The plaintiffs include Paul Orndorff, Jimmy Snuka, Kamala, Demolition, King Kong Bundy, Shane Douglas, and Perry Saturn. [21] Koko then embarked on a house show tour in England where he faced Jarrett and Kwang. [37]. He sang so well, in fact, that when WWE released its second album in fall 1987, entitled Piledriver,Koko himselfcrooned the title trackand had a cameo wrestling appearance in the video that was released in support of the album. Wenn Sie Ihre Auswahl anpassen mchten, klicken Sie auf Datenschutzeinstellungen verwalten. [22] Koko faced his former partner Owen Hart on the June 18 episode of Superstars. Moments later, Koko dumped Davis to the floor and won his first title. [29], After being inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2009, Ware has been a point of controversy because, working as a carpenter, he was inducted before world champions Ivan Koloff,[31] Randy Savage or Bruno Sammartino. Tito whips Koko into the corner, follows in for a monkey flip, but Ware drops him with an inverted atomic drop and a right hand. Reddit's largest professional wrestling community. Ware was later rehired, a little over a month later, when Troy resigned. He is the older brother of Bruce Prichard. On May 19, he defeated The Genius and followed it up a night later with three more wins over Poffo later that month. On June 20, 1957 James Ware, better known by his ring name Koko B. Ware, was born in Union City, Tennessee. "The Birdman" came to the ring with a blue-and-yellow macaw named Frankie, both flapping and dancing before and after . Best. He was represented by attorney Konstantine Kyros, who was involved in several other lawsuits involving former WWE wrestlers. [13] He was then granted an Intercontinental Title match against champion Randy Savage on the November 16 edition of Wrestling Challenge, a bout which went to a double countout. 1/1 KOKO B WARE 1990 CLASSIC WWF CARD 119 PRINTING PRESS PLATE WRESTLING VINTAGE. Ware unfairly counted Lawler out to give the Dream Machine the victory, a decision that did not sit well with Lawler nor the fans in Memphis. Morton has wrestled for multiple promotions in the United States including the Continental Wrestling Association, Mid-South Wrestling, Jim Crockett Promotions, World Championship Wrestling, Smoky Mountain Wrestling, the World Wrestling Federation, and Extreme Championship Wrestling, as well as the Japanese promotions All Japan Pro Wrestling, New Japan Pro-Wrestling, and Wrestle Association R. Bobby Lee Eaton was an American professional wrestler best known as "Beautiful" Bobby Eaton. He had me and my brother flapping our fat little arms like crazy. William Fritz Ensor was an American professional wrestler better known by the ring name "Nature Boy" Buddy Landel. [29][2][1] He used a wide range of signature moves including the Missile dropkick, bulldog. The Birdman shares his insight on everything from his early days with Norvell Austin to how he learned to do his bird dance. This is also the beginning of referee. Koko floundered until September 1981 when he was chosen to referee a Southern Heavyweight Championship title match between Jerry Lawler and The Dream Machine". Koko B. Ware was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2009. On February 26, 1985 Austin and Ware defeated Jay and Mark Youngblood to win the NWA Florida United States Tag Team Championship. Ware was fired for his part in the chaotic . All Rights Reserved. Unlike in many squash matches, Koko came out still looking strong despite losing the match.. Jonathan Anthony Wisniski is a retired American professional wrestler, better known as Greg "The Hammer" Valentine. Koko is on team Hogan in the main event and every time he gets in the crowd goes absolutely nuts. Giant Baba", "Next Official Memphis Wrestling Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony", "Independent Wrestling Results - August 2003", BSPW Tag Team Championship (2) - with Juicy Johnny, NWA Mid-America Television Championship (1 time), The Texas Outlaws (Bonecrusher and Crowbar), The Dog Catchers (Dog Catcher #1 and Dog Catcher #2), The Shooting Stars (Troy Haste and Jerry Faith. Ware was the first wrestler on television to fall victim to the Perfect-plex of newcomer Mr. After his time with WWE was through, Koko B Ware continued wrestling in independent promotions for years. The team ended in 1993 after Owen Hart injured his knee. Possibly none. Watch every Premium Live Event and enjoy some of your favorite WWE content on Shahid. Darrell W. Anthony is a retired American professional wrestler, also known by his ring name Dirty White Boy. Eaton, along with the rest of the First Family, tried in vain to unmask Lee but could not manage to do so. [19] Ware appeared in the first match on the very first episode of Monday Night Raw on January 11, 1993, where he was defeated in a squash match by Yokozuna. He was also a great performer during his time in the company but would. KOKO WARE YOU SHOULD WATCH: v Bill Dundee (Memphis, 6/21/82) w/Bobby Eaton v Dutch Mantell & King Cobra (Memphis, 7/19/82) w/Bobby