Eaton & Sugar won the AWA Southern Tag Team Championship. Great Savings & Free Delivery / Collection on many items. I am talking about none other than Koko B Ware!! 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. [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. 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. 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". 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. 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. Eaton and Sugar won the AWA Southern Tag Team Championship.[5]. Later that night the duo defended their title against Terry Taylor and Bill Dundee, losing the title when Sugar accidentally" kicked Eaton and then left the ring. Sometimes love feels just right It feels so real, it feels just like a. 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 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. Koko also hooked up with Rex Hargrove and won the USWA Tag Team Championship once. Ware's connection to Frankie was a large part of his gimmick. 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. Thomas Prichard is a retired American professional wrestler and author. Ware's last WWE appearance came in 2005 when he was defeated by Rob Conway on an episode of Heat. [12] Ware also sang the title track of the 1987 WWF album Piledriver, which then became his entrance music. Hopper and Uncle Cletus. On August 23, 2007, he defeated his former nemesis Greg Valentine for Great North Wrestling at the Ottawa SuperEX in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Later that night the duo defended their title against Taylor and Bill Dundee, losing the title when Sugar "accidentally" kicked Eaton and then left the ring. Koko quickly aligned himself with manager Jimmy Hart and his First Family and changed his ring name to "Sweet Brown Sugar". Koko in this current era would be so beloved by the internet. Roy Wayne Farris, better known by the ring name The Honky Tonk Man, is an American retired professional wrestler. 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. ago. Ware wrestled for WWE from 1986 to 1994 but made special appearances in the late 1990s and 2000s. 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. 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. In 1999, he retired from wrestling and took a couple of years off. He competed professionally from 1978 to 2009. [37]. 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. Then it looks like Koko knocks him out with the big clothesline. . He defeated Billy Maverick for the SCW Supreme Title for Supreme Championship Wrestling on August 22. Find Koko B. Ware stock photos and editorial news pictures from Getty Images. [4] Sugar never got the best of Lawler but did taste tag-team success alongside Steve Keirn and then with Bobby Eaton. He started in the territories, working in Georgia, Mid-South, Memphis and elsewhere. James Ware [1] (born June 20, 1957), better known by his ring name Koko B. Ware, is a retired American professional wrestler who made his professional wrestling debut in 1978. He is best known for his appearances with the Continental Wrestling Association (CWA), Jim Crockett Promotions and World Championship Wrestling (WCW) in the 1980s. The class-action lawsuit involved a list of former WWE wrestlers. Koko returned to WWF in 1994 when he appeared on the March 21 episode of Monday Night Raw and faced Jeff Jarrett. He left in 1997 before the company shut down later that year. 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. Visit Sony LIV to sign in or sign up and enjoy WWE's premium content. Multi-talented and multi-dimensional, "The Birdman" Koko B. Ware flapped his way into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2009. He was basically the jobber to the stars. Hailing from the Australian Capital of Sport, Melbourne, Edan is a fan of Carlton, AC Milan, The New York Giants. If he gets his ass stomped like this on a regular basis, I wouldn't want my face seen, either. 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. Eaton, along with the rest of the First Family, tried in vain to unmask Lee but could not manage to do so. 0. [5][7] Eaton and Sugar contested a series of grudge matches centered around the Mid-America title and their issues with each other. [5] The feud got so out of control that it had to be settled with a "loser leaves town" match, a match that Eaton won, driving Sugar out of the arena. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! In February 1986, Koko moved on to Bill Watts' Mid-South/UWF territory, where he started calling himself Koko B. Ware. He also competed at the "World Wrestling Legends" PPV on March 5, 2006, where he defeated Disco Inferno. The feud got so out of control that it had to be settled with a Loser Leaves Town" match, a match that Eaton won, driving Sweet Brown Sugar out of the arena. When I asked Bix about any possible story he had about this. Koko B. Ware was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2009. 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. 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. Since they both disappeared from our screens, most fans may have forgotten about the pair. In February 1986, Koko moved on to Bill Watts' Mid-South/UWF territory, where he started calling himself Koko B. Ware. Koko B. Ware is a retired American professional wrestler. 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Ware (1989) Time gone: Roughly six weeks. 