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Randy Mulkey (born May 31, 1964) is a retired American professional wrestler as a jobber to the stars who worked for Jim Crockett Promotions, World Championship Wrestling and the World Wrestling Federation the late 1980s.[2][3]
| Randy Mulkey | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 31, 1964[1] Anderson, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Ring name(s) | Randy Mulkey |
| Debut | 1985 |
| Retired | 2016 |
Professional wrestling career
editMulkey made his professional wrestling debut in 1985 in the Mid-Atlantic for Jim Crockett Promotions. During most of his career, he teamed up with his brother Bill. Known for their bleached blonde mullets and purple trunks. They were on a losing streak of 0–180. On March 28, 1987, that all changed when the Mulkeys won an upset victory over The Gladiators (Gladiator #1 and Gladiator #2) to qualify for the Jim Crockett Memorial Cup 1987 tournament. This happened when one of the Gladiators was about to bodyslam bringing one of the Mulkeys back to the ring. The other Mulkey shuck up behind the Gladiator by tripping and pinning for the 1–2–3. It was considered Mulkey Mania![4] They lost in the first round of the Jim Crockett Memorial Cup 1987 to Denny Brown and Todd Champion.[5][6]
In 1987 they also worked in Florida.
In November 1988, Ted Turner bought Jim Crockett Promotions and renamed it World Championship Wrestling. The brothers went their separate ways with Randy teaming with various jobbers[7] and Bill working in other promotions. They reunited in 1990 working for the World Wrestling Federation.[8] They retired had separate careers.
On August 11, 2007, the brothers reunited for a one night appearance at NWA Legends Show defeating George South and his son George Jr. in Charlotte.[9]
Randy returned to the ring for one last time at WrestleCade 2016 in a battle royal won by George South.
Personal life
editAfter retiring from wrestling in 1990, Mulkey worked in construction and later owned a trucking company for nearly eight years. Later on worked for an independent trucking company.[10]
In 2012, Randy and Bill were inducted into the South Carolina Pro Wrestling Hall Of Fame.[11][12]
References
edit- ^ Saalbach, Axel. "Wrestlingdata.com - The World's Largest Wrestling Database".
- ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip. "Randy Mulkey « Wrestlers Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database".
- ^ "Why The Mulkey Brothers Are The Greatest Jobbers Of All Time". Bleacher Report. January 20, 2010. Retrieved May 26, 2024.
- ^ "Mulkey Mania is Running Wild!". January 23, 2024.
- ^ Mooneyham, Mike (October 1, 2022). "The Mulkey Brothers carved their names into Mid-Atlantic wrestling lore". The Post and Courier. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
- ^ Mooneyham, Mike (October 8, 2022). "Mulkey Brothers scored upset that shocked the wrestling world". The Post and Courier. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
- ^ "1989". Thehistoryofwwe.com. Retrieved December 31, 2016.
- ^ "1990". Thehistoryofwwe.com. Retrieved December 31, 2016.
- ^ "Mulkeys | Online World of Wrestling".
- ^ Mooneyham, Mike (October 22, 2022). "'Mulkeymania' mat mantra alive and well decades later". The Post and Courier. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
- ^ Mooneyham, Mike (June 21, 2012). "Mulkeymania to run wild at S.C. Pro Wrestling Hall Of Fame Ceremony". The Post and Courier. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
- ^ unknown (June 23, 2012). "Anderson natives to be inducted into South Carolina Pro Wrestling Hall Of Fame". Independent Mail. Retrieved May 25, 2024.