Tommy Rich

Known as: Tommy Rich, Thomas Rich, Mr. R
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NWA Hall of Fame: IndividualProfessional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF): Modern Era

On this page you find the full wrestling profile of Tommy Rich, 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.

Robert Scott Vick was born in Hendersonville, Tennessee on July 26, 1956, and he is currently 69 years old.

He is currently a Part Time Wrestler, working for Independent Circuit under the ring name of Tommy Rich.

Tommy Rich is a 1-time World Champion, and has won a total of 7 championships in major promotions during his career.

Tommy Rich was inducted in the NWA Hall of Fame in 2008 and in the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) in 2021 as part of the Modern Era wing.

Tommy Rich Profile Index

Profile Info

  • GenderMale
  • Real NameRobert Scott Vick
  • Ring Names
    • Tommy Rich (April 6, 1992 - Present)
    • Thomas Rich (July 15, 1991 - May 17, 1992)
    • Tommy Rich (February 27, 1984 - July 14, 1991)
    • Mr. R (December 29, 1983 - February 26, 1984)
    • Tommy Rich (July 1, 1974 - December 28, 1983)
  • Born July 26, 1956 (age 69)
  • NationalityNationality: United StatesUnited States
  • Birth PlaceHendersonville, Tennessee
  • Billed From
    • Hendersonville, Tennessee
  • Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
  • Weight
    • 235 lbs (107 kg)
  • NicknamesBig Don; Wildfire

Career History

  • Roles

    • Part Time Wrestler (June 2, 2006 - Present)
    • Wrestler (July 1, 1974 - November 16, 2002)
    • Manager (March 15, 1997 - August 20, 1999)

  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    PromotionIndependent CircuitINDYJune 2, 2006Present
    PromotionIndependent CircuitINDYFebruary 22, 1997November 16, 2002
    PromotionExtreme Championship WrestlingECWJanuary 11, 1997August 20, 1999
    PromotionSmoky Mountain WrestlingSMWJuly 6, 1995November 26, 1995
    PromotionWrestle and RomanceWARNovember 8, 1993November 11, 1993
    PromotionWorld Championship WrestlingWCWJune 21, 1989May 17, 1992
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWAJune 21, 1989December 31, 1990
    PromotionAll Japan Pro WrestlingAJPWBrand Heavyweight March 26, 1988December 18, 1988
    PromotionChampionship Wrestling AssociationCWAAugust 22, 1988October 10, 1988
    PromotionAmerican Wrestling AssociationAWAJune 30, 1987November 28, 1987
    PromotionContinental Wrestling AssociationCWASeptember 15, 1986June 15, 1987
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWAFebruary 11, 1975February 19, 1987
    PromotionContinental Championship WrestlingCCWApril 22, 1985July 22, 1986
    PromotionContinental Wrestling AssociationCWAFebruary 28, 1984December 10, 1984
    PromotionGeorgia Championship WrestlingGCWMarch 8, 1981February 26, 1984
    PromotionMid-South WrestlingMSWJuly 16, 1983September 1, 1983
    PromotionGulf Athletic ClubGACJanuary 29, 1982May 14, 1982
    PromotionSouthwest Championship WrestlingSWCWDecember 11, 1981May 14, 1982
    PromotionJim Crockett PromotionsJCPNovember 6, 1981May 9, 1982
    PromotionContinental Wrestling AssociationCWAMay 25, 1980August 6, 1981
    PromotionJim Crockett PromotionsJCPApril 14, 1981May 26, 1981
    PromotionGeorgia Championship WrestlingGCWJuly 1, 1977August 16, 1980
    PromotionMid-South WrestlingMSWDecember 15, 1979May 3, 1980
    PromotionNWA Mid-AmericaMID AMERICAFebruary 1, 1978February 3, 1979
    PromotionContinental Wrestling AssociationCWAMarch 20, 1977August 1, 1977
    PromotionSoutheastern Championship WrestlingSECWMay 23, 1975June 24, 1977
    PromotionNWA Mid-AmericaMID AMERICAFebruary 11, 1975April 5, 1977

  • Images History

    Aug 2022
    Aug 2022
    Jun 2006
    Jun 2006
    Jan 1997
    Jan 1997
    Jun 1989
    Jun 1989
    Jun 1987
    Jun 1987
    Apr 1985
    Apr 1985
    Feb 1984
    Feb 1984
    Dec 1983
    Dec 1983
    Jan 1980
    Jan 1980
    Jul 1974
    Jul 1974

  • Face / Heel Turns

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    TweenerAugust 21, 1999Present
    HeelAugust 18, 1991August 20, 1999
    FaceJune 21, 1989August 17, 1991
    HeelApril 24, 1987June 20, 1989
    FaceJuly 1, 1977April 23, 1987

  • Finishers

    • Sitout Suplex Slam (July 1, 1974 - Present)
    • Lou Thesz Press (July 1, 1974 - Present)

