Dick Murdoch was an American professional wrestler who is best known for his time in WWF, NWA, and WCW. Born on August 16, 1946, in Waxahachie, Texas, he gained fame for his rough style and tag-team victories.
Personal and Family Life
Dick Murdoch had a passion for wrestling from a young age, influenced by his Texas roots. He was known for his tough persona both in and out of the ring. Details about his family life are limited, but he was a well-respected figure among his peers in the wrestling community.
Career Highlights
Murdoch was a skilled wrestler who often transitioned between being a “heel” (villain) and a “face” (hero) in different promotions. He gained significant recognition when he teamed up with Adrian Adonis to win the WWF World Tag-Team Championship in 1984. He was also a popular partner of Dusty Rhodes, with whom he formed the famous tag team known as the “Texas Outlaws.”
Death and Legacy
Dick Murdoch passed away on June 15, 1996, from a heart attack at his ranch in Canyon, Texas, at the age of 49. He left behind a legacy as one of wrestling’s most memorable characters, and his contributions are still remembered by fans and fellow wrestlers today.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| NWA The Last Tangle in Tampa | 1980-08-03 | Himself |
| WCW Clash of The Champions VI: Ragin’ Cajun | 1989-04-02 | Dick Murdoch |
| WWE The Brawl to End it All | 1984-07-23 | Self |
| MSW WrestleFest | 1985-07-28 | Himself |
| NWA WrestleWar ’89: The Music City Showdown | 1989-05-07 | “Dirty” Dick Murdoch |
| The Third Annual NWA Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament | 1988-04-23 | The Outlaw |
| WCW Slamboree 1993 | 1993-05-23 | Himself |
| ECW Super Summer Sizzler Spectacular | 1993-06-19 | Dick Murdoch |
| WWE Royal Rumble 1995 | 1995-01-22 | Himself |
| WCW Slamboree 1995 | 1995-05-21 | Himself |
| The Wrestler | 1974-04-28 | Dick Murdoch |
| Paradise Alley | 1978-09-22 | Wrestler |
| Grunt! The Wrestling Movie | 1985-11-07 | Grunt Brother |
| NWA Live: March 18, 1989 | 1989-03-18 | Dick Murdoch |
| Wrestling’s Bloopers, Bleeps and Bodyslams! | 1985-01-01 | Self |
| The WWF’s Most Unusual Matches | 1985-01-01 | Dick Murdoch |
| Legends of Mid-South Wrestling | 2013-09-10 | Himself |
| Best of the WWF Volume 1 | 1985-01-01 | Dick Murdoch |
| Andre the Giant | 1985-12-02 | Dick Murdoch (archive footage) |
| Best of the WWF Volume 2 | 1985-01-01 | Dick Murdoch |
| WWF’s Biggest, Smallest, Strangest, Strongest | 1985-01-01 | Dick Murdoch |
| The Wrestling Queen | 1973-11-01 | Dick Murdoch |
| Biography: Dusty Rhodes | 2023-04-09 | Self (archive footage) |
| Mid-South Wrestling Giants, Midgets, Heroes & Villains vol. 1 | 2007-07-31 | Dick Murdoch |
| WWE Wrestling at The Meadowlands: July ’84 | 1984-07-15 | Dick Murdoch |
| WWE Wrestling at The Meadowlands: October ’84 | 1984-10-14 | Dick Murdoch |