Ken Shamrock

On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Ken Shamrock, 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.

Kenneth Wayne Shamrock (born Kilpatrick) was born in Macon, Georgia on February 11, 1964, and he is currently 61 years old.

He is currently an Ambassador, working for World Wrestling Entertainment.

Ken Shamrock is a 1-time World Champion, and has won a total of 3 championships in major promotions during his career. He is also a 1-time King Of The Ring winner.

Ken Shamrock was inducted in the TNA / Impact Hall of Fame in 2020.

Profile Info

• GenderMale
• Real NameKenneth Wayne Shamrock (born Kilpatrick)
• Ring Names
  • Ken Shamrock (September 30, 1989 - Present)
  • Wayne Shamrock (July 29, 1989 - February 19, 1993)
  • Vince Torelli (February 24, 1990 - June 21, 1991)
• Born February 11, 1964 (age 61)
• NationalityUnited States
• Birth PlaceMacon, Georgia
• Billed From
  • Sacramento, California
• Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
• Weight
  • 212 lbs (96 kg) (November 30, 2018 - Present)
  • 243 lbs (110 kg) (July 29, 1989 - August 7, 2002)
• NicknamesThe World's Most Dangerous Man; Godfather of Pain

Career History

• Roles

  • Ambassador (September 19, 2024 - Present)
  • Part Time Wrestler (August 6, 2022 - August 6, 2022)
  • Wrestler (November 30, 2018 - February 2, 2021)
  • MMA Fighter (October 4, 1992 - February 19, 2016)
  • Wrestler (July 29, 1989 - July 14, 2004)

• Promotions History

  Promotion	from	to
  PromotionWWE	September 19, 2024	Present
  PromotionIMPACT	September 5, 2019	February 2, 2021
  PromotionINDY	November 30, 2018	August 31, 2019
  PromotionUFC	January 8, 1999	June 1, 2007
  PromotionNWA TNA	July 7, 2004	July 14, 2004
  PromotionNJPWBrand Heavyweight	March 6, 2004	May 3, 2004
  PromotionNWA TNA	June 19, 2002	August 7, 2002
  PromotionWWF	February 24, 1997	September 21, 1999
  PromotionUFC	November 12, 1993	May 17, 1996
  PromotionPWFG	March 4, 1991	February 19, 1993
  PromotionUWF NEWBORN	October 25, 1990	December 1, 1990
  PromotionAJPWBrand Heavyweight	September 30, 1989	October 28, 1989

• Images History

  

  Nov 2018

  

  Oct 1989

• Face / Heel Turns

  Alignment	Details	from	to
  Heel		September 29, 2020	February 2, 2021
  Face		November 30, 2018	September 28, 2020
  Face		March 22, 1999	July 14, 2004
  Heel		October 12, 1998	March 21, 1999
  Face		February 24, 1997	October 11, 1998

• Finishers

  • Ankle Lock (November 30, 2018 - August 6, 2022)
  • Ankle Lock (July 29, 1989 - July 14, 2004)

• Theme Songs

  • Theme Song"Pound It In" by Michael Raphael - Single (September 5, 2019 - February 2, 2021)
  • Theme Song"The Ultimate" by Jim Johnston - Single (November 30, 2018 - August 31, 2019)
  • Theme Song"Lion's Den" by Dale Oliver - Single (June 19, 2002 - July 14, 2004)
  • Theme Song"The Ultimate" by Jim Johnston - Single (April 12, 1999 - September 21, 1999)
  • Theme Song"Union" by Jim Johnston - with The Union - Team (May 3, 1999 - June 7, 1995)
  • Theme Song"Dangerous" by Jim Johnston - Single (February 24, 1997 - April 11, 1999)
  • Theme Song"Danger Zone" by Kenny Loggins - Single (October 25, 1990 - February 19, 1993)

Titles & Accomplishments

• Career Awards

• • TNA / Impact Hall of Fame - Individual (Year2020)

• Total Nonstop Action Wrestling

  • x1 NWA World Heavyweight Championship

  World Wrestling Entertainment

  • x1 WWF Intercontinental Championship
  • x1 WWF Tag Team Championship (with Big Boss Man)
  • x1 WWF King of the Ring (1998)

• Battle Championship Wrestling

  • 1 BCW Tag Team Championship (with Carlo Cannon)

  South Atlantic Pro Wrestling

  • 1 SAPW Heavyweight Championship

• Other Accomplishments

  • WWF Intercontinental Championship Tournament Winner (1998)
  • TNA Gauntlet for the Gold Winner (2002 – Heavyweight)
  • SAPW Heavyweight Title Tournament Winner (1991)
  • George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame George Tragos Award (2020)
  • PWI Most Improved Wrestler of the Year (1997)
  • 8° in PWI 500 (1998)
  • UFC Hall of Fame induction
  • WON Feud of the Year (2002 - vs. Tito Ortiz; 2006 - vs. Tito Ortiz)
  • 1 UFC Superfight Championship
  • PHW King of Pancrase Winner (1994)
  • 1 WMMAA Heavyweight Championship
  • PFC Pride Grand Prix Finals Superfight Winner (2000)

Teams & Relations

• Tag Teams & Stables

  • Ken Shamrock & Sami Callihan - Sami Callihan (September 29, 2020 - February 2, 2021)
  • The Union - Big Show / Paul Wight, Mick Foley, Test (May 3, 1999 - June 7, 1995)
  • The Corporation - Big Boss Man, Chyna, Gerald Brisco, Kane, Pat Patterson, Pete Gas, Rodney, Sgt. Slaughter, Shane McMahon, Shawn Michaels, Test, The Rock / Dwayne Johnson, Triple H, Vince McMahon (November 30, 1998 - March 22, 1999)
• Managers
  • Ryan Shamrock / Symphony / Aleesha / Alicia Webb (January 11, 1999 - July 5, 1999)

Ken Shamrock Games Appearances (12)

WWE Main Series (5/26)

WWE 2K25

WWE 2K24

WWE 2K16

WWE '13

SmackDown

Other Games (7)

Wrestling Code

Champions

SuperCard

No Mercy

WrestleMania 2000

Attitude

Wcw Vs The World