The Godfather / Papa Shango / Kama Mustafa - Pro Wrestlers Database

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 63 years old.

He is currently an Ambassador, working for World Wrestling Entertainment.

The Godfather / Papa Shango / Kama Mustafa was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2016.

Profile Info

  • Gender Male
  • Real Name Charles 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 63)
  • Nationality Nationality: United StatesUnited States
  • Birth Place Las 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)
  • Nicknames The Conductor of the Ho Train; The Sultan/Master of Voodoo; The Supreme Fighting Machine

Career History

  • 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)
  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    Promotion World Wrestling EntertainmentWWE January 31, 2023Present
    Promotion World Wrestling FederationWWF June 16, 1997 December 1, 2002
    Promotion World Wrestling FederationWWF January 10, 1995 January 21, 1996
    Promotion World Wrestling FederationWWF May 28, 1991 October 13, 1993
    Promotion New Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Heavyweight June 12, 1990 October 25, 1990
  • Images History

    Jan 2002
    Jan 2002
    Jul 2000
    Jul 2000
    Aug 1998
    Aug 1998
    Jun 1997
    Jun 1997
    Jan 1995
    Jan 1995
    Feb 1992
    Feb 1992
    May 1991
    May 1991
    Sep 1989
    Sep 1989
  • Face / Heel Turns

    Alignmentfromto
    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

  • 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)
  • 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

  • Halls of Fame

    • WWE Hall of Fame - Year 2016, Individual
  • World Wrestling Entertainment

  • United States Wrestling Association

    • 2 USWA Unified World Heavyweight Championship
  • 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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