Gangrel

Real name: David Heath
Height: 6’0″
Weight: 240 lbs.
Date of birth: February 16, 1969
Born: Tampa, FL
Pro debut: 1988
Trained by: the Malenkos
Finishing move: Impaler

Biography

– In July 1988, Heath and Rusty Brooks won a tag team tournament to capture the IPWA Tag Team title in Davies, FL.
– Heath and Brooks defeated the Southern Express in June 1989 for the IPWA Tag Team title.
– On September 29, 1989, the Blackhearts (Heath and Tom Nash) defeated Kensuke Sasaki and Sumo Hara for the Stampede International Tag Team title. They were managed by Hugh Hart.
– The Blackhearts defeated Johnny Hot Body and Larry Winters for the TWA tag team title on September 21, 1991 in Philadelphia, PA.
– On July 18, 1993, Heath, as the Vampire Warrior, pinned Jeff Jarrett for the USWA Southern title in Memphis, TN.
– In Puerto Rico, Heath wrestled as the Vampire Warrior, El Vampiro, and Lestat the Vampire.
– Luna (Vachon) managed a team in the UWF called the Blackhearts, consisting of Apocalypse (Heath) and Destruction (Tom Nash).
– Heath also used the Apocalypse gimmick in Calgary and Japan.
– It was while in the UWF, Heath started seeing Luna on a personal level.
– Heath, as the Vampire Warrior, defeated Rocco Gibraltar in Perriene, FL on April 1, 1994 for the Atlantic Wrestling Council (AWC) title.
– On October 31, 1994, Heath married Luna Vachon.
– The Blackhearts won the NWA Florida Tag Team title in 1997, and vacated the straps the following year.
– In Florida, Heath wrestled as the Blackheart.
– Upon entering the WWF, Gangrel wanted to wear leather instead of the white shirt, but Vince McMahon nixed the idea.
– Gangrel suffered a shoulder injury at the 1998 Breakdown in a match against D-Lo Brown.
– Gangrel was in Christian’s corner at the 1999 Judgement Day when he beat Taka Michinoku for the WWF Light Heavyweight title.
– In December 1998, Gangrel pinned Al Snow at Capital Carnage.
– Gangrel, Edge, and Christian formed the Brood.
– The Brood used “blood bathes” to humiliate their opponents.
– The Brood eventually joined the Undertaker’s Ministry of Darkness group, but split away shortly afterwards.
– Doc Hendrix (Michael P.S. Hayes) conducted an interview with the Brood on “Smackdown” which resulted in the former Freebird receiving a blood bath.
– The blood bath led to a feud between the Brood and Hayes and the Hardy Boys, a young tag team Hayes managed.
– In a surprising turn of events, Gangrel turned on Edge and Christian during a six-man tag match during Sunday Night “Heat.”
– Gangrel aided Jeff Jarrett at the 1999 “Fully Loaded” to regain the Intercontinental title from Edge.
– Christian turned on Gangrel and rejoined his “brother” during the August 2, 1999 episode of “Raw.”
– At the 1999 Survivor Series, Gangrel, Mark Henry, Val Venis, and Steve Blackman defeated the team of Davey Boy Smith and the Mean Street Posse.
– Luna became Gangrel’s valet until she was fired from the company.
– In spring 2001, Gangrel worked shows for IWA Puerto Rico.
– In August 2001, the WWF released Gangrel from his contract.
– In October 2001, Gangrel embarked on a tour of Australia with such superstars as Jeff Jarrett, Jerry Lawler, and Bret Hart.
– At the October 26, 2001 World Wrestling All-Stars PPV taped in Sydney, Australia, Heath, wrestling as the Vampire Warrior, defeated Luna.
– On January 19, 2003, Gangrel defeated Simon Diamond for the Maxium Pro Wrestling (MPW) title in Livonia, MI.
