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Eddie Gilbert
Nickname: Hotstuff
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 222 lbs
From: Lexington, KY
Birthday: Aug 14th
Pro Debut: February 10, 1979
Aliases: Tommy Gilbert, Jr., Michael Myers, Boogie Man, Jason the Terrible
Feds Worked For: MSW, TSW, UWF, AWA, GWF, NWA, USWA, WCW, WWF, Catch Wrestling Association (Austria/Germany), Central States Wrestling (IA/KS/MO), Championship Wrestling from Florida (FL), Championship Wrestling from Georgia (GA), Continental Wrestling Association (IN/TN), Continental Wrestling Federation (AL/MO/MS/TN), Eastern Championship Wrestling (PA), Gulf Athletic Club (TX), Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling (IL.NC/SC), Mid Eastern Wrestling Federation (MD), Mid-Southern Wrestling (TN), New Japan Pro Wrestling (Japan), NWA Big Time Wrestling (CA), NWA Championship Wrestling America (NJ/PA), Smoky Mountain Wrestling (KY), St. Louis Wrestling Club (MO), Tri-State Wrestling Alliance (PA), World Wrestling Council (Puerto Rico), Wrestling International New Generations (Japan)
Finisher: Hot Shot
Signature Moves: Figure Four, Piledriver, DDT, Throwing Fire
Career Highlights: -AWA International Champion (2x)
-AWA Southern Champion
-AWA Southern Tag Team Champion (4x; 2 w/ Tommy Gilbert, 1 each w/ Ricky Morton and Tommy Rich)
-CWA International Champion (2x)
-GWF North American Champion
-GWF Television Champion (2x)
-MSW Mid-South Tag Team Champion (w/ The Nightmare)
-NWA Central States Tag Team Champion (w/ Ricky Romero)
-NWA Eastern Tag Team Champion (w/ The Dark Patriot)
-NWA Southwestern Champion
-NWA United States Tag Team Champion (w/ Rick Steiner)
-NWAA Southwestern Tag Team Champion (w/ Ray Killian)
-TSW Tag Team Champion (4x; 2 each w/ Tommy Gilbert and Ricky Morton)
-TSW United States Tag Team Champion (w/ Tommy Gilbert)
-USWA Champion
-USWA Southern Champion
-USWA World Champion (4x)
-USWA World Tag Team Champion (w/ Brian Christopher)
-UWF Tag Team Champion (2x; both w/ Sting)
-UWF Television Champion
-WWC North American Tag Team Champion (w/ Tommy Gilbert)
Affiliates: Tommy Gilbert, Ricky Morton, Ricky Romero, Tommy Rich, Hyatt & Hotstuff International, Doug Gilbert/The Dark Patriot, Brian Christopher, Oliver Humperdink, Downtown Bruno, Downtown Business Brown, Paul E. Dangerously, Lauren Davenport, Jimmy Hart, Veronica Lane, Sam Lowe, Bert Prentice, Scott Steiner, Chris Brown, Toni Adams, The Nightmare, Unabomb, Scott Anthony, Angel, Tony Garea
Notable Feuds: Jerry Lawler, Frank Morrell, The Nightmares, Larry Latham, Steve Williams, Charlie Fulton, Sting, The Fabulous Freebirds, Wayne Farris, The Fantastics, Tommy Rich, Koko B. Ware, Barry Windham, The Rock-N-Roll Express, Randy Savage, Buddy Wayne, Kevin Sullivan, Lanny Poffo, Ric Flair, Terry Taylor, Nikita Koloff, Doug Gilbert, Billy Howard, Bill Dundee, The Great Muta, Brian Christopher, Terry Funk, Cactus Jack, The Fabulous Ones, The Varsity Club, Oliver Humperdink
Other Facts: -Real name was Thomas Edward Gilbert, Jr.
-Son of pro wrestler and referee Tommy Gilbert, who trained him for pro wrestling
-Grandson of pro wrestler Arley Gilbert
-Brother of pro wrestler Doug Gilbert
-Former husband of wrestling valet Missy Hyatt. They got married on Halloween. The marriage was a surprise to everyone attending except Terry Taylor & his wife. Everyone there believed they were simply attending a Halloween party. Gilbert dressed as a groom and Hyatt as a bride.
-Former husband of pro wrestler/valet Madusa
-Former nephew (by marriage) of pro wrestler Homer O'Dell
-When Kevin Christian (Jerry Lawler's youngest son) wrestled under the name "Freddie Gilbert", he claimed to be Eddie's brother.
