On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of The Patriot, 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.
Del Wilkes was born in Columbia, South Carolina on December 21, 1961.
He died on June 30, 2021 at the age of 59.
The Patriot has won a total of 2 championships in major promotions during his career.
The Patriot Profile Index
Profile Info
- GenderMale
- Real NameDel Wilkes
- Ring Names
- The Patriot (April 17, 1992 - January 1, 1998)
- Del Wilkes (March 6, 1992 - April 17, 1992)
- The Patriot (June 28, 1991 - March 5, 1992)
- The Trooper (October 1, 1989 - June 27, 1991)
- Del Wilkes (November 12, 1988 - September 30, 1989)
- Born December 21, 1961
- Died June 30, 2021 (aged 59)
- Nationality
United States - Birth PlaceColumbia, South Carolina
- Billed From
- Columbia, South Carolina (June 30, 1997 - January 1, 1998)
- Washington D.C. (January 18, 1994 - May 14, 1995)
- Height 6 ft 5 in (196 cm)
- Weight
- 275 lbs (125 kg)
Career History
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Roles
- Wrestler (November 12, 1988 - January 1, 1998)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
WWFJune 30, 1997 January 1, 1998 Promotion 
AJPWBrand
Heavyweight
May 20, 1995 June 6, 1997 Promotion 
WCWJanuary 18, 1994 May 14, 1995 Promotion AJPWBrand
Heavyweight
May 16, 1992 March 5, 1994 Promotion 
WWFMarch 6, 1992 March 6, 1992 Promotion AJPWBrand
Heavyweight
August 18, 1990 September 7, 1990 Promotion 
AWANovember 12, 1988 January 12, 1991 -
Images History
Jun 1997
Apr 1992
Mar 1992
Jun 1991
Oct 1989
Dec 1984 -
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment Details from to Face November 12, 1988 January 1, 1998
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Finishers
- Uncle Slam - Full Nelson Slam (October 1, 1989 - January 1, 1998)
- Patriot Missile - Diving Shoulderblock (June 28, 1991 - January 1, 1998)
- Bridging Full Nelson Suplex (November 12, 1988 - January 1, 1998)
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Theme Songs
- Theme Song"Medal" by Jim Johnston - Single - Single (June 30, 1997 - January 1, 1998)
Titles & Accomplishments
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World Championship Wrestling
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x2 WCW World Tag Team Championship (with Buff Bagwell)
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All Japan Pro Wrestling
- 1 All Asia Tag Team Championship (with the Eagle)
American Wrestling Association
- 1 AWA World Tag Team Championship (with D.J. Peterson)
Global Wrestling Federation
- 2 GWF North American Heavyweight Championship
- 1 GWF Television Championship
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Other Accomplishments
- 55° in PWI 500 (1991)
- 208° in PWI Years Top 500 (2003)
- AJPW January 2 Korakuen Hall Heavyweight Battle Royal (1996)
- GWF Television Championship Tournament (June 1991)
- GWF North American Heavyweight Championship Tournament (1991)
- PWI Most Inspirational Wrestler of the Year (1991)
Teams & Relations
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Tag Teams & Stables
- Stars and Stripes - Buff Bagwell (May 12, 1994 - May 5, 1995)
- The Patriot & The Eagle - The Eagle (August 22, 1992 - March 5, 1994)
- The Trooper & D.J. Peterson - D.J. Peterson (August 11, 1990 - January 12, 1991)