– At the September 14, 2004 “Smackdown” taping, Gangrel returned to WWE with Viscera to attack The Undertaker.
– In mid 2006, Gangrel was resigned by WWE to be apart of the ECW brand, but never appeared on television. He was released on January 18, 2007.
– On May 25, 2007, Gangrel defeated Leslie Leatherman to win the NWL Heavyweight Title.
– On August 11, 2007, Bloodline (Gangrel & Billy Blade) defeated Ground & Pound (Dana Lee & Tito Aquino) in a Best of 3 Falls Match to win the APW Tag Team Titles.
– On September 1, 2007, Bloodline defeated EGO (Derek Sanders & Nathan Rulez) to retain the APW Tag Team Titles.
– On October 13, 2007, Bloodline defeated EGO in a Casket Match to retain the APW Tag Team Titles.
– On Raw’s 15th Anniversary Special, Gangrel returned to take part in a battle royal match.
– On October 13, 2009, Gangrel defeated Thunder to win the EWP World Title.
– In November 2009, Gangrel (as The Vampire Warrior) competed on the Hulkamania tour of Australia.
– On June 22, 2012, Gangrel defeated Vance Nevada to win the ASW Trans-Canada Title.
– On February 22, 2013, Gangrel defeated Breaker I-Ton in a Best of 3 Falls Match to retain the ASW Trans-Canada Title.
– The next day, Gangrel defeated Bishop in a Best of 3 Falls Match to retain the ASW Trans-Canada Title.
– On May 3, 2013, Gangrel defeated Artemis Spencer in a Best of 3 Falls Match to retain the ASW Trans-Canada Title.
– On September 1, 2013, Gangrel defeated Ethan HD, Mike Santiago & The Hobo in a 4-Way Match to win the WCWC Title.
– At House of Hardcore IV, Gangrel, Hurricane Helms & Joe Caldo defeated Bill Carr, Cerebus & Vik Dalishus.
– At House of Hardcore V, Gangrel, Cerebus & Fungus defeated Team Tremendous (Bill Carr, Dan Barry & Vik Dalishus).
– On June 27, 2014, Gangrel & Moondog Manson defeated Colin Cutler & Kyle Sebastian to win the ASW Trans-Canada Title for Gangrel.
– The next day, Gangrel defeated Kyle Sebastian in a Best of 3 Falls Match to retain the ASW Trans-Canada Title.
– On September 6, 2014, Gangrel & Mikey O’Shea defeated WCWC Tag Team Champions The Amerikan Guns (Ethan HD & Mike Santiago) by DQ.
– On September 26, 2014, Gangrel defeated Randy Tyler in a Best of 3 Falls Match to retain the ASW Trans-Canada Title.
– The next day, Gangrel defeated Cody Smith in a Best of 3 Falls Match to retain the ASW Trans-Canada Title.
– On October 24, 2014, Gangrel defeated Cremator in a Best of 3 Falls Match to retain the ASW Trans-Canada Title.
– On November 1, 2014, Gangrel & Mikey O’Shea defeated The Amerikan Guns (Ethan HD & Mike Santiago) in a TLC Match to win the WCWC Tag Team Titles.
– Two weeks later, Gangrel & O’Shea defeated Bryce Harrison & Caleb Konley to retain the WCWC Tag Team Titles.
– On December 6, 2014, Gangrel defeated The Grappler 3 to win the vacant WCWC Legacy Title.
