Junkyard Dog

Real Name
Sylvester Ritter

Birthday
December 13, 1953

Hometown
Charlotte, North Carolina

Height
6'3"

Weight
280 lbs

Marital Status

Trained by
Sonny King

Debut
1978

Previous Names
Leroy Rochester
 "Big Daddy" Ritter
 JYD

Finishing Move(s)
The Thump (Powerslam)

Favorite Move(s)
Doggy Headbutts

Notable Feuds
 Ernie Ladd
 Ted DiBiase
 Leroy Brown
 Jim Duggan
 Tully Blanchard
 Mr. Wrestling II
 The Freebirds
 Butch Reed
 One Man Gang
 Paul Orndorff
 Bobby Eaton
 The Wild Samoans
 Roddy Piper
 Terry Funk
 Hoss Funk
 Jimmy Jack Funk
 Jimmy Hart
 Adrian Adonis
 Harley Race
 Roddy Piper
 Greg Valentine
 Ron Bass
 Dino Bravo
 Eddie Gilbert
 Four Hoursemen
 Ric Flair
 
Title History
NWA Mid America Tag Team titles w/Gypsy Joe won a Tournament (December 25, 1977);
Stampede North American Heavyweight title defeating Alo Leilani (December 1, 1978);
Stampede North American Heavyweight title defeating Jake Roberts (August ??, 1979);
Mid South Mississippi Heavyweight title defeating Bull Ramos (????, 1980);
Mid South Louisiana Heavyweight title defeating Terry Gordy (????, 1980);
Mid South Louisiana Heavyweight title defeating Ernie Ladd (March 14, 1980);
Mid South Tag Team titles w/Buck Robley defeating Michael Hayes & Terry Gordy (April 6, 1980);
Mid South Tag Team titles w/Terry Orndorff defeating Michael Hayes & Terry Gordy
 (September 19, 1980);
Mid South Tag Team titles w/Killer Karl Kox defeating Leroy Brown & Ernie Ladd (January 29, 1981);
Mid South Tag Team titles w/Dick Murdoch defeating Super Destroyer & The Grappler (April 27, 1981);
Mid South Tag Team titles w/Dick Murdoch defeating Afa & Sika (July ??, 1981);
Mid South Louisiana Heavyweight title defeating Great Kabuki (October ??, 1981);
Mid South Tag Team titles w/Mike George defeating Afa & Sika (October 15, 1981);
Mid South Tag Team titles w/Mr. Olympia defeating Afa & Sika (May 5, 1982);
Mid South North American Heavyweight title defeating Bob Roop (June 21, 1982);
Mid South North American Heavyweight title defeating Ted DiBiase (November 25, 1982);
Mid South North American Heavyweight title defeating Mr. Olympia in a tournament (April 16, 1983);
Mid South North American Heavyweight title defeating Butch Reed (October 26, 1983);
WWF (World Wrestling Federation) Wrestling Classic Tournament Winner (November 7, 1985);
WCW World Six Man Tag titles w/Ricky Morton & Tommy Rich beat Buddy Landel & Mr. X & Dutch Mantell (February 17, 1991);
USWA Unified World Heavyweight title defeating Eddie Gilbert (September 21, 1992)