On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Tommy Rich, 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 Scott Vick was born in Hendersonville, Tennessee on July 26, 1956, and he is currently 68 years old.
He is currently a Part Time Wrestler, working for Independent Circuit under the ring name of Tommy Rich.
Tommy Rich was inducted in the NWA Hall of Fame in 2008 and in the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) in 2021 as part of the Modern Era wing.
Tommy Rich Profile Index
Profile Info
- Gender Male
- Real Name Robert Scott Vick
- Ring Names
- Tommy Rich ( April 6, 1992 - Present)
- Thomas Rich ( July 15, 1991 - May 17, 1992)
- Tommy Rich ( February 27, 1984 - July 14, 1991)
- Mr. R ( December 29, 1983 - February 26, 1984)
- Tommy Rich ( July 1, 1974 - December 28, 1983)
- Born July 26, 1956 (age 68)
- Nationality
United States - Birth Place Hendersonville, Tennessee
- Billed From
- Hendersonville, Tennessee
- Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
- Weight
- 235 lbs (107 kg)
- Nicknames Big Don; Wildfire
Career History
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Roles
- Part Time Wrestler ( June 2, 2006 - Present)
- Wrestler ( July 1, 1974 - November 16, 2002)
- Manager ( March 15, 1997 - August 20, 1999)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
INDYJune 2, 2006 Present Promotion INDYFebruary 22, 1997 November 16, 2002 Promotion 
ECWJanuary 11, 1997 August 20, 1999 Promotion 
SMWJuly 6, 1995 November 26, 1995 Promotion 
WARNovember 8, 1993 November 11, 1993 Promotion 
WCWJune 21, 1989 May 17, 1992 Promotion 
NWAJune 21, 1989 December 31, 1990 Promotion 
AJPWBrand
Heavyweight
March 26, 1988 December 18, 1988 Promotion 
CWAAugust 22, 1988 October 10, 1988 Promotion 
AWAJune 30, 1987 November 28, 1987 Promotion 
CWASeptember 15, 1986 June 15, 1987 Promotion NWAFebruary 11, 1975 February 19, 1987 Promotion 
CCWApril 22, 1985 July 22, 1986 Promotion CWAFebruary 28, 1984 December 10, 1984 Promotion 
GCWMarch 8, 1981 February 26, 1984 Promotion 
MSWJuly 16, 1983 September 1, 1983 Promotion 
GACJanuary 29, 1982 May 14, 1982 Promotion 
SWCWDecember 11, 1981 May 14, 1982 Promotion 
JCPNovember 6, 1981 May 9, 1982 Promotion CWAMay 25, 1980 August 6, 1981 Promotion JCPApril 14, 1981 May 26, 1981 Promotion GCWJuly 1, 1977 August 16, 1980 Promotion MSWDecember 15, 1979 May 3, 1980 Promotion 
MID AMERICAFebruary 1, 1978 February 3, 1979 Promotion CWAMarch 20, 1977 August 1, 1977 Promotion 
SECWMay 23, 1975 June 24, 1977 Promotion MID AMERICAFebruary 11, 1975 April 5, 1977 -
Images History
Aug 2022
Jun 2006
Jan 1997
Jun 1989
Jun 1987
Apr 1985
Feb 1984
Dec 1983
Jan 1980
Jul 1974 -
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment from to Tweener August 21, 1999 Present Heel August 18, 1991 August 20, 1999 Face June 21, 1989 August 17, 1991 Heel April 24, 1987 June 20, 1989 Face July 1, 1977 April 23, 1987
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Finishers
- Sitout Suplex Slam ( July 1, 1974 - Present)
- Lou Thesz Press ( July 1, 1974 - Present)
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Theme Songs
- Theme Song “Whiskey Bent and Hell Bound” by Hank Williams Jr. - Single ( March 6, 1997 - August 20, 1999)
- Theme Song “Stayin’ Alive” by N-Trance - with The FBI - Team ( May 1, 1997 - August 20, 1999)
- Theme Song “Back in Black” by AC/DC - Single ( January 30, 1997 - May 15, 1999)
- Theme Song “Free Bird” by Lynyrd Skynyrd - with The Militia - Team ( August 4, 1995 - August 26, 1995)
- Theme Song “Here Comes Trouble” by Bad Company - Single ( July 15, 1995 - November 26, 1995)
- Theme Song “We Deliver!” by Howard Pfeifer - Single ( November 19, 1991 - May 17, 1992)
- Theme Song “Diddley Do” by Slim Pezin - Single ( April 6, 1990 - November 18, 1991)
- Theme Song “All My Rowdy Friends Are Coming Over Tonight” by Hank Williams Jr. - Single ( July 1, 1989 - April 5, 1990)
- Theme Song “Roll With the Changes” by REO Speedwagon - Single ( March 28, 1987 - December 16, 1988)
Titles & Accomplishments
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Halls of Fame
- NWA Hall of Fame - Year 2008, Individual
- Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) - Year 2021, Modern Era
