[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. 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). 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. Koko B. Ware 1993 Best of WWF Most Unusual Matches (Video) Koko B. Ware 1993 German Fan Favorites (Video) Koko B. Ware 1993 Wrestling Grudge Matches (Video) Koko B. Ware 1993 WWF: WrestleFest '93 (Video) Koko B. Ware 1993 Bashed in the USA (Video) Koko B. Ware 1993 Invasion of the Bodyslammers (Video) Koko B. Ware He started in the territories, working in Georgia, Mid-South, Memphis and elsewhere. In a precursor to what would become a regular team years later, Ware occasionally teamed with Owen Hart, wrestling as The Blue Blazer at the time, throughout 1988 and 1989. Many WWE wrestlers went their entire careers never holding the main title, especially during the golden era where the World title was held by Hulk Hogan for several years. To the average guy on the street Koko B. Ware is a bigger deal than say Drew McIntyre. Many fans today remember Koko B. Ware as one of the late great Owen Hart's tag team partners. Warlord vs. Koko B. Ware. Press J to jump to the feed. By 1992 the WWF and the United States Wrestling Association started a talent exchange agreement which saw Koko B. Ware return to Memphis. In 1991 the WWF and the United States Wrestling Association started a talent exchange agreement which saw Koko B. Ware return to his old stomping grounds in Memphis (same area, different promotion). 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. The Wrestling Collection announced that Koko B Ware is currently hospitalized with an unspecified medical condition. Koko B Ware worked a one-off television match against Rob Conway in October 2005 on 'WWE . He debuted in 1978 and became widely popular in 1986. For most of his career, Morton has performed with Robert Gibson as The Rock N' Roll Express, described as "the consummate baby face tag team". On August 23, 2007, he defeated his former nemesis Greg Valentine for Great North Wrestling at the Ottawa SuperEX in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. If you need to contact a moderator, you can message us here. Watch every Premium Live Event and get unlimited access to WWE's premium content - available to you anywhere, anytime, on any device. Saw him at an indie show when I was a kid. The team made only one PPV appearance as a team, a loss to the Headshrinkers at the 1992 Survivor Series. 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. 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. RELATED: 10 WWE Golden Era Moments That Aged Badly. Ware, Jr. (born June 20, 1958), better known by his ring name Koko B. Ware is an American retired professional wrestler. Free shipping for many products! Koko B. Ware was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2009. James Ware was born in Union City, Tennessee on June 20, 1957, and he is currently 65 years old. In 2001, Ware's house caught on fire while the wrestler was out. News on all your favorite celebs, reality TV, and movies. 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. The show featured matches involving The Undertaker, The Steiners, and saw Shawn Michaels defend his Intercontinental Championship against Max Moon. He is currently signed to WWE, although he has not performed as a full-time commentator since April 2020. [21] Koko picked up his first victory of his return by defeating Bastion Booger on the April 16, 1994, episode of WWF Mania. 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. [5] [11] The team dissolved in July 1985 when Austin left for Continental Championship Wrestling. He was also a great performer during his time in the company but would. 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. The_Dark_Vampire 2 min. He held the title until October, when he lost to Harley Race; he regained the title the following month. The crowd favorite was Jimmy Valiant, who Ware accidentally knocked into Danny Davis and eliminated. Koko B. Ware was born on June 20, 1957 in Union City, United States (65 years old). The crowd favorite was Jimmy Valiant, who Koko accidentally knocked into Danny Davis and eliminated Valiant. In 2009 he was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. In 2009 he was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. With Owen Hart out of action Koko would return to singles competition and immediately entered a house show series with Skinner. in the Continental Wrestling Association. Koko B. Ware Age: 65 years Promotion: Freelancer Personal Data Birthplace: Union City, Tennessee, USA Gender: male Height: 5' 8" (173 cm) Weight: 229 lbs (104 kg) Career Data Alter egos: Koko B. Ware a.k.a. Koko Ware Stagger Lee Sweet Brown Sugar Roles: Singles Wrestler Tag Team Wrestler Beginning of in-ring career: 1978 In-ring experience: Koko also hooked up with Rex Hargrove and won the USWA Tag Team Championship once. Koko B. Ware vs. Butch Reed: WrestleMania 3 | WWE This video is either unavailable or not supported in this browser Error Code: MEDIA_ERR_SRC_NOT_SUPPORTED Technical details : The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported. . He then talks about how spending five years in Memphis taught him how to wrestle and how angles work. [27] US District Judge Vanessa Lynne Bryant dismissed Ware's lawsuit in September 2018. In 1999, he retired from wrestling and took a couple of years off. After World Class, Koko went back to Memphis and worked a series of gimmick matches, including the first scaffold match. 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. Help make SquaredCircle safer and more inclusive by using the report button to flag posts and comments for moderator review. Join us to discuss WWE, AEW, NJPW, Impact, Stardom, ChocoPro, GCW, and every other promotion, big or small, past and present. 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 held the title until October, when he lost to Harley Race; he regained the title the following month. Wenn Sie Ihre Auswahl anpassen mchten, klicken Sie auf Datenschutzeinstellungen verwalten. In 1993, he lost the first Monday Night Raw match to Yokozuna. Jimmy Garvin's mid 80's brainbuster was a nasty one too. Trivia. In September 2009, Ware's wife died from cancer. Koko B. Ware vs. Butch Reed: WrestleMania 3 Visit Sony LIV to sign in or sign up and enjoy WWE's premium content. On the January 25, 1999, edition of WWF Raw is War, Ware made a short-lived return to the World Wrestling Federation where he put on the "Blue Blazer" mask during the Owen Hart angle and Jeff Jarrett in their victory for the tag team championship. On February 26, 1985, Austin and Ware defeated Jay and Mark Youngblood to win the NWA Florida United States Tag Team Championship. Ware spent his early days in the sport in the Mid-South, Georgia and other NWA territories. After High Energy ended Koko was mainly used as an enhancement talent until he left the WWF in 1994. Not only was Ware on the show, but he was in the first match of the night. 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. In 2015, a class-action lawsuit was filed by attorney Konstantine Kyros against WWE. In August 1984, The Pretty Young Things began wrestling for World Class Championship Wrestling in Texas. 1/1 KOKO B WARE 1990 CLASSIC WWF CARD 119 PRINTING PRESS PLATE WRESTLING VINTAGE. Koko would beat the shit out of some guys for no reason. Plus, get every WWE Premium Live Event, your favorite shows, new movies, live sports, and more. 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. 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. Eaton & Sugar won the AWA Southern Tag Team Championship. It's becoming a must listen. During his career, Koko would often appear with a bird named Frankie, the pet that led to Ware having the nickname of "The Birdman" during his time in WWE. [2] He performed a brainbuster known as the Ghostbuster. There's a hilarious reaction from Jim Cornette and David Bixenspan below, where Cornettespeculates that Maybe Or Maybe Not Del Wilkes was disrespectful and overall terrible in-ring. In February 1986, Koko moved on to Bill Watts' Mid-South/UWF territory, where he started calling himself Koko B. Ware. Eaton and Sweet Brown Sugar contested a series of grudge matches centered around the Mid-America title and their issues with each other. Best. He appeared at "WWE Homecoming", Raw's return to the USA Network, on October 3, 2005. RELATED: 10 Times Wrestling Matches Got A Little Too Real. February 27, 2023 Monday Night RAW results, IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship, United States Wrestling Association (19911995), NWA Florida United States Tag Team Championship, NWA Florida United States Tag Team Champion, NWA Florida Southern Heavyweight Champion, Championship Wrestling From Florida alumni, United States Wrestling Association alumni, Universal Wrestling Federation (Bill Watts) alumni, Allied Powers Wrestling Federation alumni, Extreme Canadian Championship Wrestling alumni, International World Class Championship Wrestling alumni, NWA Championship International Wrestling alumni, World Class II: The Next Generation alumni, Various Dropkicks (Running, Standing, Missile). If he gets his ass stomped like this on a regular basis, I wouldn't want my face seen, either. To hear the entire episode, check out Prime Time with Sean Mooney. He wrestled in regional promotions before getting on television in a battle royal match; that allowed him a larger role in the Mid-American promotion and eventually led him to the WWF. In December 1984 the Pretty Young Things began wrestling for Championship Wrestling from Florida. 