Hardcore Holly

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[Hardcore Holly GALLERY]

[The Holly Cousins] [J.O.B. Squad] [Holly/123Kid] [Holly/Rhodes]

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Title History

  • WWO (World Wrestling Organization) United States Heavyweight title;
  • WWO (World Wrestling Organization) Tag Team titles w/Ron Starr;
  • WWF World Tag Team titles w/1-2-3 Kid defeating Tatanka & Bam Bam Bigelow [Tournament] (January 22, 1995);
  • NWA World Tag Team titles w/Bart Gunn defeating Headbangers (March 30, 1998);
  • WWF Hardcore title defeating Al Snow for vacant title (February 14, 1999);
  • WWF Hardcore title defeating Al Snow & Billy Gunn in a Triple Threat Match (March 28, 1999);
  • WWF World Tag Team titles w/Crash Holly defeating The Rock & Mankind (October 18, 1999);
  • WWF Hardcore title defeating Crash Holly (April 2, 2000);
  • WWF Hardcore title defeating Raven (February 6, 2001);
  • WWF Hardcore title defeating Raven (February 10, 2001);
  • WWF Hardcore title defeating Raven (February 11, 2001);
  • (WWE) World Tag Team titles w/Cody Rhodes defeating Lance Cade & Trevor Murdoch (December 10, 2007);

Hardcore Holly Career Highlights

In The Beginning

  • Bob Howard worked full time as a welder before getting into the wrestling business..
  • Bob Howard started his sporting life as a race car driver, driving in the NASCAR division..

Smokey Mountain Wrestling

  • 1992: Robert Howard was brought into Jim Cornette’s Smokey Mountain Wrestling promotion..
  • February 21, 1992–Smokey Mountain Wrestling: Bob Holly defeated Pat Rose..
  • March 27, 1992 –Smokey Mountain Wrestling: Bob Holly defeated Paul Miller..
  • May 2, 1992–Smokey Mountain Wrestling: Bob Holly defeated Bart Batten..

World Wrestling Federation – Thurman “Sparky” Plugg

  • Robert Howard got a message on his answering machine about the job with WWF – it took him months to delete the message!
  • 1994: Robert Howard made the transition to the World Wrestling Federation wrestling as Thurman “Sparky” Plugg..
  • January 22, 1994 – Royal Rumble: Sparky Plugg was in the Royal Rumble match won by Bret Hart.
  • January 29, 1994 – Superstars: Sparky Plugg defeated The Brooklyn Brawler.
  • January 30, 1994 – Wrestling Challenge: Sparky Plugg defeated Barry Horowitz in his WWF TV debut..
  • February 7, 1994 – RAW: Sparky Plugg defeated Duane Gill.
  • Sparky Plugg wrestled Bastien Booger and Rick Martel in his first series of matches..
  • February 13, 1994 – Wrestling Challenge: Sparky Plugg defeated Austin Steele.
  • February 22, 1994 – Superstars: Sparky Plugg defeated Derek Domino.
  • March 6, 1994 – Wrestling Challenge: Sparky Plugg defeated Bert Centeno.
  • March 20, 1994 – WrestleMania X: Sparky Plugg’s scheduled 10-Man Tag was cancelled due to time restrictions..
  • March 21, 1994 – Monday Night 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.
  • March 27, 1994 – Wrestling Challenge: Sparky Plugg defeated Iron Mike Sharpe.
  • April 2, 1994 – Superstars: Sparky Plugg defeated Jeff Jarrett.
  • April 4, 1994 – Wrestling Challenge: Rick Martel & Irwin R. Schyster & Jeff Jarrett & The Headshrinkers defeated Tatanka & 1-2-3 Kid & Billy & Bart Gunn & Sparky Plugg.
  • April 9, 1994 – Superstars: Jeff Jarrett defeated Sparky Plugg.
  • April 11, 1994 – RAW: Sparky Plugg defeated Barry Horowitz.
  • April 17, 1994 – Wrestling Challenge: Sparky Plugg defeated Chris Hamrick.
  • April 30, 1994 – Superstars: Sparky Plugg defeated Tony DeVito.
  • May 15, 1994 – Wrestling Challenge: Sparky Plugg defeated PJ Walker.
  • May 16, 1994 – RAW: Bam Bam Bigelow defeated Sparky Plugg.
  • May 22, 1994 – Wrestling Challenge: The 1-2-3 Kid and Sparky Plugg defeated Adam Bomb and Kwang.
  • June 12, 1994 – Wrestling Challenge: Sparky Plugg defeated Tim McNeany.
  • June 16, 1994 – King of the Ring: Sparky Plugg defeated Kwang in a Dark Match..
  • June 25, 1994 – Superstars: Sparky Plugg defeated George South.
  • July 10, 1994 – Wrestling Challenge: Jim Neidhart defeated Sparky Plugg.
  • July 16, 1994 – Superstars: Sparky Plugg defeated Black Phantom.
  • July 18, 1994 – RAW: Sparky Plugg defeated George South.
  • July 31, 1994 – Wrestling Challenge: Sparky Plugg defeated Barry Hardy.
  • August 20, 1994 – Superstars: Sparky Plugg defeated George Anderson.
  • August 21, 1994 – Wrestling Challenge: Bob Holly defeated Barry Horowitz.
  • September 17, 1994 – Superstars: Sparky Plugg defeated Iron Mike Sharpe.
  • September 18, 1994 – Wrestling Challenge: Bob Holly defeated Tony DeVito.
  • September 19, 1994 – RAW: Sparky Plugg defeated Richie Rich.
  • October 15, 1994 – Superstars: Sparky Plugg defeated Mike Bell.

