Sgt. Slaughter: Profile, Career Stats, Titles & Gimmicks

On this page you find the full wrestling profile of Sgt. Slaughter, 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.

Robert Rudolph Remus was born in Meeker County, Minnesota on August 27, 1948, and he is currently 77 years old.

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

Sgt. Slaughter is a 1-time World Champion, and has won a total of 6 championships in major promotions during his career.

Sgt. Slaughter was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2004 as an individual and in the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) in 2016 as part of the Modern Era wing.

Sgt. Slaughter Profile Index

Profile Info

Real NameRobert Rudolph Remus
GenderMale
Born August 27, 1948 (age 77)
NationalityUnited States
Birth PlaceMeeker County, Minnesota
Billed From
- Parris Island, South Carolina
Height 6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight
- 310 lbs (141 kg)
NicknamesThe Executioner

Career History

Ring Names & Gimmicks
- Sgt. Slaughter (November 24, 1998 - Present)
- Sgt. Slaughter - Commissioner (August 4, 1997 - November 23, 1998)
- Sgt. Slaughter - American Patriot (September 28, 1991 - August 3, 1997)
- Sgt. Slaughter - Iraqi Sympathizer (July 21, 1990 - September 27, 1991)
- Sgt. Slaughter - Drill Sergeant (August 2, 1980 - July 20, 1990)
- Super Destroyer Mark II (April 5, 1978 - August 1, 1980)
- Bob Slaughter (January 6, 1975 - April 4, 1978)
- The Executioner (September 2, 1977 - October 28, 1977)
- Bob Remus - Beautiful (December 3, 1973 - January 5, 1975)
- Bob Remus (January 1, 1972 - December 2, 1973)
Roles
- Ambassador (March 30, 2014 - Present)
- Part Time Wrestler (September 15, 1992 - March 29, 2014)
- Producer (November 24, 1998 - January 13, 2009)
- Commissioner (August 4, 1997 - November 23, 1998)
- Wrestler (January 1, 1972 - September 14, 1992)

Promotions History

Promotion	from	to
PromotionWWE	August 4, 1997	Present
PromotionWWA MS	May 23, 2003	May 24, 2003
PromotionWWA MS	March 20, 1998	August 21, 1998
PromotionWWF	July 21, 1990	September 1, 1994
PromotionSWS	March 30, 1991	March 30, 1991
PromotionAWA	January 10, 1985	April 14, 1990
PromotionNWF	June 13, 1986	September 30, 1989
PromotionNWA	March 11, 1974	October 26, 1986
PromotionCSW	February 27, 1986	October 26, 1986
PromotionCSW, SLWC	February 15, 1985	August 2, 1985
PromotionWWF	April 2, 1983	December 2, 1984
PromotionCWA AUSTRIA	December 18, 1982	July 9, 1983
PromotionJCP	September 9, 1981	May 15, 1983
PromotionNJPWBrand Heavyweight	August 27, 1982	September 23, 1982
PromotionCSW, SLWC	September 11, 1981	July 16, 1982
PromotionWWF	August 2, 1980	September 20, 1981
PromotionNJPWBrand Heavyweight	May 8, 1981	June 4, 1981
PromotionAWA	August 27, 1977	December 25, 1980
PromotionCSW	January 4, 1979	July 26, 1979
PromotionNWA GCW	July 4, 1977	October 28, 1977
PromotionCSW, SLWC	September 24, 1976	June 17, 1977
PromotionAWA	December 3, 1973	October 25, 1975
PromotionPNW	March 4, 1975	September 24, 1975

Finishers
- Cobra Clutch (July 29, 1980 - March 29, 2014)
- Camel Clutch (August 7, 1990 - August 26, 1991)
Theme Songs
- Theme Song"Hard Corps" by Jim Johnston - Single (July 29, 1980 - Present)
- Theme Song"Triangle of Terror" by Jim Johnston, Jimmy Hart & J.J. Maguire - with The Triangle of Terror - Team (March 11, 1991 - August 26, 1991)
Images History

Jul 2022
Apr 2001
Aug 1997
Nov 1991
Jan 1991
Jul 1990
Jan 1985
Apr 1983
Aug 1980
Apr 1978
Jan 1975
Dec 1973
Jan 1972

