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Mike Rotundo

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Title History

  • NWA Mid Atlantic Television title defeating Leroy Brown (December 25, 1982);
  • NWA (Toronto) Television title defeating Don Kernodle [Tournament] (August 7, 1983);
  • NWA (Florida) Southern Heavyweight title defeating Ron Bass (September 24, 1983);
  • NWA Florida Heavyweight title defeating Greg Valentine [Tournament] (December 16, 1983);
  • NWA (Florida) United States Tag Team titles w/Mike Davis defeating One Man Gang & Ron Bass (January 11, 1984);
  • NWA (Florida) United States Tag Team titles w/Barry Windham defeating Black Bart & Ron Bass (March 14, 1984);
  • NWA (Florida) United States Tag Team titles w/Barry Windham defeating Black Bart & Ron Bass (April ??, 1984);
  • NWA (Florida) Southern Heavyweight title defeating Ron Bass (May 21, 1984);
  • NWA (Florida) United States Tag Team titles w/Barry Windham defeating Black Bart & Ron Bass (May 26, 1984);
  • WWF World Tag Team titles w/Barry Windham defeating Dick Murdoch & Adrian Adonis (January 21, 1985);
  • WWF World Tag Team titles w/Barry Windham defeating Nikolai Volkoff & Iron Sheik (June 17, 1985);
  • NWA Florida Heavyweight title defeating Ed Gantner (March 15, 1987);
  • NWA Florida Heavyweight title defeating Dory Funk Jr. for vacant title (June 7, 1987);
  • NWA World Television title defeating Nikita Koloff (January 26, 1988);
  • NWA World Television title defeating Rick Steiner (Febuary 20, 1989);
  • NWA World Tag Team titles w/Steve Williams defeating Road Warriors (April 2, 1989);
  • WWF World Tag Team titles w/Ted Dibiase defeating Legion of Doom (Febuary 7, 1992);
  • WWF World Tag Team titles w/Ted Dibiase defeating Earthquake & Typhoon (October 13, 1992);
  • WWF World Tag Team titles w/Ted Dibiase defeating Rick & Scott Steiner (June 16, 1993);

Career Highlights

In The Beginning:

  • Mike Rotunda wrestled for Syracuse University..
  • Mike’s real name is “Rotunda” and he started out under that name but later used the name “Rotundo” elsewhere.

World Wrestling Federation – The US Express:

  • Mike Rotunda formed an extremely successful tag team with a young Barry Windham, known as the US Express..
  • Mike Rotunda and Barry Windham hired Captain Lou Albano as their manager..
  • January 21, 1985: Mike Rotunda & Barry Windham defeated Adrian Adonis & Dick Murdoch to capture the WWF Tag Team titles!
  • March 31, 1985 – WrestleMania 1: Nikolai Volkoff & Iron Sheik defeated Mike Rotunda & Barry Windham for the Tag Team titles!
  • June 17, 1985 – Live Event: Mike Rotunda & Barry Windham defeated Nikolai Volkoff & Iron Sheik to capture the WWF Tag Team titles!
  • August 24, 1985 – TV Taping: Greg Valentine & Brutus Beefcake beat Mike Rotunda & Barry Windham to capture the Tag Team titles!
  • Mike Rotunda became a singles competitor after Barry Windham left the World Wrestling Federation to go to Florida..
  • Mike Rotunda then formed the American Express with Danny Spivey but the team was short-lived..
  • Mike Rotunda left the WWF for NWA Florida, where he is reunited with old tag team partner Barry Windham.

Florida:

  • April 20, 1986 – AWA WrestleRock: Barry Windham & Mike Rotunda defeated The Fabulous Ones (Steve Kiern & Stan Lane).

National Wrestling Alliance – The Varsity Club:

  • Mike Rotunda became a member of the Varsity Club, led by Kevin Sullivan..
  • March 27, 1988 – Clash of the Champions: Mike Rotunda defeated Jimmy Garvin in the 2nd Round of an Amateur match..
  • June 8, 1988 – Clash of the Champions II: Jimmy & Ronnie Garvin defeat Rick Steiner & Mike Rotunda..
  • July 10, 1988 – Great American Bash: The Road Warrior’s Team beat Kevin Sullivan’s Team in a Tower of Doom Cage match..
  • ~~~The Road Warrior’s Team consisted of Hawn, Animal, Ron Garvin, Jimmy Garvin and Steve Williams..
  • ~~~Kevin Sullivan’s Team consisted of Kevin Sullivan, Mike Rotunda, Al Perez, The Russian Assasian & Ivan Koloff..
  • September 7, 1988 – Clash of the Champions III: Mike Rotunda vs Brad Armstrong ended in a DRAW..
  • December 26, 1988 – Starrcade: Rick Steiner defeated Mike Rotunda to win the Television Title..
  • April 2, 1989: Mike Rotunda & Steve Williams defeated the Road Warriors to win the NWA Tag Team titles..
  • May 7, 1989 – NWA WrestleWar: The Road Warriors (Road Warrior Animal & Road Warrior Hawk) defeated The Varsity Club (Mike Rotunda & Steve Williams) by disqualification. The Road Warriors retains the tag titles.
  • June 14, 1989 – NWA Clash Of the Champions 7: The Varsity Club (Kevin Sullivan & Mike Rotunda) defeated The Steiner Brothers (Rick Steiner & Scott Steiner).
  • October 28, 1989 – NWA Halloween Havoc: Tom Zenk defeated Mike Rotunda..
  • May 19, 1990 – NWA Capital Combat: The Samoan Swat Team (Fatu & Samoan Savage) defeated Mike Rotunda & Tommy Rich.
  • June 13, 1990 – NWA Clash Of the Champions 11: Mike Rotunda & The Z-Man defeated The Samoan Swat Team (Fatu & Samoan Savage).
  • July 7, 1990 – NWA Great American Bash: Mike Rotunda defeated The Iron Sheik.
  • September 5, 1990 – NWA Clash Of The Champions 12: Mike Rotunda defeated Buddy Landel.
  • November 20, 1990 – NWA Clash Of The Champions 13: Michael Wallstreet defeated The Starblazer.
  • December 16, 1990 – NWA Starrcade: Michael Wallstreet defeated Terry Taylor.
  • January 5, 1991 – Worldwide: Michael Wallstreet defeated Scott Sandlin.
  • February 9, 1991 – Worldwide: Michael Wallstreet defeated David Isley.