Eaton, Rick McGraw & Sabu v Jerry Lawler, Bill Dundee, Dutch Mantell & Terry Taylor (Memphis, 12/4/82) w/Norvell Austin v Tommy Rich & Eddie Gilbert (Memphis, 5/18/84) v Ric Flair (11/18/85) Quote Reply to this topic. Ware garnered his first big win of his initial WWF run when he upset Harley Race at a house show in East Rutherford, NJ, on October 13. Sie knnen Ihre Einstellungen jederzeit ndern, indem Sie auf unseren Websites und Apps auf den Link Datenschutz-Dashboard klicken. Ware made a few appearances for the American Wrestling Federation from 1994 to 1996 but did not become a regular before going into semi-retirement in 1997. During the course of the match Stagger Lee's mask was removed to reveal the man beneath it, prompting a heel turn for Ware. He fought (and was defeated by) Rob Conway on the October 28, 2005 edition of WWE Heat. James W. Ware, Jr. (born June 20, 1958), better known by his ring name Koko B. Ware is an American retired professional wrestler. He's working in CWA against the Patriot, who is referred to on commentary as "The Masked Patriot." I can't blame the dude. [28], Ware's character featured him carrying a parrot called Frankie, which earned him the nicknames "The Birdman". [2] He performed a brainbuster known as the Ghostbuster. 4.99. There, they won the AWA Southern Tag Team title twice, both times from The Fabulous Ones (Steve Keirn and Stan Lane) as they feuded with the top face team of the promotion. During a tag-team tournament in 1983, the masked Stagger Lee teamed up with fellow face Norvell Austin to take on Fargos Fabulous Ones" (Tommy Rich and "Hot Stuff" Eddie Gilbert). During a 1989 European tour, Ware was fired for his part in a physical altercation with WWF executive Jim Troy. Koko's feud with Jimmy Valiant was quickly expanded to include the heel Tojo Yamamoto and Koko ally Tommy Rich. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts, stiffing the everloving weewee out of a jobber, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2Z3G389ybY. 2.99 postage. According to Ware, when he returned his neighbor told him that he couldn't save his child. Plus, get every WWE Premium Live Event, your favorite shows, new movies, live sports, and more. However, most mid-level wrestlers still usually managed a run with the secondary Intercontinental Championship or the Tag Team titles. High Energy's final match came in a loss to The Headshrinkers at a live event on March 10. Ware would use the ring names Sweet Brown Sugar and Stagger Lee throughout the early 1980's while aligning himself with legendary manager "The Mouth of the South" Jimmy Hart. Multi-talented and multi-dimensional, "The Birdman" Koko B. Ware flapped his way into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2009. She doesn't know a single current wrestler He later went on to the World Wrestling Federation, where he went from strong mid-carder to jobber to the stars. James W. Ware, Jr. (born June 20, 1958), better known by his ring name Koko B. Ware is an American retired professional wrestler. He deserves to be in the hall idc idc. It was not until late in 1980 that Koko's fortune changed when he participated in a battle royal to crown the first ever Mid-American Television Champion. In the modern era, where there are more shows, more titles, and the title reigns are usually shorter, most wrestlers leave WWE with at least one title reign under their belt, even if it is with the 24/7 title. Ware, Jr. (born June 20, 1958), better known by his ring name Koko B. Ware is an American retired professional wrestler. Michael Paul Shaw was an American professional wrestler who was best known for his stint in World Championship Wrestling (WCW) as Norman the Lunatic, and as Bastion Booger in the World Wrestling Federation. Koko B. Ware is no exception to that rule. 10 Times Wrestling Matches Got A Little Too Real, negligent in their treatment of wrestlers, Predicting WWE's Hall Of Fame Class Of 2023, 10 WWE Storylines Vince McMahon Refused To Book. [5] In 1996 he feuded with Brian Christopher and Jerry Lawler. With Owen Hart out of action Koko would return to singles competition and immediately entered a house show series with Skinner. Ware was inducted ahead of WWE legends like Ted DiBiase, Jim Duggan, and Jake Roberts, as well as former WWE World Champions including Bob Backlund, Yokozuna, Ivan Koloff, and Randy Savage. The team ended in March 1993 after Hart injured his knee. [22] Koko faced his former partner Owen Hart on the June 18 episode of Superstars. Well they never said what kind of BIRD man Ware was so there may be something to . Koko B. Ware (born James Ware on June 20, 1957) is a semi-retired American professional wrestler who made his professional wrestling debut in 1979. [23] When Hart died, the angle was dropped and Ware's services were no longer needed. After dropping the gold in Florida, the Pretty Young Things returned to the federation that first put them together, the Continental Wrestling Association. [7] [8] Bobby Eaton later turned face, he teamed with "Stagger Lee" for a series of matches. Ware