22, 2004 Promotion 
AJPWBrand
Heavyweight
January 2, 2000 January 13, 2003 Promotion 
WCWNovember 29, 1999 December 19, 1999 Promotion 
WWFJuly 14, 1998 March 30, 1999 Promotion AJPWBrand
Heavyweight
February 21, 1990 June 12, 1998 Promotion 
ECWAugust 3, 1996 March 14, 1997 Promotion 
WCWMay 11, 1992 December 28, 1992 Promotion 
NJPWBrand
Heavyweight
July 4, 1986 December 13, 1990 Promotion 
NWAJanuary 14, 1983 February 6, 1990 Promotion WCWNovember 21, 1988 February 6, 1990 Promotion 
JCPJuly 2, 1987 November 20, 1988 Promotion 
MSWMay 26, 1982 December 26, 1987 Promotion 
GACJuly 8, 1983 March 14, 1986 Promotion 
WCCWMarch 11, 1985 December 25, 1985 -
Images History
Feb 2000
Jul 1998
Aug 1996
Nov 1988
Nov 1984
May 1982 -
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment Details from to Face May 30, 1989 June 1, 2009 Heel November 9, 1988 May 29, 1989 Face May 26, 1982 November 8, 1988
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Finishers
- Oklahoma Stampede (May 26, 1982 - June 1, 2009)
- Doctor Bomb - Gutwrench Powerbomb (May 26, 1982 - June 1, 2009)
- Backdrop Driver - High-angle Belly to Back Suplex (May 26, 1982 - June 1, 2009)
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Theme Songs
- Theme Song"I Love It Loud" by KISS - Single (January 2, 2000 - January 13, 2003)
- Theme Song"Boomer Sooner" by Arthur M. Alden - Single (November 29, 1999 - December 29, 1999)
- Theme Song"I Love It Loud" by KISS - Single (February 21, 1990 - June 12, 1998)
- Theme Song"Decibel" - Single (May 11, 1992 - December 28, 1992)
- Theme Song"Born in the USA" by Bruce Springsteen - Single (July 4, 1986 - December 13, 1990)
- Theme Song"Bad to the Bone" by George Thorogood - Single (May 26, 1982 - December 6, 1987)
Titles & Accomplishments
Career Awards
- WWE Hall of Fame - Legacy (Year2020)
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World Championship Wrestling & National Wrestling Alliance
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x2 NWA/WCW World Tag Team Championship (1 with Irwin R. Schyster / Mike Rotunda, 1 with Terry Gordy) -
x1 NWA United States Tag Team Championship (with Kevin Sullivan)
Misc. Championships
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x1 NWA World Tag Team Championship (with Terry Gordy)
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All Japan Pro Wrestling
- 1 Triple Crown Heavyweight Championship
- 8 AJPW Unified World Tag Team Championship (5 with Terry Gordy, 1 with Gary Albright, 1 with Vader, 1 with Johnny Ace)
Asylum Championship Wrestling
- 1 ACW Heavyweight Championship
International Wrestling Association of Japan
- 1 IWA World Tag Team Championship (with Ryo Miyake)
NWA Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling
- 1 NWA Mid-Atlantic Heavyweight Championship
Mid-South Wrestling Association / Universal Wrestling Federation
- 2 Mid-South Tag Team Championship (with Ted DiBiase)
- 1 UWF World Heavyweight Championship
- 1 UWF World Tag Team Championship (with Ted DiBiase)
Universal Wrestling Federation (Herb Abrams)
- 1 UWF World Heavyweight Championship
- 1 UWF SportsChannel Television Championship
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Other Accomplishments
- George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (class of 2007)
- AJPW World's Strongest Tag Determination League Winner (1990, 1991 - with Terry Gordy; 2000 - with Mike Rotundo)
- AJPW January 2 Korakuen Hall Heavyweight Battle Royal Winner (1995, 2000)
- NWA World Tag Team Championship Tournament Winner (1992 – with Terry Gordy)
- IWA World Tag Team Title Tournament Winner (2003 – with Ryo Miyake)
- UWF SportsChannel Television Title Tournament Winner (1991)
- Cauliflower Alley Club's Lou Thesz Award (2008)
- PWI Most Improved Wrestler of the Year (1985)
- PWI Tag Team of the Year (1992 - with Terry Gordy)
- 8° in the PWI 500 (1991)
- WON Match of the Year (1996 - with Johnny Ace vs. Mitsuharu Misawa & Jun Akiyama on 06/07 in Tokyo, Japan)
- WON Tag Team of the Year (1992 - with Terry Gordy)
- WON Strongest Wrestler (1987–1990)
- WON Most Improved (1985)
- WON Rookie of the Year (1982)
- Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame induction (class of 2011)
Teams & Relations
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Tag Teams & Stables
- Mike Rotunda & Steve Williams - Irwin R. Schyster / Mike Rotunda (November 19, 2000 - March 17, 2004)
- Triangle of Power - Gary Albright, The Lacrosse (July 25, 1997 - May 1, 1998)
- Johnny Ace & Steve Williams - John Laurinaitis / Johnny Ace (January 16, 1994 - April 19, 1997)
- The Miracle Violence Connection - Terry Gordy (February 21, 1990 - July 29, 1993)
- Johnny Ace & Steve Williams - John Laurinaitis / Johnny Ace (July 11, 1990 - November 26, 1991)
- The Varsity Club - Irwin R. Schyster / Mike Rotunda, Kevin Sullivan, Dan Spivey / Waylon Mercy, Leia Meow (November 9, 1988 - May 7, 1989)
- Terry Gordy & Steve Williams - Terry Gordy (June 14, 1987 - August 12, 1987)
- Ted DiBiase & Steve Williams - Million Dollar Man Ted DiBiase (November 17, 1984 - May 3, 1987)
- Managers
- Ed Ferrara / Oklahoma (November 15, 1999 - December 19, 1995)
- Jim Ross