National Wrestling Alliance – York Foundation:

World Wrestling Federation – Irwin R Schyster:

  • 1991: Mike Rotundo’s biggest exposure came with his lengthy stint in the WWF as Irwin R Schyster (IRS, a tax man gimmick)..
  • IRS’s first matches were with Jimmy Snuka, who jobbed to IRS as Snuka was on his way out of the WWF..
  • May 12, 1991 – Wrestling Challenge: Irwin R. Schyster defeated Dan Robbins.
  • May 18, 1991 – Superstars: Irwin R. Schyster defeated Red Tyler.
  • June 2, 1991 – Wrestling Challenge: Irwin R. Schyster defeated Gary Jackson.
  • June 16, 1991 – Wrestling Challenge: Irwin R. Schyster defeated Rob Allen.
  • June 22, 1991 – Superstars: Irwin R. Schyster defeated Jim Collier.
  • July 7, 1991 – Wrestling Challenge: Irwin R. Schyster defeated Larry Ludden.
  • July 13, 1991 – Superstars: Irwin R. Schyster defeated Scott Carlson.
  • July 14, 1991 – WrestleFest: Bret Hart & Virgil defeated Irwin R. Schyster & Ted DiBiase.
  • July 27, 1991 – SummerSlam Spectacular: Irwin R. Schyster defeated Mark Thomas.
  • July 28, 1991 – Wrestling Challenge: Irwin R. Schyster defeated Bobby Jones.
  • August 10, 1991 – Superstars: Irwin R. Schyster defeated Chi Chi Cruz.
  • August 18, 1991 – Wrestling Challenge: Irwin R. Schyster defeated Sonny Blaze.
  • August 24, 1991 – Superstars: Irwin R. Schyster defeated Mark Hammond.
  • August 26, 1991 – SummerSlam: Irwin R Schyster defeated Greg Valentine..
  • September 7, 1991 – King Of The Ring: Irwin R. Schyster defeated The Berzerker by count-out in the 1st round. Irwin R. Schyster defeated Jim Duggan in the quarter-finals. Irwin R. Schyster defeated Jerry Sags in the semi-finals. Bret Hart defeats Irwin R. Schyster to win the King Of The Ring tournament.
  • September 8, 1991 – Wrestling Challenge: Irwin R. Schyster defeated Russ Greenberg.
  • September 14, 1991 – Superstars: Irwin R. Schyster defeated Tony Diamond.
  • September 29, 1991 – Wrestling Challenge: Irwin R. Schyster defeated Ray Garcia.
  • October 5, 1991 – Superstars: Irwin R. Schyster defeated Jim Powers.
  • October 20, 1991 – Wrestling Challenge: Irwin R. Schyster defeated The Brooklyn Brawler.
  • October 26, 1991 – Superstars: Irwin R. Schyster defeated Chris Hahn.
  • November 16, 1991 – Superstars: Irwin R. Schyster defeated Greg Valentine by disqualification.
  • November 17, 1991 – Wrestling Challenge: Irwin R. Schyster & Ted DiBiase defeated The Bushwhackers (Butch & Luke).
  • November 27, 1991 – Survivor Series: The Big Bossman & Legion of Doom beat IRS & Natural Disasters when the Naturals walked out on IRS..
  • November 30, 1991 – MSG Network: Irwin R. Schyster defeated The Big Boss Man.
  • December 15, 1991 – Wrestling Challenge: Irwin R. Schyster defeated Glen Ruth.
  • December 21, 1991 – Superstars: Irwin R. Schyster defeated Phil Apollo.
  • December 29, 1991 – Wrestling Challenge: Irwin R. Schyster defeated Scott Bazo.
  • January 11, 1992 – Superstars: Irwin R. Schyster defeated Robert Taylor.
  • January 19, 1992 – Royal Rumble: IRS entered the Royal Rumble as the 18th participant.
  • January 26, 1992 – Wrestling Challenge: Irwin R. Schyster defeated Kenny Kendall.
  • February 1, 1992 – Superstars: Irwin R. Schyster defeated Bob Smedley.

