Junkyard Dog

World Wrestling Federation (1984–1988)

In the summer of 1984, Ritter left Mid-South at the peak of his feud with Reed for the World Wrestling Federation (WWF). He initially used "Another One Bites the Dust" as his theme on a regular basis and made a habit of interacting with the growing number of young people in attendance, often bringing them into the ring after matches and dancing with them.

National Wrestling Alliance / World Championship Wrestling (1988–1993) Ritter made his debut for the National Wrestling Alliance at Clash of the Champions IV on December 7, 1988, during an altercation between The Russian Assassins and Ivan Koloff, saving the latter.

Championships and accomplishments Mid-South Wrestling Association Mid-South Louisiana Championship (3 times) Mid-South North American Heavyweight Championship (4 times) Mid-South Tag Team Championship (8 times) – with Buck Robley (1), Terry Orndorff (1), Killer Karl Kox (1), Dick Murdoch (3), Mike George (1), and Mr. Olympia (1) Memphis Wrestling Hall of Fame Class of 2022 NWA Mid-America NWA Mid-America Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Gypsy Joe Pro Wrestling Illustrated Inspirational Wrestler of the Year (1980)