– On January 4, 2015, Gangrel defeated Caleb Konley by DQ to retain the WCWC Legacy Title
– On February 28, Gangrel defeated Mike Santiago to retain the WCWC Legacy Title
– On March 26, Gangrel defeated James C to win the Hoodslam Golden Gig Title, but lost it back two days later
– On July 4, Gangrel defeated Hammerstone to win the WCWC Pacific Northwest Title, retained it against Kevin Kross, then lost it back to Hammerstone
– On July 18, Gangrel defeated Eric Cairnie to win the PWA Ontario Title, but lost it Ryan Swift the next day
– On July 24, Gangrel defeated Moondog Manson in a Dog Collar Match to win the ASW Trans-Canada Heavyweight Title
– On October 3, Gangrel defeated Hammerstone to win the WCWC Pacific Northwest Title then retained it against Tyshaun Prince
– On October 31, Gangrel fought Matt Striker to a time-limit draw to retain the WCWC Pacific Northwest Title, before defeating Hammerstone to retain once again
– On December 12, Gangrel defeated The Grappler 3 to retain the WCWC Pacific Northwest Title, then fought Caleb Konley to a time-limit draw to retain again
– The next day, Gangrel twice defeated Caleb Konley, once in a No-DQ Match, to retain the WCWC Pacific Northwest Title
– On January 2, 2016, Gangrel defeated Caleb Konley in a Best Of Three Falls Match to retain the WCWC Pacific Northwest Title
– On February 14, Gangrel defeated Tom Mason to win the PWL Great British Title
– On June 25, Gangrel & Kindred Kymari defeated Sidney Porter & Mr Grim to win the ACW Tag Team Titles
– On August 6, Gangrel & Sinn Bodhi defeated The Bonus Boyz (Sugar Brown & Clutch) to win the WCWC Tag Team Titles, but lost them back later that day
– On November 19, Gangrel & Sinn Bodhi defeated The Bonus Boyz to regain the WCWC Tag Team Titles
– On December 10, Gangrel & Sinn Bodhi defeated The Heavenly Bodies (Desirable Dustin & Gigolo Justin) by DQ, then defeated King Khash & Julian Whyt to retain the WCWC Tag Team Titles
– On January 14, 2017, Gangrel & Sinn Bodhi defeated The Heavenly Bodies (Desirable Dustin & Gigolo Justin) to retain the WCWC Tag Team Titles
– On February 24, Gangrel & Mad Dog Maxx defeated Keith Myatt & Bob Barrett to win the PWL Tag Team Titles
– On March 11, Gangrel defeated Ricky Gibson to win the WCWC Legacy Title, but lost it back later that day
– In late 2017, Gangrel founded his own wrestling school and promotion, ‘Gangrel’s Wrestling Academy’
– On May 5, 2018, Gangrel defeated Mikey O’Shea to win the WCWC Legacy Title
– The next day, Gangrel defended the WCWC Legacy Title against Brandon Scott & Mikey O’Shea in separate singles matches
– On July 28, Gangrel & Kevin Thorn defeated The Hell Cats (Sexy Steve & Jimmy Starz) to win the VCW Tag Team Titles
– On October 6, Gangrel & Thorn defeated Noise Pollution (Maxx Morrison & Roc Richards) to retain the VCW Tag Team Titles
– On January 5, 2019, Gangrel defeated Brandon Scott to win the VCW Heavyweight Title
– On March 15, Gangrel & Kindred defeated The Bully Club (Buzz Stryker & PJ Parker) to win the ACW Tag Team Titles, but lost them to BLKOUT (Robby Illuminati & Ruckus) the next day
– On May 28, 2023, Gangrel defeated Alex Chamberlain in a Bullrope Match to win the vacant CCW Florida Heavyweight Title
– On February 24, 2024, Gangrel defeated Nick Nelson to win the AWF Title
– On April 13, Gangrel & Edward Dusk defeated The Parea (Eli Theseus & Gabriel Aeros) to win the OPW Tag Team Titles
– On April 18, Gangrel defeated James Tapia to retain the NWA Florida Title
– The next day, Gangrel defeated Eddie Taurus to retain the NWA Florida Title
– On May 19, Gangrel & Lakay defeated The Island Kings (Sean Maluta & Jaka) to win the BRCW Tag Team Titles
– Gangrel made an appearance at AEW Double Or Nothing 2024, coming to the aid of his former protégé, Adam Copeland