On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Austin Idol, 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.
Michael McCord was born in Tampa, Florida on October 26, 1949, and he is currently 75 years old.
He is currently a Coach and Manager, working for National Wrestling Alliance under the ring name of Austin Idol.
Austin Idol Profile Index
Profile Info
- Gender Male
- Real Name Michael McCord
- Ring Names
- Austin Idol ( March 27, 1978 - Present)
- Black Diamond ( November 22, 1986 - November 22, 1986)
- Mike McCord ( January 5, 1975 - March 26, 1978)
- Dennis McCord ( December 19, 1974 - January 4, 1975)
- The Super Texan ( November 19, 1974 - December 18, 1974)
- Mike McCord ( March 31, 1974 - December 18, 1974)
- The Super Texan ( January 20, 1974 - March 30, 1974)
- Mike McCord ( January 2, 1973 - January 19, 1974)
- Dennis McCord ( January 10, 1972 - January 1, 1973)
- Born October 26, 1949 (age 75)
- Nationality
United States - Birth Place Tampa, Florida
- Billed From
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
- Weight
- 242 lbs (110 kg) ( March 27, 1978 - August 22, 1994)
- 300 lbs (136 kg) ( July 7, 1977 - March 26, 1978)
- 242 lbs (110 kg) ( January 10, 1972 - September 3, 1975)
- Nicknames The International Heart Throb; Iron
Career History
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Roles
- Coach ( November 15, 2019 - Present)
- Manager ( December 13, 2017 - Present)
- Commentator ( March 21, 2021 - July 12, 2022)
- Part Time Wrestler ( August 12, 2011 - August 12, 2011)
- Part Time Wrestler ( April 23, 1988 - August 22, 1994)
- Wrestler ( July 7, 1977 - April 22, 1988)
- Wrestler ( January 10, 1972 - September 3, 1975)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
NWAOctober 8, 2019 Present Promotion 
USWAMarch 7, 1994 August 22, 1994 Promotion USWAFebruary 27, 1989 February 10, 1992 Promotion 
GWFAugust 9, 1991 August 10, 1991 Promotion 
CCWJune 6, 1988 October 3, 1988 Promotion 
AJPWBrand
Heavyweight
August 21, 1987 April 22, 1988 Promotion 
CWAApril 22, 1985 June 22, 1987 Promotion 
NWAJuly 7, 1977 October 27, 1986 Promotion 
TASWJanuary 26, 1986 April 13, 1986 Promotion 
SECWJune 30, 1984 July 29, 1985 Promotion 
GCWApril 1, 1984 June 9, 1984 Promotion CWAFebruary 21, 1983 August 2, 1984 Promotion 
CSW, 
SLWCSeptember 16, 1983 December 9, 1983 Promotion SECWMay 31, 1982 May 24, 1983 Promotion 
JCPMay 9, 1981 March 28, 1982 Promotion GCWMay 24, 1981 January 14, 1982 Promotion CWAJuly 28, 1980 May 7, 1981 Promotion GCWJuly 27, 1979 November 30, 1980 Promotion AJPWBrand
Heavyweight
August 21, 1980 September 17, 1980 Promotion 
MSWApril 19, 1980 May 3, 1980 Promotion SECWMay 5, 1979 August 16, 1979 Promotion CWADecember 11, 1978 April 23, 1979 Promotion 
BTW DETROITAugust 19, 1978 December 16, 1978 Promotion 
BTW DALLAS, 
GACMarch 27, 1978 May 30, 1978 Promotion NWAJanuary 22, 1974 September 3, 1975 Promotion GCWJuly 11, 1975 September 3, 1975 Promotion 
CWFNovember 12, 1974 February 19, 1975 Promotion GCWAugust 17, 1974 November 8, 1974 Promotion CWFJanuary 22, 1974 March 30, 1974 Promotion 
WWWFMarch 19, 1973 January 19, 1974 Promotion 
WCW AUSTRALIANovember 17, 1972 January 1, 1973 Promotion NWAJanuary 10, 1972 December 9, 1972 Promotion JCPJuly 27, 1972 December 9, 1972 Promotion 
MID AMERICAJune 15, 1972 July 6, 1972 Promotion CWFJanuary 10, 1972 May 23, 1972 -
Images History
Dec 2017
Jun 1988
Oct 1980
Mar 1978
Dec 1974
Nov 1974
Mar 1974Jan 1974Jan 1973
Jan 1972 -
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment from to Heel January 11, 1987 Present Face July 25, 1983 January 10, 1987 Heel May 9, 1981 July 24, 1983 Face November 20, 1974 May 8, 1981 Heel January 22, 1974 November 19, 1974 Face January 10, 1972 January 21, 1974 -
Card Positions
Status Details from to WWE Mid Card March 19, 1973 January 19, 1974
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Finishers
- Las Vegas Leglock - Figure-four Leglock ( January 10, 1972 - August 22, 1994)
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Theme Songs
- Theme Song "Do You Wanna Touch Me (Oh Yeah)" by Joan Jett - Single ( August 12, 2011 - August 12, 2011)
Titles & Accomplishments
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National Wrestling Alliance & Georgia Championship Wrestling
All Japan Pro Wrestling
- 1 PWF World Tag Team Championship (with Stan Hansen)
Continental Wrestling Association
- 3 AWA Southern Heavyweight Championship
- 1 AWA Southern Tag Team Championship (with Jerry Lawler)
- 4 CWA International Heavyweight Championship
- 1 CWA World Heavyweight Championship
- 3 CWA World Tag Team Championship (2 with Dutch Mantel, 1 with Jerry Lawler)
Georgia Championship Wrestling
- 1 NWA Georgia Heavyweight Championship
- 1 NWA Georgia Tag Team Championship (with Masked Superstar)
- 3 NWA Georgia Television Championship
Southeastern Championship Wrestling
- 2 NWA Alabama Heavyweight Championship
- 3 NWA Southeastern Heavyweight Championship (Northern Division)
- 1 NWA Southeastern Heavyweight Championship (Southern Division)
Texas All-Star Wrestling
- 1 TAW USA Heavyweight Championship
World Championship Wrestling (Australia)
- 1 Austra-Asian Tag Team Championship (with Jimmy Golden)
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Other Accomplishments
- CWA AWA Southern Heavyweight Title Tournament Winner (1987)
- CWA Tag Team Tournament Winner (1986 - with Jerry Lawler)
- PWI Most Inspirational Wrestler of the Year (1975)
- WON Feud of the Year (1987 - with Tommy Rich vs. Jerry Lawler)
Teams & Relations
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Tag Teams & Stables
- Idolmania Sports Management - Brodus Clay / Tyrus, Rashad Cameron / BLK Jeez / Sabian, Jordan Clearwater, Marshe Rockett , Cyon ( December 6, 2021 - June 3, 2023)
- Austin Idol & Jerry Lawler - Jerry Lawler ( July 11, 1983 - October 13, 1986)
- First Family - Jimmy Hart ( January 12, 1981 - May 7, 1981)
- Managers
- Paul Heyman ( January 4, 1987 - June 22, 1987)
- Jimmy Hart ( January 12, 1981 - May 7, 1981)
- Captain Lou Albano ( March 19, 1973 - January 19, 1974)
- Managed Wrestlers Brodus Clay / Tyrus, Jordan Clearwater, Marshe Rockett, Viktor