garnered his first big win of his initial WWF run when he upset Harley Race at a house show in East Rutherford, NJ, on October 13. Williams and Miller were inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame class of 2015, and the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum in 2020. On February 15, 2011, Ware made an appearance on Tosh.0 . Matthew Wade Osborne, known professionally as Matt Borne, was an American professional wrestler. Having made his debut in the late 1970s, the native of Union City, Tenn., plied his craft into the 1980s in such areas as Memphis, Dallas, Lousiana, and Florida. Two weeks later on March 5, 1985 the team lost the title back to the Youngbloods. If anyone tells you Koko B. Ware doens't belong in the Hall of Fame, show them this and tell them to shut the hell up. RELATED: 10 Times Wrestling Matches Got A Little Too Real. 1. [citation needed] Ware was interviewed briefly during the 1999 wrestling documentary Beyond the Mat. Koko got his start in Jerry Jarrett's territory around 1978 and had some fun feuds with Jimmy Valiant and the incredibly underrated Bobby Eaton. Ware's opponent for the night was a wrestler called The Masked Patriot. [26] In 2020 he married Pamela James. He debuted in 1978 and became widely popular in 1986. Most veteran wrestlers seem to maintain a level of activity, even when they are well past their prime. Bei der Nutzung unserer Websites und Apps verwenden wir, unsere Websites und Apps fr Sie bereitzustellen, Nutzer zu authentifizieren, Sicherheitsmanahmen anzuwenden und Spam und Missbrauch zu verhindern, und, Ihre Nutzung unserer Websites und Apps zu messen, personalisierte Werbung und Inhalte auf der Grundlage von Interessenprofilen anzuzeigen, die Effektivitt von personalisierten Anzeigen und Inhalten zu messen, sowie, unsere Produkte und Dienstleistungen zu entwickeln und zu verbessern. Koko was born in Union City, Tennessee, on June 20, 1958. Ware made his debut as a fan favorite on the September 6, 1986, episode of Superstars , teaming with Paul Roma against Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart) in a losing effort. The World's Most Entertaining Car Website. It's becoming a must listen. Ware wrestled his last match on August 10, 2019 for Pennsylvania Premiere Wrestling, teamed with John Wes and Matt Turner to defeat James Ellsworth, RJS and Alexander Bateman. Visit Sony LIV to sign in or sign up and enjoy WWE's premium content. Help make SquaredCircle safer and more inclusive by using the report button to flag posts and comments for moderator review. At the same time, Ware made appearances in the USWA as part of a talent exchange program with WWF. In 2001, Ware's house caught on fire while the wrestler was out. [5] Koko also hooked up with Rex Hargrove and won the USWA Tag Team Championship once in 1993. . Koko made his debut as a fan favorite on the September 6, 1986 episode of Superstars, teaming with Paul Roma against Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart) in a losing effort. He is best known for his appearances in the World Wrestling Federation under the ring name Bushwhacker Luke, where he teamed with Bushwhacker Butch as The Bushwhackers. Koko B. Ware was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2009. [5] [11] The team dissolved in July 1985 when Austin left for Continental Championship Wrestling. [14] [15] [16] From 1987 to 1993, Ware appeared on several WWF PPVs (including WrestleMania III where he lost to Reed) and editions of Saturday Night's Main Event , being used mainly to make established or rising stars look good. After leaving the WWF, Koko made a few appearances for the American Wrestling Federation but did not become a regular before going into semi-retirement in 1995. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 2015 Topps WWE Road to Wrestlemania Hall of Fame #25 Koko B. Ware wrestling card at the best online prices at eBay! Profile Info Gender Male Real Name James Ware Ring Names Koko B. Ware Stagger Lee Sweet Brown Sugar Height 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) Weight 228 lbs (103 kg) Born June 20, 1957 (age 65) Birth Place Union City, Tennessee Billed From Union City, Tennessee Nicknames The Birdman Career History Roles In the USWA Koko was more successful than in the WWF, winning the USWA World Title twice, once from Kamala The Ugandan Giant" and once from USWA icon Jerry Lawler. After USWA, Ware did not wrestle as much. Although he never helda championship in his WWE tenure, "The Birdman" attained great success in 1992when he joined forces with the late Owen Hart and formed the tag team known as High Energy. [5] They left the promotion in March 1985. By 2003 Ware began to wrestle full time again. After dropping the gold in Florida, the Pretty Young Things returned to the Continental Wrestling Association in April 1985. In 2020, a Go-Fund Me drive was set up to help pay for a knee replacement that the former WWE wrestler reportedly required. In August 1984, The Pretty Young Things began wrestling for World Class Championship Wrestling in