Dick Murdoch

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

0.1331

Gender

Male

Birthday

16-Aug-1946

Age

(80 years old)

Place of Birth

Waxahachie, Texas, USA

Also Known As
  • Ron Carson

Dick Murdoch

Biography

Hoyt Richard Murdoch was an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring names "Dirty" Dick Murdoch and "Captain Redneck". He was best known for his time in the World Wrestling Federation and New Japan Pro-Wrestling. Murdoch started his wrestling career in 1965, and three years later, he began teaming with longtime partner Dusty Rhodes as the Texas Outlaws. After they split up, Murdoch wrestled for several territories including the National Wrestling Alliance, Florida Championship Wrestling, and Mid-South Wrestling, also touring overseas. He would join the World Wrestling Federation in 1984 and teamed with Adrian Adonis to form the North-South Connection, winning the WWE World Tag Team Championship. In 1981, Murdoch gained international exposure by joining New Japan Pro-Wrestling and stayed there until 1989. He later wrestled for Jim Crockett Promotions, engaging in feuds with the likes of Ric Flair, Nikita Koloff, and Dusty Rhodes. He also worked for World Championship Wrestling in 1991 in a tag team with Dick Slater until going into semi-retirement, while making appearances at the 1995 WWE Royal Rumble and WCW Slamboree '93: A Legends' Reunion.


