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Ricky "The Prophet" Rice is an American retired professional wrestler. He is best known for his appearanceas with the Minneapolis-based promotions Pro Wrestling America and the American Wrestling Association.
Career Timeline
After a short stint in Windy City Pro Wrestling in which he defeated Jerry Lynn in Sullivan, Illinois on October 6, he r
After a short stint in Windy City Pro Wrestling in which he defeated Jerry Lynn in Sullivan, Illinois on October 6, he returned to the AWA for a one-time appearance losing to Steve O on May 3, 1991.
After a short stint in Windy City Pro Wrestling in which he defeated Jerry Lynn in Sullivan, Illinois on October 6, he r
After a short stint in Windy City Pro Wrestling in which he defeated Jerry Lynn in Sullivan, Illinois on October 6, he returned to the AWA for a one-time appearance losing to Steve O on May 3, 1991.
Rice enjoyed a brief seven-day reign as the PWA Light Heavyweight champion before losing the title to Jerry Lynn on Dece
Rice enjoyed a brief seven-day reign as the PWA Light Heavyweight champion before losing the title to Jerry Lynn on December 29. Rice remained with the promotion until its close in 1990.
Rice enjoyed a brief seven-day reign as the PWA Light Heavyweight champion before losing the title to Jerry Lynn on Dece
Rice enjoyed a brief seven-day reign as the PWA Light Heavyweight champion before losing the title to Jerry Lynn on December 29. Rice remained with the promotion until its close in 1990.
In 1990 and 1991, Rice made several appearances for the World Wrestling Federation as an enhancement talent on their wee
In 1990 and 1991, Rice made several appearances for the World Wrestling Federation as an enhancement talent on their weekly syndicated programs, working with such stars as Ted DiBiase, Ricky Steamboat, The Big Boss Man, Kerry Von Erich, The Mountie and Bret Hart.
In 1990 and 1991, Rice made several appearances for the World Wrestling Federation as an enhancement talent on their wee
In 1990 and 1991, Rice made several appearances for the World Wrestling Federation as an enhancement talent on their weekly syndicated programs, working with such stars as Ted DiBiase, Ricky Steamboat, The Big Boss Man, Kerry Von Erich, The Mountie and Bret Hart.
Making regular appearances on the promotion's syndicated television program on ESPN during early 1989, the two eventuall
Making regular appearances on the promotion's syndicated television program on ESPN during early 1989, the two eventually worked their way back up the tag team ranks although failed to unseat the AWA tag team champions The Destruction Crew in St. Paul, Minnesota on February 7, 1989.
Making regular appearances on the promotion's syndicated television program on ESPN during early 1989, the two eventuall
Making regular appearances on the promotion's syndicated television program on ESPN during early 1989, the two eventually worked their way back up the tag team ranks although failed to unseat the AWA tag team champions The Destruction Crew in St. Paul, Minnesota on February 7, 1989.
Before leaving the AWA, Rice wrestled as the Unknown Soldier, a masked wrestler in military fatigues
Before leaving the AWA, Rice wrestled as the Unknown Soldier, a masked wrestler in military fatigues. He participated in the very first Team Challenge Series match, defeating Mike Enos (he would later lose to Enos in a NWA Central States championship tournament in March 1989).
Before leaving the AWA, Rice wrestled as the Unknown Soldier, a masked wrestler in military fatigues
Before leaving the AWA, Rice wrestled as the Unknown Soldier, a masked wrestler in military fatigues. He participated in the very first Team Challenge Series match, defeating Mike Enos (he would later lose to Enos in a NWA Central States championship tournament in March 1989).
Wrestling for Stu Hart's Stampede Wrestling promotion during early 1989, Rice returned to PWA within several months, def
Wrestling for Stu Hart's Stampede Wrestling promotion during early 1989, Rice returned to PWA within several months, defeating Larry Cameron to regain the heavyweight championship on July 8, 1989. Although trading the belt with Charlie Norris and Jerry Lynn, he finally lost the heavyweight title for a fourth and final time to his old tag team rival Terminator Riggs, on September 22, 1990.
Wrestling for Stu Hart's Stampede Wrestling promotion during early 1989, Rice returned to PWA within several months, def
Wrestling for Stu Hart's Stampede Wrestling promotion during early 1989, Rice returned to PWA within several months, defeating Larry Cameron to regain the heavyweight championship on July 8, 1989. Although trading the belt with Charlie Norris and Jerry Lynn, he finally lost the heavyweight title for a fourth and final time to his old tag team rival Terminator Riggs, on September 22, 1990.
