Apr 16: Impact Rebellion, > Archives This page has moved. In 1964, Scarpa was a part of a tragic incident in Savannah, Georgia, when he was teamed with the veteran Tex Riley, against Kurt and Karl Von Brauner. For the first five years I was in the WWF, every arena I went to sold out, Strongbow bragged in a 2009 profile in his hometown Griffin, Georgia, newspaper to coincide with his induction into the Amsterdam, NY, Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame. Okay,' said Parks. But the man was always on edge over saving a penny., Finkel said Strongbow never needed the world title. [5] On July 13 edition of Championship Wrestling, the Strongbows lost the belts back to Fuji and Saito. "Chief" Jay Strongbow was arguably the most famous, beloved Native American wrestler of all time, and a consistent box office draw. part of the management team, Strongbow made many sacrifices, and They really had a super tag team for the time they did together, said Curtis widow, Dotty. And like all of the greatest [3] Unlike Jay, Jules was an actual native American from the Stockbridge-Munsee tribe of the Mohican Nation in Wisconsin. Homer ODell wanted to flip a coin. selflessly gave himself to the "sport." Teaming with Khris Germany, they faced the Harris Twins in a tryout for the latter two wrestlers. 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Be it as a performer or as part of the management team, Strongbow made many sacrifices, and selflessly gave himself to the "sport." He had a memorable feud withBulldog Don Kent, which culminated in a shark cage match in 1977. Larry Johnson is an American former professional wrestler better known as Sonny King. Following the bout, Riley complained of chest pains, and died that night in Memorial Hospital. His career started in 1947, and he wouldn't get the Strongbow character until 1970. Roles: Singles Wrestler Tag Team Wrestler Road Agent (1985 - 1999) Beginning of in-ring career: 1947. both a main event and mid-card performer, Strongbow was one of the most Bret [Hart], a gifted cartoonist, would regularly search for a blackboard backstage, then sketch a profile of the Chief, with an enormous bubble waist and huge nose. He retired in 2001. Chief Jay Strongbow made frequent appearances in NWA: Georgia Championship Wrestlings TBS program. This time, it was by blood, as brother Jules Strongbow arrived in WWE, and the Native American duo set their sights on tag team titles. Mar 5: AEW Revolution In a 1977 interview with the Newport, Rhode Island Daily News, Strongbow complained about the miles and miles of driving required by professional wrestling. And like all of the greatest champions in pro wrestling, he never allowed his ego to get the best of him. While well received in his first match, his second encounter was met by a fan during a February 25 match against Joe Cacane who yelled, "This ain't Chip 'n Dales!". Reggie Parks was excited to see his old friend there, but came away disappointed. Watch every Premium Live Event and enjoy some of your favorite WWE content on Disney + HotStar. Demarco lost. After failing in regaining the belts, the Strongbows disbanded. September 20, 1984 House Show:Chief Jay Strongbow defeated Guy Lambert. Strongbow could also brawl with the best of them, especially once his fiery temper had been ignited. According to Scarpa, it was Gorilla Monsoon that suggested he call Vincent J. McMahon, who was looking for an Indian character for his WWWF territory in 1970. 2001 [1] Francis Huntington (born November 29, 1952) is an American retired professional wrestler. Greg Oliver has been writing about pro wrestling since 1985, and is the author of wrestling books: The Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame: The Storytellers (with Steven Johnson), The Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame: Heroes & Icons (with Steven Johnson and Mike Mooneyham); The Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame: The Heels (with Steven Johnson); The Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame: The Tag Teams (also with Johnson); The Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame: The Canadians; SLAM! If it doesn't work, then click here. But with the creation of Titan Sports, and the transfer of the WWF from Vince Sr. to Vince Jr., Strongbow decided to pursue new challenges in the wrestling business. Most Popular #144833. > Canadian Hall of Fame James Grady Johnson (February 5, 1940 to June 23, 2006) was an American professional wrestler, best known by his ring name, "Crazy" Luke Graham.As Luke Graham, Johnson was part of the Graham family, a stable of wrestlers. The Native American duo of Strongbow & White Wolf held the title for over 8 months before being forced to vacate the championship when White Wolf's neck was "broken" by Ken Patera's devastating finisher, the Swinging Neckbreaker. "Throughout his long, prestigious career, Strongbow feuded with some of the biggest names in the wrestling business; Billy Graham, Ken Patera, George Steele, Ernie Ladd, the Wild Samoans, Larry Zbyszko, Ivan Koloff, Harley Race, Mr. Fuji, and many, many others. April 6, 1984 House Show:Chief Jay Strongbow defeated Charlie Fulton. Your email address will not be published. Theyd scoot you along like a vacuum cleaner, he complained. November 17, 1984 House Show:Big John Studd defeatedChief Jay Strongbow. During an earlier incarnation hed worked in carnivals, sleeping in the wrestling tent, so I understood his frugality. displayed his professionalism in another important, but far less NWA Gulf Coast Heavyweight title defeating Joe McCarthy (May 3, 1960); NWA (Mid America) World Tag Team titles w/Lester Welch defeating Don and Al Greene (Febuary 29, 1961); NWA (Mid America) World Tag Team titles w/Lester Welch defeating Joe and Jackie Fargo (May 29, 1961); NWA (Florida) World Tag Team titles w/Don Curtis defeating Karl and Kurt Von Brauner (March 29, 1962); NWA (Georgia) World Tag Team titles w/Don Curtis Billed as champions (June 1962); NWA (Gulf Coast) Southern Tag Team titles w/Lee Fields defeating Don and Al Greene (April 10, 1963); NWA (Gulf Coast) Southern Tag Team titles w/Lee Fields defeating Pancho Villa and Tiger Tomasso (May 3, 1963); NWA (Mid America) World Tag Team titles w/Alex Perez defeating Karl and Kurt Von Brauner (October 15, 1964); NWA (Georgia) Southern Tag Team titles w/Chief Little Eagle defeating Corsica Jean and Corsica Joe (June 4, 1965); NWA Florida Heavyweight title defeating Johnny Valentine (December 5, 1967); NWA (Florida) Southern Tag Team titles w/Jose Lothario defeating Aldo Bogni and Bronko Lubich (April 23, 1968); NWA Florida Brass Knuckles title defeating Boris Malenko (July 30, 1968); NWA (Florida) Southern Tag Team titles w/Jose Lothario defeating Boris Malenko and Johnny Valentine (August 31, 1968); NWA (Florida) Southern Tag Team titles w/Jose Lothario defeating The Blue Infernos (October 8, 1968); NWA Florida Brass Knuckles title defeating Boris Malenko (April 23, 1969); NWA Georgia Heavyweight title defeating Paul DeMarco (September 19, 1969); NWA Georgia Television title defeating Assassin #2 in a tournament (November 22, 1969); NWA Macon Tag Team titles w/El Mongol defeating Buddy Colt and Homer O` Dell (March 17, 1970); WWWF Tag Team titles w/Sonny King defeating Curtis Iaukea and Baron Mikel Scicluna (May 22, 1972); PWI Most Popular Wrestler of the Year (1973). > Music Jay Strongbow suffered a fall at his home in late 2011 and was hospitalized. He competed in the World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF), where he won the WWWF Tag Team Championship . His health deteriorated, and Strongbow was forced to leave his road agent job. 1969: Joe Scarpa defeated Paul Demarco for the Georgia Heavyweight Title. Men's Premium T-Shirt Chief Jay Strongbow Tomahawk WHT $29.99 Women's V-Neck T-Shirt Chief Jay Strongbow Tomahawk WHT $29.99 Men's Cotton T-Shirt Chief Jay Strongbow Tomahawk WHT from $24.99 Kids T-Shirt Chief Jay Strongbow Tomahawk WHT $24.99 Men's Crewneck Sweatshirt Chief Jay Strongbow Tomahawk WHT $49.99 Strongbow understood how the wrestling business works, and was never above "doing the job" in order to help "the team." He would face "The Duke of Dorchester" Pete Doherty later that month and would defeat him in each encounter. "Chief" Jay Strongbow was arguably the most famous, beloved Native American wrestler of all time, and a consistent box office draw. September 14, 1984 House Show:Iron Mike Sharpe defeated Chief Jay Strongbow. Although Strongbow & King only held the title for a month, Chief Jay demonstrated that he understood the nuances of the tag team division as well as anyone. Executioner #1 & Executioner #2 & Stan Hansen: 6-person tag (3 out of 5 falls) WWWF MSG Show (Aug '76) Aug 7th 1976: Billy White Wolf & Chief Jay Strongbow: def. > Sporting Connection January 2, 1985 House Show:Buddy Rose defeated Chief Jay Strongbow. never above "doing the job" in order to help "the team." As Jim Cornette on Chief Jay Strongbow ArcadianVanguard 43K views 4 years ago WWE Raw Intro Remake | Thorn In You're Eye purple syringe 77 views 15 hours ago New Chief Jay Strongbow Disrespected. He never recovered and died on April 3, 2012 at the age of 83. I think a lot of us, especially Hulk Hogan, learned from him. displayed his professionalism in another important, but far less I wrestled in Australia, New Zealand, Tasmania, Japan, England, Germany, France, Belgium (and) Portugal. November 10, 1984 House Show:Ken Patera defeated Chief Jay Strongbow. Apr 1: WWE WrestleMania Strongbow exhibits all four of