World Wrestling Federation – Money Inc:

  • IRS’s alliance with Ted Dibiase, known as Money Inc., was a very successful one, dominating the Tag Team division for over a year..
  • February 7, 1992 – House Show: IRS & Ted DiBiase defeated The Legion of Doom to capture the Tag Team Titles..
  • February 22, 1992 – Superstars: Irwin R. Schyster & Ted DiBiase defeated Jimmy James & Larry Williams.
  • Money Inc acquired the managerial services of Jimmy Hart, who was previously the manager of the Natural Disasters..
  • March 7, 1992 – Superstars: Money Inc. (Irwin R. Schyster & Ted DiBiase) defeated Jim Powers & Terry Davis to retain the World tag team titles.
  • March 15, 1992 – Wrestling Challenge: Money Inc. (Irwin R. Schyster & Ted DiBiase) defeated Jim Brunzell & Jimmy James to retain the World tag team titles.
  • April 5, 1992 – WrestleMania VIII: The Natural Disasters defeated Money Inc. by COUNT OUT (Money Inc retains)..
  • Money Inc. feuded with The Natural Disasters, while defending against the LOD, the Bushwhackers and High Energy..
  • April 8, 1992 – TV Taping: Randy Savage defeated IRS (Match shown on WrestleFest 1992 Video)..
  • April 18, 1992 – Superstars: Money Inc. (Irwin R. Schyster & Ted DiBiase) defeated Buck Zumhofe & Jim Powers to retain the World tag team titles.
  • May 2, 1992 – Superstars: Money Inc. (Irwin R. Schyster & Ted DiBiase) defeated Chris Hahn & Ron Cumberledge to retain the World tag team titles.
  • May 23, 1992 – Superstars: Money Inc. (Irwin R. Schyster & Ted DiBiase) defeated Jim Powers & Mark Kay to retain the World tag team titles.
  • May 31, 1992 – Wrestling Challenge: Money Inc. (Irwin R. Schyster & Ted DiBiase) defeated Jim Brunzell & Sonny Blaze to retain the World tag team titles.
  • June 14, 1992 – Wrestling Challenge: Money Inc. (Irwin R. Schyster & Ted DiBiase) defeated Butler Stevens & George Anderson to retain the World tag team titles.
  • June 20, 1992 – Superstars: Money Inc. (Irwin R. Schyster & Ted DiBiase) defeated Butler Stevens & Rock Warner to retain the World tag team titles.
  • July 5, 1992 – Wrestling Challenge: Money Inc. (Irwin R. Schyster & Ted DiBiase) defeated Phil Apollo & Rene Figuero to retain the World tag team titles.
  • July 11, 1992 – Superstars: Money Inc. (Irwin R. Schyster & Ted DiBiase) defeated Angel Vega & Bobby Perez to retain the World tag team titles.
  • July 20, 1992 – Superstars: The Natural Disasters defeated Money Inc. to win the Tag Team Titles..
  • August 8, 1992 – Superstars: The Natural Disasters (Earthquake & Typhoon) defeated Money Inc. (Irwin R. Schyster & Ted DiBiase) in a dark match to win the World tag team titles.
  • August 9, 1992 – Wrestling Challenge: Money Inc. (Irwin R. Schyster & Ted DiBiase) defeated Dan Dubiel & Tony Roy.
  • August 11, 1992 – SummerSlam Spectacular: Money Inc. (Irwin R. Schyster & Ted DiBiase) defeated The Bushwhackers (Butch & Luke).
  • August 15, 1992 – Superstars: Money Inc. (Irwin R. Schyster & Ted DiBiase) defeated Jerry Seavey & Tim McNeany.
  • SummerSlam 1992: The Legion of Doom defeated Money Inc. in the opening match of a historic PPV event..
  • September 5, 1992 – Superstars: Money Inc. (Irwin R. Schyster & Ted DiBiase) defeated Burt Stiles & Warren Quinn.
  • September 6, 1992 – Wrestling Challenge: Money Inc. (Irwin R. Schyster & Ted DiBiase) defeated Ben Jordan & Red Tyler.
