Dan Spivey / Waylon Mercy

Known as: Waylon Mercy, Dan Spivey, Danny Spivey, American Starship Eagle
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Dan Spivey / Waylon Mercy - Pro Wrestler Profile

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 71 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 71)
  • Nationality Nationality: United StatesUnited 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

  • Roles

    • Part Time Wrestler ( August 1, 2015 - August 1, 2015)
    • Wrestler ( October 2, 1984 - October 10, 1995)

  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    Promotion World Wrestling FederationWWF June 3, 1995 October 10, 1995
    Promotion All Japan Pro WrestlingAJPWBrand Heavyweight October 1, 1994 April 15, 1995
    Promotion World Championship WrestlingWCW July 4, 1992 December 28, 1992
    Promotion All Japan Pro WrestlingAJPWBrand Heavyweight May 14, 1988 December 19, 1993
    Promotion World Championship WrestlingWCW September 1, 1990 June 22, 1991
    Promotion World Championship WrestlingWCW February 8, 1989 February 11, 1990
    Promotion World Wrestling FederationWWF October 26, 1985 March 16, 1988
    Promotion Jim Crockett PromotionsJCP October 2, 1984 October 23, 1985

  • Images History

    Jun 1995
    Jun 1995
    Jul 1992
    Jul 1992
    Jul 1989
    Jul 1989
    May 1986
    May 1986
    Oct 1984
    Oct 1984

  • Face / Heel Turns

    Alignmentfromto
    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

    StatusDetailsfromto
    Upper Card September 2, 1995 October 10, 1995
    Mid Card July 3, 1995 September 1, 1995
    Inactive Vignettes/Dark matches June 3, 1995 July 2, 1995
    Mid Card July 4, 1992 December 28, 1992
    Mid Card September 1, 1990 June 22, 1991
    Mid Card February 8, 1989 February 11, 1990
    Low Card September 4, 1987 March 16, 1988
    Inactive June 1, 1987 September 3, 1987
    Mid Card May 24, 1986 May 31, 1987
    Low Card January 11, 1986 May 23, 1986
    Mid Card October 26, 1985 January 10, 1986

  • Finishers

    • Sleeper Hold ( June 3, 1995 - October 10, 1995)
    • Spivey Spike - DDT ( May 14, 1988 - April 15, 1995)

  • 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

  • Other Accomplishments

    • George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame Frank Gotch Award (2022)
    • 42° in PWI 500 (1992)

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