Al Perez is a retired American professional wrestler. of 1 Koko quickly aligned himself with manager Jimmy Hart and his First Family and changed his ring name to "Sweet Brown Sugar". Visit Sony LIV to sign in or sign up and enjoy WWE's premium content. [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. WWF @ Detroit, MI - Joe Louis Arena - December 25, 1986 (8,500) Barry O defeated Jerry Valiant Lanny Poffo defeated Jack Kruger In 1986, Ware signed with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) where he was repackaged as the fun loving Birdman" Koko B. Ware. He defeated Billy Maverick for the SCW Supreme Title for Supreme Championship Wrestling on August 22. 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. [5] They left the promotion in March 1985. 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. Ware was later rehired, a little over a month later, when Troy resigned. He headlined the inaugural 1993 edition of ECW's premier annual event, November to Remember. On February 15, 2011, Ware made an appearance on Tosh.0. During the course of the match Stagger Lee's mask was removed to reveal the man beneath it, prompting a heel turn for Ware. Ware wrestled for a number of promotions, including the Continental Wrestling Association, before he signed with WWE in 1986. 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. He's working in CWA against the Patriot, who is referred to on commentary as "The Masked Patriot." I can't blame the dude. [5] They left the promotion in March 1985. Watch every Premium Live Event and enjoy some of your favorite WWE content on Disney + HotStar. Full body measurements, dress & shoe size will be updated soon. [17], In 1992, Ware teamed up with Owen Hart to form the high-flying team known as High Energy, well known in wrestling circles for their gigantic baggy brightly colored pants and checkered suspenders. Plus, get every WWE Premium Live Event, your favorite shows, new movies, live sports, and more. 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. J.W. In 1998 to 1999 he wrestled for Power Pro Wrestling in Memphis. He is the older brother of Bruce Prichard. Stephen Paul Keirn is an American retired professional wrestler. Koko B. Ware Stats and Profile - eWrestlingNews.com Koko B. Ware Born: 06/20/1957 in Union City, Tennessee Birthname: James Ware Height & Weight: 5'7", 228 Ib Titles Won: WWE Hall of Fame (Class of 2009) Koko B. Ware is a retired American professional wrestler who made his professional wrestling debut in 1978. Koko B. Ware is no exception to that rule. He was best known for his work in the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) territories. [21] Koko then embarked on a house show tour in England where he faced Jarrett and Kwang. 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. Two weeks later on March 5, 1985, the team re-lost the title to the Youngbloods. Since they both disappeared from our screens, most fans may have forgotten about the pair. Great Savings & Free Delivery / Collection on many items. Vote. Ware's feud with Valiant was quickly expanded to include the heel Tojo Yamamoto and Ware's ally, Tommy Rich. WWE Hall of Famer Koko B. Ware is currently hospitalized in Mississippi with an "unspecified medical issue," according to The Wrestling . [21] He would then appear on the April 9 episode of Superstars in a loss to Irwin R. [4], It was not until late in 1980 that Ware's fortunes changed when he participated in a battle royal to crown the first ever Mid-American Television Champion. Not only was Ware on the show, but he was in the first match of the night. 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Ware doens't belong in the Hall of Fame, show them this and tell them to shut the hell up. A few seconds into the match, Ware lays into his opponent with several stiff shots, and a heavy clothesline. According to Ware, when he returned his neighbor told him that he couldn't save his child. Koko B. Ware keeps his personal and love life private. A 28-year old, pre bird Koko Ware is just months away from signing with the World Wrestling Federation. He debuted in 1978 and became widely popular in 1986, in the World Wrestling Federation, where he went from strong mid-carder to jobber to the stars. He is currently signed to WWE, although he has not performed as a full-time commentator since April 2020. On television, his first major showcase was at the November 29, 1986 Saturday Night's Main Event VIII where he defeated Nikolai Volkoff. [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. [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. On June 8, 2008, Ware made a special appearance at TNA's Slammiversary as a groomsman in the kayfabe wedding for "Black Machismo" Jay Lethal and SoCal Val, along with George "The Animal" Steele, Kamala the Ugandan Giant, and Jake "The Snake" Roberts. After dropping the gold in Florida, the Pretty Young Things returned to the Continental Wrestling Association in April 1985. 