  • September 27, 1992 – Wrestling Challenge: Money Inc. (Irwin R. Schyster & Ted DiBiase) defeated El Matador & Virgil in a dark match.
  • October 4, 1992 – Wrestling Challenge: Money Inc. (Irwin R. Schyster & Ted DiBiase) defeated Mike Bell & Tony Perez.
  • October 17, 1992 – Superstars: Money Inc. (Irwin R. Schyster & Ted DiBiase) defeated Bob St. Laurent & Jim Powers.
  • October 25, 1992 – Wrestling Challenge: Money Inc. (Irwin R. Schyster & Ted DiBiase) defeated Dave Sigfrids & Jim Brunzell.
  • October 27, 1992 – SNME: Ultimate Warrior & Randy Savage defeated Money Inc. by Count Out (Flair & Ramon interfere)..
  • November 1, 1992 – Wrestling Challenge: Money Inc. (Irwin R. Schyster & Ted DiBiase) defeated The Natural Disasters (Earthquake & Typhoon) to win the World tag team titles.
  • November 7, 1992 – Superstars: Money Inc. (Irwin R. Schyster & Ted DiBiase) defeated High Energy (Koko B. Ware & Owen Hart) to retain the World tag team titles.
  • November 19, 1992 – Live Event: Irwin R. Schyster defeated Typhoon.
  • November 25, 1992 – Survivor Series: Natural Disasters & Nasty Boys defeated Money Inc. & Beverly Brothers in a Survivor Series match..
  • November 29, 1992 – Wrestling Challenge: Money Inc. (Irwin R. Schyster & Ted DiBiase) defeated George Anderson & Rock Warner to retain the World tag team titles.
  • December 19, 1992 – Superstars: Money Inc. (Irwin R. Schyster & Ted DiBiase) defeated Chris Hahn & Laverne McGill to retain the World tag team titles.
  • December 27, 1992 – Wrestling Challenge: Money Inc. (Irwin R. Schyster & Ted DiBiase) defeated Jim Brunzell & Mike Collins to retain the World tag team titles.
  • January 24, 1993 – Royal Rumble: IRS entered the Royal Rumble match as number 18..
  • January 31, 1993 – Wrestling Challenge: Money Inc. (Irwin R. Schyster & Ted DiBiase) defeated Jerry Stevens & Robert Taylor to retain the World tag team titles.
  • February 13, 1993 – Superstars: Money Inc. (Irwin R. Schyster & Ted DiBiase) defeated The Bushwhackers (Butch & Luke) in a dark match to retain the World tag team titles..
  • February 21, 1993 – Wrestling Challenge: High Energy (Koko B. Ware & Owen Hart) defeated Money Inc. (Irwin R. Schyster & Ted DiBiase) by disqualification.
  • March 1, 1993 – RAW: Money Inc. (Irwin R. Schyster & Ted DiBiase) defeated El Matador & Virgil..
  • March 20, 1993 – Superstars: Money Inc. (Irwin R. Schyster & Ted DiBiase) defeated Alan Reid & Robert Thompson.
  • March 22, 1993 – RAW: Money Inc. (Irwin R. Schyster & Ted DiBiase) defeated Jeff Armstrong & Scott Rich to retain the World tag team titles..
  • April 4, 1993 – WrestleMania IX: Money Inc. defeated Hulk Hogan and Brutus Beefcake by Disqualification..
  • April 12, 1993 – RAW: Scott Steiner defeated Irwin R. Schyster by disqualification.
  • April 18, 1993 – Wrestling Challenge: Money Inc. (Irwin R. Schyster & Ted DiBiase) defeated Anthony Howard & Rikki Nelson.
  • April 19, 1993 – RAW: Money Inc. (Irwin R. Schyster & Ted DiBiase) defeated The Beverly Brothers (Beau Beverly & Blake Beverly).
  • May 2, 1993 – Wrestling Challenge: Money Inc. (Irwin R. Schyster & Ted DiBiase) defeated Jesse Storm & Raymond Clark.
  • May 8, 1993 – Superstars: Money Inc. (Irwin R. Schyster & Ted DiBiase) & Mr. Hughes defeated Kamala & The Nasty Boys (Brian Knobbs & Jerry Sags).
  • May 17, 1993 – RAW: Money Inc. (Irwin R. Schyster & Ted DiBiase) defeated Mike Bell & Tony DeVito.
  • June 7, 1993 – RAW: Fatu & Irwin R. Schyster defeated Billy Gunn & Rick Steiner.