-Rumoured to have skipped his high school graduation so he could wrestle on a show. This turned out to be false.
-While wrestling for Wrestling International New Generations in Japan, he wore a mask as Boogie Man (not to be confused with one of the many gimmicks of Ed Leslie). During the same time, his brother Doug wrestled while wearing a mask as Freddy Krueger. In a match, Eddie tagged with Crypt Keeper vs. Doug & Leatherface. After Doug pinned Eddie 13 seconds into the match with a sunset flip, both Gilberts unmasked and cut a promo on W*ING management and pledged loyalty to rival company All Japan.
-Sometimes announced as hailing from "Every girl's fantasy".
-Former member of The First Family
-Former manager & member of Hyatt & Hotstuff International
-Former member of The Dangerous Alliance (Eastern Championship Wrestling version)
-Former member of Freaks & Geeks
-Holds the record for the longest TSW Tag Team Title reign (w/ Ricky Morton; 1 month, 25 days)
-Former member of The Memphis Mafia
-Holds the record for the longest reigning UWF Television Title reign (4 months, 26 days)
-Left the NWA when the promise to make him one of The Four Horseman never took place.
-Was the booker for ECW until he had a falling out with co-owner Tod Gordon and was replaced by Paul Heyman
-Wrestled his last match against a bear
-Ranked # 43 in the 1991 PWI 500
-Ranked # 33 in the 1992 PWI 500
-Ranked # 29 in the 1993 PWI 500
-Ranked # 42 in the 1994 PWI 500
-Passed away on February 18, 1995 at the age of 33 of a heart attack
-Posthumously inducted into the Memphis Wrestling Hall of Fame in 1995
-Posthumously inducted into 2300 Arena's Hardcore Hall of Fame in 2009
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- 1980 Jake Roberts def. Ken Mantell for the MSW Louisiana Title
- 2008 Pork Chop def. Jesus Rodriguez for the ComPro Heavyweight Title
- 2008 Romo def. Kareem Sadat for the SWCW Hardcore Title
- 2008 The New Varsity Club (Kevin Morgan & Xavior) def. X-Rated (Kevin James Sanchez & Shane Sanchez) for the SWCW Tag Team Titles
- 2009 3rd Rail def. Sage for the SWCW Cruiserweight Title
- 2014 The Old School Studs (Randy Price & Gary Tool) def. Kevin Morgan for the IZW Tag Team Titles
- 2020 High Times (Father Padge & Dean Lambert) def. The Saints of Pro Wrestling (Scott Sanders & Shawn Sanders) for the ASP Tag Team Titles
- 2020 Gemini [2nd] def. Thorne the Hunter for the ASP 5-Star Title
- 2025 GBA (Drake Gallows, Bang Bang Bennett, & Colton Kinnamon) def. Team Holy Hell (Father Padge & Terry Pantera) for the BCW Tag Team Titles
- 2025 Michael H def. Stephen Nitro for the NAW Heavyweight Title
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- 10-11 2008 The New Varsity Club (Kevin Morgan & Xavior) def. X-Rated (Kevin James Sanchez & Shane Sanchez) for the SWCW Tag Team Titles
- 10-11 2009 3rd Rail def. Sage for the SWCW Cruiserweight Title
- 10-11 2014 The Old School Studs (Randy Price & Gary Tool) def. Kevin Morgan for the IZW Tag Team Titles
- 10-11 2020 High Times (Father Padge & Dean Lambert) def. The Saints of Pro Wrestling (Scott Sanders & Shawn Sanders) for the ASP Tag Team Titles
- 10-11 2020 Gemini [2nd] def. Thorne the Hunter for the ASP 5-Star Title
- 10-11 2025 GBA (Drake Gallows, Bang Bang Bennett, & Colton Kinnamon) def. Team Holy Hell (Father Padge & Terry Pantera) for the BCW Tag Team Titles
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- 10-12 2018 Paul Puertorico def. Xavior for the MSWA Mid-South Heavyweight Title
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- 10-12 2024 Super Star def. Daniel Aaron Michalles for the WAH Hunger Dojo Title
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- 10-12 2024 Ricky Wingrave/Keystone Rick def. Red James for the UWO Heavyweight Title