World Wrestling Federation – Bob Holly & The 123 Kid

  • October 9, 1994 – Wrestling Challenge: Bob Holly defeated Red Tyler.
  • October 17, 1994 – RAW: Bob Holly defeated Reno Riggins.
  • October 21, 1994 – Jacques Rougeau Retirement Show: Irwin R. Schyster defeated Bob Holly.
  • October 22, 1994 – Superstars: Bob Backlund defeated Bob Holly.
  • November 12, 1994 – Superstars: Bob Holly defeated Roy Raymond.
  • November 20, 1994 – Wrestling Challenge: Bob Holly defeated Phil Apollo.
  • November 23, 1994 – Survivor Series: Bob Holly defeated Kwang in a dark match.
  • November 28, 1994 – RAW: Bob Holly defeated Tony DeVito.
  • December 19, 1994 – RAW: Bob Holly defeated Chris Kanyon.
  • January 7, 1995 – Superstars: The 1-2-3 Kid and Bob Holly defeated Well Dunn in the quarter-finals of the tag team titles tournament.
  • January 14, 1995 – Superstars: 123 Kid & Bob Holly defeated The Heavenly Bodies to advance to the Semi Finals of the tag team titles tournament..
  • January 16, 1995 – RAW: 1-2-3 Kid & Bob Holly defeated The Heavenly Bodies (Tom Prichard & Jimmy Del Ray).
  • January 22, 1995 – Wrestling Challenge: Bob Holly and The 1-2-3 Kid defeated Barry Hardy and The Brooklyn Brawler.
  • January 22, 1995 – Royal Rumble: 123 Kid & Bob Holly defeated Bam Bam Bigelow & Tatanka to win the Tag Team titles!
  • January 23, 1995 – Monday Night Raw: The Smoking Gunns defeated Bob Holly & 123 Kid to win the Tag Team titles!
  • January 30, 1995 – RAW: The Smoking Gunns (Billy & Bart Gunn) defeated The 1-2-3 Kid & Bob Holly.
  • February 19, 1995 – Wrestling Challenge: Bob Holly defeated Bob Cook.
  • March 11, 1995 – Superstars: Bam Bam Bigelow defeated Bob Holly.
  • April 3, 1995 – RAW: Hakushi defeated Bob Holly.
  • April 10, 1995 – RAW: Bret Hart & 1-2-3 Kid & Bob Holly defeated Owen Hart & Yokozuna & Hakushi.
  • April 15, 1995 – Superstars: Bob Holly defeated The Black Phantom.
  • April 17, 1995 – RAW: Owen Hart & Yokozuna defeated 1-2-3 Kid & Bob Holly.
  • April 1995 – Wrestling Challenge: Bob Holly defeated Jeff Jarrett to win the Intercontinental Title..
  • ~~~However, Jarrett’s foot was on the rope during the 3 count, and the IC title was declared vacant!
  • ~~~Jeff Jarrett defeated Bob Holly in the rematch to recapture the Intercontinental championship..
  • April 23, 1995 – Wrestling Challenge: Bob Holly defeated Nick Barberry.
  • May 1, 1995 – RAW: Bob Holly defeated Butler Stevens.
  • May 14, 1995 – Wrestling Challenge: Bob Holly defeated Barry Horowitz.
  • May 14, 1995 – In Your House #1: Jean Pierre Laffite defeated Bob Holly in the dark match..
  • May 15, 1995 – Monday Night Raw: Bob Holly defeated Mantaur in a KotR qualifying match..
  • June 3, 1995 – Superstars: Bob Holly defeated Raymond Roy.
  • June 5, 1995 – RAW: Bob Holly defeated Chris Benoit in a dark match.
  • June 17, 1995 – Superstars: Waylon Mercy defeated Bob Holly in a dark match.
  • June 25, 1995 – King of the Ring: The Roadie defeated Bob Holly in the KOTR tournament..
  • July 2, 1995 – Wrestling Challenge: Bob Holly defeated Tony DeVito.
  • July 3, 1995 – RAW: Bob Holly defeated The Brooklyn Brawler.
  • July 23, 1995 – In Your House #2: Bob Holly participated as one of the lumberjacks in the Diesel/Sid main event..
  • August 6, 1995 – Wrestling Challenge: Bob Holly defeated Reginald Walker.
  • August 19, 1995 – Superstars: Bob Holly defeated Jason Ahrndt.
  • August 27, 1995 – SummerSlam: Hunter Hearst Helmsley defeated Bob Holly..
  • September 18, 1995 – RAW: Kama & Tatanka defeated Bob Holly & Savio Vega.
  • September 23, 1995 – Superstars: Bob Holly defeated Jason Ahrndt.
  • September 24, 1995 – In Your House 3: Goldust defeated Bob Holly in a dark match..
  • September 30, 1995 – Superstars: Bob Holly defeated AC Connor.
  • October 22, 1995 – In Your House #4: Bob Holly defeated Rad Radford (Louie Spicolli) in a dark match..
  • October 23, 1995 – RAW: Bob Holly competed in a battle royal which was won by Owen Hart.
  • November 18, 1995 – Superstars: Goldust defeated Bob Holly.
  • November 19, 1995 – Survivor Series: The Body Donnas (Rad Radford, Skip, The 1-2-3 Kid & Tom Prichard) defeated The Underdogs (Barry Horowitz, Bob Holly, Hakushi & Marty Jannetty) in a tag team elimination match.
  • December 4, 1995 – RAW: The British Bulldog defeated Bob Holly.
  • December 18, 1995 – RAW: Buddy Landell defeated Bob Holly.
  • January 21, 1996 – Royal Rumble: Bob Holly entered the Royal Rumble as the 5th participant..
  • January 27, 1996 – Superstars: Justin Bradshaw defeated Bob Holly.
  • February 26, 1996 – RAW: Diesel defeated Bob Holly.
  • March 16, 1996 – Superstars: Hunter Hearst Helmsley defeated Bob Holly.
  • April 1, 1996 – RAW: Mankind defeated Bob Holly by Submission.
  • May 26, 1996 – IYH Beware of Dog: Bob Holly defeated Isaac Yankem DDS in a dark match..
  • June 3, 1996 – Monday Night Raw: Steve Austin defeated Bob Holly in a King of the Ring Qualifying Match..
  • August 24, 1996 – WWF Xperience: Hunter Hearst Helmsley defeated Bob Holly.
  • September 16, 1996 – RAW: Bob Holly & Alex Porteau defeated The Smoking Gunns (Billy & Bart Gunn).
  • September 22, 1996 – Superstars: Owen Hart & The British Bulldog defeated Alex Porteau & Bob Holly.
  • October 20, 1996 – Superstars: Razor Ramon defeated Bob Holly.
  • November 11, 1996 – RAW: Stone Cold Steve Austin defeated Bob Holly.
  • November 17, 1996 – Survivor Series: Aldo Montoya, Bart Gunn, Bob Holly & Jesse Jammes defeated Billy Gunn, Justin Bradshaw, Salvatore Sincere & The Sultan in a tag team elimination match..
  • November 17, 1996 – Superstars: Billy Gunn defeated Bob Holly.
  • November 18, 1996 – RAW: Doug Furnas & Phil LaFon defeated Leif Cassidy & Bob Holly..
  • February 23, 1997 – Superstars: Bob Holly defeated Freddie Joe Floyd in a dark match.
  • March 16,  1997 – Shotgun Saturday Night: Hunter Hearst Helmsley (w/Chyna) defeated Bob Holly.
  • April 5, 1997 – Shotgun Saturday Night: Mankind defeated Bob Holly.
  • May 19, 1997 – RAW: Bob Holly defeated Intercontinental Champion Owen Hart in a non-title match.
  • May 26, 1997 – RAW: D-Lo Brown defeated Bob Holly.
  • June 2, 1997 – RAW: Intercontinental Champion Owen Hart defeated Bob Holly to retain the title.
  • June 7, 1997 – Shotgun Saturday Night: Owen Hart & The British Bulldog defeated Bob Holly & Jesse Jammes.
  • July 19, 1997 – Shotgun Saturday Night: The Godwinns (Henry O. Godwinn & Phineas I. Godwinn) defeated Bob Holly & Jesse Jammes.
  • July 28, 1997 – RAW: The Truth Commission defeated Bob Holly & Flash Funk..
  • August 4, 1997 – RAW: Bob Holly defeated Brian Pillman by Count Out.
  • August 9, 1997 – Shotgun Saturday Night: Tiger Ali Singh defeated Bob Holly..

World Wrestling Federation – The NEW Midnight Express

  • February 1998: Jim Cornette formed an NWA contingent consisting of Jeff Jarrett, Barry Windham & The RockNRoll Express..
  • ~~~Cornette turned on the The RnR Express and revived a new version of the Midnight Express with Bob Holly & Bart Gunn..
  • March 23, 1998 – RAW: The Disciples of Apocalypse vs The New Midnight Express ended in a No Contest.
  • March 29, 1998 – WrestleMania XIV: The New Midnight Express participated in the Tag Team Battle Royal (won by LOD 2000)..
  • March 30, 1998 – Raw is War: The Midnight Express defeated The Headbangers to win the NWA Tag Team titles..
  • April 11, 1998 – Shotgun Saturday Night: NWA world tag team champions The Midnight Express (Bodacious Bart & Bombastic Bob) defeated The Rock ‘n’ Roll Express (Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson) to retain the titles.
  • April 13, 1998 – RAW: Ken Shamrock & Steve Blackman vs The New Midnight Express ended in a Double disqualicaction.
  • April 20, 1998 – RAW: Too Cold Scorpio & Terry Funk defeated The New Midnight Express by disqualification.
  • April 25, 1998 – Shotgun Saturday Night: The Midnight Express (Bodacious Bart & Bombastic Bob) defeated The Disciples Of Apocalypse (8-Ball & Skull) by disqualification.
  • April 26, 1998 – Unforgiven: The Midnight Express defeated The RockNRoll Express to retain the NWA Tag Team titles..
  • May 9, 1998 – Shotgun Saturday Night: The Midnight Express (Bodacious Bart & Bombastic Bob) defeated The Head Bangers (Mosh & Thrasher).
  • May 16, 1998 – Shotgun Saturday Night: The Midnight Express (Bodacious Bart & Bombastic Bob) defeated The Rock ‘n’ Roll Express (Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson) by disqualification.
  • May 30, 1998 – Shotgun Saturday Night: Tag team champions The New Age Outlaws defeated The Midnight Express (Bodacious Bart & Bombastic Bob) to retain the titles.
  • June 13, 1998 – Shotgun Saturday Night: The Midnight Express (Bodacious Bart & Bombastic Bob) defeated Los Boricuas (Jose Estrada & Savio Vega).
  • June 15, 1998 – RAW: The New Midnight Express competed in a 10 team battle royal which was won by Kane & Mankind.
  • June 27, 1998 – Shotgun Saturday Night: LOD 2000 defeated The Midnight Express (Bodacious Bart & Bombastic Bob).
  • June 28, 1998 – King of the Ring: The New Age Outlaws defeated The New Midnight Express to retain the Tag Team titles..
  • July 11, 1998 – Shotgun Saturday Night: Darren Drozdov defeats Bombastic Bob.
  • July 13, 1998 – Brawl 4 All: Bart Gunn defeated Bob Holly in the first round of the Brawl 4 All Tournament..
  • ~~~Bob Holly & Bart Gunn go their separate ways as Bart had won the Brawl 4 All tournament..
  • July 25, 1998 – Shotgun Saturday Night: The Midnight Express (Bodacious Bart & Bombastic Bob) defeated Devon Storm & Eric Sbracchia.
  • August 29, 1998 – Shotgun Saturday Night: Bob Holly defeated Dick Togo.
  • September 19, 1998 – Shotgun Saturday Night: Gangrel defeated Bob Holly..
  • October 3, 1998 – Shotgun Saturday Night: Bob Holly defeated The Brooklyn Brawler..
  • October 31, 1998 – Shotgun Saturday Night: Val Venis defeated Bob Holly..

