James W. Ware, Jr. (born June 20, 1958), better known by his ring name Koko B. Ware is an American retired professional wrestler. Great Savings & Free Delivery / Collection on many items. He also competed at the World Wrestling Legends" PPV on March 5, 2006 where he defeated Disco Inferno. [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. In 1991 Koko made his debut in the USWA. After his time with WWE was through, Koko B Ware continued wrestling in independent promotions for years. 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 is one of the guys thats just a blind spot to me. The first match between Yokozuna and Koko B. Ware was a highlight to be a squash match. Ware heads outside to annoy Warlord, but Slick suggests that he is a chicken. 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. 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. When Dutch Mantel returned to the CWA in early 1981 he quickly defeated Ware for the TV title making Ware's first run with the gold a short one. 4.99. Plus, get every WWE Premium Live Event, your favorite shows, new movies, live sports, and more. Edan is an Australian currently living in the Middle East. Copyright 2010-2023 TheSmackDownHotel.com. Plus, get every WWE Premium Live Event and the worlds best TV and movies. If you need to contact a moderator, you can message us here. Koko was interviewed briefly during the 1999 wrestling documentary Beyond the Mat. The match wasn't the only shoot that Koko was involved in. Pro Wrestling is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. In 1986, Ware signed with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) where he was repackaged as the fun loving Birdman" Koko B. Ware. Two weeks later on March 5, 1985, the team re-lost the title to the Youngbloods. He sang so well, in fact, that when WWE released its second album in fall 1987, entitled Piledriver, Koko himself crooned the title track and had a cameo wrestling appearance in the video that was released in support of the album. 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. Even after the brainbuster he sat up. Wonderful", was an American professional wrestler and college football player, best known for his appearances with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) and World Championship Wrestling (WCW). Wrestling / Koko B. Ware James Ware (born June 20, 1957) is a retired American professional wrestler from Union City, TN who competed from the 1970s through the start of the 21st century as Koko B. Ware. Free shipping for many products! The Bushwhackers are a professional wrestling tag team who competed first as the New Zealand Kiwis and then as The Sheepherders during their 36-year career as a tag team. 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. 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. 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 the course of the match Stagger Lee's mask was removed to reveal the man beneath it, prompting a heel turn for Ware. Hopper and Uncle Cletus. 2.99 postage. Koko B. Ware Profile & Match Listing Facts & Stats PWI Ratings Opponents & Partners Win/Loss Record Star Ratings Win Types Relations PPV. He left the promotion in August 1986 upon signing with the World Wrestling Federation. After successfully teaming for a while, Sugar and Eaton started to show signs of dissension, during their last run with the tag-team title Eaton beat Jacques Rougeau for the Mid-American Heavyweight title. Free shipping for many products! Ware's feud with Valiant was quickly expanded to include the heel Tojo Yamamoto and Ware's ally, Tommy Rich. [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. 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. 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. At the Survivor Series in 1990, Koko became the first wrestler to fall victim to The Undertakers Tombstone piledriver in the Undertakers debut match. Eaton and Sugar won the AWA Southern Tag Team Championship. If he gets his ass stomped like this on a regular basis, I wouldn't want my face seen, either. The same taping later saw Ware defeat Savage by countout in a dark match. CREATIVE. After USWA, Ware did not wrestle as much. Say what you will about Ware, but he's not among the wrestlers who go forgotten from The Golden Era. WWE legend Koko B. Ware is in the hospital, suffering from "unspecified medical issues." The 68-year-old wrestling star, who was inducted into the Hall of Fame by the Honky Tonk Man in 2009 following an eight-year WWE run that ended in 1994, is receiving treatment at a Mississippi facility. Koko B Ware. Despite being in his 60s and having wrestled since the 1970s, Ware is still semi-active on the independent scene predominantly featuring in multiple-man tag team matches for Maryland Championship Wrestling and Pennsylvania Premier Wrestling. He left in 1997 before the company shut down later that year. Join us to discuss WWE, AEW, NJPW, Impact, Stardom, ChocoPro, GCW, and every other promotion, big or small, past and present. 