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. Ware's last match on Cagematch.net is listed as a six-man tag team match for Pennsylvania Premiere Wrestling in 2019. His first victory was on the September 7 episode of Wrestling Challenge against Bob Bradley. Ware was a defendant in a 2015 lawsuit filed by WWE after they received a letter from him indicating that he intended to sue them for concussion-based injuries sustained during his tenure with them. In 1992, Koko 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. One of the most confusing things in Koko B. Ware's career, outside his inclusion in the WWE Hall of Fame, was an incident that occurred before him being signed by WWE. Say what you will about Ware, but he's not among the wrestlers who go forgotten from The Golden Era. He fought (and was defeated by) Rob Conway on the October 28, 2005 edition of WWE Heat. Bright outfits, colorful sunglasses, a constant smile and his vibrato singing voice made Ware popular, especially with the younger crowd that the WWF mainly catered to during the 1980s. 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. 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. With Owen Hart out of action Koko would return to singles competition and immediately entered a house show series with Skinner. During the course of the match Stagger Lee's mask was removed to reveal the man beneath it, prompting a heel turn for Ware. Plus, get every WWE Premium Live Event and the worlds best TV and movies. Slick his here with Warlord, who powers Ware into the corner to start. 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 was represented by attorney Konstantine Kyros, who was involved in several other lawsuits involving former WWE wrestlers. He's working in CWA against the Patriot, who is referred to on commentary as "The Masked Patriot." [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. 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. Sign up for Peacock to watch. When Hart died, the angle was dropped and Koko's services were no longer needed. Le's argue even the 90's AJPW guys couldn't put a Brainbuster as brutal as The Ghostbuster. Perfect on the January 7, 1989, episode of Saturday Night's Main Event XIX, while at the 1990 Survivor Series, Ware became the first wrestler to fall victim to The Undertaker's Tombstone piledriver in the Undertaker's WWF debut match. Bobby Eaton later turned face, he teamed with "Stagger Lee" for a series of matches. [5][7] Eaton and Sugar contested a series of grudge matches centered around the Mid-America title and their issues with each other. 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. 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. In 1986, Ware signed with the World Wrestling Federation, where he debuted his fun-loving "Birdman" persona, complete with a macaw named "Frankie". Wrestling. [24] He fought (and was defeated by) Rob Conway on the October 28, 2005, edition of WWE Heat . Koko returned to WWF in 1994 when he appeared on the March 21 episode of Monday Night Raw and faced Jeff Jarrett. [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 best known for his role in WWE as a mid-card wrestler. He was represented by attorney Konstantine Kyros, who was involved in several other lawsuits involving former WWE wrestlers. Ware's last WWE appearance came in 2005 when he was defeated by Rob Conway on an episode of Heat. That was horrifying. It took all of five seconds and a slap for homeboy to piss off Koko. Ware heads outside to annoy Warlord, but Slick suggests that he is a chicken. Perfect on the January 7, 1989, episode of Saturday Night's Main Event XIX , while at the 1990 Survivor Series, Ware became the first wrestler to fall victim to The Undertaker's Tombstone piledriver in the Undertaker's WWF debut match. It didn't disappoint. A 28-year old, pre bird Koko Ware is just months away from signing with the World Wrestling Federation. Ware's induction into the Hall of Fame was surprising, given some of the names he was inducted ahead of. Santos Escobar Wants To Face Cody Rhodes; Talks Nixed Match Against Rhodes From AAA Show. They wrestled in the World Wrestling Federation, Jim Crockett Promotions, and on the independent territorial wrestling circuits. Well they never said what kind of BIRD man Ware was so there may be something to . 