Giant Haystacks: English professional wrestler

Date of birth: October 10, 1946

Date of death: November 29, 1998 (Aged 52)

Full name: Martin Austin Ruane

Birthplace: Camberwell, London, England

Height: 6’ 11” (211 cm)

Weight: 699 lbs (317 kg)

Hair color: Brown

Eye color: Dark Brown

Martin Austin Ruane, known as Giant Haystacks, was born on October 10, 1946, in Camberwell, London, and died on November 29, 1998. He became one of Britain’s most recognizable wrestling performers.

Ruane worked in British promotions, Canada and the United States, often appearing in headline bouts and televised wrestling programmes. His size and character work made him a major draw of the era.

The previous page used exaggerated size claims and unsupported weight estimates. Those statements were removed while his documented wrestling career was retained.

Updated details

Biographical and career details were reviewed and the article text was updated on September 9, 2026. Historical measurements and past routine descriptions are identified as such.