1/1 KOKO B WARE 1990 CLASSIC WWF CARD 119 PRINTING PRESS PLATE WRESTLING VINTAGE. He is the current GCW Television Champion, after pinning Matt Cardona at GCW Say You Will. Unfortunately, Frankie appears to have met a tragic end following the pairs in-ring partnership. Ware's opponent for the night was a wrestler called The Masked Patriot. Help make SquaredCircle safer and more inclusive by using the report button to flag posts and comments for moderator review. He held the title until October, when he lost to Harley Race; he regained the title the following month. Klicken Sie auf Alle ablehnen, wenn Sie nicht mchten, dass wir und unsere Partner Cookies und personenbezogene Daten fr diese zustzlichen Zwecke verwenden. Saw him at an indie show when I was a kid. A few seconds into the match, Ware lays into his opponent with several stiff shots, and a heavy clothesline. [5] Koko also hooked up with Rex Hargrove and won the USWA Tag Team Championship once in 1993. Jerry O'Neil Lawler, better known as Jerry "The King" Lawler, is an American color commentator and professional wrestler. High Energy's final match came in a loss to The Headshrinkers at a live event on March 10.[20]. My mom knows Koko. Troy had used racial slurs during an argument after which the dispute turned physical. "The Birdman" came to the ring with a blue-and-yellow macaw named Frankie,[3] both flapping and dancing before and after his matches. Koko B. Ware is a famous Wrestler who has a net worth of $1-5 million. Ware made his debut as a fan favorite on the September 6, 1986, episode of Superstars, teaming with Paul Roma against the Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart) in a losing effort. [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". 4. There's a choke toss to send Ware flying again but he comes back with some right hands. 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 . [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]. In August 1985, Ware won a tournament for the vacant NWA Mid-America Heavyweight Championship. Many fans today remember Koko B. Ware as one of the late great Owen Hart's tag team partners. The Wrestling Collection announced that Koko B Ware is currently hospitalized with an unspecified medical condition. Watch every Premium Live Event and enjoy some of your favorite WWE content on Disney + HotStar. He's working in CWA against the Patriot, who is referred to on commentary as "The Masked Patriot." RELATED: 10 Times Wrestling Matches Got A Little Too Real. 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. On television, his first major showcase was at the November 29, 1986 Saturday Night's Main Event VIII where he defeated Nikolai Volkoff. Welcome to Squash City, where Fightful.com takes a look at some of the more fun squash matches in pro wrestling history. They remained with the promotion until November 1984. 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. Koko B. Ware [29][2][1] He used a wide range of signature moves including the Missile dropkick, bulldog. Koko is one of the guys thats just a blind spot to me. Eaton and Sugar won the AWA Southern Tag Team Championship. 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. I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. The team ended in 1993 after Owen Hart injured his knee. William Fritz Ensor was an American professional wrestler better known by the ring name "Nature Boy" Buddy Landel. [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. 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. WWE's current flagship show, Monday Night Raw, made its debut in January 1993. The team managed to defeat the team of Elijah Akeem and Kareem Mohammad for the AWA Southern Tag Team title in February 1984, although they only hung on to the gold for a little under two weeks before Akeem and Mohammad regained the title. 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. Check it out! 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. This shoot will be on DVD and VHS and yo Koko quickly aligned himself with manager Jimmy Hart and his First Family and changed his name to Sweet Brown Sugar. 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. Jimmy Garvin's mid 80's brainbuster was a nasty one too. 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. He is currently signed to WWE, although he has not performed as a full-time commentator since April 2020. Watch every Premium Live Event and get unlimited access to WWE's premium content - available to you anywhere, anytime, on any device. On February 26, 1985, Austin and Ware defeated Jay and Mark Youngblood to win the NWA Florida United States Tag Team Championship. Probably made it worse the guy sat up after everything Coco did to him. Stephen Paul Keirn is an American retired professional wrestler. With Owen Hart out of action Koko would return to singles competition and immediately entered a house show series with Skinner. 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. 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. I think the guy tried to call the match with that start. His final reign ended in January 1986 when he lost to Buddy Landel. He deserves to be in the hall idc idc. Koko lost the first-ever match on Raw to Yokozuna as 1993 would be a banner year for Yokozuna, who would go on to win the Royal Rumble two weeks after squashing Koko. We would like to send you notifications for the latest news and updates. Koko is also best known as, The Birdman of the WWF who entered the ring wth a bright blue and yellow macaw. AEW Rampage: St. Patrick's Day Slam (2023), 1 BSW Tag Team Championship - with Juicy Johnny, 1 NWA United States Tag Team Championship (Florida version) - with Norvell Austin, 7 AWA Southern Tag Team Championship - with Norvell Austin (3), Bobby Eaton (2), Stan Lane (1), Dutch Mantel (1), 6 NWA Mid-America Heavyweight Championship, 1 NWA Mid-America Television Championship, 2 USWA Unified World Heavyweight Championship, 1 USWA World Tag Team Championship - with Rex Hargrove, WWE Hall of Fame induction (class of 2009), Legends Pro Wrestling induction (class of 2007). In 1993, he lost the first Monday Night Raw match to Yokozuna. [5] [11] The team dissolved in July 1985 when Austin left for Continental Championship Wrestling. 