On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of The Godfather / Papa Shango / Kama Mustafa, 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.
Charles Thomas Wright was born in Las Vegas, Nevada on May 16, 1961, and he is currently 64 years old.
He is currently an Ambassador, working for World Wrestling Entertainment.
The Godfather has won a total of 2 championships in major promotions during his career.
The Godfather / Papa Shango / Kama Mustafa was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2016.
The Godfather / Papa Shango / Kama Mustafa Profile Index
Profile Info
- GenderMale
- Real NameCharles Thomas Wright
- Ring Names
- The Godfather (January 20, 2002 - Present)
- The Goodfather (July 24, 2000 - January 19, 2002)
- The Godfather (August 24, 1998 - July 23, 2000)
- Kama Mustafa (June 16, 1997 - August 23, 1998)
- Kama (January 10, 1995 - June 15, 1997)
- Papa Shango (February 8, 1992 - January 9, 1995)
- Sir Charles (May 28, 1991 - February 7, 1992)
- The Soultaker (September 16, 1989 - May 27, 1991)
- Born May 16, 1961 (age 64)
- Nationality
United States - Birth PlaceLas Vegas, Nevada
- Billed From
- The Red Light District (August 24, 1998 - Present)
- Las Vegas, Nevada (January 10, 1995 - August 23, 1998)
- Parts Unknown (February 8, 1992 - January 9, 1995)
- Las Vegas, Nevada (September 16, 1989 - February 7, 1992)
- Height 6 ft 6 in (198 cm)
- Weight
- 330 lbs (150 kg)
- NicknamesThe Conductor of the Ho Train; The Sultan/Master of Voodoo; The Supreme Fighting Machine
Career History
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Roles
- Ambassador (January 31, 2023 - Present)
- Part Time Wrestler (December 27, 2019 - March 6, 2020)
- Part Time Wrestler (January 28, 2012 - November 27, 2016)
- Part Time Wrestler (November 21, 2009 - November 28, 2009)
- Wrestler (September 16, 1989 - December 1, 2002)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
WWEJanuary 31, 2023 Present Promotion 
WWFJune 16, 1997 December 1, 2002 Promotion 
WWFJanuary 10, 1995 January 21, 1996 Promotion 
WWFMay 28, 1991 October 13, 1993 Promotion 
NJPWBrand
Heavyweight
June 12, 1990 October 25, 1990 -
Images History
Jan 2002
Jul 2000
Aug 1998
Jun 1997
Jan 1995
Feb 1992
May 1991
Sep 1989 -
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment Details from to Face January 20, 2002 March 6, 2020 Heel July 24, 2000 January 19, 2002 Face October 18, 1998 July 23, 2000 Heel February 8, 1992 October 17, 1998 Face May 28, 1991 February 7, 1992 Heel September 16, 1989 May 27, 1991
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Finishers
- Pimp Drop - Death Valley Driver (June 16, 1997 - March 6, 2020)
- Spinning Side Slam (January 10, 1995 - June 15, 1997)
- STF (January 10, 1995 - January 21, 1996)
- Voodoo Driver - Slingshot Suplex (February 8, 1992 - January 9, 1995)
- Inverted Shoulderbreaker (September 16, 1989 - January 9, 1995)
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Theme Songs
- Theme Song"Pimpin' Ain't Easy" by Jim Johnston & ICE T - Single (January 20, 2002 - December 1, 2002)
- Theme Song"Censorship" by Jim Johnston - with Right to Censor - Team (July 24, 2000 - June 14, 2001)
- Theme Song"Pimpin' Ain't Easy" by Jim Johnston & ICE T - Single (January 1, 2000 - July 23, 2000)
- Theme Song"The Ho Train" by Jim Johnston - Single (October 19, 1998 - December 31, 1999)
- Theme Song"Nation of Domination" by Jim Johnston - with Nation of Domination - Team (June 16, 1997 - October 18, 1998)
- Theme Song"Basic Groove" - Single (January 10, 1995 - January 21, 1996)
- Theme Song"It's All About the Money" by Jimmy Hart e J.J. Maguire - with Million Dollar Corporation - Team (March 20, 1995 - November 8, 1995)
- Theme Song"The Shango Tango" by Jim Johnston - Single (February 8, 1992 - October 13, 1993)
- Theme Song"The Zoo" by Scorpions - Single (September 16, 1989 - October 25, 1990)
Titles & Accomplishments
Career Awards
- WWE Hall of Fame - Individual (Year2016)
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World Wrestling Entertainment
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x1 WWF Intercontinental Championship -
x1 WWF Tag Team Championship (with Bull Buchanan)
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United States Wrestling Association
- 2 USWA Unified World Heavyweight Championship
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Other Accomplishments
- VPW Vendetty Award - Co-Special Guest star of the Year (2014 – with Chavo Guerrero Sr. & Chavo Guerrero Jr.)
Teams & Relations
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Tag Teams & Stables
- Right to Censor - Bull Buchanan, Ivory, Stevie Richards, Val Venis (July 24, 2000 - June 14, 2001)
- The Nation - The Rock / Dwayne Johnson, D'Lo Brown, Mark Henry, Owen Hart (March 30, 1998 - October 18, 1998)
- Nation of Domination - Ahmed Johnson, D'Lo Brown, Mark Henry, Ron Simmons / Faarooq, The Rock / Dwayne Johnson (June 14, 1997 - October 18, 1998)
- Million Dollar Corporation - Bam Bam Bigelow, Irwin R. Schyster / Mike Rotunda, King Kong Bundy, Million Dollar Man Ted DiBiase, Sid Vicious / Sycho Sid, Tatanka (March 20, 1995 - November 8, 1995)
