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Duke Droese was born on 20 August, 1968 in Lodi, California, U.S., is an American professional wrestler. Discover Duke Droese's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 55 years old?

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Age 55 years old
Zodiac Sign Leo
Born 20 August, 1968
Birthday 20 August
Birthplace Lodi, California, U.S.
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Duke Droese Height, Weight & Measurements

At 55 years old, Duke Droese height is 6ft 6in and Weight 305 lb.

Physical Status
Height 6ft 6in
Weight 305 lb
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Dating & Relationship status

He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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Duke Droese Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Duke Droese worth at the age of 55 years old? Duke Droese’s income source is mostly from being a successful Wrestler. He is from . We have estimated Duke Droese's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
Salary in 2023 Under Review
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Timeline

1968

Michael David Droese (born August 20, 1968) is an American retired professional wrestler and special education teacher.

1990

He debuted in Miami, Florida in February 1990, defeating Johnny Blade in his first match.

Droese wrestled on the Florida independent circuit throughout the early 1990s.

In the late 1990s, Droese began wrestling for Florida Championship Wrestling.

1993

In 1993, Droese wrestled under the name "Garbage Man", which was the inspiration for the gimmick he took the following year in the World Wrestling Federation.

Before being signed to the WWF, Droese also wrestled under the ring name Rocco Gibraltar.

Droese first came to national wrestling attention in 1993 thanks to Pro Wrestling Illustrated's annual PWI 500 (top 500 wrestlers in the world) where he was placed at #500.

Throughout the first part of his tour with the WWE, Droese was accompanied to the ring by many fans chanting "500".

1994

He is best known for his appearances with the World Wrestling Federation between 1994 and 1996 under the ring name Duke "the Dumpster" Droese.

Droese is a graduate of the University of Miami and earned a master's degree after leaving professional wrestling.

Droese was trained as a professional wrestler by Bobby Wales.

In 1994, Droese was signed to a contract by the World Wrestling Federation.

Droese was given the gimmick Duke "The Dumpster" Droese, a garbage man who carried a trash can to the ring.

He debuted on Monday Night Raw defeating Barry Horowitz on May 23.

In the summer of 1994 as an opponent for color commentator Jerry Lawler.

In the course of a confrontation with Lawler, Droese was struck in the head with his own can, one of the first instances of hardcore wrestling on WWF Monday Night Raw.

Lawler was obliged to apologize legitimately for "demonstrating such a brutal amount of violence".

1995

Droese took part in the 1995 Royal Rumble and the 1995 King of the Ring but did not win at either event.

Later in 1995, Droese began feuding with Hunter Hearst Helmsley.

1996

At the 1996 Royal Rumble, Droese handed Helmsley his first WWF loss by disqualification in a match with the stipulation that the winner would enter the Royal Rumble match at number 30, while the loser would be obliged to enter at number one.

Despite entering at number 30, Droese failed to win the Royal Rumble, and was eliminated by Diesel and Kama.

The feud between Droese and Helmsley intensified on the January 27, 1996 edition of Superstars, when Helmsley attacked Droese after his match and cut off his hair.

The feud culminated in a match that Helmsley won at In Your House 6 on February 18.

Droese left the WWF in the summer of 1996, when he and Vince McMahon mutually agreed on a contract release due to the toll that extensive touring was taking on Droese.

His final televised match was aired on the July 13, 1996 edition of Superstars, a loss to T.L. Hopper.

1997

In 1997, Droese appeared with the Germany based Catch Wrestling Association under the ring name Marshall Duke.

On August 16 in Vienna, Austria, Droese defeated Ulf Herman to win the vacant CWA World Heavyweight Championship.

The title was later vacated.

1998

He defeated Jason Neidhart on January 18, 1998 at Wrestling in Mombasa in Mombasa, Kenya.

On February 16, 1998, he appeared on a dark match for WCW Monday Nitro where he defeated Mick Tierney.

Then March 2, 1998, he returned to the WWF, losing to Quebcerer Pierre in a dark match on Monday Night Raw.

The next night he defeated Paul Diamond on a dark match on Monday Night Raw.

2000

In 2000, he won the FCW Heavyweight Championship.

Droese went on to form a stable with Drake Dexton, Hack Meyers, and Tony Carlone.

Droese and Dexton teamed together as "The Beach Bullies" and competed in the FCW tag team division.

2001

Droese returned to the WWF for a single night on April 1, 2001 at WrestleMania X-Seven, reprising the Duke Droese gimmick in the "gimmick battle royal" eliminated by Doink the Clown, which was won by The Iron Sheik.

2013

On September 13, 2013, Droese was indicted for three counts of delivery of a controlled substance, having sold oxycodone and buprenorphine to an undercover police informant in July 2013.

2019

Droese returned to the ring as he competed in Chikara’s Infinite Gauntlet match on May 11, 2019, throwing Fireman’s Carry Fray and Snapmare Matt over the top rope before submitting to Armbreaker Amir.

After leaving wrestling, Droese began working as a special education teacher at Centertown Elementary School in McMinnville, Tennessee.

He has also been a strength coach there.