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- 10-13 1970 George Scott def. Johnny Valentine for the WCCW Texas Heavyweight Title
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- 10-13 1982 Jim Duggan def. Mike Sharpe, Jr. for the MSW Louisiana Title
- 10-13 2001 Big Daddy Moore def. Luc Lapointe for the OPW Oklahoma Television Title
- 10-13 2012 Jermaine Johnson def. Damien Morte for the IZW Impact Division Title
- 10-13 2018 Bishop Nasty & Riker def. The Villains (Wesley Crane & Steven Cruze) for the WFC Tag Team Titles
- 10-13 2018 J. D. def. Alex Royal for the WFC Hometown Heroes Title
- 10-13 2018 Fuel def. Anarchy [2nd] for the NAW Lightweight Title
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- 10-14 1985 Butch Reed def. Dick Murdoch for the MSW North American Heavyweight Title
- 10-14 2000 Rocco Valentino def. Original Renegade for the OPW Oklahoma Heavyweight Title
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- 10-14 2017 Riker def. Prince Mahalli for the WFC Hometown Heroes Title
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- 10-15 1988 Jeff Jarrett def. Eric Embry for the WCCW World Light Heavyweight Title
- 10-15 2002 Brandon Bishop def. Se7en for the ACW Heavyweight Title
- 10-15 2002 The Professionals (John Zorthos & Julian Wolfenbarger) def. Pimpology (Jeffrey Parker & Kool Ade) for the ACW Tag Team Titles
- 10-15 2002 Li'l Joe def. Jef Tiger for the ACW Hardcore Title
- 10-15 2005 A. J. Styles became the CWE Heavyweight Champion
- 10-15 2017 Drake Gallows def. Dean Lambert for the MSWA Oklahoma Title
- 10-15 2017 Erica def. Phoebe for the MSWA Ladies Title
- 10-15 2022 Dove Puro became the WAH Hunger Dojo Champion
- 10-15 2022 Cappucino Jones def. Dove Puro for the WAH Hunger Dojo Title
- 10-15 2022 Dove Puro def. Cappucino Jones for the WAH Hunger Dojo Title
- 10-16 1961 Red McKim def. Corsica Joe for the TSW Oklahoma Junior Heavyweight Title
- 10-16 1965 Jack Brisco def. Don Kent for the TSW Missouri Junior Heavyweight Title
- 10-16 1987 The Sheepherders (Luke Williams & Butch Miller) def. The Lightning Express (Brad Armstrong & Tim Horner) for the UWF Tag Team Titles
- 10-16 2021 Black Flag Brigade (Brett Irons & Anarchy [2nd]) became the UWE Tag Team Champions
- 10-16 2021 Koko def. Tommy Dean for the UWE Apex Title
- 10-16 2021 Big Smooth def. Cruze for the UWE Heavyweight Title
- 10-16 2022 Brandon Groom became the BPW Oklahoma Champion
- 10-16 2022 Brandon Groom became the BPW Lion Heart Champion
- 10-16 2023 Judgment Day (Finn Balor & Damien Priest) def. Cody Rhodes & Jey Uso for the WWE World Tag Team Titles
- 10-17 1977 Dr. X & became the TSW United States Tag Team Champions
- 10-17 1988 The Samoan SWAT Team (Samu & Fatu) def. Michael Hayes & Steve Cox for the WCCW World Tag Team Titles
- 10-17 2009 Drake Gallows def. Bobby Starr for the BYEW Entertainment Title
- 10-17 2009 Maniac Mike def. Larry the Cowboy Guy for the BYEW Caution Title
- 10-17 2009 Chris Chaos def. Maniac Mike for the BYEW Caution Title
- 10-17 2009 Maniac Mike def. Chris Chaos for the BYEW Caution Title
- 10-17 2009 Chris Chaos def. Maniac Mike for the BYEW Caution Title
- 10-17 2015 Terry Montana & Mighty Mouse def. La Famiglia (Thomas Knight & Wade Argento [substituting for Luke Grayson]) for the ComPro Tag Team Titles
- 10-17 2015 Double D def. Damon Windsor for the IZW Impact Division Title
- 10-17 2020 J. J. Hefley became the BPW 365 Champion
- 10-17 2020 El Greengo Loco def. J. J. Hefley for the BPW 365 Title
- 10-17 2020 Jerry Storm def. El Greengo Loco for the BPW 365 Title
- 10-17 2025 Morgan Levay became the CAPW Women’s Champion
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