
Acting
Dick Murdoch
Born — Died
1946-08-16 — 1996-06-15
Place of birth
Waxahachie, Texas, USA
Known for
Acting
Credits
34 titles
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 Ta…
Known for
NRMid-South Wrestling was one of the most successful wrestling territories in the 1981s; featuring future WWE Hall of Famers.
Mid-South Wrestling
1981
NRShowcasing incredible in-ring action and unforgettable interviews, this weekly television series features a who's who of WWE Hall of Famers.
NWA World Championship Wrestling
1985
NRDiscover rarely-seen matches from the 1970s, '80s, and '90s featuring countless WWE Hall of Famers such as Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair.
WWE Old School
1973
NRAt a time when matches between big-name Superstars are usually only seen on pay-per-view, WCW presents Clash of the Champions on free TV.
Clash of the Champions
1988
9.0Hosts Vince McMahon and Lord Alfred Hayes welcome the popular WWE Superstars and feature entertaining segments in WWE's original talk show.
Tuesday Night Titans
1984
5.9Three 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.
Paradise Alley
1978
Film credits
1990s · 4 titles
10.0Join 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.
WCW Slamboree 1993
1993
NRJoin 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 Slamboree 1995
1995
7.1The 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.
WWE Royal Rumble 1995
1995
2.0"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.
ECW Super Summer Sizzler 1993
1993
1980s · 17 titles
7.0Ric 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.
WCW WrestleWar 1989
1989
Live from The Capital Centre in Landover, Maryland
NWA Live: March 18, 1989
1989
5.3A documentary crew follows the tale of a pro wrestler who disappeared and seems to have now returned to the sport under a new guise.
Grunt! The Wrestling Movie
1985
6.0WWE 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.
Wrestling's Biggest, Smallest, Strangest, Strongest!
1985
NRDusty Rhodes battles "Nature Boy" Ric Flair, while Ted DiBiase faces Jake "The Snake" Roberts in this star-studded spectacular.
Mid-South WrestleFest '85
1985
9.0Jesse "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.
Most Unusual Matches
1985
NRWCW 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 Clash of The Champions VI: Ragin' Cajun
1989
10.0Gorilla 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.
Wrestling's Bloopers, Bleeps, & Bodyslams
1985
10.0Relive one of the most influential men in wrestling as he does it all in this special look at Captain Lou Albano!
The Life and Times of Captain Lou Albano
1986
NRThe best action that the WWF has to offer.
Best of the WWF Volume 1
1985
NR"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.
NWA The Last Tangle in Tampa
1980
10.0The 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.
WWE The Brawl to End it All
1984
NRGorilla Monsoon hosts this second volume of some of the best WWF has to offer.
Best of the WWF Volume 2
1985
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.
The Third Annual NWA Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament
1988
7.0Showcasing 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.
Andre the Giant
1985
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: July '84
1984
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.
WWE Wrestling at The Meadowlands: October '84
1984
1970s · 3 titles
5.9Three 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.
Paradise Alley
1978
5.0Frank 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.
The Wrestler
1974
7.3This 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!
The Wrestling Queen
1973
Series credits
NRMid-South Wrestling was one of the most successful wrestling territories in the 1981s; featuring future WWE Hall of Famers.
Mid-South Wrestling
1981
NRMid-South Wrestling was one of the most successful wrestling territories in the 1981s; featuring future WWE Hall of Famers.
Mid-South Wrestling
1981
NRShowcasing incredible in-ring action and unforgettable interviews, this weekly television series features a who's who of WWE Hall of Famers.
NWA World Championship Wrestling
1985
NRShowcasing incredible in-ring action and unforgettable interviews, this weekly television series features a who's who of WWE Hall of Famers.
NWA World Championship Wrestling
1985
NRDiscover rarely-seen matches from the 1970s, '80s, and '90s featuring countless WWE Hall of Famers such as Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair.
WWE Old School
1973
NRAt a time when matches between big-name Superstars are usually only seen on pay-per-view, WCW presents Clash of the Champions on free TV.
Clash of the Champions
1988
9.0Hosts Vince McMahon and Lord Alfred Hayes welcome the popular WWE Superstars and feature entertaining segments in WWE's original talk show.
Tuesday Night Titans
1984
NRMid-South Wrestling was one of the most successful wrestling territories.
Mid-South Arena Shows
1985