  • June 12, 1993 – Superstars: Money Inc. (Irwin R. Schyster & Ted DiBiase) defeated Buddy Lane & Tony Roy.
  • June 13, 1993 – Wrestling Challenge: Money Inc. (Irwin R. Schyster & Ted DiBiase) defeated The Smoking Gunns (Bart Gunn & Billy Gunn).
  • June 13, 1993 – King Of The Ring: The Smoking Gunns (Bart Gunn & Billy Gunn) & The Steiner Brothers (Rick Steiner & Scott Steiner) defeated Money Inc. (Irwin R. Schyster & Ted DiBiase) & The Headshrinkers (Fatu & Samu).
  • June 14, 1993 – Wrestling Challenge: Rick & Scott Steiner defeated Money Inc. to win the Tag Team titles..
  • June 16, 1993 – TV Taping: Money Inc. defeated The Steiner Brothers to recapture the Tag Team titles..
  • June 19, 1993: The Steiner Brothers beat Money Inc to once again recapture the Tag Team titles.
  • July 4, 1993 – Superstars: The Mega Maniacs (Brutus Beefcake & Hulk Hogan) defeated Money Inc. (Irwin R. Schyster & Ted DiBiase) by disqualification in a dark match.
  • July 17, 1993 – Superstars: The Steiner Brothers (Rick Steiner & Scott Steiner) defeated Money Inc. (Irwin R. Schyster & Ted DiBiase) by disqualification to retain the World tag team titles.
  • July 24, 1993 – Superstars: The Steiner Brothers (Rick Steiner & Scott Steiner) defeated Money Inc. (Irwin R. Schyster & Ted DiBiase) by count-out to retain the World tag team titles.
  • August 16, 1993 – SummerSlam Spectacular: The Steiner Brothers (Rick Steiner & Scott Steiner) defeated Money Inc. (Irwin R. Schyster & Ted DiBiase) to retain the World tag team titles.
  • August 30, 1993 – SummerSlam: IRS defeated The 1-2-3 Kid.  IRS then began a feud with the Kid’s friend, Razor Ramon..
  • September 5, 1993 – Wrestling Challenge: Irwin R. Schyster defeated Jerry Seavey.
  • September 11, 1993 – Superstars: Irwin R. Schyster defeated Jeff Libolt.
  • September 13, 1993 – RAW: PJ Walker defeated Irwin R. Schyster.
  • September 26, 1993 – Wrestling Challenge: Irwin R. Schyster defeated John Paul.
  • September 27, 1993 – RAW: IRS competed in a battle royal to determine the top contenders to for the vacant IC title..
  • October 2, 1993 – Superstars: Irwin R. Schyster defeated Gary Jackson.
  • October 4, 1993 – RAW: Irwin R. Schyster was in the battle royal won by Razor Ramon & Rick Martel.
  • October 10, 1993 – Wrestling Challenge: Irwin R. Schyster defeated Kevin Krueger.
  • October 18, 1993 – RAW: Irwin R. Schyster defeated Scott Taylor.
  • October 23, 1993 – Superstars: Irwin R. Schyster defeated Ken Garrison.
  • October 31, 1993 – Wrestling Challenge: Irwin R. Schyster defeated Phil Apollo.
  • November 14, 1993 – Wrestling Challenge: Irwin R. Schyster defeated Dennis Diamond.
  • November 20, 1993 – Superstars: Bret Hart defeated Irwin R. Schyster by disqualification.
  • November 24, 1993 – Survivor Series: Marty Jannetty, Randy Savage, Razor Ramon & The 1-2-3 Kid defeated Adam Bomb, Diesel, Irwin R. Schyster & Rick Martel in a tag team elimination match.
  • November 28, 1993 – Wrestling Challenge: Irwin R. Schyster defeated Dan Dubiel.
  • December 11, 1993 – Superstars: Irwin R. Schyster defeated Mike Maraldo.
  • December 13, 1993 – RAW: Irwin R. Schyster defeated Todd Mata.
  • December 25, 1993 – Superstars: Irwin R. Schyster defeated Ralph Mosca.
  • January 2, 1994 – Wrestling Challenge: Irwin R. Schyster defeated Mike Khoury.
  • IRS got involved in a six month feud with Tatanka..