World Wrestling Federation – J.O.B. Squad

  • Late 1998: Al Snow recruited Bob Holly, Scorpio and Blue Meanie to reform the J.O.B. Squad..
  • November 8, 1998 – HEAT: Bob Holly & Too Cold Scorpio defeated Too Much..
  • November 15, 1998 – HEAT: Bob Holly & Too Cold Scorpio defeated LOD Animal & Droz..
  • November 21, 1998 – Shotgun Saturday Night: Bob Holly & Too Cold Scorpio defeated Too Much..
  • November 23, 1998 RAW: Too Cold Scorpio & Bob Holly defeated World Tag Team Champions The New Age Outlaws in a non-title match.
  • December 14, 1998 – RAW: Mark Henry & D-Lo Brown defeated Al Snow & Bob Holly..
  • December 21, 1998 – RAW: The Acolytes vs The JOB Squad ended in a No Contest.
  • January 2, 1999 – Shotgun Saturday Night: Bob Holly & Too Cold Scorpio defeated Road Warrior Animal & Droz and The Acolytes and The Disciples of Apocalypse in a 4-WAY tag team match..
  • January 9, 1999 – Shotgun Saturday Night: Bob Holly & Too Cold Scorpio & Duane Gill & The Blue Meanie defeated The Hardy Boyz & Brian Christopher & Kevin Quinn..
  • January 16, 1999 – Shotgun Saturday Night: Gangrel & Edge defeated Bob Holly & Too Cold Scorpio..
  • January 17, 1999 – HEAT: Steve Williams defeated Bob Holly in a dark match..
  • January 24, 1999 – HEAT: Bob Holly & Too Cold Scorpio defeated Too Much..
  • January 1999 – Royal Rumble: Bob Holly & Scorpio defeated Too Cool on Sunday Night Heat..
  • January 30, 1999 – Shotgun Saturday Night: Skull & 8-Ball defeated Bob Holly & Too Cold Scorpio..
  • February 6, 1999 – Shotgun Saturday Night: Owen Hart & Jeff Jarrett defeated Too Cold Scorpio & Bob Holly..
  • The J.O.B. Squad eventually disbanded and Bob Holly began feuding with Al Snow over the Hardcore title..

World Wrestling Federation – Hardcore Holly

  • February 14, 1999 – St. Valentine’s Day Massacre: Hardcore Holly defeated Al Snow to win the Hardcore title!
  • February 15, 1999 – RAW: Hardcore Champion Bob Holly defeated Steve Blackman with help from Droz (Bob Holly issued an open challenge for next week and Bart Gunn answered)..
  • February 22, 1999 – RAW: Hardcore Champion Bob Holly defeated Bart Gunn (Someone dressed in a mask and Japanese costume tossed Bart Gunn off the stage though a table!)..
  • March 6, 1999 – Shotgun Saturday Night: Hardcore Champion Bob Holly defeated Flash Flanagan..
  • March 8, 1999 – RAW: The New Age Outlaws defeated Al Snow & Bob Holly (Al Snow turned on Holly)..
  • March 14, 1999 – HEAT: Hardcore Holly & Val Venis defeated The New Age Outlaws..
  • March 15, 1999 – Raw is War: Billy Gunn defeated Hardcore Holly to win the Hardcore title..
  • March 28, 1999 – WrestleMania XV: Hardcore Holly defeated Al Snow and Billy Gunn in a 3-WAY to win the Hardcore title..
  • March 29, 1999 – RAW: Hardcore Champion Hardcore Holly defeated Steve Williams..
  • April 5, 1999 – RAW: Al Snow defeated Hardcore Holly in a non-title match (Steve Williams attacked both men after the match)..
  • April 12, 1999 – RAW: Hardcore Champion Hardcore Holly defeated D-Lo Brown (Holly got into a fight with some Detroit Red Wing hockey players during the match – Al Snow interfered on Holly’s bahalf to preserve his title shot)..
  • April 19, 1999 – RAW: Intercontinental Champion The Godfather defeated Hardcore Holly to retain the title with help from Al Snow (Goldust attacked Godfather after the match)..
  • April 25, 1999 – Backlash: Al Snow defeated Hardcore Holly to recapture the Hardcore title..
  • May 2, 1999 – HEAT: Hardcore Holly vs. Al Snow ended in a No Contest..
  • May 8, 1999 – Shotgun Saturday Night: Hardcore Holly defeated Knuckles Nelson..
  • May 16, 1999 – HEAT: Road Dogg defeated Hardcore Holly in a hardcore rules match..
  • May 23, 1999 – Over the Edge: Al Snow defeated Hardcore Holly to retain the Hardcore title..
  • May 24, 1999 – RAW IS OWEN: Ken Shamrock defeated Hardcore Holly..
  • May 30, 1999 – King of the Ring: Hardcore Holly defeated Al Snow in a Qualifying match shown on HEAT..
  • June 12, 1999 – Shotgun Saturday Night: D-Lo Brown defeated Hardcore Holly..
  • June 13, 1999 – HEAT: Kane & X-Pac defeated Hardcore Holly & The Big Show..
  • June 20, 1999 – HEAT: Chyna defeated Road Dogg & X-Pac & Hardcore Holly in a 4-WAY match..
  • June 21, 1999 – RAW: The Big Show defeated Hardcore Holly in a hardcore match (They ended up in the parking lot where Big Show pushed a small car off a ledge “on top of” Hardcore Holly)..
  • June 27, 1999 – King of the Ring: X-Pac defeated Hardcore Holly by disqualification to advance in the KOTR Tournament..
  • June 28, 1999 – RAW: Hardcore Holly defeated Kane (The Big Show interfered and chokeslammed Kane! After the match, Kane choke-slammed Holly four times in a row!)..
  • July 4, 1999 – HEAT: Hardcore Holly vs. Viscera ended in a No Contest..
  • July 5, 1999 – RAW: Kane defeated The Big Show & Hardcore Holly in a handicap match (The Undertaker showed up and helped Kane beat up The Big Show and double suplexed him! The Undertaker then viciously whacked Big Show in the head with a chair!)..
  • July 12, 1999 – RAW: The Acolytes vs. Hardcore Holly in a handicap match ended in a No Contest (Holly was getting beaten up so The Big Show came down and carried him away).
  • July 18, 1999 – HEAT: X-Pac defeated Hardcore Holly by disqualification..
  • July 19, 1999 – RAW: Kane & X-Pac vs. The Big Show & Hardcore Holly ended in a No Contest when Undertaker attacked X-Pac, Kane made his decision and chokeslammed his brother The Undertaker and carried X-Pac to the stage where X-Pac hugged Kane..