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. 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. It turned out that the child that the neighbor was referring too was Frankie. In 1991 Koko made his debut in the USWA. Ware's feud with Valiant was quickly expanded to include the heel Tojo Yamamoto and Ware's ally, Tommy Rich. He then talks about how spending five years in Memphis taught him how to wrestle and how angles work. Elbowdrop from Ware, cover gets two. On May 19, he defeated The Genius and followed it up a night later with three more wins over Poffo later that month. Darrell W. Anthony is a retired American professional wrestler, also known by his ring name Dirty White Boy. Early in his career, "Koko Ware" (as he was then known) did not find great success, learning the ropes and paying his dues both in Jerry Jarrett's Continental Wrestling Association and Nick Gulas' territory in the south. It didn't disappoint. During a 1989 European tour, Ware was fired for his part in a physical altercation with WWF executive Jim Troy. He is the son of wrestler Johnny Valentine. Warlord vs. Koko B. Ware. Ware was the first wrestler on television to fall victim to the Perfect-plex of newcomer Mr. In August 1985, Ware won a tournament for the vacant NWA Mid-America Heavyweight Championship. They wrestled in the World Wrestling Federation, Jim Crockett Promotions, and on the independent territorial wrestling circuits. Sign up for Peacock to watch. He gained most of his popularity in the World Wrestling Federation when he was known as the Birdman. [10] The team defeated Elijah Akeem and Kareem Mohammad for the AWA Southern Tag Team Championship in February 1984; almost two weeks later, Akeem and Mohammad regained the title. He debuted in 1978 and became widely popular in 1986. In August 1985, Ware won a tournament for the vacant NWA Mid-America Heavyweight Championship. Probably made it worse the guy sat up after everything Coco did to him. Saw him at an indie show when I was a kid. Ware was the first wrestler on television to fall victim to the Perfect-plex of newcomer Mr. Two weeks later on March 5, 1985 the team lost the title back to the Youngbloods. 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. After being fed up, Hart finally slapped Sugar and sent the sulking superstar back to the dressing room after which Eaton commented that Sugar had been "whining like a woman". With Owen Hart out of action Koko would return to singles competition and immediately entered a house show series with Skinner. In 2015, a class-action lawsuit was filed by attorney Konstantine Kyros against WWE. Sign up for BINGE to watch. He made his entrances dancing to the ring to the tune of Morris Day and The Time's "The Bird", flapping his arms and carrying Frankie, who sat on a perch at ringside while Ware wrestled. By 1992 the WWF and the United States Wrestling Association started a talent exchange agreement which saw Koko B. Ware return to Memphis. He was basically the jobber to the stars. In February 1986, Koko moved on to Bill Watts' Mid-South/UWF territory, where he started calling himself Koko B. Ware. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. To date, the drive has received over $3,600 of a $10,000 goal. Primarily a tag team wrestler, Lane held championships including the AWA Southern Tag Team Championship, NWA United States Tag Team Championship, NWA World Tag Team Championship, and SMW Tag Team Championship as part of The Fabulous Ones, The Midnight Express, and The Heavenly Bodies. Add a Comment. After that the guy moves like he doesn't have a clue where he is and Koko keeps hammering him to stay down. He later went on to the World Wrestling Federation, where he went from strong mid-carder to jobber to the stars. 1 comment. 1/1 KOKO B WARE 1990 CLASSIC WWF CARD 119 PRINTING PRESS PLATE WRESTLING VINTAGE. Ware spent his early days in the sport in the Mid-South, Georgia and other NWA territories. 