On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Dan Spivey / Waylon Mercy, 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 Eugene Spivey was born in Tampa, Florida on October 14, 1952, and he is currently 72 years old.
Dan Spivey / Waylon Mercy Profile Index
Profile Info
- Gender Male
- Real Name Daniel Eugene Spivey
- Ring Names
- Waylon Mercy ( June 3, 1995 - October 10, 1995)
- Dan Spivey ( February 8, 1989 - September 23, 1994)
- Danny Spivey ( January 15, 1986 - June 2, 1995)
- American Starship Eagle ( October 2, 1984 - January 14, 1986)
- Born October 14, 1952 (age 72)
- Nationality
United States - Birth Place Tampa, Florida
- Billed From
- Tampa, Florida
- Griffin, Georgia
- Height 6 ft 7 in (201 cm)
- Weight
- 290 lbs (132 kg)
- Nicknames Dangerous; Golden Boy; Golden Eagle
Career History
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Roles
- Part Time Wrestler ( August 1, 2015 - August 1, 2015)
- Wrestler ( October 2, 1984 - October 10, 1995)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
WWFJune 3, 1995 October 10, 1995 Promotion 
AJPWBrand
Heavyweight
October 1, 1994 April 15, 1995 Promotion 
WCWJuly 4, 1992 December 28, 1992 Promotion AJPWBrand
Heavyweight
May 14, 1988 December 19, 1993 Promotion WCWSeptember 1, 1990 June 22, 1991 Promotion WCWFebruary 8, 1989 February 11, 1990 Promotion 
WWFOctober 26, 1985 March 16, 1988 Promotion 
NWAOctober 2, 1984 November 14, 1985 Promotion 
JCPJune 15, 1985 November 14, 1985 Promotion 
CSW, 
SLWCMarch 7, 1985 June 5, 1985 Promotion JCPOctober 2, 1984 February 26, 1985 -
Images History
Jun 1995
Jul 1992
Jul 1989
May 1986
Oct 1984 -
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment from to Heel February 8, 1989 October 10, 1995 Tweener May 14, 1988 February 7, 1989 Heel September 4, 1987 May 13, 1988 Face October 26, 1985 September 3, 1987 Heel October 2, 1984 October 25, 1985 -
Card Positions
Status Details from to WWE Upper Card September 2, 1995 October 10, 1995 WWE Mid Card July 3, 1995 September 1, 1995 WWE Inactive Vignettes/Dark matches June 3, 1995 July 2, 1995 WCW Mid Card July 4, 1992 December 28, 1992 WCW Mid Card September 1, 1990 June 22, 1991 WCW Mid Card February 8, 1989 February 11, 1990 WWE Low Card September 4, 1987 March 16, 1988 WWE Inactive June 1, 1987 September 3, 1987 WWE Mid Card May 24, 1986 May 31, 1987 WWE Low Card January 11, 1986 May 23, 1986 WWE Mid Card October 26, 1985 January 10, 1986
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Finishers
- Sleeper Hold ( June 3, 1995 - October 10, 1995)
- Spivey Spike - DDT ( May 14, 1988 - April 15, 1995)
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Theme Songs
- Theme Song “Lives Are Going to Change” by Jim Johnston - Single ( July 1, 1995 - October 10, 1995)
- Theme Song “You Could Be Mine” by Guns N' Roses - Single ( October 1, 1994 - April 15, 1995)
- Theme Song “Bloody Killer” by Koji Makaino - Single ( May 14, 1988 - December 19, 1993)
- Theme Song “Steel Teeth 1” by Ruben Ayala - Single ( February 16, 1991 - December 18, 1992)
- Theme Song “China White” by Scorpions - with Skyscrapers - Team ( July 28, 1989 - February 11, 1990)
- Theme Song “Mr. Touchdown, U.S.A.” by The University of Michigan Band - Single ( March 4, 1989 - July 27, 1989)
- Theme Song “Stars and Stripes Forever” by Arthur Fiedler & Boston Pops Orchestra - Single ( September 6, 1986 - March 3, 1989)
- Theme Song “Born in the U.S.A.” by Bruce Springsteen - with American Express - Team ( June 14, 1986 - September 5, 1986)
Titles & Accomplishments
All Japan Pro Wrestling
- 1 World Tag Team Championship (with Stan Hansen)
Florida Championship Wrestling / Professional Wrestling Federation
- 1 FCW Florida Championship
Universal Wrestling Federation (Herb Abrams)
- 1 UWF Americas Championship
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Other Accomplishments
- George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame Frank Gotch Award (2022)
- 42° in PWI 500 (1992)
Teams & Relations
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Tag Teams & Stables
- Danny Spivey & Stan Hansen - Stan Hansen ( April 1, 1990 - December 8, 1994)
- Skyscrapers - The Undertaker ( January 6, 1990 - February 11, 1990)
- Skyscrapers - Sid Vicious / Sycho Sid ( July 1, 1989 - November 15, 1989)
- Varsity Club - Kevin Sullivan, Irwin R. Schyster / Mike Rotunda, Steve Williams ( February 8, 1989 - June 17, 1989)
- American Express - Irwin R. Schyster / Mike Rotunda ( May 24, 1986 - February 12, 1987)
- American Express - Irwin R. Schyster / Mike Rotunda ( November 3, 1985 - December 14, 1985)
- American Starship - Scott Hall / Razor Ramon ( October 2, 1984 - June 5, 1985)
- Managers
- Theodore Long ( July 1, 1989 - February 11, 1990)