Although having a somewhat successful singles career feuding with The Nasty Boys, he would have more success in tag team
Although having a somewhat successful singles career feuding with The Nasty Boys, he would have more success in tag team competition teaming with Dukes, Mando Guerrero and Baron von Raschke. He would also team with Jon Paul as the Top Guns during his feud with Teijho Khan and Soldat Ustinov and later Badd Company, defeating the then AWA tag team champions by disqualification in Columbus, Nevada on July 9, 1988.
Although having a somewhat successful singles career feuding with The Nasty Boys, he would have more success in tag team
Although having a somewhat successful singles career feuding with The Nasty Boys, he would have more success in tag team competition teaming with Dukes, Mando Guerrero and Baron von Raschke. He would also team with Jon Paul as the Top Guns during his feud with Teijho Khan and Soldat Ustinov and later Badd Company, defeating the then AWA tag team champions by disqualification in Columbus, Nevada on July 9, 1988.
After losing to Badd Company in a rematch in Two Rivers, Wisconsin on July 29, they became involved in a short-lived feu
After losing to Badd Company in a rematch in Two Rivers, Wisconsin on July 29, they became involved in a short-lived feud with Beauty & The Beast, although John Paul would eventually leave the team by late 1988.
After losing to Badd Company in a rematch in Two Rivers, Wisconsin on July 29, they became involved in a short-lived feu
After losing to Badd Company in a rematch in Two Rivers, Wisconsin on July 29, they became involved in a short-lived feud with Beauty & The Beast, although John Paul would eventually leave the team by late 1988.
Reuniting with Dukes, they later won a mixed tag team match while teaming with Wendi Richter against AWA tag team champi
Reuniting with Dukes, they later won a mixed tag team match while teaming with Wendi Richter against AWA tag team champions Badd Company and AWA Woman's champion Madusa Miceli at AWA SuperClash III on December 13, 1988.
Reuniting with Dukes, they later won a mixed tag team match while teaming with Wendi Richter against AWA tag team champi
Reuniting with Dukes, they later won a mixed tag team match while teaming with Wendi Richter against AWA tag team champions Badd Company and AWA Woman's champion Madusa Miceli at AWA SuperClash III on December 13, 1988.
Trained by Eddie Sharkey, Rice spent much of his early career in Sharkey's Pro Wrestling America promotion, defeating Ma
Trained by Eddie Sharkey, Rice spent much of his early career in Sharkey's Pro Wrestling America promotion, defeating Mad Dog Vachon for the heavyweight title in March 1986 and, with Derrick Dukes, defeating The Terminators for the tag team title in June 1987 before jumping to the American Wrestling Association in early 1988.
Trained by Eddie Sharkey, Rice spent much of his early career in Sharkey's Pro Wrestling America promotion, defeating Ma
Trained by Eddie Sharkey, Rice spent much of his early career in Sharkey's Pro Wrestling America promotion, defeating Mad Dog Vachon for the heavyweight title in March 1986 and, with Derrick Dukes, defeating The Terminators for the tag team title in June 1987 before jumping to the American Wrestling Association in early 1988.
About Ricky Khan
Trained by Eddie Sharkey, Rice spent much of his early career in Sharkey's Pro Wrestling America promotion, defeating Mad Dog Vachon for the heavyweight title in March 1986 and, with Derrick Dukes, defeating The Terminators for the tag team title in June 1987 before jumping to the American Wrestling Association in early 1988. Although having a somewhat successful singles career feuding with The Nasty Boys, he would have more success in tag team competition teaming with Dukes, Mando Guerrero and Baron von Raschke. He would also team with Jon Paul as the Top Guns during his feud with Teijho Khan and Soldat Ustinov and later Badd Company, defeating the then AWA tag team champions by disqualification in Columbus, Nevada on July 9, 1988.
Minnesota, United States
Notable facts
Pro Wrestling America PWA Heavyweight Championship (4 times) PWA Light Heavyweight Championship (1 time) PWA Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Derrick Dukes
PWA Heavyweight Championship (4 times)
PWA Light Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
PWA Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Derrick Dukes
Pro Wrestling Illustrated PWI ranked him # 150 of the 500 best singles wrestlers of the PWI 500 in 1991
PWI ranked him # 150 of the 500 best singles wrestlers of the PWI 500 in 1991
Ricky Rice's profile at Cagematch , Wrestlingdata , Internet Wrestling Database
American male professional wrestlers
Discography
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Ricky "The Prophet" Rice is an American retired professional wrestler. He is best known for his appearanceas with the Minneapolis-based promotions Pro Wrestling America and the American Wrestling Association.
Ricky Khan is from Minnesota, United States.
Lyrks has lyrics for 1 song by Ricky Khan.