World Wrestling Federation – Million Dollar Corporation:

  • After Ted DiBiase retired from wrestling, he & IRS started the Million Dollar Corporation and feuded with the Undertaker..
  • IRS began to team regularly with stable-mate Bam Bam Bigelow..
  • January 15, 1994 – Superstars: Irwin R. Schyster defeated Tony Roy.
  • January 17, 1994 – RAW: Randy Savage defeated Irwin R. Schyster by disqualification.
  • January 22, 1994 – Royal Rumble: Razor Ramon defeated Irwin R. Schyster to retain the Intercontinental title.
  • January 23, 1994 – Wrestling Challenge: Irwin R. Schyster defeated PJ Walker.
  • January 31, 1994 – RAW: Irwin R. Schyster defeated Marty Jannetty.
  • February 20, 1994 – Wrestling Challenge: Irwin R. Schyster defeated John Paul.
  • February 21, 1994 – RAW: Irwin R. Schyster defeated Mark Thomas.
  • February 26, 1994 – Superstars: Irwin R. Schyster defeated Phil Apollo.
  • March 21, 1994 – RAW: Irwin R. Schyster, Jeff Jarrett, Rick Martel & The Headshrinkers (Fatu & Samu) defeated Tatanka, The 1-2-3 Kid & The Smoking Gunns (Bart Gunn & Billy Gunn) & Thurman Sparky Plugg.
  • April 9, 1994 – Superstars: Irwin R. Schyster defeated Koko B. Ware.
  • April 11, 1994 – RAW: Irwin R. Schyster defeated Major Yates.
  • April 23, 1994 – Superstars: Irwin R. Schyster defeated Burt Stiles.
  • May 7, 1994 – Superstars: Irwin R. Schyster defeated Scott Steiner to qualify for the King Of The Ring tournament.
  • May 15, 1994 – Wrestling Challenge: Irwin R. Schyster defeated Jason Headings.
  • May 23, 1994 – RAW: Irwin R. Schyster defeated Gary Sabough.
  • May 28, 1994 – Superstars: Irwin R. Schyster defeated Mike Maraldo.
  • June 5, 1994 – Wrestling Challenge: Irwin R. Schyster defeated Scott Taylor.
  • June 11, 1994 – Superstars: Irwin R. Schyster defeated Kenny Hendrix.
  • June 19, 1994 – Wrestling Challenge: Irwin R. Schyster defeated Chris Duffy.
  • June 19, 1994 – King Of The Ring: Irwin R. Schyster defeated Mabel in the 1st round. Razor Ramon defeated Irwin R. Schyster in the semi-finals.
  • June 27, 1994 – RAW: Irwin R. Schyster defeated Rich Myers.
  • July 2, 1994 – Superstars: Irwin R. Schyster defeated Doink.
  • July 11, 1994 – RAW: Irwin R. Schyster defeated Ray Hudson.
  • July 17, 1994 – Wrestling Challenge: Irwin R. Schyster defeated Duane Gill.
  • August 7, 1994 – Wrestling Challenge: Irwin R. Schyster defeated John Paul.
  • August 8, 1994 – RAW: The Million Dollar Corporation (Bam Bam Bigelow & Irwin R. Schyster) defeated Doink & Tatanka.
  • August 20, 1994 – Superstars: The Million Dollar Corporation (Bam Bam Bigelow & Irwin R. Schyster) defeated Sonny Rogers & Tom Stone.
  • August 21, 1994 – Sunday Night Slam: The Million Dollar Corporation (Bam Bam Bigelow & Irwin R. Schyster) defeated Sparky Plugg & The 1-2-3 Kid.
  • August 28, 1994 – Wrestling Challenge: The Million Dollar Corporation (Bam Bam Bigelow & Irwin R. Schyster) defeated John Paul & Kevin Krueger.
  • August 29, 1994 – SummerSlam: IRS & Bam Bam Bigelow defeated The Headshrinkers by disqualification in the opening match..
  • September 3, 1994 – Superstars: Irwin R. Schyster defeated Phil Apollo.
  • September 11, 1994 – Wrestling Challenge: Irwin R. Schyster defeated Scott Taylor.
  • September 25, 1994 – Wrestling Challenge: Irwin R. Schyster defeated Billy Joe Eaton.
  • October 1, 1994 – Superstars: Irwin R. Schyster defeated Gary Jackson.
  • October 15-16, 1994 – House Show: Irwin R. Schyster defeated Mabel.
  • October 17, 1994 – RAW: Irwin R. Schyster defeated Tim McNeany.
  • November 5, 1994 – Superstars: Irwin R. Schyster defeated Aaron Ferguson.
  • November 13, 1994 – Wrestling Challenge: Irwin R. Schyster defeated Mike Bell.
  • November 21, 1994 – RAW: Irwin R. Schyster defeated Matt Hardy.
  • Survivor Series 1994: IRS interfered in the Undertaker vs Yokozuna Casket Match attacking the Undertaker..
  • November 28, 1994 – RAW: Irwin R. Schyster defeated Adam Bomb
  • December 11, 1994 – Wrestling Challenge: Irwin R. Schyster defeated Jason Hendrickx.
  • December 12, 1994 – RAW: Irwin R. Schyster defeated Lex Luger by count-out.
  • December 17, 1994 – Superstars: Irwin R. Schyster defeated Phil Apollo.
  • December 25, 1994 – Wrestling Challenge: Irwin R. Schyster defeated Nick Barberry.
  • January 22, 1995 – Royal Rumble: The Undertaker defeated Irwin R. Schyster.
  • January 23, 1995 – RAW: Irwin R. Schyster defeated Buck Quartermain.
  • January 28, 1995 – Superstars: The Undertaker defeated Irwin R. Schyster in a dark match.
  • January 29, 1995 – Wrestling Challenge: The Undertaker defeated Irwin R. Schyster in a dark match.
  • February 6, 1995 – RAW: The Million Dollar Corporation (Irwin R. Schyster, King Kong Bundy & Tatanka) defeated Lex Luger & Men On A Mission (Mabel & Mo).
  • May 15, 1995 – RAW: Bam Bam Bigelow defeated Irwin R. Schyster.
  • June 25, 1995 – King of the Ring: Savio Vega defeated IRS to qualify for the King Of The Ring tournament..
  • June 26, 1995 – RAW: Shawn Michaels defeated Irwin R. Schyster.
  • July 23, 1995 – In Your House #2: IRS makes his final WWF PPV as one of the lumberjacks for the Diesel/Sid Lumberjack Match.

World Championship Wrestling – VK Wallstreet:

