Giant Haystacks: Profile, Career Stats, Face/Heel Turns, Titles Won & Gimmicks

On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Giant Haystacks, 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.

Martin Austin Ruane was born in Camberwell, London, England on October 10, 1946.

He died on November 29, 1998 at the age of 52.

Giant Haystacks Profile Index

Profile Info

Gender Male
Real Name Martin Austin Ruane
Ring Names
- Loch Ness ( February 11, 1996 - March 24, 1996)
- Giant Haystacks ( January 1, 1971 - February 10, 1996)
- Giant Luke Haystacks ( July 12, 1994 - July 17, 1994)
- Loch Ness Monster ( February 8, 1980 - July 16, 1983)
- Haystacks Calhoun ( January 1, 1970 - December 31, 1970)
- Luke McMasters ( January 1, 1967 - December 31, 1969)
Born October 10, 1946
Died November 29, 1998 (aged 52)
Nationality England
Birth Place Camberwell, London, England
Billed From
- Camberwell, London, England - in Europe
- Scottish Highlands - in North America
Height 6 ft 11 in (211 cm)
Weight
- 685 lbs (311 kg)

Career History

Roles
- Wrestler ( January 1, 1967 - March 24, 1996)
- Actor ( January 1, 1978 - December 31, 1984)

Promotions History

Promotion	from	to
Promotion WCW	February 11, 1996	March 24, 1996
Promotion INDY	September 16, 1986	January 10, 1995
Promotion AJPWBrand Heavyweight	January 2, 1985	January 28, 1985
Promotion NWA, STAMPEDE	June 17, 1983	July 16, 1983
Promotion NWA, STAMPEDE	February 8, 1980	March 28, 1980

Images History

Feb 1996
Apr 1987
Jan 1980
Jan 1970
Face / Heel Turns

Alignment from to
Heel January 1, 1967 March 24, 1996
Card Positions

Status Details from to
Mid Card February 11, 1996 March 24, 1996

Alignment	from	to
Heel	January 1, 1967	March 24, 1996

Status	Details	from	to
Mid Card		February 11, 1996	March 24, 1996

Finishers
- Standing Splash ( January 1, 1967 - March 24, 1996)
- Standing Elbow Drop ( January 1, 1967 - March 24, 1996)
Theme Songs
- Theme Song “March of Death” by Andrew Grossart & Paul Williams - Single ( March 2, 1996 - March 24, 1996)
- Theme Song “Dungeon of Doom” by Jimmy Hart & JJ Maguire - with The Dungeon of Doom - Team ( February 12, 1996 - March 1, 1996)
- Theme Song “The Flying Dutchman” by Richard Wagner & Simon Haseley - Single ( February 11, 1996 - February 11, 1996)

Titles & Accomplishments

British Wrestling Federation
- 1 BWF European Heavyweight Championship
Joint Promotions
- 1 Joint Promotions British Heavyweight Championship
Stampede Wrestling
- 1 Stampede International Tag Team Championship (with Dynamite Kid)