Credits

The Third Annual NWA Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament The Third Annual NWA Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament (1988) Character: The Outlaw
The third and final Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament was held over two nights, April 22 and 23, 1988. Scheduled to feature 24 teams, the tournament included a few changes to the original lineup.
Mid-South Wrestling Giants, Midgets, Heroes & Villains vol. 1 Mid-South Wrestling Giants, Midgets, Heroes & Villains vol. 1 (2007) Character: Dick Murdoch
Mid-South Wrestling is proud to present, it's 1st volume of a 4 DVD collection entitled "Giants Midgets Heroes & Villains". It captures some of the greatest moments and biggest names in professional wrestling history from 1980-1985. Until now, this footage has never before been seen on video or DVD. The only way someone could have seen this footage was if they attended a live event or caught a broadcast years ago, but now thanks to Mid-South Wrestling, fans can go back and re-live the excitement, the splendor, the raw action and the true essence of what was known by fans as the glory days. Giants Midgets Heroes & Villains is a true gift to all wrestling fans and is the long awaited arrival of some of the greatest wrestling history.
NWA Live: March 18, 1989 NWA Live: March 18, 1989 (1989) Character: Dick Murdoch
Live from The Capital Centre in Landover, Maryland
WWE Wrestling at The Meadowlands: July '84 WWE Wrestling at The Meadowlands: July '84 (1984) Character: Dick Murdoch
Catch all the excitement and action as WWE's most powerful superstars take to the ring. Featuring Hulk Hogan and André the Giant facing Big John Studd and The North-South Connection in a wild 3-on-2 handicap brawl.
WWE Wrestling at The Meadowlands: October '84 WWE Wrestling at The Meadowlands: October '84 (1984) Character: Dick Murdoch
Catch all the excitement and action as WWE's most powerful superstars take to the ring. Featuring Sgt. Slaughter and Andre the Giant teaming up to do battle with evil foreigners Nikolai Volkoff and The Iron Sheik.
NWA Clash of The Champions VI: Ragin' Cajun NWA Clash of The Champions VI: Ragin' Cajun (1989) Character: Dick Murdoch
WCW Clash of The Champions VI: Ragin' Cajun took place on April 2, 1989 at The SuperDome in New Orleans, Louisiana. There were 5,300 people in attendance and the show drew a 4.3 rating on TBS. This show was used to build the WrestleWar '89: The Music City Showdown PPV on May 7. Clash VI was held on the same day as WrestleMania V and on free TV in an attempt to hurt the PPV rating.
NWA WrestleWar 1989 NWA WrestleWar 1989 (1989) Character: N/A
WrestleWar '89: Music City Showdown was the first WrestleWar professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by World Championship Wrestling (WCW) under the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) banner. It took place on May 7, 1989, at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee.
NWA The Last Tangle in Tampa NWA The Last Tangle in Tampa (1980) Character: Himself
"The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes faces perennial rival Harley Race for the very last time in a best 2 of 3 Falls contest with an undercard filled with wrestling superstars from all over the landscape.
Best of the WWF Volume 1 Best of the WWF Volume 1 (1985) Character: Dick Murdoch
The best action that the WWF has to offer.
Best of the WWF Volume 2 Best of the WWF Volume 2 (1985) Character: Dick Murdoch
Gorilla Monsoon hosts this second volume of some of the best WWF has to offer.
WWE The Brawl to End it All WWE The Brawl to End it All (1984) Character: Self
The Brawl to End It All was a professional wrestling event produced by the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) and broadcast live on MTV. It took place at Madison Square Garden in New York, New York on July 23, 1984. The show was a major event in the Rock 'n' Wrestling Connection in the mid-1980s WWF. The main event featured The Fabulous Moolah defending the WWF Women's Championship against Wendi Richter. Richter pinned Moolah to win the Women's Championship. It was the only match of the event that was shown on national television. The entire event was recorded and shown on the Madison Square Garden network however.
Legends of Mid-South Wrestling Legends of Mid-South Wrestling (2013) Character: Himself
For the first time ever, WWE presents the Legends of Mid-South Wrestling. One of the 1980’s hottest territories, Mid-South garnered national attention for its revolutionary storytelling and bruising, athletic matches orchestrated by no-nonsense promoter, “COWBOY” BILL WATTS. Now, the legends and Hall of Famers who cut their teeth in Mid-South share their tales of the fabled proving ground as we deliver OVER 20 classic confrontations from legends Ted DiBiase, Andre The Giant, Shawn Michaels, Ric Flair, Sting, Muhammad Ali, and many more…
WWE Royal Rumble 1995 WWE Royal Rumble 1995 (1995) Character: Himself
The 1995 WWE Royal Rumble took place on January 22, 1995, in the USF Sun Dome located in Tampa, Florida. Superstars compete in the annual Royal Rumble Match, with the winner advancing to WrestleMania for an opportunity at the WWF Championship! Shawn Michaels, Lex Luger, The British Bulldog, and more compete in the over-the-top-rope elimination match. Diesel battles Bret Hart with the WWF Championship on the line.
Andre the Giant Andre the Giant (1985) Character: Dick Murdoch (Archive footage)
Showcasing the legendary and immeasurable power of the Eighth Wonder of the World, Andre the Giant in this home video classic; Andre is in action against some of his most memorable foes, including Big John Studd, The Wild Samoans and Ken Patera.
WCW Slamboree 1993 WCW Slamboree 1993 (1993) Character: Dick Murdoch
Join the stars of yesterday and today for this star-studded spectacular. Davey Boy Smith challenges Big Van Vader for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship. Barry Windham defends the NWA World Championship against Arn Anderson. Dory Funk Jr. takes on Nick Bockwinkel. Rick Rude & Paul Orndorff face Dustin Rhodes & Kensuke Sasaki.
Grunt! The Wrestling Movie Grunt! The Wrestling Movie (1985) Character: Grunt Brother
A documentary crew follows the tale of a pro wrestler who disappeared and seems to have now returned to the sport under a new guise.
The Wrestler The Wrestler (1974) Character: Dick Murdoch
Frank Bass (Ed Asner) is an honest guy trying to make a living in the cut throat world of professional wrestling, and he's gonna make it work - even if he dies trying! But first - he'll have to strong-arm his way through all the mobsters, gamblers, promoters and fight fixers and help his past-his-prime wrestler once again win a championship belt. Features appearances from real-life legendary wrestlers and AWA superstars Verne Gagne, Rick Flair, Superstar Billy Graham, Dusty Rhodes, Dick the Bruiser, Ray Stevens, Dory Funk Jr., Ken Patera, Billy Robinson, Dan Gable, Eddie Graham, Dick Murdoch, Vincent J. McMahon, and more.
Mid-South WrestleFest '85 Mid-South WrestleFest '85 (1985) Character: Dick Murdoch
Dusty Rhodes battles "Nature Boy" Ric Flair, while Ted DiBiase faces Jake "The Snake" Roberts in this star-studded spectacular.
ECW Super Summer Sizzler 1993 ECW Super Summer Sizzler 1993 (1993) Character: Dick Murdoch
"Hot Stuff" Eddie Gilbert faces Terry Funk in the Texas chain match massacre main event: The Sandman vs. Rockin' Rebel in a Philadelphia street fight match; Dick Murdoch takes on Dark Patriot Il.
Most Unusual Matches Most Unusual Matches (1985) Character: Dick Murdoch
Jesse "The Body" Ventura takes the WWE Universe on a trip down memory lane with some of the wildest matches in history; this presentation features everything from battle royals and lumberjack matches to an unforgettable bout inside a steel cage.
WCW Slamboree 1995 WCW Slamboree 1995 (1995) Character: Himself
Join the stars of yesterday and today as they gather in Florida for Slamboree '95: A Legends Reunion. Hulk Hogan & "Macho Man" Randy Savage battle Ric Flair & Vader. Sting faces Big Bubba Rogers in a Lights Out Match. The Great Muta defends the IWGP Heavyweight Championship against Paul Orndorff.
WCW WrestleWar 1989 WCW WrestleWar 1989 (1989) Character: "Dirty" Dick Murdoch
Ric Flair and Ricky Steamboat face off for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. The Road Warriors battle The Varsity Club with the NWA Tag Team Championship up for grabs. Sting faces The Iron Sheik. Michael Hayes battles Lex Luger for the United States Championship. Plus, The Great Muta, Rick Steiner, and more.
Paradise Alley Paradise Alley (1978) Character: Wrestler
Three Italian-American brothers, living in the slums of 1940's New York City, try to help each other with one's wrestling career using one brother's promotional skills and another brother's con-artist tactics to thwart a sleazy manager.
The Wrestling Queen The Wrestling Queen (1973) Character: Dick Murdoch
This documentary is a must have for "old school" wrestling fans! It's loosely focused on the career of 23 year old Vivian Vachon during her first professional tour, and the wrestling legends she shares the ring with. Through interviews with wrestling superstars, the promoters, the fans, and the critics, Wrestling Queen will give you a snapshot of a rarely seen part of 70’s culture, along with a healthy dose of wrestling nostalgia!
Wrestling's Biggest, Smallest, Strangest, Strongest! Wrestling's Biggest, Smallest, Strangest, Strongest! (1985) Character: Dick Murdoch
WWE Superstars from all ends of the spectrum, including George The Animal Steele, Andre the Giant, Haiti Kid, Mad Dog Vachon, the Missing Link, Ivan Putski, Ken Patera and other unusual competitors.
The Life and Times of Captain Lou Albano The Life and Times of Captain Lou Albano (1986) Character: Dick Murdoch
Relive one of the most influential men in wrestling as he does it all in this special look at Captain Lou Albano!
Wrestling's Bloopers, Bleeps, & Bodyslams Wrestling's Bloopers, Bleeps, & Bodyslams (1985) Character: Self
Gorilla Monsoon treats the WWE Universe to a hilarious collection of surprises involving top Superstars of the '80s; from Hulk Hogan and "Rowdy" Roddy Piper to Andre the Giant and Capt. Lou Albano, this show is full of unforgettable moments.



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