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.
Terry Taylor / The Red Rooster Profile Index
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)
- Nationality
United 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
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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)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion
WWEMay 17, 2012 Present Promotion
WWEBrand
LFG
February 16, 2025 May 18, 2025 Promotion
TNAOctober 1, 2003 May 20, 2011 Promotion
NWADecember 30, 2003 January 3, 2004 Promotion
WWESeptember 1, 2002 July 14, 2003 Promotion
WCWNovember 15, 1999 March 26, 2001 Promotion
WWFOctober 1, 1998 October 11, 1999 Promotion
WCWJanuary 1, 1996 September 23, 1998 Promotion
WCWSeptember 18, 1993 October 22, 1994 Promotion
WWFSeptember 21, 1992 August 6, 1993 Promotion
ECWSeptember 30, 1992 October 3, 1992 Promotion
WCWAugust 21, 1990 August 10, 1992 Promotion
AJPWBrand
Heavyweight
July 7, 1990 July 27, 1990 Promotion
WWFJuly 10, 1988 June 16, 1990 Promotion
WCWAFebruary 12, 1988 July 4, 1988 Promotion
JCPMay 24, 1987 January 1, 1988 Promotion
NWAOctober 27, 1979 January 1, 1988 Promotion
MSWJanuary 4, 1984 November 28, 1987 Promotion
GACJanuary 27, 1984 March 14, 1986 Promotion
CWADecember 28, 1984 February 9, 1986 Promotion
JCPMay 21, 1981 December 14, 1985 Promotion
CWAJuly 19, 1982 January 9, 1984 Promotion
GCWJune 18, 1983 July 30, 1983 Promotion
GCWDecember 26, 1981 March 28, 1982 Promotion
CSW,
SLWCJanuary 21, 1981 May 17, 1981 Promotion
GCWMarch 28, 1980 December 25, 1980 Promotion
CWFOctober 27, 1979 March 20, 1980 -
Images History
May 2012
Sep 1993
Jun 1990
Sep 1988
Jan 1984
Oct 1979 -
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment Details from to Face April 20, 1996 August 31, 2002 Face September 18, 1993 October 22, 1994 Heel January 30, 1991 September 17, 1993 Face January 7, 1989 January 29, 1991 Heel August 1, 1988 January 6, 1989 Face October 27, 1979 July 31, 1988
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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)
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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
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National Wrestling Alliance & Jim Crockett Promotions
National Wrestling Alliance
World Championship Wrestling & National Wrestling Alliance
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x1 WCW United States Tag Team Championship (with Greg Valentine) -
x1 WCW World Six-Man Tag Team Championship (with Ricky Morton & Tommy Rich)
National Wrestling Alliance & Continental Wrestling Association
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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)
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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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Tag Teams & Stables
- Greg Valentine & The Taylor Made Man - Greg Valentine (February 17, 1992 - June 21, 1992)
- The York Foundation - Ricky Morton, Terri Runnels, Tommy Rich, Mr. Hughes (January 31, 1991 - January 31, 1992)
- The Heenan Family - André the Giant, Bobby Heenan, Harley Race, Rick Rude (September 13, 1988 - January 6, 1989)
- Managers
