# Randy Mulkey

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{{Short description|American professional wrestler (born 1964)}}
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{{Infobox professional wrestler
|name        = Randy Mulkey 
|birth_name  = 
|birth_date  = {{birth date and age|1964|5|31}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wrestlingdata.com/index.php?befehl=bios&wrestler=13945|title=Wrestlingdata.com - The World's Largest Wrestling Database|first=Axel|last=Saalbach|publisher=}}</ref>
|birth_place  = [Anderson, South Carolina](/source/Anderson%2C_South_Carolina), U.S.
|names       = Randy Mulkey
| height         = 
| weight         = 
|trainer     = 
|debut       = 1985
|retired     = 2016 
}}

'''Randy Mulkey''' (born May 31, 1964) is a retired [American](/source/Americans) [professional wrestler](/source/Professional_wrestling) as a [jobber to the stars](/source/Job_(professional_wrestling)) who worked for [Jim Crockett Promotions](/source/Jim_Crockett_Promotions), [World Championship Wrestling](/source/World_Championship_Wrestling) and the [World Wrestling Federation](/source/World_Wrestling_Federation) the late 1980s.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=13113&gimmick=Randy+Mulkey|title=Randy Mulkey « Wrestlers Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2010-01-20 |title=Why The Mulkey Brothers Are The Greatest Jobbers Of All Time |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/329404-why-the-mulkey-brothers-are-the-greatest-jobbers-of-all-time |access-date=2024-05-26 |website=Bleacher Report|language=en-US}}</ref>

==Professional wrestling career==
In 1985, Mulkey made his professional wrestling debut in the Mid-Atlantic for [Jim Crockett Promotions](/source/Jim_Crockett_Promotions). During most of his career, he teamed up with his brother Bill. Known for their bleached blonde [mullets](/source/Mullet_(haircut)), pale complexion, unathletic bodies, and purple trunks. They were on a losing streak of 0–180.<ref>{{cite news |title=The Mulkey Brothers carved their names into Mid-Atlantic wrestling lore  |author=Mooneyham, Mike |url=https://www.postandcourier.com/sports/wrestling/mulkeymania-mat-mantra-alive-and-well-decades-later/article_c0bfee1c-517a-11ed-908f-0be753505e62.html |newspaper=The Post and Courier |date=October 1, 2022 |accessdate=May 25, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Mulkey Brothers scored upset that shocked the wrestling world |author=Mooneyham, Mike |url=https://www.postandcourier.com/sports/wrestling/mulkey-brothers-scored-upset-that-shocked-the-wrestling-world/article_7c2ef93e-45ac-11ed-92a9-c7dbbb75e40f.html |newspaper=The Post and Courier |date=October 8, 2022 |accessdate=May 25, 2024}}</ref>

On March 28, 1987, that all changed when the Mulkeys won an upset victory over The Gladiators ([Gladiator #1](/source/George_South) and [Gladiator #2](/source/Gary_Royal)) to qualify for the Jim Crockett Memorial Cup 1987 tournament. This happened when one of the Gladiators was about to bodyslam, bringing one of the Mulkeys back to the ring. The other Mulkey shuck up behind the Gladiator by tripping and pinning for the 1–2–3. It was considered "Mulkey Mania".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.wrestlecrap.com/squashes/mulkey-mania-is-running-wild/|title=Mulkey Mania is Running Wild! |date=23 January 2024 }}</ref> They lost in the first round of the Jim Crockett Memorial Cup 1987 to [Denny Brown](/source/Denny_Brown) and [Todd Champion](/source/Todd_Champion).<ref>{{cite news |title=The Mulkey Brothers carved their names into Mid-Atlantic wrestling lore  |author=Mooneyham, Mike |url=https://www.postandcourier.com/sports/wrestling/mulkeymania-mat-mantra-alive-and-well-decades-later/article_c0bfee1c-517a-11ed-908f-0be753505e62.html |newspaper=The Post and Courier |date=October 1, 2022 |accessdate=May 25, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Mulkey Brothers scored upset that shocked the wrestling world |author=Mooneyham, Mike |url=https://www.postandcourier.com/sports/wrestling/mulkey-brothers-scored-upset-that-shocked-the-wrestling-world/article_7c2ef93e-45ac-11ed-92a9-c7dbbb75e40f.html |newspaper=The Post and Courier |date=October 8, 2022 |accessdate=May 25, 2024}}</ref>

In 1987, they also worked in Florida.

In November 1988, [Ted Turner](/source/Ted_Turner) bought Jim Crockett Promotions and renamed it [World Championship Wrestling](/source/World_Championship_Wrestling). The brothers went their separate ways with Randy teaming with various jobbers<ref>{{cite web|url=https://thehistoryofwwe.com/wcw-results-1989/ |title=1989 |website=Thehistoryofwwe.com |access-date=2016-12-31}}</ref> and Bill working in other promotions. They reunited in 1990 working for the [World Wrestling Federation](/source/World_Wrestling_Federation).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehistoryofwwe.com/90.htm |title=1990 |website=Thehistoryofwwe.com |access-date=2016-12-31}}</ref> They retired, and had separate careers.

On August 11, 2007, the brothers reunited for a one night appearance at a NWA Legends Show, defeating [George South](/source/George_South) and his son George Jr. in Charlotte.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/profile/mulkeys/|title=Mulkeys &#124; Online World of Wrestling}}</ref>

Randy returned to the ring for one last time at WrestleCade 2016, in a battle royal won by George South.

==Personal life==
After retiring from wrestling in 1990, Mulkey worked in construction and later owned a trucking company for nearly eight years. Later he worked for an independent trucking company.<ref>{{cite news |title='Mulkeymania' mat mantra alive and well decades later |author=Mooneyham, Mike |url=https://www.postandcourier.com/sports/wrestling/mulkeymania-mat-mantra-alive-and-well-decades-later/article_c0bfee1c-517a-11ed-908f-0be753505e62.html |newspaper=The Post and Courier |date=October 22, 2022 |accessdate=May 25, 2024}}</ref>

In 2012, Randy and Bill were inducted into the South Carolina Pro Wrestling Hall Of Fame.<ref>{{cite news |title=Mulkeymania to run wild at S.C. Pro Wrestling Hall Of Fame Ceremony |author=Mooneyham, Mike |url=https://www.postandcourier.com/sports/wrestling/mulkeymania-mat-mantra-alive-and-well-decades-later/article_c0bfee1c-517a-11ed-908f-0be753505e62.html |newspaper=The Post and Courier |date=June 21, 2012 |accessdate=November 2, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Anderson natives to be inducted into South Carolina Pro Wrestling Hall Of Fame |author=unknown |url=https://archive.independentmail.com/news/local/anderson-natives-to-be-inducted-into-south-carolina-pro-wrestling-hall-of-fame-ep-408053059-348405661.html |newspaper=Independent Mail |date=June 23, 2012 |accessdate=May 25, 2024}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
*[http://www.profightdb.com/wrestlers/randy-mulkey-4281.html?res=25 Randy Mulkey: Profile & Match Listing - Internet Wrestling Database (IWD)]

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