Dan Severn - Pro Wrestlers Database

On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Dan Severn, 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.

Daniel DeWayne Severn was born in Goldwater, Michigan on June 8, 1958, and he is currently 66 years old.

He is currently a Part Time Wrestler, Coach and Actor, working for Independent Circuit under the ring name of Dan Severn.

He is the first person to fight in the WWE and UFC at the same time.

Dan Severn was inducted in the NWA Hall of Fame in 2010.

Profile Info

  • Gender Male
  • Real Name Daniel DeWayne Severn
  • Ring Names
    • Dan Severn ( November 25, 1992 - Present)
  • Born June 8, 1958 (age 66)
  • Nationality Nationality: United StatesUnited States
  • Birth Place Goldwater, Michigan
  • Billed From
    • Flint, Michigan - Wrestling ( November 25, 1992 - Present)
    • Montrose, Michigan - MMA ( December 16, 1994 - January 1, 2013)
  • Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
  • Weight
    • 253 lbs (115 kg)
  • Nicknames The Beast
  • Notes He is the first person to fight in the WWE and UFC at the same time.

Career History

  • Roles

    • Part Time Wrestler ( February 22, 1999 - Present)
    • Coach ( January 1, 1999 - Present)
    • Actor ( January 9, 1998 - Present)
    • MMA Fighter ( December 16, 1994 - January 1, 2013)
    • Promoter ( June 6, 2004 - September 29, 2018)
    • Wrestler ( November 25, 1992 - February 21, 1999)
  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    Promotion Independent CircuitINDY March 14, 1999Present
    Promotion Game Changer WrestlingGCW April 5, 2018 April 6, 2018
    Promotion National Wrestling AllianceNWA February 20, 2001 July 5, 2002
    Promotion Ultimate Fighting ChampionshipUFC December 16, 1994 September 22, 2000
    Promotion Fighting Network RingsRINGS August 23, 2000 August 23, 2000
    Promotion National Wrestling AllianceNWA January 6, 1995 May 28, 1999
    Promotion World Wrestling FederationWWF March 30, 1998 February 21, 1999
    Promotion New Japan Pro WrestlingNJPW August 2, 1996 August 2, 1996
    Promotion Smoky Mountain WrestlingSMW February 24, 1995 August 4, 1995
    Promotion Union of Wrestling Forces InternationalUWF I November 25, 1992 November 30, 1994
  • Images History

    Apr 2022
    Apr 2022
    Jan 2013
    Jan 2013
    Oct 2005
    Oct 2005
    Mar 1998
    Mar 1998
    Dec 1994
    Dec 1994
    Nov 1992
    Nov 1992
  • Face / Heel Turns

    Alignmentfromto
    Heel March 31, 1998 February 21, 1999

  • Finishers

    • Armbar ( November 25, 1992 - Present)
    • Beast Choker - Dragon Sleeper with Body Scissors ( November 25, 1992 - Present)
  • Theme Songs

    • Theme Song “Fighter” by Jim Johnston - Single ( April 20, 1998 - Present)
    • Theme Song “We Will Rock You” (Edit) by Queen - Single ( April 5, 2019 - April 5, 2019)
    • Theme Song UFC Fighters Entrance Theme (Classic) - GCW - Single ( March 30, 2017 - April 4, 2019)
    • Theme Song “Mama Said Knock You Out” by LL Cool J - PWS - Single ( June 11, 2016 - June 11, 2016)
    • Theme Song “Down with the Sickness” by Disturbed - JCW - Single ( August 9, 2008 - August 9, 2008)
    • Theme Song “Born in the U.S.A.” by Bruce Springsteen - NWA - Single ( October 24, 1998 - February 18, 2006)
    • Theme Song “Iron Man” by Black Sabbath - FWA - Single ( August 5, 2000 - August 5, 2000)
    • Theme Song “Eye of the Tiger” by Survivor - NWA - Single ( January 6, 1995 - October 23, 1998)
    • Theme Song “Rock and Roll” by Led Zeppelin - ECCW - Single ( July 17, 1998 - July 18, 1998)
    • Theme Song “Mars, the Bringer of War” by Gustav Holst - NJPW - Single ( August 2, 1996 - August 2, 1996)

Titles & Accomplishments

  • Halls of Fame

    • NWA Hall of Fame - Year 2010, Individual
  • National Wrestling Alliance

  • National Wrestling Alliance

    • 1 NWA United Kingdom Heavyweight Championship

    Atlantic Terror Championship Wrestling

    • 1 ATCW Heavyweight Championship

    Dynamic Wrestling Alliance

    • 1 DWA Heavyweight Championship

    Great American Mat Endeavors

    • 1 GAME Heavyweight Championship
    • 1 GAME Strong Style Heavyweight Championship

    Global Wrestling Alliance

    • 3 GWA Heavyweight Championship

    Monster Pro Wrestling

    • 1 MPW Renegade Tag Team Championship (with Massive Damage)

    National Championship Wrestling

    • 1 NCW Heavyweight Championship

    Northern States Wrestling Alliance

    • 1 NSWA Heavyweight Championship

    Price of Glory Wrestling

    • 1 PoG Heavyweight Championship
  • Other Accomplishments

    • George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (class of 2018)
    • George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame Frank Gotch Award (2002)
    • George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame George Tragos Award (2012)
    • Legends Pro Wrestling induction (class of 2012)
    • WAR Hall of Fame induction (class of 2017)
    • Cauliflower Alley Club Lou Thesz Award (2010)
    • PWASD Denny Kass Memorial Battle Royal Winner (2016)
    • 35° in the PWI 500 (1995)
    • Arizona State University wrestling Hall of Famer
    • USA Summer Olympic team alternate (1980, 1984, 1988)
    • 13 National AAU wrestling championships (1982-1994)
    • 1985 Canada Cup Gold Medalist
    • Judo - 5th degree black belt
    • Jiu-jitsu - 2nd degree black belt
    • UFC Hall of Fame induction (class of 2005 - Pioneer wing)
    • 1 UFC Superfight Championship
    • UFC 5 Tournament Championship
    • UFC Ultimate Ultimate 1995 Tournament Championship
    • UFC Viewer’s Choice Award (2003)
    • First fighter to ever be awarded a UFC title belt
    • First UFC Triple Crown Champion
    • Sherdog Mixed Martial Arts Hall of Fame
    • 1 Elite-1 MMA Heavyweight Championship
    • 1 CFA Super Heavyweight Championship
    • 1 Gladiator Challenge Superfight Heavyweight Championship
    • Undefeated in Danger Zone single bout competition

Teams & Relations

Dan Severn Games Appearances (1)

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