10 Forgotten WWE Hall Of Famers: Where Are They Now? Sharmel she is only there as a favour to Booker T. At least all the others did at least something even if it wasn't very good. In September 2009, Ware's wife died from cancer. On February 26, 1985, Austin and Ware defeated Jay and Mark Youngblood to win the NWA Florida United States Tag Team Championship. Slick his here with Warlord, who powers Ware into the corner to start. Koko B. Ware is a retired American professional wrestler. Rather, even casual and lapsed fans from the . Jerry O'Neil Lawler, better known as Jerry "The King" Lawler, is an American color commentator and professional wrestler. The team ended in March 1993 after Hart injured his knee. [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. WWE's current flagship show, Monday Night Raw, made its debut in January 1993. My old pal David Bixenspan introduced me to this one last year. 11 Koko B Ware Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images FILTERS CREATIVE EDITORIAL VIDEO 11 Koko B Ware Premium High Res Photos Browse 11 koko b ware stock photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame as part of the class of 2009, and his last match came in 2019 for Pennsylvania Premiere Wrestling. After World Class, Koko went back to Memphis and worked a series of gimmick matches, including the first scaffold match. RELATED: 10 Forgotten WWE Hall Of Famers: Where Are They Now? [5]. Ware's last WWE appearance came in 2005 when he was defeated by Rob Conway on an episode of Heat. 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. Ware was fired for his part in the chaotic . The match also included former WWE wrestler James Ellsworth, and it was Ware's team that picked up the victory. [10] The team defeated Elijah Akeem and Kareem Mohammad for the AWA Southern Tag Team Championship in February 1984; almost two weeks later, Akeem and Mohammad regained the title.[5]. RF VIDEO was lucky enough to sit down with one of the very first high flyers to ever start in the WWF back in the 80's. He was up there with the likes of Hulk Hogan, Andre the Giant and all of the other top babyfaces at this time. In the end, Ware stands alongside the likes of Jimmy Snuka and Jake "The Snake" Roberts who also failed to hold a title in WWE during their respective runs with the promotion. He also appeared at "WWE Homecoming", Raw's return to the USA Network, on October 3, 2005. 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 On July 14, 2017, Ware appeared in Big Time Wrestling in Newark, CA, and teamed with Shane Kody to defeat the Ballard Brothers. [24] He fought (and was defeated by) Rob Conway on the October 28, 2005, edition of WWE Heat . Austin and Ware became a regular tag team dubbed the Pretty Young Things or (the PYT Express). Ware was later rehired, a little over a month later, when Troy resigned. 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Ware's resume, JBL title history, Edge & Show vs. Hogan & Warrior", "Jake Roberts on WWE return, Ultimate Warrior HOF induction", "NO BRET HART IN CANADA, HOGAN'S ROLE IN TNA, THE KONG-BUBBA FIGHT, WWE HALL OF FAME AND MORE, "Daily Pro Wrestling history (03/07): Bruno Sammartino vs. In April 2007, he wrestled in a tag match (while managed by special guest Slick) and lost to Bill Dundee and Dutch Mantel (managed by Jimmy Valiant) at Ultimate Clash of the Legends '07 headlined by Hulk Hogan vs. Paul Wight (Big Show). Many of the other wrestlers on the list were wrestlers that were only in WWE for short stints and never reached any major milestones. Koko's first major showcase in the WWF was at the November 29, 1986 edition of Saturday Night's Main Event where he defeated Nikolai Volkoff. 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. On May 18, 2001, Ware returned to wrestling and defeated Brickhouse Brown at Galaxy Championship Wrestling in Little Rock, Arkansas. Sammartino was eventually inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2013, followed by The Ultimate Warrior in 2014, and Randy Savage in 2015. News on all your favorite celebs, reality TV, and movies. Best. On August 23, 2007, he defeated his former nemesis Greg Valentine for Great North Wrestling at the Ottawa SuperEX in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. In 2009 he was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. Early in his career, Koko Ware (as he was then known) did not find great success, learning the ropes and paying his dues both in Jerry Jarretts Continental Wrestling Association and Nick Gulas territory in the south. [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". 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. 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. 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. Koko's first big victory came at the expense of WWE Hall of Famer Nikolai Volkoff on an edition of Saturday Night's Main Event in November 1986. Koko B. Ware keeps his personal and love life private. My mom knows Koko. Eaton, along with the rest of the First Family, tried in vain to unmask Lee but could not manage to do so. And if there was ever an individual who could be classified as being purely "game on" each and every night he competed in a WWE ring, then Koko B. Ware certainly fits that category. Which means I actually called him "Mr. B. Ware." "Mr. B. Ware," I said, "my name is RJ, we'll be wrestling each other tonight." High Energy feuded with (and generally lost to) The Nasty Boys, The Headshrinkers, and Money Inc.