On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Terry Gordy, 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.
Terry Ray Gordy was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee on April 23, 1961.
He died on July 16, 2001 at the age of 40.
Terry Gordy was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2016 as part of the Groups wing (as a member of The Fabulous Freebirds) and in the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) in 2015 as part of the Groups wing (as a member of The Fabulous Freebirds).
Terry Gordy Profile Index
Profile Info
- Gender Male
- Real Name Terry Ray Gordy
- Ring Names
- Terry Gordy ( January 13, 1997 - February 4, 2001)
- The Executioner ( September 24, 1996 - January 12, 1997)
- Terry Gordy ( September 17, 1977 - September 23, 1996)
- Terry Mecca ( July 1, 1974 - September 16, 1977)
- Born April 23, 1961
- Died July 16, 2001 (aged 40)
- Nationality United States
- Birth Place Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Billed From
- Chattanooga, Tennessee ( January 1, 1995 - February 4, 2001)
- Badstreet U.S.A. ( December 30, 1978 - September 3, 1994)
- Chattanooga, Tennessee ( July 1, 1974 - December 29, 1978)
- Height 6 ft 6 in (198 cm)
- Weight
- 298 lbs (135 kg)
- Nicknames Bam Bam; Nintendo Gyorai; Original Powerbomb
Career History
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Roles
- Wrestler ( July 1, 1974 - February 4, 2001)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion WAR August 31, 1998 November 1, 1998 Promotion WWF September 24, 1996 January 12, 1997 Promotion ECW June 22, 1996 October 26, 1996 Promotion SMW June 12, 1995 November 23, 1995 Promotion AJPWBrand Heavyweight August 25, 1983 July 28, 1994 Promotion WCW May 11, 1992 September 21, 1992 Promotion WCW May 9, 1989 August 6, 1989 Promotion CWF TN October 3, 1988 February 17, 1989 Promotion WCCW October 25, 1982 October 15, 1988 Promotion JCP May 17, 1987 August 19, 1987 Promotion UWF May 10, 1986 August 18, 1987 Promotion NWA April 10, 1987 August 12, 1987 Promotion AWA April 7, 1985 January 10, 1986 Promotion NWA, CWA August 5, 1985 September 30, 1985 Promotion MSW January 6, 1985 June 25, 1985 Promotion NWA, CWF January 13, 1985 April 17, 1985 Promotion WWF August 4, 1984 September 30, 1984 Promotion MSW August 2, 1982 May 15, 1983 Promotion NWA December 30, 1978 October 8, 1982 Promotion GCW September 27, 1980 October 8, 1982 Promotion SECW February 8, 1982 June 7, 1982 Promotion JCP November 15, 1981 January 31, 1982 Promotion MSW November 24, 1979 May 1, 1981 Promotion CWA July 14, 1979 November 8, 1979 Promotion MID AMERICA December 20, 1978 July 21, 1979 Promotion CWA September 19, 1977 November 28, 1977 -
Images History
Jan 1997Oct 1996Jul 1992May 1986Jan 1977 -
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment from to Tweener January 13, 1997 February 4, 2001 Heel October 20, 1996 January 12, 1997 Tweener June 22, 1996 October 19, 1996 Heel July 6, 1995 June 21, 1996 Tweener May 9, 1989 July 5, 1995 Heel May 8, 1988 May 8, 1989 Tweener June 12, 1982 May 7, 1988 Heel July 25, 1981 June 11, 1982 Tweener July 1, 1974 July 24, 1981
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Finishers
- Powerbomb ( July 1, 1974 - February 4, 2001)
- High-angle Belly-to-back Suplex ( July 1, 1974 - February 4, 2001)
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Theme Songs
- Theme Song “Free Bird” by Lynyrd Skynyrd - Single ( September 4, 1994 - February 4, 2001)
- Theme Song "Badstreet USA" by Michael Hayes & The Backstreet Band - with The Fabulous Freebirds - Team ( April 7, 1985 - September 3, 1994)
- Theme Song “Decibel” by WCW Theme Library - Single ( May 11, 1992 - September 21, 1992)
- Theme Song “Free Bird” by Lynyrd Skynyrd - with The Fabulous Freebirds - Team ( June 12, 1982 - April 6, 1985)
- Theme Song “Georgia on My Mind” by Willie Nelson - wit The Fabulous Freebirds - Team ( December 30, 1978 - July 25, 1981)