Face / Heel Turns

Alignment	Details	from	to
Face	Appeared in the gimmick battle royal at WrestleMania X-Seven as a face	April 1, 2001	March 29, 2014
Heel	Became an on-screen lackey of Vince McMahon	December 8, 1997	March 31, 2001
Face	Began appearing in vignettes next to American landmarks, saying "I want my country back"	September 28, 1991	December 7, 1997
Heel	Returned to the WWF as a heel	July 21, 1990	September 27, 1991
Face	Defended America's honor against The Iron Sheik from Iran, making a "declaration of independence"	March 3, 1984	July 20, 1990
Heel		January 1, 1972	March 2, 1984

Card Positions

Status	Details	from	to
WWE Inactive	Cameos/Indie shows	November 27, 2005	March 29, 2014
WWE Low Card		October 2, 2005	November 26, 2005
WWE Inactive	Various cameos/Indie shows	November 24, 1998	October 1, 2005
WWE Low Card		August 4, 1997	November 23, 1998
WWE Inactive	House shows	August 4, 1992	September 1, 1994
WWE Low Card		July 6, 1992	August 3, 1992
WWE Mid Card		November 24, 1991	July 5, 1992
WWE Inactive	Hiatus/Return vignettes	August 27, 1991	November 23, 1991
WWE Upper Card		December 16, 1990	August 26, 1991
WWE Mid Card		September 1, 1990	December 15, 1990
WWE Inactive	Return vignettes	July 21, 1990	August 31, 1990
WWE Mid Card		March 3, 1984	December 2, 1984
WWE Upper Card		April 2, 1983	March 2, 1984
NJPW Upper Card		August 27, 1982	September 23, 1982
WWE Upper Card		August 2, 1980	September 20, 1981

Titles & Accomplishments

Career Awards
- WWE Hall of Fame - Individual (Year2004)
- Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) - Modern Era (Year2016)
World Wrestling Entertainment
- x1 WWF Championship
National Wrestling Alliance
- x2 NWA United States Heavyweight Championship
- x1 NWA World Tag Team Championship (with Don Kernodle)
American Wrestling Association
- x1 AWA British Empire Heavyweight Championship
- x1 AWA America's Heavyweight Championship
Central States Wrestling
- 3 NWA Central States Heavyweight Championship
Maple Leaf Wrestling
- 1 NWA Canadian Heavyweight Championship (Toronto version)
Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling
- 2 NWA United States Heavyweight Championship
- 1 NWA World Tag Team Championship (Mid-Atlantic version) (with Don Kernodle)
National Wrestling Federation
- 1 NWF Americas Championship
Northeast Championship Wrestling (Tom Janette)
- 1 NCW Heavyweight Championship
NWA Tri-State
- 1 NWA United States Tag Team Championship (Tri-State version) (with Buck Robley)
Other Accomplishments
- George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame's Frank Gotch Award Winner (2019)
- Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame induction (class of 2023)
- PWI Most Inspirational Wrestler of the Year (1984)
- PWI Most Hated Wrestler of the Year (1991)
- 34° in PWI Years Top 500 (2003)
- 29° in PWI Years Top 100 Teams (2003 - with Don Kernodle)
- WON Match of the Year (1981 - vs. Pat Patterson, Alley Fight at WWF on MSG Network; 1983 - with Don Kernodle vs. Ricky Steamboat & Jay Youngblood, Steel Cage match at JCP The Final Conflict)

Teams & Relations

Tag Teams & Stables
- The Corporation - Big Boss Man, Gerald Brisco, Ken Shamrock, Pat Patterson, Shane McMahon, Shawn Michaels, The Rock / Dwayne Johnson, Vince McMahon (November 15, 1998 - December 14, 1998)
- Jim Duggan & Sgt. Slaughter - Jim Duggan (November 12, 1991 - April 7, 1992)
- The Triangle of Terror - Adnan Al-Kaissie, The Iron Sheik (March 11, 1991 - August 26, 1991)
- Sgt. Slaughter & Don Kernodle - Don Kernodle (September 29, 1982 - May 1, 1983)
- The Super Destroyer Mark II & The Super Destroyer Mark III - The Super Destroyer Mark III (September 21, 1979 - December 27, 1979)
Managers
- Adnan Al-Kaissie (September 22, 1990 - August 26, 1991)
- The Grand Wizard (April 2, 1983 - November 26, 1983)
- The Grand Wizard (August 2, 1980 - September 20, 1981)
- Bobby Heenan (November 1, 1979 - December 25, 1980)
- Lord Alfred Hayes (April 5, 1978 - November 1, 1979)
Notable Rivals/Feuds
- Hulk Hogan
- The Iron Sheik