Terry Taylor / The Red Rooster - Pro Wrestlers Database

On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Terry Taylor / The Red Rooster, 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.

Paul Worden Taylor III was born in Greenville, South Carolina on March 12, 1955, and he is currently 70 years old.

He is currently a Coach, working for World Wrestling Entertainment.

Terry Taylor has won a total of 6 championships in major promotions during his career.

Profile Info

  • GenderMale
  • Real NamePaul Worden Taylor III
  • Ring Names
    • Terry Taylor (August 11, 1992 - Present)
    • The Taylor Made Man (February 19, 1992 - August 10, 1992)
    • Terrence Taylor (January 31, 1991 - February 18, 1992)
    • Terry Taylor (June 17, 1990 - January 30, 1991)
    • The Red Rooster (September 13, 1988 - June 16, 1990)
    • Terry Taylor (October 27, 1979 - September 12, 1988)
  • Born March 12, 1955 (age 70)
  • NationalityNationality: United StatesUnited States
  • Birth PlaceGreenville, South Carolina
  • Billed From
    • Vero Beach, Florida
  • Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
  • Weight
    • 225 lbs (102 kg)
  • NicknamesScary; Terrific; The Computerized Man of the 1990s

Career History

  • Roles

    • Coach (May 17, 2012 - Present)
    • Producer (September 1, 2002 - May 20, 2011)
    • Part Time Wrestler (September 24, 2003 - November 25, 2006)
    • Wrestler (April 20, 1996 - August 31, 2002)
    • Host (November 15, 1999 - March 26, 2001)
    • Commentator (March 2, 1999 - October 11, 1999)
    • Interviewer (October 1, 1998 - October 11, 1999)
    • Producer (January 1, 1996 - September 23, 1998)
    • Commentator (September 18, 1993 - November 4, 1994)
    • Wrestler (October 27, 1979 - October 22, 1994)
  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEMay 17, 2012Present
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand LFG February 16, 2025May 18, 2025
    PromotionTotal Nonstop ActionTNAOctober 1, 2003May 20, 2011
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWADecember 30, 2003January 3, 2004
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWESeptember 1, 2002July 14, 2003
    PromotionWorld Championship WrestlingWCWNovember 15, 1999March 26, 2001
    PromotionWorld Wrestling FederationWWFOctober 1, 1998October 11, 1999
    PromotionWorld Championship WrestlingWCWJanuary 1, 1996September 23, 1998
    PromotionWorld Championship WrestlingWCWSeptember 18, 1993October 22, 1994
    PromotionWorld Wrestling FederationWWFSeptember 21, 1992August 6, 1993
    PromotionEastern Championship WrestlingECWSeptember 30, 1992October 3, 1992
    PromotionWorld Championship WrestlingWCWAugust 21, 1990August 10, 1992
    PromotionAll Japan Pro WrestlingAJPWBrand Heavyweight July 7, 1990July 27, 1990
    PromotionWorld Wrestling FederationWWFJuly 10, 1988June 16, 1990
    PromotionWorld Class Wrestling AssociationWCWAFebruary 12, 1988July 4, 1988
    PromotionJim Crockett PromotionsJCPMay 24, 1987January 1, 1988
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWAOctober 27, 1979January 1, 1988
    PromotionMid-South WrestlingMSWJanuary 4, 1984November 28, 1987
    PromotionGulf Athletic ClubGACJanuary 27, 1984March 14, 1986
    PromotionContinental Wrestling AssociationCWADecember 28, 1984February 9, 1986
    PromotionJim Crockett PromotionsJCPMay 21, 1981December 14, 1985
    PromotionContinental Wrestling AssociationCWAJuly 19, 1982January 9, 1984
    PromotionGeorgia Championship WrestlingGCWJune 18, 1983July 30, 1983
    PromotionGeorgia Championship WrestlingGCWDecember 26, 1981March 28, 1982
    PromotionHeart of America Sports AttractionsCSW, St. Louis Wrestling ClubSLWCJanuary 21, 1981May 17, 1981
    PromotionGeorgia Championship WrestlingGCWMarch 28, 1980December 25, 1980
    PromotionChampionship Wrestling from FloridaCWFOctober 27, 1979March 20, 1980
  • Images History

    May 2012
    May 2012
    Sep 1993
    Sep 1993
    Jun 1990
    Jun 1990
    Sep 1988
    Sep 1988
    Jan 1984
    Jan 1984
    Oct 1979
    Oct 1979
  • Face / Heel Turns

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    FaceApril 20, 1996August 31, 2002
    FaceSeptember 18, 1993October 22, 1994
    HeelJanuary 30, 1991September 17, 1993
    FaceJanuary 7, 1989January 29, 1991
    HeelAugust 1, 1988January 6, 1989
    FaceOctober 27, 1979July 31, 1988
  • Finishers

    • Cock of the Walk - Sharpshooter (October 27, 1979 - November 25, 2006)
    • The Five-Arm - Flying Forearm Smash (October 27, 1979 - November 25, 2006)
    • Sitout Gutwrench Powerbomb (October 27, 1979 - August 31, 2002)
    • Rooster Wing - Elevated Belly to Back Hammerlock (September 13, 1988 - June 16, 1990)
  • Theme Songs

    • Theme Song"We Deliver!" by Howard Pfeifer - with The York Foundation - Team (January 31, 1991 - January 31, 1992)
    • Theme Song"Hard Rock Cafe" by Pierre Pinto & Alexis Vedere - Single (August 21, 1990 - January 30, 1991)
    • Theme Song"Rooster" by Jim Johnston - Single (September 13, 1988 - June 16, 1990)
    • Theme Song"Champ" by P. Greedus - Single (February 12, 1988 - July 4, 1988)

Titles & Accomplishments

  • National Wrestling Alliance & Jim Crockett Promotions

    National Wrestling Alliance

    World Championship Wrestling & National Wrestling Alliance

    National Wrestling Alliance & Continental Wrestling Association

  • Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling / World Championship Wrestling

    Border City Wrestling

    • 1 BCW Can-Am Tag Team Championship (with Cyrus)

    Central States Wrestling

    • 1 NWA Central States Television Championship
    • 1 NWA Central States Tag Team Championship (with Bob Brown)

    Continental Wrestling Association

    • 3 AWA Southern Heavyweight Championship
    • 1 AWA Southern Tag Team Championship (with Steve Keirn)
    • 2 CWA International Heavyweight Championship

    Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling

    • 1 NWA Mid-Atlantic Tag Team Championship (with Rick Steiner)

    Mid-South Wrestling Association / Universal Wrestling Federation

    • 1 Mid-South North American Heavyweight Championship
    • 2 Mid-South Television Championship
    • 2 UWF World Television Championship
    • 2 UWF World Tag Team Championship (1 with Chris Adams, 1 with Jim Duggan)

    NWA Music City Wrestling

    • 1 NWA North American Heavyweight Championship

    Southeastern Championship Wrestling

    • 1 NWA Southeastern Heavyweight Championship (Northern Division)
    • 1 NWA Southeastern Television Championship

    World Class Wrestling Association

    • 1 WCWA Texas Heavyweight Championship
    • 1 WCWA World Tag Team Championship (with Iceman Parsons)
  • Other Accomplishments

    • Cauliflower Alley Club's Iron Mike Award (2014)
    • PWI Rookie of the Year (1980)
    • WON Most Underrated (1991, 1992)

Teams & Relations

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