Moondog Rex Has Passed Away

Moondog Rex, real name Randy Colley, passed away yesterday December 14th, 2019. He was 69 years old. In addition to being one-half of the famous Moondogs tag-team, Colley was also the original Smash in Demolition until the role was given to Barry Darsow.

Randy Colley, Moondog Rex, as well as the original Demolition Smash has passed away. Thank you for the matches & the memories, sir.. Rest in peace, Randy

— Memphis Wrestling (@MemphisRasslin) December 15, 2019

The Moondogs won the WWF tag team championships in 1981. They defeated Rick Martel and Tony Garea for the belts on March 17th, 1981 on an episode of Championship Wrestling from Allentown, PA. They would drop the titles back to Martel and Garea on July 21st, 1981 also on an episode of Championship Wrestling from Allentown, PA.

Moondog Rex Championship Statistics

• Mid-South North American Heavyweight Champion (1x)
• Mid-South Tag Team Champions (1x with Eddie Gilbert)
• WWF Tag Team Champion (1x w/Moondog King and replacement partner Moondog Spot)
• WWC North American Tag Team Championship (2 times) – with Moondog Spot
• WWC World Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Moondog Spot
• WWC Caribbean Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Moondog Spot
• AWA Southern Tag Team Champion (1x with Moondog Spot)

Moondog Rex was originally cast as Smash in Demolition but after fans noticed it was Rex cast in a new role, Vince McMahon is said to have wanted to go with another performer.