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
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Roles
- Wrestler ( January 1, 1967 - March 24, 1996)
- Actor ( January 1, 1978 - December 31, 1984)
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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 1996Apr 1987Jan 1980Jan 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
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Finishers
- Standing Splash ( January 1, 1967 - March 24, 1996)
- Standing Elbow Drop ( January 1, 1967 - March 24, 1996)
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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)
Teams & Relations
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Tag Teams & Stables
- The Dungeon of Doom - Kevin Sullivan, Big Show / Paul Wight, The Barbarian, Big Boss Man, Lex Luger, Haku / Meng, Earthquake / John Tenta, Brutus Beefcake, One Man Gang / Akeem ( February 11, 1996 - March 24, 1996)
- Managers
- Jimmy Hart ( February 11, 1996 - March 24, 1996)