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. CREATIVE. 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. He is at a facility in Mississippi. Ware spent the remainder of the match kicking and stomping his opponent before delivering a stiff brain buster. Koko B. Ware is best known for his role in WWE as a mid-card wrestler. In 1999, Koko made a short-lived return to the World Wrestling Federation where he put on the Blue Blazer" mask during the Owen Hart angle. Koko said he volunteered to face Dundee because no one else wanted to and he was young and hungry. In 1993, he lost the first Monday Night Raw match to Yokozuna. Moments later, Koko dumped Davis to the floor and won his first title. By 2003 Ware began to wrestle full time again. Vote. He was born on June 20, 1957 and his birthplace is Union City, TN. [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. The Birdman shares his insight on everything from his early days with Norvell Austin to how he learned to do his bird dance. [4] Sugar never got the best of Lawler but did taste tag-team success alongside Steve Keirn and then with Bobby Eaton. 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. 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 His final reign ended in January 1986 when he lost to Buddy Landel. I can't blame the dude. 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. Later that night the duo defended their title against Taylor and Bill Dundee, losing the title when Sugar "accidentally" kicked Eaton and then left the ring. Two weeks later on March 5, 1985, the team re-lost the title to the Youngbloods. He was most famous for his work in tag teams, especially as one-half of The Midnight Express. Sign up for Peacock to watch. RELATED: The 10 Longest-Tenured WWE Wrestlers To Never Win A Title. This is also the beginning of referee. [29] [2] [1] He used a wide range of signature moves including the Missile dropkick, bulldog. Brian Wickens is a New Zealand professional wrestler. [32] [33] [34] [35] [36] In 2020, 411Mania writers Steve Cook and Kevin Pantoja discussed Ware's induction. [5]. Ware was the first wrestler on television to fall victim to the Perfect-plex of newcomer Mr. Plus, get every WWE Premium Live Event, your favorite shows, new movies, live sports, and more. 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. 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. 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 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 later went on to the World Wrestling Federation, where he went from strong mid-carder to jobber to the stars. Ware unleashes some tame enough looking smacks to the back before uncorking a clothesline that Stan Hansen would look at and say "MAYBE EASE UP A BIT, DICK.". If the item you received doesn't match . Austin and Ware became a regular tag team dubbed the Pretty Young Things or (the PYT Express). I couldn't find the match anywhere on Koko's cagematch profile, probably because he had to work really hard to have it expunged from his record. He was most active throughout the 1980s and 1990s in the Tennessee-based United States Wrestling Association (USWA) and Smoky Mountain Wrestling (SMW), and had two short stints with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) under the ring names of T.L. Reddit's largest professional wrestling community. On February 15, 2011 Koko made an appearance on Tosh.0. 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. My pick is Koko B. Ware. Say what you will about Ware, but he's not among the wrestlers who go forgotten from The Golden Era. [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. 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 By Connor Casey - December 21, 2022 06:02 pm EST. . He later went on to the World Wrestling Federation, where he went from strong mid-carder to jobber to the stars. The neighbor heard the bird and thought there was a child trapped inside. 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 turned out that the child that the neighbor was referring too was Frankie. His first victory was on the September 7 episode of Wrestling Challenge against Bob Bradley. Watch every Premium Live Event and enjoy some of your favorite WWE content on Disney + HotStar. 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. 2.99 postage. [21] Koko picked up his first victory of his return by defeating Bastion Booger on the April 16, 1994, episode of WWF Mania. Id def flap to this. Buy koko b ware and get the best deals at the lowest prices on eBay! 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. James W. Ware, Jr. (born June 20, 1958), better known by his ring name Koko B. Ware is an American retired professional wrestler. Collect, curate and comment on your files. in the Continental Wrestling Association. Watch WrestleMania and other WWE Premium Live Events on Flow. Sie knnen Ihre Einstellungen jederzeit ndern, indem Sie auf unseren Websites und Apps auf den Link Datenschutz-Dashboard klicken. Ware's feud with Valiant was quickly expanded to include the heel Tojo Yamamoto and Ware's ally, Tommy Rich. Sign up for BINGE to watch. [21] He would then appear on the April 9 episode of Superstars in a loss to Irwin R. On July 28, 2018, Ware appeared in Eastern Wrestling Federation and teamed with Blackcat Johnson in a winning effort. Santana comes back into the ring diving into Koko's midsection with a headbutt, but Ware keeps the advantage. Sign up for Peacock to watch. 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. After his time with WWE was through, Koko B Ware continued wrestling in independent promotions for years. He really didn't have a huge impact in the WWF.
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