  • Mike Rotunda returned the WCW becoming known as “VK Wallstreet” (a shot at “Vincient Kennedy” McMahon..
  • August 15, 1995 – Clash of Champions #33: VK Wallstreet defeated “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan.
  • September 11, 1995 – WCW Monday Night NITRO: WCW United States Champion Sting defeated VK Wallstreet to retain the title.
  • September 27, 1995 – WCW Saturday Night: VK Wallstreet defeated The Rockin’ Rebel.
  • October 14, 1995 – WCW Saturday Night: VK Wallstreet defeated Mike Davis.
  • October 21, 1995 – WCW Saturday Night: VK Wallstreet defeated Jim Duggan.
  • October 25, 1995 – WCW Saturday Night: VK Wallstreet defeated Barry Houston.
  • October 28, 1995 – WCW Saturday Night: VK Wallstreet defeated Chuck Williams.
  • October 29, 1995 – Halloween Havoc: Craig Pittman defeated VK Wallstreet in a dark match..
  • November 18, 1995 – WCW Saturday Night: VK Wallstreet defeated Eddie Jackie.
  • November 26, 1995 – World War 3: VK Wallstreet participated in the main event 3 Ring Battle Royal..
  • December 2, 1996 – WCW Saturday Night: Jim Duggan defeated VK Wallstreet by disqualification.
  • December 23, 1995 – WCW Saturday Night: Alex Wright defeated VK Wallstreet.
  • January 13, 1996 – WCW Saturday Night: VK Wallstreet defeated Mr. JL.
  • January 27, 1996 – WCW Saturday Night: Joey Maggs defeated VK Wallstreet by disqualification.
  • February 10, 1996 – WCW Saturday Nigh: Sgt. Craig Pittman defeated VK Wallstreet.
  • February 11, 1996 – SuperBrawl VI: Big Bubba Rogers & VK Wallstreet defeated Joey Maggs & Craig Pittman in a dark match.
  • March 9, 1996 – WCW Saturday Night: VK Wallstreet defeated Joey Maggs.
  • May 13, 1996 – WCW Monday Night NITRO: “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair defeated VK Wallstreet.
  • May 19, 1996 – Slamboree (Lethal Lottery): Jim Duggan & VK Wallstreet defeated Steven Regal & Dave Taylor.
  • ~~~~Dick Slater & Robert Eaton defeated Jim Duggan & VK Wallstreet in the second round of the Lethal Lottery.
  • June 15, 1996–WCW Saturday Night: Marcus Alexander Bagwell defeated VK Wallstreet.
  • June 16, 1996 – Great American Bash: VK Wallstreet defeated Jim Powers in a dark match..
  • June 22, 1996–WCW Saturday Night: Konnan defeated VK Wallstreet to retain the United States heavyweight title.
  • June 24, 1996–WCW Monday Night NITRO: Randy “Macho Man” Savage defeated VK Wallstreet.
  • July 6, 1996–WCW Saturday Night: Lex Luger, Randy Savage & Sting defeated Rough ‘n’ Ready (Dick Slater & Mike Enos) & VK Wallstreet.
  • July 22, 1996–WCW Monday Night NITRO: Konnan defeated VK Wallstreet.
  • August 15, 1996–WCW Clash Of The Champions 33: VK Wallstreet defeated Jim Duggan.
  • August 19, 1996–WCW Monday Night NITRO: “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan defeated VK Wallstreet.
  • September 7, 1996–WCW Saturday Night: VK Wallstreet defeated Randy Savage by disqualification.
  • September 15, 1996–WCW Worldwide: Ice-Train defeated VK Wallstreet.
  • September 30, 1996–WCW Monday Night NITRO: Lex Luger defeated VK Wallstreet by submission.
  • October 12, 1996 – WCW Saturday Night: M. Wallstreet defeated Jim Duggan by disqualification.
  • October 14, 1996–Nitro: “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan defeated VK Wallstreet.
  • VK Wallstreet changed his wrestling name to Michael Wallstreet..
  • November 4, 1996–WCW Monday Night NITRO: Chris Jericho defeated Michael Wallstreet.
  • November 24, 1996–World War 3: Michael Wallstreet competed in the three ring battle royal which was won by The Giant.
  • December 9, 1996–WCW Monday Night NITRO: Michael Wallstreet defeated “Mean” Mike Enos.
  • December 30, 1996–WCW Monday Night NITRO: Konnan defeated Michael Wallstreet in a Strap match.

World Championship Wrestling – The new World order:

  • Michael Wallstreet eventually became a member of the original new World order..
  • January 25, 1997 – Souled Out: Chris Jericho defeated Michael Wallstreet..
  • March 3, 1997 – WCW Monday Night NITRO: Scotty Riggs defeated Michael Wallstreet by disqualification.
  • May 19, 1997 – WCW Monday Night NITRO: Scotty Riggs defeated Michael Wallstreet.
  • June 2, 1997 – WCW Monday Night NITRO: Dean Malenko defeated M. Wallstreet to retain the United States heavyweight title.
  • June 21, 1997 – WCW Saturday Night: M. Wallstreet defeated Joey Maggs.
  • July 21, 1997 – WCW Monday NITRO: Curt Hennig defeated Michael Wallstreet.
  • Michael Wallstreet left the nWo when it was forced to dispant and started a one-man anti-WCW gimmick.

New-Japan Pro-Wrestling:

  • Mike Rotundo spent most of 1997 to 1999 wrestling in Japan as part of the working agreement between WCW and New Japan.