World Wrestling Federation – The Holly Cousins

  • Hardcore Holly introduced his ‘cousin’ Crash Holly and immediately started fighting over who was better..
  • August 22, 1999 – SummerSlam: The Holly Cousins participated in the King of the Hill Tag Team Gauntlet Match..
  • August 26, 1999 – SmackDown!: D-Lo Brown defeated Hardcore Holly by disqualification in a dark match.
  • September 2, 1999 – SmackDown!: Hardcore Holly & Crash Holly participated in a #1 contender tag team turmoil match that ended in a No Contest..
  • September 9, 1999 – SmackDown!: Hardcore Holly vs. Chyna ended in a No Contest..
  • September 16, 1999 – SmackDown!: Billy Gunn & Chyna defeated Hardcore Holly & Crash Holly..
  • September 23, 1999 – SmackDown!: Hardcore Holly defeated Al Snow..
  • October 2, 1999 – Rebellion: Edge & Christian defeated The Acolytes and Hardcore Holly & Crash Holly in a 3-WAY tag team match..
  • October 7, 1999 – SmackDown!: Hardcore Holly defeated Road Dogg..
  • October 17, 1999 – No Mercy: The Holly Cousins defeated The New Age Outlaws by disqualification..
  • October 18, 1999 – Raw is Raw: The Holly Cousins defeated The Rock & Mankind to win the Tag Team titles..
  • October 21, 1999 – SmackDown!: World Tag Team Champions Hardcore Holly & Crash Holly defeated The Hardy Boyz to retain the titles..
  • October 31, 1999 – HEAT: WWE tag team champions The Hollys vs. The Acolytes ended in a no contest to retain the titles.
  • November 2, 1999 – SmackDown!: Mankind & Al Snow defeated The Holly Cousins to win the Tag Team titles..
  • November 11, 1999 – SmackDown!: Hardcore Holly defeated Edge..
  • November 14, 1999 – Survivor Series: The Holly Cousins & Too Cool defeated Edge & Christian & The Hardyz..
  • ~~~Hardcore Holly was the Sole Survivor after eliminating Christian in the end..
  • November 18, 1999 – SmackDown!: WWE Champion The Big Show defeated Hardcore Holly to retain the title..
  • November 25, 1999 – SmackDown!: The Rock & Mankind defeated Hardcore Holly & Crash Holly..
  • December 2, 1999 – SmackDown!: Hardcore Holly & Crash Holly defeated Kane by Count Out in a handicap match..
  • December 12, 1999 – Armageddon: The Holly Cousins participated in a Tag Team Battle Royal..
  • December 16, 1999 – SmackDown!: Too Cool & Rikishi defeated Viscera & Hardcore Holly & Crash Holly..
  • December 18, 1999 – Jakked: Hardcore Holly & Crash Holly defeated The Headbangers..
  • December 30, 1999 – SmackDown!: Hardcore Holly & Crash Holly defeated The Fabulous Moolah & Mae Young..
  • January 1, 2000 – Jakked: Albert defeated Hardcore Holly by disqualification..
  • January 3, 2000 – RAW: Intercontinental Champion Chyna defeated Hardcore Holly..
  • January 6, 2000 – SmackDown!: Hardcore Holly defeated Intercontinental Champion Chris Jericho in a non-title match..
  • January 10, 2000 – RAW: Hardcore Holly & Crash Holly defeated Chris Jericho & Chyna..
  • January 13, 2000 – SmackDown!: Rikishi & Too Cool defeated Hardcore Holly & Crash Holly & Al Snow..
  • January 20, 2000 – SmackDown!: Rikishi & Too Cool defeated Chris Jericho & Chyna & Hardcore Holly by disqualification..
  • January 22, 2000 – Jakked: Hardcore Holly & Crash Holly defeated Pete Gas & Joey Abs..
  • January 23, 2000 – Royal Rumble: Chris Jericho defeated Hardcore Holly and Chyna in a 3-way match to win the Intercontinental title..
  • ~~~Hardcore Holly also participated in the Royal Rumble Match, where he drew number 23..
  • January 24, 2000 – RAW: Intercontinental Champion Chris Jericho defeated Hardcore Holly to retain the title..
  • January 27, 2000 – SmackDown!: Viscera defeated Hardcore Holly..
  • January 31, 2000 – RAW: Hardcore Holly & Crash Holly defeated Viscera in a handicap match..
  • February 3, 2000 – SmackDown!: Al Snow & Steve Blackman defeated Hardcore Holly & Crash Holly..
  • February 7, 2000 – RAW: Hardcore Holly & Crash Holly defeated The Acolytes in a hardcore match..
  • February 14, 2000 – RAW: Tazz defeated Hardcore Holly by disqualification..
  • February 17, 2000 – SmackDown!: Mark Henry defeated Crash Holly & Hardcore Holly in a handicap match..
  • February 21, 2000 – RAW: The Acolytes & Mark Henry defeated Hardcore Holly & Crash Holly & Viscera..
  • March 20, 2000 – RAW: Al Snow & Steve Blackman defeated Hardcore Holly & Crash Holly..
  • March 23, 2000 – SmackDown!: Al Snow & Steve Blackman defeated Hardcore Holly & Crash Holly by Count Out..
  • March 27, 2000 – RAW: Crash Holly vs. Hardcore Holly ended in a No Contest..
  • April 2, 2000 – WrestleMania: Hardcore Holly pinned Crash Holly at the end of the Hardcore Battle Royal Invitational..
  • ~~~The finish of the match was botched when Holly was only supposed to get a 2-count as time ran out..
  • April 3, 2000 – RAW: Crash Holly defeated Hardcore Champion Hardcore Holly to win the title..
  • April 6, 2000 – SmackDown!: WWE Tag Team Champions Edge & Christian defeated Kurt Angle & Hardcore Holly..
  • April 16, 2000 – HEAT: Intercontinental Champion Chris Benoit defeated Hardcore Holly..
  • April 23, 2000 – HEAT: Hardcore Holly vs. Perry Saturn ended in a double disqualification..
  • April 24, 2000 – RAW: Hardcore Holly & Crash Holly defeated The Hardy Boyz..
  • April 27, 2000 – SmackDown!: Test & Prince Albert defeated Hardcore Holly & Crash Holly..
  • April 30, 2000 – Backlash: Hardcore Champion Crash Holly defeated Hardcore Holly and Tazz and Matt Hardy and Jeff Hardy and Perry Saturn in a 6-WAY match to retain the title.
  • May 4, 2000 – SmackDown!: Kurt Angle defeated Hardcore Holly..
  • May 14, 2000 – HEAT: Hardcore Holly defeated D-Lo Brown..
  • May 15, 2000 – RAW: Hardcore Holly defeated Chris Jericho..
  • May 18, 2000 – SmackDown!: Val Venis & Chris Jericho defeated Chris Benoit & Hardcore Holly by disqualification..
  • May 25, 2000 – SmackDown!: Hardcore Holly defeated Val Venis and Chris Jericho in a Triple Threat Match..
  • May 29, 2000 – RAW: Hardcore Holly defeated Intercontinental champion Chris Benoit by disqualification..
  • June 1, 2000 – SmackDown!: Chris Jericho defeated Hardcore Holly..
  • June 5, 2000 – RAW: Hardcore Holly defeated Farooq in a KOTR Qualifying match..
  • June 11, 2000 – HEAT: Intercontinental champion Chris Benoit defeated Hardcore Holly, Val Venis and Chris Jericho in a 4-way match to retain the title..
  • June 17, 2000 – Jakked: Hardcore Holly defeated Steven Richards..
  • June 18, 2000 – HEAT: WWE Champion Triple H vs. Hardcore Holly ended in a No Contest..
  • June 19, 2000 – RAW: Hardcore Champion Crash Holly defeated Hardcore Holly in a KOTR Qualifying match by disqualification..
  • June 22, 2000 – SmackDown!: Chris Jericho defeated Hardcore Holly..
  • June 25, 2000 – HEAT: Hardcore Holly defeated Gangrel..
  • June 29, 2000 – SmackDown!: Kurt Angle defeated Hardcore Holly..
  • Hardcore Holly suffered a broken arm during a match with Kurt Angle and was sidelined throughout mid 2000..