those qualities, as well as one other memorable trait: Going on the warpath. With White Wolf's career over, Strongbow decided to focus on his singles career. First Name Chief #6. I was all over.. As his career in the WWWF wound down just as the national expansion was taking off around 1983, Strongbow was called upon to act as a road agent, handling many duties backstage, and filling in on the cards when required. He also changed his name to Mark Pyle. In late 1979, he teamed with Wahoo McDaniel in the All Japan Pro Wrestling World's Strongest Tag Determination League tournament. Photo by Dave Burzynski, Thats the worst part of it, said Strongbow, then a 16-year-veteran. Joe also coached me on how to be a good worker and what to do to draw money. All members were billed as kayfabe brothers. > Video Funk won. Last updated by Sean Sweeny on April 28, 2014. Despite his advancing age (and subsequent reduction in ring prowess) Strongbow was still one of the WWF's top draws as the 1980's rolled on. The team won the title in a three-team tournament, defeating The Executioners and. Robert L. Howell wrote: Joe Scarpa and Paul Demarco had a rough main event match which Scarpa won with the sleeper. Chief Jay Strongbow is now retired and living on a farm in Georgia. April 5, 2012 Joe Scarpa, who became one of the best-known professional wrestlers of the 1970s and '80s after he took on the persona of Chief Jay Strongbow, an American Indian whose war dance. Chief Jay Strongbow - Heavyweight Wrestling - 31 August 1970.jpg 547 495; 35 KB. of 1994. Baron Mikel Scicluna & Rocky Tamayo: WWWF Showdown at Shea '76 Jun 25th 1976: When Bruno Sammartino and Pedro Morales ruled the roost, he was the next babyface in line; when Superstar Graham was the villainous WWWF champion, Strongbow was a frequent opponent, though they did not see eye to eye. As a role model - for people of In the late-1960s, he moved on to WWE, where he would become a household name for the following two decades and beyond. He wrestled intermittently for the next few months on house shows, facing opponents such as Barry O and Jimmy Jack Funk. His larger than life persona as a Native American wrestler ran from 1947 to 1985. While there, he was forced into D.I. Strongbow understood how the wrestling business works, and was In his debut he lost to Steve Lombardi on November 11, 1986 in Spokane, Washington. He was in fantastic shape, because Don trained, and if he was going to be a partner, they ought to be in shape too. As both a main event and mid-card performer, Strongbow was one of the most reliable, professional wrestlers of his, or any, day. Dominic Nucciarone part 18 ans vivre au Canada Montral [4].. Carrire Dbuts. August 4, 1984 House Show:Chief Jay Strongbow defeated Butcher Vachon. January 8, 1985 House Show:Bob Orton defeated Chief Jay Strongbow. Watch every Premium Live Event and enjoy some of your favorite WWE content on Shahid. That was how the business was taught in those years.. He knew the business. Chief Jay Strongbow ( July 9, 1970 - November 16, 1987) Joe Scarpa ( September 17, 1957 - June 23, 1970) Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) Weight 247 lbs (112 kg) Born October 4, 1928 Died April 3, 2012 (aged 83) Birth Place Nutley, New Jersey Billed From Pawhuska, Oklahoma Career History Roles Producer ( October 21, 1986 - December 31, 1994) Apr 2: WWE WrestleMania Dominic Nucciarone commence sa carrire de catcheur Montral [5].Il fait ses dbuts le 5 novembre 1958 sous le nom de The Masked Marvel o il perd face Johnny Rougeau [5].Il se fait dmasquer le 21 janvier 1959 aprs sa dfaite face Bernard Vignal [6]. Arion, a popular and seemingly unbeatablebabyface, returned to the WWWF after an absence and teamed with Strongbow. [7] Later that month he faced Papa Shango on the February 23rd edition of Wrestling Challenge. [5] Shortly after losing the titles, Jules left the WWF. Jimmy Valiant on Chief Jay Strongbow Getting Mercilessly RIBBED by Gorilla Monsoon!Owen Hart: King of Pranks (The Ultimate Anthology of Owen's Greatest Ribs,. For over 30 years, Strongbow has been a role model for his fans, a teacher and friend to his co-workers, and a fair and respected boss to the wrestlers on the road. On the July 13 episode ofChampionship Wrestling, the Strongbows lost the titles back to Fuji and Saito,[2]but on the October 26 episode ofChampionship Wrestling, the Strongbows defeated Fuji and Saito for their second WWF Tag Team Championship reign as a team. He was an Italian and he lived it like an Indian. Nick Khan applauds, defends Vince McMahons return, Police provide more details of fatal Briscoe crash, Mat Matters: Jay Briscoe left a considerable legacy, Jay Briscoes widow provides update on kids, NXT: The Road to Vengeance (Day) Continues, George Tahinos Jay