On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Billy Robinson, 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.
William Alfred Robinson was born in Manchester, Lancashire, England on September 18, 1938.
He died on March 3, 2014 at the age of 75.
For many years, Robinson trained at the infamous "Snake Pit" in Wigan, England, a British equivalent to the Hart Dungeon. It was here where he learned and taught others catch/shoot wrestling.
Billy Robinson was inducted in the NJPW Hall of Fame in 1990 as part of the NJPW Greatest 18 Club wing and in the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) in 2011 as part of the International wing.
Billy Robinson Profile Index
Profile Info
- Gender Male
- Real Name William Alfred Robinson
- Ring Names
- Billy Robinson ( January 1, 1955 - May 8, 1992)
- Bill Robinson ( January 20, 1960 - May 8, 1992)
- Born September 18, 1938
- Died March 3, 2014 (aged 75)
- Nationality
England - Birth Place Manchester, Lancashire, England
- Billed From
- Manchester, England
- Height 6 ft 0 in (184 cm)
- Weight
- 242 lbs (110 kg)
- Nicknames Brit; British Lion; Emperor of Europe; Human Windmill
- Notes For many years, Robinson trained at the infamous "Snake Pit" in Wigan, England, a British equivalent to the Hart Dungeon. It was here where he learned and taught others catch/shoot wrestling.
Career History
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Roles
- Ambassador ( March 8, 2007 - March 3, 2014)
- Coach ( January 1, 2002 - March 3, 2014)
- Part Time Wrestler ( July 28, 2001 - July 28, 2001)
- Coach ( January 1, 1958 - December 27, 1996)
- Part Time Wrestler ( May 8, 1992 - May 8, 1992)
- Wrestler ( January 1, 1955 - February 4, 1988)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
IGFMarch 8, 2007 March 3, 2014 Promotion 
UWF IMay 10, 1991 December 27, 1996 Promotion 
AWADecember 25, 1980 February 4, 1988 Promotion 
NWADecember 26, 1980 March 7, 1982 Promotion 
JCPDecember 9, 1981 March 7, 1982 Promotion 
AJPWBrand
Heavyweight
May 20, 1978 July 30, 1981 Promotion 
GAC, 
SWCWDecember 26, 1980 May 22, 1981 Promotion NWA, 
MID AMERICAMay 21, 1980 July 30, 1980 Promotion AWAMarch 20, 1977 December 1, 1979 Promotion NWAJanuary 11, 1977 March 4, 1979 Promotion 
SLWCMay 6, 1977 October 28, 1977 Promotion AJPWJuly 1, 1976 March 11, 1977 Promotion 
NWA TRI STATENovember 15, 1976 February 24, 1977 Promotion 
CWFOctober 13, 1975 September 22, 1976 Promotion NWAOctober 13, 1975 June 16, 1976 Promotion AWAJune 19, 1971 December 13, 1975 Promotion 
NJPWBrand
Heavyweight
December 4, 1975 December 11, 1975 Promotion 
IWEApril 3, 1968 November 23, 1974 Promotion NWAMay 7, 1969 April 30, 1974 Promotion 
STAMPEDEJune 6, 1969 March 5, 1970 -
Images History
Jan 2011
Jan 2002
Feb 1988
Dec 1980
Dec 1975
May 1969
Jan 1955 -
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment from to Heel December 25, 1980 February 4, 1988 Face April 13, 1970 December 1, 1977 Tweener January 1, 1955 April 5, 1970
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Finishers
- Bridging Double Underhook Suplex ( January 1, 1955 - July 8, 1992)
- Abdominal Stretch ( January 1, 1955 - July 8, 1992)
- Bearhug/Hammer Lock combination ( January 1, 1955 - July 8, 1992)
- European Uppercut ( January 1, 1955 - July 8, 1992)
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Theme Songs
- Theme Song "Blue Eyed Soul (Pt. 1)" by Carl Douglas - Single ( July 1, 1976 - July 30, 1981)
Titles & Accomplishments
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Halls of Fame
- NJPW Hall of Fame - Year 1990, NJPW Greatest 18 Club
- Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) - Year 2011, International
American Wrestling Association
- 3 AWA British Empire Heavyweight Championship
- 2 AWA World Tag Team Championship (1 with Verne Gagne, 1 with Crusher Lisowski)
All Japan Pro Wrestling
- 1 NWA United National Championship
- 1 PWF World Heavyweight Championship
Championship Wrestling from Florida
- 1 NWA Southern Heavyweight Championship (Florida version)
Continental Wrestling Association
- 3 CWA World Heavyweight Championship
International Wrestling Enterprise
- 2 IWA World Heavyweight Championship
Joint Promotions
- 1 British Heavyweight Championship
- 1 European Heavyweight Championship
Little Internationale
- 2 Canadian International Heavyweight Championship
- 1 Canadian International Tag Team Championship (with Pierre Lefebvre)
World Championship Wrestling (Australia)
- 1 IWA World Heavyweight Championship
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Other Accomplishments
- Stampede Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (class of 1995)
- George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum induction (class of 2002)
- Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame induction (class of 1996)
- AJPW January 2 Korakuen Hall Heavyweight Battle Royal Winner (1980)
- AJPW World’s Strongest Tag Determination League Technique Award (1978 - with Wild Angus; 1980 - with Les Thornton)
- IWE World Series Winner (1968, 1970)
- NJPW Greatest Gaijin Best Bout Section (2002 - vs. Antonio Inoki on 1975/12/11)
- Cauliflower Alley Club's Other honoree (1994)
- PWI Most Popular Wrestler of the Year (1974)
- Tokyo Sports Match of the Year Award (1975 - vs. Antonio Inoki on 12/11)
Teams & Relations
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Tag Teams & Stables
- Billy Robinson & Ken Lucas - Ken Lucas ( February 4, 1980 - May 4, 1980)
- Billy Robinson & The Crusher - The Crusher / Reggie Lisowski ( November 14, 1972 - November 9, 1974)
- Billy Robinson & Geoff Portz - Geoff Portz ( June 27, 1973 - August 24, 1974)
- Billy Robinson & Red Bastien - Red Bastien ( August 28, 1973 - March 30, 1974)
- Billy Robinson & Wahoo McDaniel - Wahoo McDaniel ( June 2, 1972 - February 4, 1974)
- Billy Robinson & Don Muraco - Don Muraco ( December 2, 1972 - April 15, 1973)