On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Mark Rocco / Black Tiger I, 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.
Mark Hussey was born in Manchester, England, United Kingdom on May 11, 1951.
He died on July 30, 2020 at the age of 69.
Mark Rocco / Black Tiger I Profile Index
Profile Info
- Gender Male
- Real Name Mark Hussey
- Ring Names
- Mark Rocco ( February 1, 1990 - January 28, 1991)
- Black Tiger ( August 26, 1988 - January 31, 1990)
- Rollerball Rocco ( October 7, 1989 - October 7, 1989)
- Black Tiger ( April 21, 1982 - April 26, 1987)
- Mark Rocco ( January 1, 1969 - August 25, 1988)
- Born May 11, 1951
- Died July 30, 2020 (aged 69)
- Nationality
England - Birth Place Manchester, England, United Kingdom
- Billed From
- Manchester, England
- Height 5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
- Weight
- 196 lbs (89 kg)
- Nicknames Rollerball
Career History
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Roles
- Wrestler ( January 1, 1969 - January 28, 1991)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
NJPWBrand
Junior Heavyweight
August 27, 1982 January 31, 1990 Promotion 
CWA AUSTRIAMay 3, 1989 October 7, 1989 Promotion 
JPAugust 25, 1970 July 2, 1982 Promotion 
DMPMarch 23, 1976 July 2, 1982 Promotion NJPWBrand
Junior Heavyweight
April 21, 1982 May 28, 1982 Promotion 
RGPMay 15, 1974 September 3, 1980 Promotion 
IWESeptember 16, 1979 October 6, 1979 Promotion DMPAugust 25, 1970 January 5, 1973 -
Images History
Feb 1990
Aug 1988
Apr 1987
Apr 1982
Jun 1979
Oct 1975
Jan 1973
Jan 1969 -
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment from to Heel January 1, 1969 January 28, 1991
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Finishers
- Diving Knee Drop ( January 1, 1969 - January 28, 1991)
- Black Tiger Bomb - Sitout Crucifix Powerbomb ( April 21, 1982 - January 31, 1990)
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Theme Songs
- Theme Song "Football Fight" by Queen - Single ( April 21, 1982 - January 31, 1990)
- Theme Song “Trash” by Tokio23 - Single ( September 1, 1987 - September 20, 1987)
- Theme Song “T.N.T.” by AC/DC - Europe - Single
Titles & Accomplishments
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World Wrestling Entertainment & New Japan Pro Wrestling
All Star Wrestling
- 3 World Heavy Middleweight Championship
Joint Promotions
- 1 World Heavy Middleweight Championship
- 2 British Heavy Middleweight Championship
- 1 British Light Heavyweight Championship
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Other Accomplishments
- Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame induction (class of 2022)
- Joint Promotions Knock Out Tournament Winner (1981)
- ASW Screensport Satellite TV Trophy (1985)