Lance Archer - Pro Wrestlers Database
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On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Lance Archer, 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.

Lance Vance Hoyt was born in Gause, Texas on February 28, 1977, and he is currently 48 years old.

He is currently working for All Elite Wrestling and Ring of Honor under the ring name of Lance Archer.

Currently, he is a member of the teams of The Don Callis Family and Murder Machines (with Brian Cage).

Lance Archer has won a total of 11 championships in major promotions during his career.

Profile Info

  • GenderMale
  • Real NameLance Vance Hoyt
  • Ring Names
    • Lance Archer (May 15, 2011 - Present)
    • Lance Hoyt (November 18, 2010 - May 14, 2011)
    • Vance Archer (July 2, 2009 - November 19, 2010)
    • Lance Hoyt (February 24, 2009 - July 1, 2009)
    • Lance Rock (May 8, 2008 - February 23, 2009)
    • Lance Hoyt (January 18, 2005 - May 7, 2008)
    • Dallas (March 24, 2004 - February 19, 2005)
    • Shadow (July 1, 2000 - April 5, 2008)
  • Born February 28, 1977 (age 48)
  • NationalityNationality: United StatesUnited States
  • Birth PlaceGause, Texas
  • Billed From
    • Dallas, Texas
  • Height 6 ft 8 in (203 cm)
  • Weight
    • 265 lbs (120 kg)
  • NicknamesThe Murder Hawk Monster; The American Psycho

Career History

  • Roles

    • Wrestler (July 1, 2000 - Present)
  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    PromotionAll Elite WrestlingAEWFebruary 26, 2020Present
    PromotionRing of HonorROHDecember 21, 2023Present
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Heavyweight June 26, 2022May 11, 2024
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand STRONG August 14, 2021November 27, 2021
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Heavyweight January 5, 2017February 26, 2020
    PromotionHouse of HardcoreHOHApril 7, 2018July 15, 2018
    PromotionPro Wrestling NOAHNOAHBrand Heavyweight January 10, 2015December 5, 2016
    PromotionHouse of HardcoreHOHNovember 15, 2014August 6, 2016
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWAJanuary 7, 2011March 31, 2016
    PromotionGlobal Force WrestlingGFWMay 6, 2015August 21, 2015
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Heavyweight May 15, 2011January 5, 2015
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand SmackDown February 17, 2010November 19, 2010
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand ECW November 3, 2009February 16, 2010
    PromotionFlorida Championship WrestlingFCWMay 14, 2009October 29, 2010
    PromotionTotal Nonstop ActionTNAMarch 24, 2004February 26, 2009
  • Images History

    Oct 2024
    Oct 2024
    Jul 2021
    Jul 2021
    Nov 2020
    Nov 2020
    Jul 2019
    Jul 2019
    Jan 2017
    Jan 2017
    May 2011
    May 2011
    Feb 2010
    Feb 2010
    Nov 2009
    Nov 2009
    Sep 2007
    Sep 2007
    Feb 2005
    Feb 2005
    Mar 2004
    Mar 2004
  • Face / Heel Turns

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    HeelOctober 18, 2023Present
    FaceJuly 4, 2023October 17, 2023
    HeelSeptember 8, 2021July 3, 2023
    FaceNovember 25, 2020September 7, 2021
    HeelFebruary 12, 2007November 24, 2020
    FaceFebruary 24, 2005February 11, 2007
    HeelMarch 24, 2004February 23, 2005
  • Finishers

    • Texas Tornado - Fireman's Carry Facebuster (January 1, 2012 - Present)
    • Final Days / Dark Days - Snap Inverted DDT (November 3, 2009 - Present)
    • Blackout - Inverted Crucifix Powerbomb (March 24, 2004 - Present)
    • E.B.D Claw - Iron Claw (February 26, 2020 - Present)
    • Killer Bomb - with Davey Boy Smith Jr. - F'n Slam (Archer) / Sitout Powerbomb (Smith) combination (September 7, 2012 - June 15, 2019)
    • Texas Tornado - Fireman's Carry Facebuster (March 24, 2004 - December 31, 2007)
    • Texas Tower Bomb - Leg Trap One Shoulder Powerbomb (February 24, 2005 - December 31, 2006)
    • Corner-to-corner Missile Dropkick (March 24, 2004 - February 23, 2005)
  • Theme Songs

    • Theme Song"Everybody Dies" by Taylor Sheasgreen - Single (February 26, 2020 - Present)
    • Theme Song"Bodies Fall" by Mikey Rukus feat Sammy SlamDance - with Brian Cage - Team (December 25, 2024 - Present)
    • Theme Song"He is the American Psycho" by Yonosuke Kitamura - Single (May 15, 2011 - February 26, 2020)
    • Theme Song"Killer Bomb" by Yonosuke Kitamura - with Davey Boy Smith Jr. - Team (September 7, 2012 - June 15, 2019)
    • Theme Song"Black Fury" by Jim Johnston - Single (November 3, 2009 - November 19, 2010)
    • Theme Song"Infection" by Dale Oliver - with The Rock 'n' Rave Infection - Team (September 9, 2007 - October 16, 2008)

Titles & Accomplishments

  • New Japan Pro Wrestling

    Total Nonstop Action Wrestling & National Wrestling Alliance

    Pro Wrestling NOAH

    All Elite Wrestling

  • National Wrestling Alliance

    • 1 NWA Texas Heavyweight Championship
    • 2 NWA World Tag Team Championship (with Davey Boy Smith Jr.)

    American Made Wrestling

    • 1 AMW Heavyweight Championship

    Gippsland Pro Wrestling

    • 1 GPW Heavyweight Championship

    Heavy On Wrestling

    • 1 HOW Undisputed Championship

    Lions Pride Sports

    • 1 Lions Pride Sports Heavyweight Championship

    NWA Southwest

    • 1 NWA Texas Heavyweight Championship

    Professional Championship Wrestling

    • 3 PCW Heavyweight Championship
    • 1 PCW Television Champion
    • 1 PCW Tag Team Champion (with Wally Darkmon)

    River City Wrestling

    • 1 RCW Championship

    Traditional Championship Wrestling

    • 1 TCW Heavyweight Championship

    World Wrestling Council

    • 1 WWC Universal Heavyweight Championship
  • Other Accomplishments

    • NJPW G1 Tag League Winner (2011 – with Minoru Suzuki)
    • TNA NWA World Tag Team Championship Tournament Winner (2004 – with Kid Kash)
    • FSF La Reunion World Cup Winner (2009)
    • WON Most Improved (2019)

Teams & Relations

Vance Archer Games Appearances (2)

WWE Main Series (1/26)

Other Games (1)

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