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World Championship Wrestling & National Wrestling Alliance
- 2 WCW World Six-Man Tag Team Championship (1 with Ricky Morton & Terry Taylor / The Red Rooster, 1 with Junkyard Dog & Ricky Morton)
National Wrestling Alliance
NWA Mid-America & National Wrestling Alliance
Georgia Championship Wrestling
- 3 NWA Georgia Heavyweight Championship
- 7 NWA Georgia Tag Team Championship (1 with Tony Atlas, 1 with Rick Martel, 2 with Stan Hansen, 1 with Thunderbolt Patterson, 1 with Wahoo McDaniel, 1 with the Crusher)
- 1 NWA Georgia Television Championship
- 1 NWA Macon Heavyweight Championship
NWA Mid-America
- 2 AWA Southern Heavyweight Championship
- 4 AWA Southern Tag Team Championship (2 with Bill Dundee, 1 with Eddie Gilbert, 1 with Dutch Mantel)
- 1 CWA International Heavyweight Championship
- 2 CWA World Tag Team Championship (1 with Bill Dundee, 1 with Jerry Lawler)
- 2 NWA Six-Man Tag Team Championship (1 with Tojo Yamamoto, 1 with George Gulas)
- 2 NWA Southern Heavyweight Championship (Memphis version)
- 1 NWA United States Tag Team Championship (Mid-America version) (with Tojo Yamamoto)
All-Star Championship Wrestling
- 1 ACW Southern Heavyweight Championship
American Wrestling Federation
- 1 AWF Tag Team Championship (with Greg Valentine)
Cajun Wrestling Federation
- 1 CWF Heavyweight Championship
Cleveland All-Pro Wrestling
- 1 CAPW North American Tag Team Championship (with K. C. Blood)
Deep South Wrestling
- 2 Deep South Heavyweight Championship
International Wrestling Alliance
- 1 IWA Southern Heavyweight Championship
National Wrestling Conference
- 1 NWC Heavyweight Championship
Premiere Wrestling Federation
- 1 PWF Universal Heavyweight Championship
Smoky Mountain Wrestling
- 1 SMW Heavyweight Championship
Southeastern Championship Wrestling
- 1 NWA Southeast Continental Heavyweight Championship
- 3 NWA Southeastern Tag Team Championship (Northern division) (1 with Bill Dundee, 1 with Johnny Rich, 1 with Steve Armstrong)
Southern Championship Wrestling / Georgia All-Star Wrestling
- 1 SCW Heavyweight Championship
- 3 SCW Tag Team Championship (1 with Ted Oates, 1 with Steve Pritchard, 1 with Joey Maggs)
Tennessee All-Star Wrestling
- 1 TASW Heavyweight Championship
United States Wrestling Association
- 4 USWA Heavyweight Championship
- 4 USWA World Tag Team Championship (with Doug Gilbert)
World Classic Professional Big Time Wrestling
- 1 Ohio State Tag Team Championship (with Ricky Morton)
Xtreme Intense Championship Wrestling
- 1 XICW Heavyweight Championship
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Other Accomplishments
- Memphis Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (class of 2021)
- Ohio Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (class of 2020)
- Cauliflower Alley Club Men’s Wrestling Award (2020)
- PWI Most Improved Wrestler of the Year (1979)
- PWI Most Popular Wrestler of the Year (1981)
- PWI Rookie of the Year (1978)
- WON Feud of the Year (1987 - with Austin Idol vs. Jerry Lawler)
- WON Best Babyface (1981)
Teams & Relations
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Tag Teams & Stables
- The Full Blooded Italians - Nunzio / Little Guido, Tracy Smothers, Sal E. Graziano , Big Guido, Salvatore Bellomo, Tony DeVito, Ulf Herman ( March 15, 1997 - August 20, 1999)
- Doug Gilbert & Tommy Rich - Doug Gilbert ( January 10, 1994 - June 17, 1996)
- Militia - Al Snow, Bull Buchanan, Jacqueline, Jim Cornette, Kane, Terry Gordy, Buddy Landel ( July 6, 1995 - September 2, 1995)
- York Foundation - Irwin R. Schyster / Mike Rotunda, Ricky Morton, Terri Runnels, Terry Taylor / The Red Rooster, Mr. Hughes ( June 16, 1991 - December 7, 1991)
- Steve Armstrong & Tommy Rich - Steve Armstrong ( April 22, 1985 - July 22, 1986)
- New Fabulous Ones - Eddie Gilbert ( March 12, 1984 - August 7, 1984)
- Bill Dundee & Tommy Rich - Bill Dundee ( November 24, 1980 - August 6, 1981)
- Bill Dundee & Tommy Rich - Bill Dundee ( February 2, 1976 - May 29, 1977)
- Tojo Yamamoto & Tommy Rich - Tojo Yamamoto ( June 28, 1975 - January 15, 1977)
- Managers
- Managed Wrestlers Nunzio / Little Guido, Tracy Smothers