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. If he gets his ass stomped like this on a regular basis, I wouldn't want my face seen, either. On April 4, 2009, Ware was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame by The Honky Tonk Man. On August 23, 2007, he defeated his former nemesis Greg Valentine for Great North Wrestling at the Ottawa SuperEX in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. To hear the entire episode, check out Prime Time with Sean Mooney. Copyright 2023 Fightful, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Later, a masked man calling himself "Stagger Lee" debuted; the fact that he looked and wrestled like a masked version of Sugar helped make him instantly popular. Richard Erwin Rood, better known by his ring name "Ravishing" Rick Rude, was an American professional wrestler who performed for many promotions, including World Championship Wrestling (WCW), World Wrestling Federation (WWF), and Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW). After that the guy moves like he doesn't have a clue where he is and Koko keeps hammering him to stay down. Santana comes back into the ring diving into Koko's midsection with a headbutt, but Ware keeps the advantage. Unlike in many squash matches, Koko came out still looking strong despite losing the match.. William Fritz Ensor was an American professional wrestler better known by the ring name "Nature Boy" Buddy Landel. He later went on to the World Wrestling Federation, where he went from strong mid-carder to jobber to the stars. Eaton, along with the rest of the First Family, tried in vain to unmask Lee but could not manage to do so. Copyright 2010-2023 TheSmackDownHotel.com. His first victory was on the September 7 episode of Wrestling Challenge against Bob Bradley. Good for the era wrestler, but basically Jobber to the Stars in the WWF, If he were 4 inches taller he probably would have had a better career. Klicken Sie auf Alle ablehnen, wenn Sie nicht mchten, dass wir und unsere Partner Cookies und personenbezogene Daten fr diese zustzlichen Zwecke verwenden. Two weeks later on March 5, 1985 the team lost the title back to the Youngbloods. Richard Wendell Morton is an American professional wrestler, currently performing on the independent circuit. To date, the drive has received over $3,600 of a $10,000 goal. 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. [30] dropkick, headbutt or monkey flip. On May 18, 2001, Ware returned to wrestling and defeated Brickhouse Brown at Galaxy Championship Wrestling in Little Rock, Arkansas. Ware's persona was that of a face who entered the ring to the theme of Morris Day's "The Bird", doing an arm-flapping dance. In 2003, Koko returned to the spotlight competing once again in the Memphis area for the Memphis Wrestling promotion. [22] Koko faced his former partner Owen Hart on the June 18 episode of Superstars. Ware's feud with Valiant was quickly expanded to include the heel Tojo Yamamoto and Ware's ally, Tommy Rich. [12] Ware also sang the title track of the 1987 WWF album Piledriver , which then became his entrance music. He was basically the jobber to the stars. Collections; Project #ShowUs; . 1. Ware appeared at the 2010 edition of "Night of Legends", a card promoted by the International Wrestling Cartel (IWC), where he defeated "The Genius" Lanny Poffo. Darrell W. Anthony is a retired American professional wrestler, also known by his ring name Dirty White Boy. [5][7] Eaton and Sugar contested a series of grudge matches centered around the Mid-America title and their issues with each other. With Owen Hart out of action Koko would return to singles competition and immediately entered a house show series with Skinner. Ware was the first wrestler on television to fall victim to the Perfect-plex of newcomer Mr. Koko is also best known as, The Birdman of the WWF who entered the ring wth a bright blue and yellow macaw. He's working in CWA against the Patriot, who is referred to on commentary as "The Masked Patriot." He debuted in 1978 and became widely popular in 1986, in 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. 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. Koko Ware Stagger Lee Sweet Brown Sugar Roles: Singles Wrestler Tag Team Wrestler Beginning of in-ring career: 1978 In-ring experience: Perhaps most indisputable part of Koko B. Ware's case to be a worthy WWE Hall of Famer is the fact that he was a memorable character from one of the hottest period's in the company's history. and with the encouragement of his best friend Frankie, Koko decided to try his hand at Wrestling. The team ended in 1993 after Owen Hart injured his knee. On May 19, he defeated The Genius and followed it up a night later with three more wins over Poffo later that month. . Hailing from the Australian Capital of Sport, Melbourne, Edan is a fan of Carlton, AC Milan, The New York Giants. Check it out! Koko said he volunteered to face Dundee because no one else wanted to and he was young and hungry. In August 1986, "The Birdman" felt the time was right to make his WWE debut, coming to the ring with energy personified. While Cook defended his Hall of Fame status since he was very over and some of his losses were historic, Pantoja described him as "the floor for inductees". 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. By 2003 Ware began to wrestle full time again. Many pointed out how the inclusion of Ware, while names like Savage, Sammartino, and Koloff were not there invalidated the legacy of WWE's Hall of Fame. [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. Koko B. Ware is a retired American professional wrestler. He left the promotion in August 1986 upon signing with the World Wrestling Federation. Koko B. Ware vs. Yokozuna - WWF Monday Night RAW #1, 11.01.1993 Charlotte Flair vs. Ruby Riott - WWE Fastlane 2018, 11.03.2018 - WWE SmackDown Women's Title Match Charlotte Flair vs. Asuka - WWE WrestleMania 34, 08.04.2018 - WWE SmackDown Women's Title Match That hurt my head and neck just watching it. James Ware (born June 20, 1957), better known by his ring name Koko B. Ware is a semi-retired American professional wrestler who made his professional wrestling debut in 1978.
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