Name: James Ware Preferred Name: Koko B. 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 was later rehired, a little over a month later, when Troy resigned. Koko B. Ware competed in the USWA until his semi-retirement in 1995. [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. On that very same night that The Rockers went crazy, Ware found himself on the outs with the WWF, after getting into a physical altercation with company executive Jim Troy. When Dutch Mantel returned to the CWA in early 1981 he quickly defeated Ware for . Koko B. Ware's Net Worth: $1-5 Million Age, Height & Body Measurements Koko B. Ware current age 62 years old. Troy had used racial slurs during an argument after which the dispute turned physical. [citation needed] Ware was interviewed briefly during the 1999 wrestling documentary Beyond the Mat. 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In 2009 he was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. Under the management of Jim Cornette, he originally teamed with Dennis Condrey and, later on, with Stan Lane. Koko B. Ware keeps his personal and love life private. He had me and my brother flapping our fat little arms like crazy. Race had really slowed down and was rounding the home stretch of his career here. In 1986, Ware signed with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) where he was repackaged as the fun loving Birdman" Koko B. Ware. The Wrestling Collection announced that Koko B Ware is currently hospitalized with an unspecified medical condition. He is the older brother of Bruce Prichard. [23] When Hart died, the angle was dropped and Ware's services were no longer needed. After USWA, Ware did not wrestle as much. 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 team wore neon parachute pants and were given the name High Energy. Ware is already over 60 years old and has been wrestling since the late 1970s. Osborne was a second generation wrestler, the son of Tony Borne, and is best known as being the first wrestler to portray the character of Doink the Clown. 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. On television, his first major showcase was at the November 29, 1986 Saturday Night's Main Event VIII where he defeated Nikolai Volkoff. 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. Koko B. Ware Profile & Match Listing Facts & Stats PWI Ratings Opponents & Partners Win/Loss Record Star Ratings Win Types Relations PPV Koko B. Ware Promotion Search: All CWA JCW Legends of Wrestling NWA NWA/BTA (Dallas) PMG PWS USWA WAR WCCW WCWA World Wrestling Legends Wrestlefanfest WWE WWF She doesn't know a single current wrestler 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. [5] In 1996 he feuded with Brian Christopher and Jerry Lawler. Koko is neck to neck with Shinya Hashimoto as my favorite user of the Brainbuster. Koko would beat the shit out of some guys for no reason. A few seconds into the match, Ware lays into his opponent with several stiff shots, and a heavy clothesline. He was born on June 20, 1957 and his birthplace is Union City, TN. Michel Pigeon was a Canadian professional wrestler better known by his ring name, Jos LeDuc. [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 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. By 1992 the WWF and the United States Wrestling Association started a talent exchange agreement which saw Koko B. Ware return to Memphis. Ware, Jr. (born June 20, 1958), better known by his ring name Koko B. Ware is an American retired professional wrestler. Reddit's largest professional wrestling community. "The Birdman" came to the ring with a blue-and-yellow macaw named Frankie, both flapping and dancing . J.W. 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. Sign up for BINGE to watch. Despite his longevity, it appears that Ware isn't slowing down any time soon. During a tag-team tournament in 1983, the masked Stagger Lee teamed up with fellow face Norvell Austin to take on "Fargo's 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! [5] After the match, Valiant returned to the ring and beat Ware down. 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. According to Ware, when he returned his neighbor told him that he couldn't save his child. 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 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. Ware was the first wrestler on television to fall victim to the Perfect-plex of newcomer Mr. [21] Koko picked up his first victory of his return by defeating Bastion Booger on the April 16, 1994, episode of WWF Mania. In August 1984, The Pretty Young Things began wrestling for World Class Championship Wrestling in Texas. That was horrifying. Visit Sony LIV to sign in or sign up and enjoy WWE's premium content. 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. 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. The match wasn't the only shoot that Koko was involved in. 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. here's a humorous take on that: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2Z3G389ybY. Wenn Sie Ihre Auswahl anpassen mchten, klicken Sie auf Datenschutzeinstellungen verwalten. James Ware (June 20, 1957), better known by his ring name Koko B. Ware, is a retired American professional wrestler. Ware spent his early days in the sport in the Mid-South, Georgia and other NWA territories. 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. There are many things to find out about Koko B. Ware, as there is more to the man than just that bird gimmick. Matthew Wade Osborne, known professionally as Matt Borne, was an American professional wrestler. On June 20, 1957 James Ware, better known by his ring name Koko B. Ware, was born in Union City, Tennessee. The_Dark_Vampire 2 min. In 1991 Koko made his debut in the USWA. And here's Koko in Memphis circa 1985 just stiffing the everloving weewee out of a jobber who must have done something to piss him off in the dressing room before the match. Koko is a retired professional wrestler who became quite popular in the mid-1980s. [30] dropkick, headbutt or monkey flip. 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 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 was fired for his part in the chaotic . J.W. He really didn't have a huge impact in the WWF. Koko B. Ware Al Perez is a retired American professional wrestler. Two weeks later on March 5, 1985, the team re-lost the title to the Youngbloods. Koko was interviewed briefly during the 1999 wrestling documentary Beyond the Mat. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! Koko B. Ware was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2009. Ware wrestled for a number of promotions, including the Continental Wrestling Association, before he signed with WWE in 1986. Watch every Premium Live Event and enjoy some of your favorite WWE content on Disney + HotStar. [2] He performed a brainbuster known as the Ghostbuster. Eaton and Sugar won the AWA Southern Tag Team Championship.[5]. [26] In 2020 he married Pamela James. Ware's opponent for the night was a wrestler called The Masked Patriot. 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). 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. He left the promotion in August 1986 upon signing with the World Wrestling Federation. [26] In 2020 he married Pamela James. On April 4, 2009, Ware was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame by The Honky Tonk Man. In 1998 to 1999 he wrestled for Power Pro Wrestling in Memphis. [29] [2] [1] He used a wide range of signature moves including the Missile dropkick, bulldog. I am talking about none other than Koko B Ware!! Also in 2003, Ware began competing once again in the Memphis area for the Memphis Wrestling promotion from 2003 to 2007. 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. [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. [5] They left the promotion in March 1985. He was best known for his work in the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) territories. Even after the brainbuster he sat up. On February 15, 2011 Koko made an appearance on Tosh.0. Weitere Informationen ber die Verwendung Ihrer personenbezogenen Daten finden Sie in unserer Datenschutzerklrung und unserer Cookie-Richtlinie. It turned out that the child that the neighbor was referring too was Frankie. The event occurred when Ware was wrestling for the Continental Wrestling Association in 1986. 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. 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