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Ricky Morton

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American professional wrestler

United StatesAthletesBorn 1956 · age 70
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Richard Wendell Morton is an American professional wrestler who currently performs on the independent circuit. For most of his career, Morton has teamed with Robert Gibson as part of the Rock 'n' Roll Express, widely regarded as "the consummate babyface tag team".

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Morton, c. 1986Morton, c. 1986Morton (top) punches Ric Flair (bottom), circa 1986Morton (top) punches Ric Flair (bottom), circa 1986Morton (left) and Ken Lucas (right) as NWA Mid-America Tag Team Champions, c. 1983Morton (left) and Ken Lucas (right) as NWA Mid-America Tag Team Champions, c. 1983

Awards 2

WWE Hall of Fame
Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame

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About this person

Richard Wendell Morton is an American professional wrestler who currently performs on the independent circuit. For most of his career, Morton has teamed with Robert Gibson as part of the Rock 'n' Roll Express, widely regarded as "the consummate babyface tag team". Morton has competed for numerous promotions in the United States including the Continental Wrestling Association, Mid-South Wrestling, Jim Crockett Promotions/World Championship Wrestling, Smoky Mountain Wrestling, the World Wrestling Federation, and Extreme Championship Wrestling, as well as the Japanese promotions All Japan Pro Wrestling, New Japan Pro-Wrestling, and Wrestle Association R.

Country
United States
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
living
Dates
Born 1956 · age 70
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7 languages

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