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". Best wishes to Koko B Ware. Koko B Ware. 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 Koko B. Ware Profile & Match Listing Facts & Stats PWI Ratings Opponents & Partners Win/Loss Record Star Ratings Win Types Relations PPV. 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. February 1, 1986. [5]. According to Ware, the idea of bringing his pet Macaw to the ring came from his wife. Koko was born in Union City, Tennessee, on June 20, 1958. I think the guy tried to call the match with that start. 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. Probably made it worse the guy sat up after everything Coco did to him. Great Savings & Free Delivery / Collection on many items. 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 . He rose in popularity during the mid 1980s, while appearing in the World Wrestling Federation, where he was initially a strong mid-carder before he eventually briefly became a jobber to the stars. High Energy's final match came in a loss to The Headshrinkers at a live event on March 10. $54.95 . 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. Koko's feud with Jimmy Valiant was quickly expanded to include the heel Tojo Yamamoto and Koko ally Tommy Rich. At the same time, Ware made appearances in the USWA as part of a talent exchange program with WWF. My pick is Koko B. Ware. On April 4, 2009, Koko was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame by The Honky Tonk Man. He was before my time and just isnt celebrated or brought up as much (on the product) as some others like Slaughter or Backlund. Unique lists featuring pop culture, entertainment and crazy facts. 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Ware Date Of Birth: Jun 20th 1957 Place of Birth: Union City, Tennessee, United States Nationality: USA Gender: Male Matches: 215 (14 Pay Per View) Ring Name(s): Koko B Ware, Koko Ware, Stagger Lee, Sweet Brown Sugar 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. [5] After the match, Valiant returned to the ring and beat Ware down. Koko quickly aligned himself with manager Jimmy Hart and his First Family and changed his ring name to "Sweet Brown Sugar". Many of the other wrestlers on the list were wrestlers that were only in WWE for short stints and never reached any major milestones. . 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. . Add a Comment. 4.99. J.W. On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Koko B. Ware, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more. February 1, 1986. We would like to send you notifications for the latest news and updates. Santana comes back into the ring diving into Koko's midsection with a headbutt, but Ware keeps the advantage. Michael Hegstrand was an American professional wrestler. He deserves to be in the hall idc idc. 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). WWE Hall of Famer Koko B. Ware set aside a few minutes of his schedule to answer questions from his fans, courtesy of SLAM! On July 28, 2018, Ware appeared in Eastern Wrestling Federation and teamed with Blackcat Johnson in a winning effort. Select from premium Koko B. Ware of the highest quality. After that the guy moves like he doesn't have a clue where he is and Koko keeps hammering him to stay down. It didn't disappoint. Check it out! Koko B. Ware Also known as Koko Ware, Stagger Lee, Sweet Brown Sugar Overview News and Rumors Career Career highlights Titles Matches Match Statistics Matchguide Feuds Tournaments Tag Teams & Stables Entourage Awards Themes Wrestling Games Ratings Comments Matches Displaying items 1 to 100 of total 1705 items that match the search parameters. Al Perez is a retired American professional wrestler. Koko B. Ware is no exception to that rule. [26] In 2020 he married Pamela James. 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. After the match, Valiant returned to the ring and beat Ware down. In August 1986, "The Birdman" felt the time was right to make his WWE debut, coming to the ring with energy personified. He also competed at the "World Wrestling Legends" PPV on March 5, 2006, where he defeated Disco Inferno. Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr., nicknamed "Mr. Ware wrestled for WWE from 1986 to 1994 but made special appearances in the late 1990s and 2000s. Multi-talented and multi-dimensional, "The Birdman" Koko B. Ware flapped his way into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2009. 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.
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