Texas. [5] In 1996 he feuded with Brian Christopher and Jerry Lawler. In February 1986, Koko moved on to Bill Watts' Mid-South/UWF territory, where he started calling himself Koko B. Ware. He also appeared at "WWE Homecoming", Raw's return to the USA Network, on October 3, 2005. WOW Women Of Wrestling Season 4, Episode 24 Results (2/25): WOW Tag Title Bout Headlines, STARDOM Triangle Derby I Championship Battle Results (3/4/23): AZM vs. Starlight Kid. Stephen Paul Keirn is an American retired professional wrestler. The lawsuit claims that WWE was negligent in their treatment of wrestlers with concussions and was similar to lawsuits brought against the NFL, NHL, and many other sports leagues following the wake of concussion and CTE research. Ware wrestled for WWE from 1986 to 1994 but made special appearances in the late 1990s and 2000s. Watch every Premium Live Event and enjoy some of your favorite WWE content on Disney + HotStar. He ended his WWF run with three straight victories as he teamed with Bushwhacker Luke Williams in house show matches in Philippines, Hong Kong, and Singapore against Reno Riggins and Barry Horowitz. Brian Wickens is a New Zealand professional wrestler. He left in 1997 before the company shut down later that year. James Ware (June 20, 1957), better known by his ring name Koko B. Ware, is a retired American professional wrestler. Koko was born in Union City, Tennessee, on June 20, 1958. Sign up for BINGE to watch. They remained with the promotion until November 1984. [5][6], Ware floundered until September 1981, when he was chosen to referee a Southern Heavyweight Championship title match between Jerry Lawler and the "Dream Machine". Koko is neck to neck with Shinya Hashimoto as my favorite user of the Brainbuster. Ware finished the match by slapping his opponent hard while pinning him, which seemed incredibly unnecessary after a short match. Rather, even casual and lapsed fans from the . In 1999, he retired from wrestling and took a couple of years off. [21] Koko then embarked on a house show tour in England where he faced Jarrett and Kwang. CREATIVE. Koko, however, would often be on the losing end when he came up against other established stars, stars as Butch Reed, Greg Valentine, and The Big Boss Man. For the simple fact that WWF was more popular during Koko's time that makes him he his more over or well known that almost every wrestlers today save for a couple. . Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! Free shipping for many products! [9] The two men soon began wearing red leather jackets, and each had a single white glove on, in an obvious imitation of Michael Jackson to further enhance their "pretty boy" image. With guests such as Brutus Beefcake, Tugboat, and now Koko B Ware, listeners are getting the chance to hear from wrestlers that were stars during Mooney's tenure with the company, but that haven't given many interviews over the years. I wouldn't say Koko was my idol (I currently own a cat), but he was the first old-timer I got to wrestle, so I was a little apprehensive about being a courteous and respectful adversary. Warlord vs. Koko B. Ware. He gained most of his popularity in the World Wrestling Federation when he was known as the Birdman . CMLL Viernes Espectacular (3/3/2023) Results: Mistico, Rocky Romero, Soberano Jr & More Compete. The first match between Yokozuna and Koko B. Ware was a highlight to be a squash match. Koko B. Ware Koko Ware Stagger Lee Sweet Brown Sugar Height 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) Weight 228 lbs (103 kg) Born June 20, 1957 (age 65) Birth Place Union City, Tennessee Resides Collierville, Tennessee Debut 1978 Retired April 4, 2009 James Ware (June 20, 1957 ), better known by his ring name Koko B. Ware, is a retired American professional wrestler . There's a choke toss to send Ware flying again but he comes back with some right hands. Ware's last WWE appearance came in 2005 when he was defeated by Rob Conway on an episode of Heat. After successfully teaming for a while Sugar and Eaton started to show signs of dissension, during their last run with the tag-team title Bobby Eaton beat Jacques Rougeau for the Mid-American Heavyweight title. [5] During an interview where Eaton and Hart bragged about the victory, Sugar complained that he was unable to win the Southern Title from Terry Taylor. Who is Koko B. Ware Dating? Koko returned to WWF in 1994 when he appeared on the March 21 episode of Monday Night Raw and faced Jeff Jarrett. News on all your favorite celebs, reality TV, and movies. But that was a swerve since Koko showed up at the end of the match causing Balls to win the Ironman match 10 falls to 9. Koko said he volunteered to face Dundee because no one else wanted to and he was young and hungry. 1 comment. High Energy's final match came in a loss to The Headshrinkers at a live event on March 10.[20]. In one of those wrestling coincidences" a masked man calling himself Stagger Lee debuted; the fact that he looked and wrestled like a masked version of Sweet Brown Sugar helped make him instantly popular.