Titles & Accomplishments
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Halls of Fame
- WWE Hall of Fame - Year 2016, Groups , The Fabulous Freebirds
- Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) - Year 2015, Groups , The Fabulous Freebirds
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World Championship Wrestling & National Wrestling Alliance
- 1 WCW World Tag Team Championship (with Steve Williams)
Misc. Championships
- 1 NWA World Tag Team Championship (with Steve Williams)
All Japan Pro Wrestling
- 2 Triple Crown Heavyweight Championship
- 7 World Tag Team Championship (2 with Stan Hansen, 5 with Steve Williams)
Georgia Championship Wrestling
- 1 NWA Georgia Tag Team Championship (with Michael Hayes)
- 4 NWA National Tag Team Championship (3 with Michael Hayes, 1 with Jimmy Snuka)
Global Wrestling Federation
- 1 GWF Tag Team Championship (with Jimmy Garvin)
Mid-South Wrestling Association / Universal Wrestling Federation
- 1 Mid-South Louisiana Championship
- 1 Mid-South Mississippi Heavyweight Championship
- 2 Mid-South Tag Team Championship (1 with Michael Hayes, 1 with Buddy Roberts)
- 1 UWF Heavyweight Championship
NWA Mid-America
- 2 NWA Mid-America Tag Team Championship (with Michael Hayes)
Southeastern Championship Wrestling
- 1 NWA Alabama Heavyweight Championship
- 1 NWA Southeastern Heavyweight Championship (Northern Division)
Smoky Mountain Wrestling
- 1 SMW Heavyweight Championship
World Class Championship Wrestling / World Class Wrestling Association
- 1 NWA American Heavyweight Championship
- 1 NWA American Tag Team Championship (with Michael Hayes)
- 1 NWA Brass Knuckles Championship (Texas version)
- 6 NWA World Six-Man Tag Team Championship (Texas version) (5 with Michael Hayes & Buddy Roberts, 1 with Iceman Parsons & Buddy Roberts)
- 1 WCWA World Six-Man Tag Team Championship (with Michael Hayes & Buddy Roberts)
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Other Accomplishments
- Texas Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (class of 2014)
- AJPW World's Strongest Tag Determination League Winner (1988 - with Stan Hansen; 1990, 1991 - with Steve Williams)
- AJPW World’s Strongest Tag Determination League Fighting Spirit Award (1989 - with Bill Irwin)
- NWA World Tag Team Championship Tournament (1992)
- UWF Heavyweight Championship Tournament
- PWI Most Improved Wrestler of the Year (1986)
- PWI Tag Team of the Year (1981 - with Michael Hayes)
- PWI Tag Team of the Year (1992 - with Steve Williams)
- 3° in the PWI Years 100 Tag Teams (2003 - with Michael Hayes)
- Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame induction (class of 2005 - as a member of the Fabulous Freebirds)
- WON Best Brawler (1996)
- WON Match of the Year (1984 - with Buddy Roberts & Michael Hayes vs. The Von Erichs (Kerry, Kevin & Mike) in an Anything Goes match on 01/04)
- WON Tag Team of the Year (1980 - with Buddy Roberts; 1981 - with Jimmy Snuka; 1992 - with Steve Williams)
- WON Best Three-Man Team (1983 - with Buddy Roberts & Michael Hayes)
Teams & Relations
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Tag Teams & Stables
- The Fabulous Freebirds - Michael Hayes ( May 28, 1999 - January 21, 2000)
- The Militia - Al Snow, Bull Buchanan, Jacqueline, Jim Cornette, Kane, Tommy Rich, Buddy Landel ( July 6, 1995 - September 2, 1995)
- The Fabulous Freebirds - Buddy Roberts, Jimmy Garvin, Michael Hayes, Brad Armstrong , Blackbird ( June 12, 1982 - September 3, 1994)
- The Miracle Violence Connection - Steve Williams ( February 21, 1990 - July 29, 1993)
- Stan Hansen & Terry Gordy - Stan Hansen ( November 21, 1987 - June 6, 1989)
- Terry Gordy & Steve Williams - Steve Williams ( June 14, 1987 - August 12, 1987)
- Terry Gordy & Jimmy Garvin - Jimmy Garvin ( August 15, 1983 - June 29, 1984)
- The Fabulous Freebirds - Buddy Roberts, Michael Hayes ( December 30, 1978 - July 25, 1981)
- Managers
- Family
- Jesse - Son