[18] They made only one PPV appearance as a team, a loss to the Headshrinkers at the 1992 Survivor Series. 0. Visit Sony LIV to sign in or sign up and enjoy WWE's premium content. He held 16 titles during a 20-year career, including the WCWA World Heavyweight Championship. "The Birdman" came to the ring with a blue-and-yellow macaw named Frankie, both flapping and dancing . To the average guy on the street Koko B. Ware is a bigger deal than say Drew McIntyre. That's right up there among the stiffest ass-kickings I've seen in a wrestling ring. Koko broke every single flying record with 'Lou' in the 1920's. He was the first man to eat corn while flying a plane, first man to fly around the world in 5 hours, and the most unreccord that he broke was that he was first man to fly naked while drinking RC Cola. Ware's opponent for the night was a wrestler called The Masked Patriot. 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The macaw garnered instant recognition, which only heightened "The Birdman's" soaring popularity. In August 1986, Ware signed with the World Wrestling Federation, where he continued his fun-loving "Birdman" Koko B. Ware" persona, complete with a macaw named "Frankie". 1. However, while Snuka and Roberts were at the height of their popularity in WWE, Ware was never seen as anything more than an undercard wrestler in the WWE. 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. By 2003 Ware began to wrestle full time again. The song's video featured top wrestlers of the day like Hulk Hogan and The Honky Tonk Man, as well as WWF owner Vince McMahon wearing a red "Hulkamania" shirt and hard hat. Welcome to Squash City, where Fightful.com takes a look at some of the more fun squash matches in pro wrestling history. [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. Bobby Eaton later turned face, he teamed with "Stagger Lee" for a series of matches. He was born on June 20, 1957 and his birthplace is Union City, TN. He's working in CWA against the Patriot, who is referred to on commentary as "The Masked Patriot." By 2003 Ware began to wrestle full time again. Al Perez is a retired American professional wrestler. Richard Wendell Morton is an American professional wrestler, currently performing on the independent circuit. Best Match; Time: ending soonest; Time: newly listed; Price + postage: lowest first; Price + postage: highest first; According to Ware, when he returned his neighbor told him that he couldn't save his child. [30] dropkick, headbutt or monkey flip. J.W. Santana comes back into the ring diving into Koko's midsection with a headbutt, but Ware keeps the advantage. At the same time, Ware made appearances in the USWA as part of a talent exchange program with WWF. 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. In April 2007, he wrestled in a tag match (while managed by special guest Slick) and lost to Bill Dundee and Dutch Mantel (managed by Jimmy Valiant) at Ultimate Clash of the Legends '07 headlined by Hulk Hogan vs. Paul Wight (Big Show). Santos Escobar Wants To Face Cody Rhodes; Talks Nixed Match Against Rhodes From AAA Show. WWE KOKO B WARE ACTION 6" WRESTLING FIGURE CLASSIC SUPERSTAR JAKKS PACIFIC 2003. In 1986, Ware signed with the World Wrestling Federation, where he debuted his fun-loving "Birdman" persona, complete with a macaw named "Frankie". After the match, Jimmy Valiant returned to the ring and beat Koko down. There's a choke toss to send Ware flying again but he comes back with some right hands. High Energy feuded with (and generally lost to) The Nasty Boys, The Headshrinkers, and Money Incorporated. [ citation needed ] Ware was interviewed briefly during the 1999 wrestling documentary Beyond the Mat . He deserves to be in the hall idc idc. On April 4, 2009, Ware was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame by The Honky Tonk Man. Plus, get every WWE Premium Live Event, your favorite shows, new movies, live sports, and more. Jonathan Anthony Wisniski is a retired American professional wrestler, better known as Greg "The Hammer" Valentine. Ware is already over 60 years old and has been wrestling since the late 1970s. Eaton and Sugar won the AWA Southern Tag Team Championship.[5]. [5] In 1996 he feuded with Brian Christopher and Jerry Lawler. His first victory was on the September 7 episode of Wrestling Challenge against Bob Bradley. RELATED - 10 Best Animals in WWE History, Ranked.

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