World Wrestling Federation – Return of Hardcore Holly

  • November 13, 2000 – RAW: Hardcore Holly & Crash Holly & The Undertaker defeated Edge & Christian & Kurt Angle..
  • November 16, 2000 – SmackDown!: Hardcore Holly & Crash Holly defeated Test & Albert..
  • November 19, 2000 – Survivor Series: William Regal defeated Hardcore Holly by disqualification to retain the European title..
  • November 20, 2000 – RAW: European Champion William Regal defeated Hardcore Holly in a hardcore match..
  • November 23, 2000 – SmackDown!: Test & Albert defeated Hardcore Holly & Crash Holly..
  • November 27, 2000 – RAW: Hardcore Holly & Crash Holly & Molly Holly defeated Test & Albert & Trish Stratus..
  • November 30, 2000 – SmackDown!: Hardcore Holly defeated Raven in a hardcore match..
  • December 4, 2000 – RAW: Chris Benoit defeated Hardcore Holly..
  • December 7, 2000 – SmackDown!: Chris Jericho & Hardcore Holly defeated William Regal & Kane..
  • December 10, 2000 – Armageddon: William Regal defeated Hardcore Holly to retain the European title after Raven interfered..
  • December 21, 2000 – SmackDown!: European Champion William Regal vs. Hardcore Holly ended in a No Contest..
  • December 25, 2000 – RAW: Hardcore Champion Steve Blackman defeated Raven and Hardcore Holly in a 3-WAY match..
  • January 18, 2001 – SmackDown!: Steve Blackman defeated Hardcore Holly..
  • January 21, 2001 – Royal Rumble: Hardcore Holly entered the Royal Rumble match as number 18..
  • January 25, 2001 – SmackDown!: Hardcore Holly & Crash Holly defeated The Goodfather & Bull Buchanan..
  • January 27, 2001 – Jakked: Hardcore Holly defeated Mike Sullivan..
  • February 4, 2001 – HEAT: Hardcore Holly & Steve Blackman defeated The Goodfather & Bull Buchanan..
  • February 8, 2001 – SmackDown!: Hardcore Holly defeated Raven to win the Hardcore title. Raven defeated Hardcore Champions Hardcore Holly to win the title..
  • February 18, 2001 – HEAT: Haku defeated Hardcore Holly..
  • February 22, 2001 – SmackDown!: The Big Show defeated Steve Blackman and Crash Holly and Perry Saturn and Hardcore Holly and K-Kwik #1 hardcore title contenders match..
  • April 12, 2001 – SmackDown!: Rhyno vs. Hardcore Holly ended in a No Contest..
  • April 16, 2001 – RAW: World Tag Team Champions Edge & Christian defeated Hardcore Holly & Crash Holly..
  • April 22, 2001 – HEAT: Hardcore Holly & Crash Holly defeated Justin Credible & X-Pac..
  • April 28, 2001 – Jakked: Hardcore Holly defeated Race Steele..
  • April 29, 2001 – HEAT: Hardcore Holly & Crash Holly defeated The Acolytes..
  • April 30, 2001 – RAW: The Acolytes defeated Hardcore Holly & Crash Holly..
  • May 3, 2001 – SmackDown!: Hardcore Holly defeated Kurt Angle..
  • May 5, 2001 – Insurrextion: Perry Saturn & Dean Malenko defeated Hardcore Holly & Crash Holly..
  • May 13, 2001 – HEAT: Hardcore Holly defeated Haku..
  • May 17, 2001 – SmackDown!: Hardcore Holly defeated Spike Dudley..
  • May 20, 2001 – HEAT: Hardcore Holly & Crash Holly defeated Kaientai..
  • May 21, 2001 – RAW: Hardcore Holly & Crash Holly defeated The Dudley Boyz..
  • May 28, 2001 – RAW: The Dudley Boyz defeated Hardcore Holly & Crash Holly in a tables match..
  • June 4, 2001 – RAW: Hardcore Holly & Crash Holly & Kurt Angle defeated The Dudley Boyz & Spike Dudley..
  • June 7, 2001 – SmackDown!: Kurt Angle defeated Hardcore Holly in a KOTR Qualifying match..
  • June 11, 2001 – RAW: The Dudley Boyz & Spike Dudley defeated Hardcore Holly & Crash Holly & Molly Holly..
  • June 18, 2001 – RAW: Tazz defeated Hardcore Holly..
  • June 30, 2001 – HEAT: Hardcore Holly & Crash Holly defeated Kaientai..
  • July 8, 2001 – HEAT: Raven defeated Hardcore Holly..
  • July 9, 2001 – RAW: Team ECW (Bubba Ray Dudley, D-Von Dudley, Justin Credible, Lance Storm, Mike Awesome, Raven, Rhyno, Rob Van Dam, Tazz & Tommy Dreamer) vs. Team WCW (Chris Kanyon, Chuck Palumbo, Mark Jindrak, Sean O’Haire & Shawn Stasiak) & Team WWF (Billy Gunn, Bradshaw, Faarooq, Hardcore Holly & The Big Show) ended in a no contest.
  • July 12, 2001 – SmackDown!: Tazz defeated Hardcore Holly..
  • July 22, 2001 – InVasion: Hardcore Holly hosted the event at WWF New York and signed autographs..
  • ~~~A fan with a WCW shirt approached and Bob Holly ripped the shirt off his back and the fan ran away..
  • July 24, 2001 – HEAT: The Acolytes defeated Hardcore Holly & Crash Holly..
  • July 29, 2001 – HEAT: Hardcore Holly defeated Mike Awesome..
  • August 5, 2001 – HEAT: Hardcore Holly defeated Shawn Stasiak..
  • August 12, 2001 – HEAT: Hardcore Holly & Crash Holly defeated Mike Awesome & Shawn Stasiak..
  • August 18, 2001 – Jakked: Hardcore Holly defeated Hugh Morris..
  • August 26, 2001 – HEAT: Chuck Palumbo & Sean OHaire defeated Hardcore Holly & Crash Holly..
  • September 2, 2001 – HEAT: Hardcore Holly defeated Hugh Morris..
  • September 4, 2001 – SmackDown!: Hardcore Holly issued an open challenge to any Alliance Member..
  • September 15, 2001 – Jakked: Hardcore Holly defeated Tommy Dreamer..
  • ~~~Hardcore Holly went down to another injury, and the Alliance challenge was never accepted..
  • Hardcore Holly started as one of the trainers on MTV’s Tough Enough II..
  • December 15, 2001 – Jakked: Hardcore Holly & Crash Holly defeated Mike Henderson & Frankie Kazarian..
  • January 12, 2002 – NWA Mid Atlantic: Bob Holly defeated Rikki Nelson..

World Wrestling Entertainment – Smackdown!:

  • April 4, 2002 – SmackDown!: Hardcore Holly defeated Maven, who took an extreme beating!
  • April 13, 2002 – Jakked: Hardcore Holly vs. Diamond Dallas Page ended in a double count-out.
  • April 18, 2002 – SmackDown!: Hardcore Holly defeated Diamond Dallas Page.
  • April 25, 2002 – SmackDown!: Randy Orton defeated Hardcore Holly on Orton’s WWF TV debut..
  • May 2, 2002 – SmackDown!: Randy Orton defeated Hardcore Holly by disqualification when Holly gets cranky and brutally attacks Orton..
  • May 9, 2002 – SmackDown!: As guest referee, Holly cost Randy Orton a win against Lance Storm..
  • May 25, 2002 – Velocity: Hardcore Holly defeated Val Venis..
  • June 6, 2002 – SmackDown!: Kurt Angle defeated Hardcore Holly but Holly got his revenge by hitting Angle with the ring bell..
  • June 13, 2002 – SmackDown!: Hardcore Holly defeated Tajiri in a King of the Ring Qualifying match..
  • June 15, 2002 – Velocity: Kurt Angle defeated Hardcore Holly..
  • July 6, 2002 – Velocity: Hardcore Holly defeated Chavo Guerrero Jr..
  • July 18, 2002 – SmackDown!: Val Venis & Hardcore Holly defeated Billy (Gunn) & Chuck (Palumbo)..
  • July 27, 2002 – Velocity: Hardcore Holly defeated Rico Constantino..
  • August 3, 2002 – Velocity: Hardcore Holly defeated Albert..
  • August 10, 2002 – Velocity: Hardcore Holly defeated Albert..
  • August 15, 2002 – SmackDown!: The Hurricane, Shannon Moore & Hardcore Holly defeated Billy, Chuck & Rico..
  • August 17, 2002 – Velocity: Hardcore Holly defeated Rico Constantino..
  • August 24, 2002 – Velocity: Chuck Palumbo defeated Hardcore Holly..
  • August 31, 2002 – Velocity: Billy Gunn & Chuck Palumbo defeated Hardcore Holly & Randy Orton..
  • September 5, 2002 – SmackDown!: Harcore Holly defeated Matt Hardy..
  • September 12, 2002 – SmackDown!: Brock Lesnar defeated Hardcore Holly in a match where tempers legitimately flared..

World Wrestling Entertainment – OVW & Surgery:

  • October 1, 2003–Ohio Vally Wrestling: OVW Announced Hardcore Holly vs Matt Cappotelli for next week.
  • October 8, 2003–Ohio Vally Wrestling: Matt Cappotelli defeated Hardcore Holly by disqualification after a run-in by the Disciples of Synn.
  • Bob “Hardcore” Holly has a ruptured disc in his neck that will require surgery and will probably put Holly on the shelf for six months..
  • ~~~The injury stems from being dropped on his head by Brock Lesnar at the 9/12 Smackdown!
  • October 18, 2002: Bob “Hardcore” Holly is at home beginning the long road to recovery after his neck surgery last week..
  • October 2003: Bob “Hardcore” Holly is expected to report to OVW soon on a rehab assignment (that is bad news for the rookies)..
  • October 11, 2003 – OVW TV: Matt Cappotelli defeated Hardcore Holly by disqualification.

World Wrestling Entertainment – Return to Smackdown!:

  • October 23, 2003 – SmackDown!: Vignette is shown hyping the return of Bob Holly, who is looking to “end” Brock Lesnar’s career..
  • November 13, 2003 – SmackDown!: Bob Holly returns vowing revenge on Brock Lesnar, but Paul Heyman bans him from the arena!
  • November 16, 2003 – Survivor Series: Team Angle defeated Team Lesnar with Chris Benoit & John Cena coming out as Survivors!
  • November 20, 2003 – SmackDown!: Hardcore Holly attacked Brock Lesnar so Paul Heyman indefinitly suspends him from Smackdown!..
  • December 11, 2003 – SmackDown!: Hardcore Holly, dressed as a fan with a Rey Mysterio mask, jumped the rail attacking Brock Lesnar!
  • December 18, 2003 – SmackDown!: Hardcore Holly & Shannon Moore defeated A-Train & Matt Morgan to reinstate Hardcore Holly!!
  • January 1, 2004 – Smackdown!: The Big Show beats Hardcore Holly by disqualification when Holly kicked Big Show between the legs!
  • January 8, 2004 – SmackDown!: Hardcore Holly defeated The Big Show in a Street Fight (Brock Lesnar was sitting at ringside)..
  • January 15, 2004 – SmackDown!: Big Show placed a restraining order on Bob Holly, so Brock Lesnar decided to stay close to Big Show!
  • January 22, 2004 – SmackDown!: Big Show got locked in his room, so Holly showed up and chased Brock Lesnar out of the arena!
  • January 25, 2004 – Royal Rumble: Brock Lesnar defeated Hardcore Holly in about 6-minutes to retain the WWE title..
  • February 5, 2004 – SmackDown!: Kurt Angle defeated Hardcore Holly when he made him tap out to the anklelock..
  • February 12, 2004 – SmackDown!: Hardcore Holly defeated Rhyno by disqualification when a brawl broke out and they had to be separated..
  • February 15, 2004 – No Way Out: Hardcore Holly defeated Rhyno..
  • February 19, 2004 – SmackDown!: The Big Show defeated Hardcore Holly to retain the United States title..
  • February 28, 2004 – Velocity: Hardcore Holly and Orlando Jordan defeated Chuck Palumbo and Johnny Stamboli.
  • March 6, 2004 – OVW TV: John Cena defeated Hardcore Holly..
  • March 13, 2004 – Velocity: Hardcore Holly defeated A-Train..
  • March 20, 2004 – Velocity: Chuck Palumbo defeated Hardcore Holly..
  • March 27, 2004 – Velocity: Billy Gunn & Bob Holly defeated Akio & Sakoda..
  • April 1, 2004 – SmackDown!: Booker T defeated Hardcore Holly in a “Great American Award Nomination” match..
  • April 10, 2004 – Velocity: Billy Gunn & Bob Holly defeated Eddie Craven & Russell Simpson..
  • April 17, 2004 – Velocity: Hardcore Holly defeated Akio..
  • April 24, 2004 – WWE Live Event: Hardcore Holly defeated Matt Cappotelli in a match where Cappotelli suffered a concussion..
  • April 24, 2004 – Velocity: Billy Gunn & Hardcore Holly defeated The Basham Brothers..
  • May 13, 2004 – SmackDown!: Hardcore Holly w/Billy Gunn defeated Rico w/Miss Jackie & Charlie Haas..
  • May 16, 2004 – Judgment Day: Charlie Haas & Rico w/Miss Jackie defeated Hardcore Holly & Billy Gunn to retain the Tag titles..
  • May 22, 2004 – Velocity: Billy Gunn & Hardcore Holly defeated The Basham Brothers..
  • June 12, 2004 – Velocity: Billy Gunn & Hardcore Holly defeated Ken Phoenix & Jason Picaro..
  • June 19, 2004 – Velocity: Mark Jindrak defeated Hardcore Holly..
  • June 26, 2004 – Velocity: Hardcore Holly defeated Mark Jindrak..
  • June 27, 2004 – Great American Bash: Mordecai defeated Hardcore Holly..
  • July 10, 2004 – Velocity: Hardcore Holly & Billy Gunn defeated The Basham Brothers..
  • July 17, 2004 – Velocity: Hardcore Holly defeated John Walters..
  • July 24, 2004 – Velocity: Hardcore Holly defeated Akio..
  • July 31, 2004 – Velocity: Hardcore Holly defeated Carly Colon in a dark match.
  • August 14, 2004 – Velocity: Billy Gunn & Hardcore Holly defeated The Basham Brothers..
  • August 28, 2004 – Velocity: Buh Buh Ray Dudley defeated Hardcore Holly..
  • September 2, 2004 – SmackDown!: The Dudley Boyz defeated Hardcore Holly & Billy Gunn with help from Spike Dudley..
  • September 9, 2004 – SmackDown!: Rey Mysterio, Rob Van Dam & Hardcore Holly beat The Dudley Boyz (Spike, DVon & Bubba)..
  • September 25, 2004 – Velocity: Rene Dupree defeated Hardcore Holly..
  • September 30, 2004 – SmackDown!: Hardcore Holly defeated JBL by intentional disqualification for assulting Holly with a steel chair..
  • October 7, 2004 – SmackDown!: JBL defeated Hardcore Holly by count-out when Orlando Jordan held his leg on the outside..
  • October 14, 2004 – SmackDown!: JBL defeated Hardcore Holly in a “Hardcore Rules” match to retain the WWE Championship..
  • October 23, 2004 – Velocity: Kurt Angle defeated Hardcore Holly..
  • October 30, 2004 – Velocity: Hardcore Holly defeated Doug Basham..
  • November 7, 2004 – Live Event: Carlito Cool suffered a legitimate shoulder injury during his match with Hardcore Holly..
  • November 13, 2004 – Velocity: Hardcore Holly defeated Kenzo Suzuki..
  • November 20, 2004 – Velocity: Hardcore Holly defeated Cruiserweight Champion Spike Dudley in a non-title match..
  • November 21, 2004 – Live Event: Hardcore Holly reportedly took some stiff legit chair shots at Rene Dupree during their tag match..
  • November 25, 2004 – SmackDown!: Chris Masters defeated Hardcore Holly in a dark match. (punishment for Dupree incident?)..
  • December 11, 2004 – Velocity: Luther Reigns defeated Hardcore Holly..
  • December 12, 2004 – Armageddon: The Basham Brothers defeated Hardcore Holly & Charlie Haas..
  • December 18, 2004 – Velocity: Hardcore Holly & Charlie Haas defeated Sinn & Tony Silento..
  • December 23, 2004 – SmackDown! in Iraq: Hardcore Holly defeated Kenzo Suzuki..
  • January 1, 2005 – Velocity: Luther Reigns & Mark Jindrak defeated Charlie Haas & Hardcore Holly..
  • January 8, 2005 – Velocity: Hardcore Holly defeated John Walters..
  • January 15, 2005 – Velocity: Hardcore Holly defeated Spike Dudley..
  • January 22, 2005 – Velocity: Hardcore Holly defeated Bobby McAllister..
  • January 29, 2005 – Velocity: The Basham Brothers defeated Charlie Haas & Hardcore Holly..
  • January 30, 2005 – Royal Rumble: Hardcore Holly entered at #4 (beat up Daniel Puder) and was eliminated by Benoit & Guerrero..
  • February 12, 2005 – Velocity: Hardcore Holly defeated Rene Dupree..
  • February 19, 2005 – Velocity: Hardcore Holly defeated Kenzo Suzuki..
  • February 20, 2005 – No Way Out: Hardcore Holly & Charlie Haas defeated Kenzo Suzuki & Rene Dupree on HEAT..
  • February 26, 2005 – Velocity: Hardcore Holly & Charlie Haas defeated Mike Kruel & Fred Sampson..
  • March 5, 2005 – Velocity: The Basham Brothers defeated Charlie Haas & Hardcore Holly..
  • March 12, 2005 – Velocity: The Basham Brothers defeated Charlie Haas & Hardcore Holly..
  • March 19, 2005 – Velocity: Charlie Haas & Hardcore Holly defeated Scotty 2 Hotty & Sho Funaki..
  • March 24, 2005 – SmackDown!: Rey Mysterio & Eddie Guerrero defeated Hardcore Holly & Charlie Haas to retain the Tag Team titles..
  • April 2, 2005 – Velocity: Hardcore Holly & Charlie Haas defeated Russell Simpson & Jared Steele..
  • April 3, 2005 – WrestleMania 21: Hardcore Holly was in the dark battle royal won by Booker T.
  • April 9, 2005 – Velocity: Hardcore Holly & Charlie Haas defeated The Basham Brothers by disqualification..
  • April 16, 2005 – Velocity: Hardcore Holly & Charlie Haas defeated Spike Dudley & Akio..
  • May 5, 2005 – SmackDown!: Carlito Cool pinned Hardcore Holly with both feet on the ropes for leverage..
  • May 12, 2005 – SmackDown!: Chavo Guerrero & Joey Mercury & Johnny Nitro beat Paul London & Hardcore Holly & Charlie Haas..
  • May 19, 2005 – SmackDown!: Hardcore Holly w/Charlie Haas defeated Joey Mercury w/Johnny Nitro & Melina Perez..
  • May 22, 2005 – Judgment Day: MNM (Mercury & Nitro w/Melina) defeated Hardcore Holly & Charlie Haas to retain the Tag titles..
  • May 26, 2005 – SmackDown!: Hardcore Holly & Charlie Haas defeated MNM (Mercury & Nitro) by disqualification when MNM used a steel chair!
  • June 2, 2005 – SmackDown!: MNM (Mercury & Nitro) defeated Hardcore Holly & Charlie Haas in a 15:00 Iron Man match by 2-1 score..
  • June 9, 2005 – SmackDown!: Orlando Jordan defeated Hardcore Holly to retain the United States title in a match taped for Velocity..
  • June 16, 2005 – SmackDown!: Orlando Jordan pinned Hardcore Holly while holding the ropes for leverage to retain the United States title..
  • July 14, 2005 – SmackDown!: Eddie Guerrero defeated Hardcore Holly by Cloverleaf submission..
  • August 4, 2005 – SmackDown!: Hardcore Holly defeated Orlando Jordan by disqualification, Jordan retains United States title in a match taped for Velocity..
  • August 11, 2005 – SmackDown!: Hardcore Holly defeated Stevie Richards in a match taped for Velocity..
  • August 18, 2005 – SmackDown!: Hardcore Holly defeated Stevie Richards in a match taped for Velocity..
  • August 25, 2005 – SmackDown!: Randy Orton defeated Hardcore Holly with help from “Cowboy” Bob Orton..
  • September 1, 2005 – SmackDown!: Hardcore Holly defeated Steve Madison in a match taped for Velocity..
  • ~~~Later on Smackdown!: Stacy Keibler vs Christy Hemme was a No Contest in a “Traditional Women’s Wrestling Match”..
  • ~~~Sylvain interrupted in the opening moments and insulted the divas sense of style until Hardcore Holly made the save!
  • September 23, 2005 – SmackDown!: Hardcore Holly (w/Stacy & Christy) beat Sylvain by Count Out after one punch to the face!
  • September 30, 2005 – SmackDown!: John Bradshaw Layfield & Mr. Ken Kennedy defeated Rey Mysterio & Hardcore Holly..
  • October 15, 2005 – Velocity: Hardcore Holly defeated Sylvain Grenier..
  • October 31, 2005 – RAW: Rey Mysterio started a fight that included various RAW and Smackdown! wrestlers joining the brawl!
  • ~~~~SD!: Rey Mysterio, JBL, Hardcore Holly, Matt Hardy & Christian! | RAW: Chris Masters, Edge w/Lita, Gene Snitsky & Others..
  • October 7, 2005 – SmackDown!: Sylvan defeated Hardcore Holly after interference from Mr. Ken Kennedy!
  • October 9, 2005 – No Mercy: Mr. Ken Kennedy defeated Hardcore Holly with the Green Bay Plunge and injured Hollys ribs..
  • October 21, 2005 – SmackDown!: Hardcore Holly defeated Sylvan in an old fashioned Hardcore Rules match!
  • October 28, 2005 – SmackDown!: Rey Mysterio beat Christian & Matt Hardy & Hardcore Holly & John Layfield in a 5-WAY..
  • November 1, 2005 – Taboo Tuesday: Matt Hardy & Rey Mysterio beat Chris Masters & Gene Snitsky in a RAW vs SD! match..
  • ~~~Fans Choices: John Bradshaw Layfield (17%), Rey Mysterio (29%), Matt Hardy (31%), Hardcore Holly & Christian..
  • November 4, 2005 – SmackDown!: Rey Mysterio & Matt Hardy beat John Layfield & Christian with Hardcore Holly as referee..
  • November 11, 2005 – SmackDown!: Hardcore Holly defeated Simon Dean in a match taped for Velocity..
  • 2006: Hardcore Holly had elbow surgery and was hospitalized in March after an infection developed in the wound..