  • Theme Songs

    • Theme Song“Whiskey Bent and Hell Bound” by Hank Williams Jr. - Single (March 6, 1997 - August 20, 1999)
    • Theme Song“Stayin’ Alive” by N-Trance - with The FBI - Team (May 1, 1997 - August 20, 1999)
    • Theme Song“Back in Black” by AC/DC - Single (January 30, 1997 - May 15, 1999)
    • Theme Song“Free Bird” by Lynyrd Skynyrd - with The Militia - Team (August 4, 1995 - August 26, 1995)
    • Theme Song“Here Comes Trouble” by Bad Company - Single (July 15, 1995 - November 26, 1995)
    • Theme Song“We Deliver!” by Howard Pfeifer - Single (November 19, 1991 - May 17, 1992)
    • Theme Song“Diddley Do” by Slim Pezin - Single (April 6, 1990 - November 18, 1991)
    • Theme Song“All My Rowdy Friends Are Coming Over Tonight” by Hank Williams Jr. - Single (July 1, 1989 - April 5, 1990)
    • Theme Song“Roll With the Changes” by REO Speedwagon - Single (March 28, 1987 - December 16, 1988)

Titles & Accomplishments

  • Career Awards

  • National Wrestling Alliance

    National Wrestling Alliance & Georgia Championship Wrestling

    World Championship Wrestling & National Wrestling Alliance

    NWA Mid-America & National Wrestling Alliance

  • Georgia Championship Wrestling

    • 3 NWA Georgia Heavyweight Championship
    • 7 NWA Georgia Tag Team Championship (1 with Tony Atlas, 1 with Rick Martel, 2 with Stan Hansen, 1 with Thunderbolt Patterson, 1 with Wahoo McDaniel, 1 with the Crusher)
    • 1 NWA Georgia Television Championship
    • 1 NWA Macon Heavyweight Championship

    NWA Mid-America

    • 2 AWA Southern Heavyweight Championship
    • 4 AWA Southern Tag Team Championship (2 with Bill Dundee, 1 with Eddie Gilbert, 1 with Dutch Mantel)
    • 1 CWA International Heavyweight Championship
    • 2 CWA World Tag Team Championship (1 with Bill Dundee, 1 with Jerry Lawler)
    • 2 NWA Six-Man Tag Team Championship (1 with Tojo Yamamoto, 1 with George Gulas)
    • 2 NWA Southern Heavyweight Championship (Memphis version)
    • 1 NWA United States Tag Team Championship (Mid-America version) (with Tojo Yamamoto)

    All-Star Championship Wrestling 

    • 1 ACW Southern Heavyweight Championship

    American Wrestling Federation

    • 1 AWF Tag Team Championship (with Greg Valentine)

    Cajun Wrestling Federation

    • 1 CWF Heavyweight Championship

    Cleveland All-Pro Wrestling

    • 1 CAPW North American Tag Team Championship (with K. C. Blood)

    Deep South Wrestling

    • 2 Deep South Heavyweight Championship

    International Wrestling Alliance

    • 1 IWA Southern Heavyweight Championship

    National Wrestling Conference

    • 1 NWC Heavyweight Championship

    Premiere Wrestling Federation

    • 1 PWF Universal Heavyweight Championship

    Smoky Mountain Wrestling

    • 1 SMW Heavyweight Championship

    Southeastern Championship Wrestling

    • 1 NWA Southeast Continental Heavyweight Championship
    • 3 NWA Southeastern Tag Team Championship (Northern division) (1 with Bill Dundee, 1 with Johnny Rich, 1 with Steve Armstrong)

    Southern Championship Wrestling / Georgia All-Star Wrestling

    • 1 SCW Heavyweight Championship
    • 3 SCW Tag Team Championship (1 with Ted Oates, 1 with Steve Pritchard, 1 with Joey Maggs)

    Tennessee All-Star Wrestling

    • 1 TASW Heavyweight Championship

    United States Wrestling Association

    • 4 USWA Heavyweight Championship
    • 4 USWA World Tag Team Championship (with Doug Gilbert)

    World Classic Professional Big Time Wrestling

    • 1 Ohio State Tag Team Championship (with Ricky Morton)

    Xtreme Intense Championship Wrestling

    • 1 XICW Heavyweight Championship

  • Other Accomplishments

    • Memphis Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (class of 2021)
    • Ohio Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (class of 2020)
    • Cauliflower Alley Club Men’s Wrestling Award (2020)
    • PWI Most Improved Wrestler of the Year (1979)
    • PWI Most Popular Wrestler of the Year (1981)
    • PWI Rookie of the Year (1978)
    • WON Feud of the Year (1987 - with Austin Idol vs. Jerry Lawler)
    • WON Best Babyface (1981)

Teams & Relations

Games Appearances (1)

Tommy Rich
Ecw Hardcore Revolution

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