World Championship Wrestling – Short Stint:

  • Late 1999: The Varsity Club reunited in Vince Russo’s new WCW product for a few shows to help Jim Duggan..
  • December 19, 1999–Starrcade: Revolution defeated Jim Duggan’s Team after the Varsity Club turned on Duggan.
  • ~~~Shane Douglas & Dean Malenko & Perry Saturn & Aysa beat Jim Duggan & Kevin Sullivan & Mike Rotunda & Rick Steiner..
  • WCW Nitro: The Varsity Club showed their true colors again and turned heel and attacked “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan..
  • December 20, 1999–Nitro: Rick Steiner & Mike Rotunda defeated Harlem Heat (Booker T & Stevie Ray).
  • December 23, 1999–WCW Thunder: PG-13 (JC Ice & Wolfie D) vs. The Varsity Club (Mike Rotunda & Rick Steiner) ended in a double disqualification.
  • December 27, 1999–Nitro: Buzzkill & Mike Rotunda defeated Dean Malenko & Konnan in the WCW Tag Team Title Tournament.
  • January 3, 2000–Nitro: Ron & Don Harris defeated Buzzkill & Mike Rotunda in the WCW World Tag Team Title Tournament.
  • January 17, 2000–Nitro: Masahiro Chono & Super J (nWo Sting) defeated Rick Steiner & Mike Rotunda.
  • February 2, 2000–WCW Thunder: Sid Vicious defeated Mike Rotunda in a submission match.

All-Japan Pro-Wrestling:

  • October 27, 2002 – AJPW PPV: Steve Williams, Mike Rotunda, & Johnny Smith defeated Yoji Anjoh, Mitsuya Nagai, & Ryuji Hijikata..
  • Early 2004: Mike Rotundo announces his retirement from Professional Wrestling..
  • Mike Rotunda’s retirement match is 5/4 at Korakuen Hall in Japan..
  • January 29, 2005 – WrestleReunion: “Outlaw” Ron Bass & Larry Zbyszko defeated Mike Rotundo & Barry Windham..
  • October 9, 2006 – RAW: “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair w/The Flair Squad defeated “I admit it, I suck!” Mitch w/The Spirit Squad….
  • ~~~The “Flair Squad” consisted of pro-wrestling legends: “Rowdy” Roddy Piper, Ted DiBiase, IRS (Mike Rotundo) and Arn Anderson!
  • April 1, 2007 – WrestleMania 23: Mike “IRS” Rotundo made a brief cameo during a backstage dance party started by Cryme Tyme..
  • June 24, 2007 – Vengeance (Night of Champions): The U.S. Express made an appearance as former World Tag Team Champions..
  • December 10, 2007–RAW 15th Anniversary: Irwin R. Sheister eliminated Sgt. Slaughter to win a RAW Superstars Battle Royal!
  • ~~~”The Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase came down and paid IRS to eliminate himself so DiBiase could win the match!
  • March 10, 2008–RAW: The Iron Sheik & Nikolai Volkoff vs. Mike Rotundo & Barry Windham (WrestleMania 1 Rematch)..
  • ~~~Jillian Hall came out and started singling “Born in the USA” until Mike Rotunto gave her one of his classic Airplane Spins!
  • 2008: Mike’s two sons began wrestling at WWE’s developmental system – Windham Rotunda & Taylor Rotunda
  • November 19, 2009–FCW: IRS (Mike Rotundo) w/Lift Sawyer & Conrad Tanner came out and informed Abraham Washington that he had not paid his taxes and that he was being audited. The three of them escorted Abraham out of the ring!
  • December 21, 2009–RAW: IRS (Mike Rotunda) played Santa Clause in a backstage sketch with guest host Johnny Damon..
  • March 29, 2010–RAW: Christian defeated Ted DiBiase Jr. in a Legends Lumberjack match..
  • ~~~Lumberjacks: “The Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase, IRS (Mike Rotundo), Arn Anderson, Pat Patterson, Tony Garea ..
  • ~~~Lumberjacks: Rowdy Roddy Piper, Nick Bockwinkel, Sgt. Slaughter, Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat, & Jerry “The King” Lawler ..
  • June 28, 2010–RAW: Jerry Lawler and some other legends honored Ricky Steamboat and hyped the release of his new DVD..
  • ~~~The other legends in the ring consisted of Arn Anderson & Dean Malenko & Mike “IRS” Rotunda & Michael P.S. Hayes ..
  • ~~~The Nexus showed up and attacked Ricky “The Dragon Steamboat” and physically destroyed him with all their finishers.
  • November 15, 2010–Old School RAW: IRS (Mike Rotunda) was one of many old school wrestlers to appear on this special episode.
  • April 15, 2020: Mike Rotunda was furloughed from his WWE contract.
  • September 10, 2020: Mike Rotunda was officially released from WWE.
Updated: September 11, 2020 @ 7:08 am

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Debut

October 22, 1981

Birthday

March 30, 1958

Hometown

Originally from St Petersburg, FL
Billed from Syracuse, New York

Gender

Male

Height

6'3"

Weight

248 lbs

Finishing Move(s)

Airplane Spin (Early 80s),
The Samoan Drop,
The Write-off (Leaping Lariat),
Stock Market Crash (Fallaway Slam),
The Tax Penalty (STF)

Favorite Move(s)

Stock Market Stretch (Abdominal Stretch),
Stock Market Spiral (Airplane Spin),
Stock Market Suplex (Butterfly Suplex)

Notable Feuds

Natural Disasters,
The Nasty Boys,
Legion of Doom,
The Steiner Brothers,
Hulk Hogan,
Brutus Beefcake,
Greg Valentine,
The Undertaker,
1-2-3 Kid,
Razor Ramon,
Marty Jannetty,
Mabel

Status

Living