World Wrestling Entertainment – Return to Smackdown!:

World Wrestling Entertainment – Multiple shots at the ECW World title:

World Wrestling Entertainment – Hardcore Holly (SmackDown!):

  • Sunday, June 17, 2007: Hardcore Holly was drafted to the SmackDown! brand but never made a single appearance..

World Wrestling Entertainment – Hardcore Holly (RAW):

World Wrestling Entertainment – Cody Rhodes & Hardcore Holly:

  • March 31, 2008–RAW: Brian Kendrick & Paul London defeated Hardcore Holly & Cody Rhodes in a non-title match..
  • April 7, 2008–RAW: Santino Marella & Carlito Cool defeated Hardcore Holly & Cody Rhodes in a non-title match..
  • April 14, 2008–RAW: Hardcore Holly defeated Chad Collyer in a dark match..
  • April 21, 2008–RAW: Carlito Cool w/Santino Marella defeated Hardcore Holly w/Cody Rhodes..
  • April 28, 2008–RAW: Hardcore Holly defeated “The Canadian Bulldog” D.H. Smith for Internet HEAT..
  • May 12, 2008–RAW: Hardcore Holly & Cody Rhodes defeated Santino Marella & Carlito Cool to retain the World Tag Team titles..
  • ~~~Rowdy Roddy Piper (Santino’s invited guest) was there and Santino couldn’t stop obsessing over Piper standing at ringside..
  • May 18, 2008 – Judgment Day: Hardcore Holly & Cody Rhodes defeated Santino Marella & Carlito Cool in a dark match..
  • May 19, 2008–RAW: Brian Kendrick & Paul London beat Hardcore Holly & Cody Rhodes in a Non-title match (Internet HEAT)..
  • May 26, 2008–RAW: Hardcore Holly & Cody Rhodes defeated Paul London & Brian Kendrick to retain the World Tag Team titles..
  • ~~~After the match; Ted DiBiase introduced Holly & Rhodes to the newest member of the WWE roster – his son, Ted DiBiase Jr.!
  • June 2, 2008–RAW: Santino Marella & Carlito Cool defeated Hardcore Holly & Cody Rhodes in a Non-title match..
  • ~~~Guest time-keeper Rowdy Roddy Piper tried to interfere but accidentally helped Santino Marella win the match!
  • June 9, 2008–RAW: Umaga & Gene Snitsky defeated Hardcore Holly & Cody Rhodes in a Non-title match..
  • June 16, 2008–RAW: Hardcore Holly & Cody Rhodes defeated Cryme Tyme (Shad Gaspard & JTG) in a Non-title match..
  • June 23, 2008–2008 WWE Draft: Hardcore Holly & Cody Rhodes (RAW) defeated Chavo Guerrero & Bam Neely (ECW)..
  • June 29, 2008 – Night of Champions: Ted DiBiase Jr. & ???? beat Hardcore Holly & Cody Rhodes to win the World Tag Team titles..
  • ~~~The mystery partner turned out to be Cody Rhodes, who turned on Hardcore Holly and joined Ted DiBiase Jr. as champions…
  • Late 2008: Bob “Hardcore” Holly was taken to rehab after becoming addicted to Painkillers.
  • January 16, 2009: Hardcore Holly was finally released from his World Wrestling Entertainment contract…

Hardcore Holly on the independent circuit:

  • Early 2009: Hardcore Holly announced that rehab went really well and he will return to wrestling.
  • Spring 2009: Hardcore Holly is now taking independent bookings through David Herro at DavidHerro@aol.com
  • Hardcore Holly announced that he had received treatment on his two injured ribs and been cleared to wrestle by doctors.
  • May 22, 2010–Big Time Wrestling: Aaron Solo & Hardcore Holly defeated Shane Kody & Perry Von Vicious.
  • May 26, 2009–Varsity Pro Wrestling: Hardcore Holly defeated The UK Kid w/Miss England 2007 Georgia Horsley..
  • ~~~This was a TLC match (during the match the UK Kid rammed a ladder into Hardcore Holly’s chest twice causing a rib injury)..
  • May 29, 2009–NWS: “Hardcore” Bob Holly w/Brooke Carter defeated “The Cold-Hearted Playa” Danny Demanto.
  • May 30, 2009–NWS: “The Cold-Hearted Playa” Danny Demanto defeated “Hardcore” Bob Holly w/Brooke Carter.
  • July 24, 2009–NWS: The Full-Breasted Italians (Sal Sincere and Angel Orsini) defeated Hardcore Holly and Brooke Carter.
  • July 25, 2009–NWS: “Hardcore” Bob Holly and Brooke Carter defeated Danny Demanto and Nicky Oceans w/Gigolo Joe Jones.
  • July 26, 2009–National Wresting Superstars: “Hardcore” Bob Holly defeated D.J. Hyde.
  • February 19, 2010–ICW: Billy Gunn defeated Bob Holly.
  • April 16, 2010–WFX: Bob Holly and Sabu defeated Gangrel and Thorn.
  • May 7, 2010–WFX: Hardcore Holly defeated Michael Elgin.
  • May 22, 2010–BTW: Bob Holly and Aaron Solo defeated Perry Von Vicious and Shane Kody.
  • June 4, 2010–VPW: Bob Holly defeated Leon Shah.
  • June 5, 2010–VPW: Bob Holly and Jake McCluskey defeated Christopher Starr and The UK Kid.
  • July 7, 2010–WFX: Kip James and Bob Holly defeated A.J. Sanchez and Kevin Chevy by disqualification in Winnipeg, Manitoba..
  • August 7, 2010–UCW: Bob Holly defeated Dave Taylor.
  • August 21, 2010–ICW Super Brawl 1: Billy Gunn defeated Hardcore Holly in Sierra Vista, Arizona..
  • July 5, 2013–TNA One Night Only Hardcore Justice 2: Bob Holly, James Storm and Magnus defeated Doc, Knux and Wes Briscoe in a elimination match.
  • November 15, 2013–PCW: Bubblegum, Rampage Brown and T-Bone defeated Bob Holly, D-Lo Brown and Dave Mastiff.
  • November 16, 2013–PCW: D-Lo Brown defeated Bob Holly. Bob Holly defeated Johnny Moss.
  • November 17, 2013–SWE: Dale Mills, Bob Holly, Jim Hunter and Lee Hunter defeated Harvey Dale, Max Angelus, Nathan Cruz and SC Supreme.
  • November 30, 2013–MCW: Hardcore Holly defeated Kracker Jack.
  • June 14, 2014–HOH VI: Bob Holly defeated Adam Pearce.
  • August 23, 2014–HOW: Luke Hawx defeated Hardcore Holly.
  • September 13, 2014–HLW: Hardcore Holly defeated Kharn Alexander.
  • October 17, 2014–MCW: Bob Holly defeated Ken Dixon.
  • October 18, 2014–MCW: Bob Holly defeated Luke Hawx.
  • October 19, 2014–MCW: Bob Holly defeated Ken Dixon.
  • October 24, 2014–FPW: Bob Holly defeated Sha Samuels.
  • October 25, 2014–SWE: Bob Holly defeated Joseph Conners.
  • October 26, 2014–Kamikaze Pro: Bob Holly defeated Ryan Smile to win the Kamikaze Pro title. Robbie X defeated Bob Holly to win the title.
  • November 8, 2014–WildKat: Bob Holly defeated Luke Hawx.
  • November 15, 2014–DWA: Bob Holly defeated Crazy Sexy Mike.
  • December 5, 2014–BCW: Bob Holly defeated Johnny Moss.
  • December 6, 2014–ICW: Bob Holly defeated Jack Jester.
  • December 7, 2014–ICW: Chris Renfrew defeated Bob Holly.
  • January 17, 2015–PWP: Bob Holly defeated Bradley Charles.
  • January 24, 2015–PCW: Bob Holly, Nui Tofiga and Sonjay Dutt defeated Drolix, Chuck Lennox and Solo.
  • April 10, 2015–QPW: Johnny Moss defeated Bob Holly in the 1st round.
  • April 11, 2015–QPW: Bob Holly and Mustafa Yousif defeated Brodus Clay and Johnny Moss.
  • April 12, 2015–QPW: Brodus Clay defeated Bob Holly.
  • April 13, 2015–QPW: Bob Holly defeated Omen.
  • May 23, 2015–Wrestlezone: Bob Holly and Len Ironside defeated Aspen Faith and Johnny Lions.
  • July 25, 2015–HLW: Bob Holly, Lightning Bolt Johnson & Tank defeated Chris Phoenix, JD Smooth & KC Huber. HLW champion Dru Skillz defeated Bob Holly to retain the title.
  • August 1, 2015–UPW: Bob Holly defeated Cloudy.
  • September 11, 2015–AIW: Tim Donst defeated Bob Holly.
  • September 26, 2015–SWE: SWE heavyweight champion Joseph Conners defeated Bob Holly to retain the title.
  • September 27, 2015–TCW: Bob Holly defeated Joseph Conners.
  • January 9, 2016–XICW: XICW Midwest heavyweight champion Rhino defeated Bob Holly to retain the title.
  • January 16, 2016–PWP: L-Ray defeated Bob Holly.
  • February 13, 2016–KPW: Bob Holly and Shatter defeated CM Serenyi and Laszlo Arpad.
  • March 12, 2016–IYFW: Bob Holly defeated Bobby Ocean.
  • March 20, 2016–Midwest All Pro: Bob Holly defeated Ariya Daivari.
  • May 7, 2016–PWS: Bob Holly defeated Johnny Moss.
  • May 21, 2016–PCW: Dirty Money defeated Bob Holly.
  • May 28, 2016–WildKat: Bob Holly defeated Danny Flamingo.
  • June 10, 2016–PWR: Bob Holly defeated Sami Callihan.
  • July 2, 2016–PCW: Billy Gunn defeated Bob Holly.
  • July 3, 2016–IPW:UK: Joseph Conners defeated Bob Holly to retain the world title.
  • July 8, 2016–Kamikaze Pro: Bob Holly defeated Robbie X.
  • July 9, 2016–SWE: El Ligero, Bob Holly, Martin Kirby and Nixon Newell defeated The Righteous Army (Joseph Conners, Kay Lee Ray, Paul Malen and The Pledge) in a tag team elimination match.
  • July 10, 2016–PWP: Eddie Ryan defeated Bob Holly to retain the PWP heavyweight title.
  • July 15, 2016–TW: Bob Holly defeated Medallion in the 1st round.
  • July 16, 2016–TW: Jackie Polo defeated Bob Holly and Johnny Moss in a 3-way match to win the tournament and to become #1 contender for the Target Wrestling title.
  • September 10, 2016–WildKat: Stevie Richards defeated Bob Holly to retain the Revolution title.
  • October 14, 2016–HOH XIX: Bob Holly defeated Sami Callihan.
  • October 15, 2016–HOH/IWC XX: Bob Holly defeated Ethan Carter III.
  • October 29, 2016–Pro Wrestling Chaos 29: Wild Boar defeated Bob Holly to retain the King of Chaos title.
  • November 18, 2016–WildKat: Bob Holly defeated Johnny Flex.
  • November 26, 2016–ESW: Bob Holly defeated Big Cat Lemmer.
  • December 2, 2016–ACW: Bob Holly defeated Brock Hall.
  • February 11, 2017–CCW: Bob Holly defeated Chance Champion.
  • February 18, 2017–PWM: Keith Lee defeated Bob Holly.
  • April 22, 2017–AAW: Bob Holly defeated Mil Muertes.
  • April 29, 2017–NWL KC: The Foundation (Jeremy Wyatt and Michael Strider) defeated Bob Holly and Thor Theriot.
  • August 5, 2017–AAW: Keith Lee defeated Bob Holly to qualify for the Jim Lynam Memorial Tournament.
  • September 2, 2017–WildKat: The Pump Patrol (Curt Matthews, Jared Wayne and Johnny Flex) defeated The Handouts (Edgerin Stone & Russell Radford) & Bob Holly and The Bruiser, Luke Hawx and Matt Lancie in a 3-way tag team match.
  • November 4, 2017–ZERO1 USA Supreme: Bob Holly and Jake St. Patrick defeated Frank Wyatt and Jordan Perry.
  • December 16, 2017–IPW: James Jeffries defeated Ryan Slade and Hardcore Holly in a 3-way match to win the IPW title.
  • January 6, 2018–WildKat: Billy Gunn defeated Hardcore Holly and Matt Lancie in a 3-way match.
  • February 24, 2018–SWE: Bob Holly defeated David Starr.
  • February 25, 2018–SWE: Hardcore Holly & The Joseph Conners Experience Feat. Ligs (El Ligero and Joseph Conners) defeated GBH (Dan Moloney, Kip Sabian and Robbie X).
  • April 5, 2018–WildKat WrestleCon: J. Spade defeated Billy Gunn, Bob Holly and Stevie Richards in a 4-way match to retain the heavyweight title.
  • April 28, 2018–HOH 41: Bob Holly defeated Kevin Thorn.
  • June 8, 2018–RCCW: Chris Black defeated Bob Holly to retain the heavyweight title.
  • June 24, 2018–Bumps And Brewses: True Grit (Hoss Hogg and Jesse James) defeated Al Snow and Bob Holly.
  • July 27, 2018–IPW: Colt Cabana defeated Bobby Holly in the 1st round.
  • October 20, 2018–PPW: Bob Holly, Jason King & South Philly’s Finest (Jimmy Konway and Luca Brazzi) defeated Team Undeniable (???, ???, Andy Header and Pat Sawyer).
  • November 16, 2018–GCW: Brody King defeated Bob Holly.
  • March 30, 2019–MPW: Killer Kross defeated Bob Holly to retain the MPW title.
  • April 13, 2019–IWC: Andrew Palace and Bob Holly defeated Chris LeRusso and Jock Samson.
x: / TheBobHolly
nickname: "The Alabama Slammer", "The Big Shot", "Spark Plugg", "Hollywood", "Superstar"
birthday: January 29, 1963
hometown: Born in Glendale, California
Billed from Mobile, Alabama
height: 6'0"
weight: 235 lbs
trained by: Bob Sweetan,
Rip Tyler,
Eddie Sullivan,
Stan Frazier
debut: 1986
previous names: "Hollywood" Bob Howard (SMW),
Thurman "Sparky" Plug,
Bob "SparkPlug" Holly,
Bodacious Bob
finishing move(s): Alabamba Slam
favorite move(s): Falcon Arrow,
Chairshot,
Dropkick,
Forearm Smash,
Top Rope Leg Drop,
Falcon Arrow=Hollycaust,
Rope Hung Low Blow Kick,
Flying Knee Drop
notable feuds: Jeff Jarrett,
Kwang (Savio Vega),
Crush,
Kurt Angle,
Crash Holly,
The Dudley Boyz,
Brock Lesnar,
Rhyno,
John Bradshaw Layfield,
The Dudley Boyz,
Rene Dupree,
Daniel Puder,
MNN (Mercury/Nitro),
Rob Van Dam (ECW),
Test (ECW),
C.M. Punk (ECW),
Bobby Lashley (ECW),
Cody Rhodes,
Trevor Murdoch,
Lance Cade,
Santino Marella,
Carlito Cool
website: https://twitter.com/thebobholly
images: http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/gallery/hardcoreholly.html
gender: Male
status: Retired
type: Single
current promotion: Inactive