On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Don Frye, 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.
Donald Frye was born in Sierra Vista, Arizona on November 23, 1965, and he is currently 58 years old.
Don Frye Profile Index
Profile Info
- Gender Male
- Real Name Donald Frye
- Ring Names
- Don Frye ( February 16, 1996 - November 13, 2021)
- J.R. Frye ( August 28, 1989 - December 11, 1990)
- Born November 23, 1965 (age 58)
- Nationality
United States - Birth Place Sierra Vista, Arizona
- Billed From
- Sierra Vista, Arizona
- Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
- Weight
- 240 lbs (109 kg)
- Nicknames The Predator
Career History
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Roles
- Part Time Wrestler ( March 17, 2013 - November 13, 2021)
- Actor ( November 29, 2004 - December 31, 2014)
- Part Time Wrestler ( May 2, 2002 - October 25, 2008)
- MMA Fighter ( September 24, 2001 - December 11, 2011)
- Wrestler ( August 2, 1997 - September 16, 2001)
- MMA Fighter ( February 16, 1996 - June 20, 1997)
- Boxer ( August 28, 1989 - December 11, 1990)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
NJPWBrand
Heavyweight
October 9, 2004 November 3, 2004 Promotion 
AJPWBrand
Heavyweight
October 26, 2003 October 26, 2003 Promotion NJPWBrand
Heavyweight
August 2, 1997 September 16, 2001 Promotion 
UFCFebruary 16, 1996 June 20, 1997 -
Images History
Mar 2013
Sep 2001
Jan 1998
Feb 1996 -
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment from to Tweener March 17, 2013 November 13, 2021 Heel May 2, 2002 March 16, 2013 Face September 24, 2001 May 1, 2002 Heel August 2, 1997 September 16, 2001
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Finishers
- Torso-choke Sleeper Hold ( August 2, 1997 - November 13, 2021)
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Theme Songs
- Theme Song “Chaos B.C.” (Refuse/Resist Remix) by Sepultura - NJPW/IGF - Single
- Theme Song “Big Drama” - NJPW - Single
Titles & Accomplishments
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Other Accomplishments
- George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (George Tragos Award - 2024)
- UFC Hall of Fame induction (Pioneer wing - class of 2016)
- NJPW Antonio Inoki Final Opponent Tournament Winner
- NJPW G-1 World League Winner (2001)
- NJPW Greatest Gaijin Grapple Section Winner (2002)
- UFC Viewer’s Choice Award (2003)
- UFC 8 Tournament Winner
- UFC Ultimate Ultimate 1996 Tournament Winner
- WON Fight of the Year (2002 - vs. Yoshihiro Takayama on 06/23)
Teams & Relations
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Tag Teams & Stables
- Black New Japan - Masahiro Chono, Manabu Nakanishi, Scott Norton ( October 9, 2004 - November 3, 2004)
- BATT - Bad Ass Translate Trading - The Great Muta / Keiji Muto, Shinjiro Otani, Jinsei Shinzaki / Hakushi, Hiroshi Hase ( February 11, 2001 - September 16, 2001)
- TEAM2000 - Masahiro Chono, Scott Norton, Akira Nogami / AKIRA, Hiroyoshi Tenzan, Satoshi Kojima, Tatsutoshi Goto, Michiyoshi Ohara, Hiro Saito , nWo Sting ( April 24, 1999 - February 3, 2001)