and Mark Briscoe photo gallery, Shareholder revolt continues as WWE, McMahon face another lawsuit. He treated me like a son. WWWF Tag Team titles w/Billy White Wolf won a tournament (December 7, 1976); PWI Inspirational Wrestler of the Year (1979). November 15, 1984 House Show:Nikolai Volkoff defeated Chief Jay Strongbow. After seeking revenge on Patera for the loss of his partner, Strongbow then went on to face the WWWF World Heavyweight champion "Superstar" Billy Graham in a top-drawing feud. But The Strongbows were not to be denied, and they regrouped, again defeating Fuji & Saito on October 26, 1982. As both a main event and mid-card performer, Strongbow was one of the most reliable, professional wrestlers of his, or any, day. The Scarpa vs Demarco feud continued. Chief Jay Strongbow Popularity . While perhaps not everyone bought the Native-American gimmick, few can deny that Strongbow was a star, perhaps only second in stature to the WWWF World champions during his time there. Wrestling Father / Son List; . A man who truly Jan 28: WWE Royal Rumble Chief Jay Strongbow, the WWWF star who died today, was always a pretty matter of fact guy, someone who saw his role as a star wrestler as a job and never expressed a great love of the. Nicknames: "Chief" Signature moves: The true peoples champion in my eyes and we announced him that way, as the peoples champion. Jimmy Valiant. "It's really nice to be remembered after all of these years," said Chief Jay Strongbow. Share. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. He left the promotion in January 1987. Throughout the tour, he would team up with the likes of Abdullah The Butcher, Dusty Rhodes, Jr., Johnny Smith, Terry Gordy, and Ranger Ross. [3] In April 1988, Scarpa joined Continental Championship Wrestling. Truly, "Chief" Jay Strongbow was a consummate wrestlerStrongbow began his career in the mid-1960s, and worked primarily for Vince McMahon Sr. and the World Wide Wrestling Federation. > Gaming He wanted to be Jay, and made a point of telling me that he had a lot of Indian in his family. A man who truly loved the wrestling business, when his ring career ended, Strongbow . He had magnetism, he had tremendous grit inside the squared circle, and he knew how to play on the emotions of many a fan.. For over 30 years, Strongbow has been a role model for his fans, a teacher and friend to his co-workers, and a fair and respected boss to the wrestlers on the road. In February 1989, Scarpa, as Vince Young, would join World Championship Wrestling as part of a wave of fresh talent brought in under the new ownership of the company. Cop gets out, walks up to her window, unzips his fly, and pulls out his pecker. ODell argued with referee Leo Garibaldi all the way up the aisle finally knocking him over 3 chairs. He drove around in an old pick-up truck and wanted the people to think he was one of them.. The two wrestled all over the WWF circuit, including an Indian Strap match at Madison Square Garden on July 30, 1979. Copyright 2010-2023 TheSmackDownHotel.com. Overbow appeared on American television for the first time in over a year when he faced Intercontinental Champion Roddy Piper on the February 15th edition of WWF Superstars. > Movies & TV Chief Jay Strongbow Luke Joseph Scarpa [2] (October 4, 1928 - April 3, 2012) was an American professional wrestler and WWE Hall of Famer who was best known by the ring name Chief Jay Strongbow. You mention a state, I was there, Strongbow said. All Rights Reserved. February 13, 1985 House Show:Moondog Rex defeated Chief Jay Strongbow. Now a contracted performer with the WWF, Mark Young made his return on June 27, 1989 when he defeated The Brooklyn Brawler in a match that aired on International Wrestling Challenge. Contents 1 Professional wrestling career 2 Personal life 3 Championships and accomplishments 4 References 5 External links This is before he became Vinces star Indian. After leaving the WWF, Jules later competed on the independent circuit for several years (most notably in top indy promotions like the Pennsylvania-based National Wrestling Federation and Ohio's International Wrestling Alliance). WWE Hall of Famer Joseph Luke Scarpa, a.k.a. > Career Records Wrestler Born in Pennsylvania #27. He taught so many of us the psychology of being a babyface. Blonde girl gets pulled over for speeding. He knew how to sell, sell, sell, and then once he started coming, once he started that Indian dance, no matter how hard they hit him, they werent going to knock him down. Clip from Episode 1The Genius Cast with Lanny Poffo and JP Zarka of https://ProWrestlingStories.comFor the 3hr 45min extended version of The Genius Cast fina. him. Tweet. On June 28, 1982, the pair from Pawhuska, Okla.defeated the diabolical Japanese duo of Mr. Fuji & Mr. Saito to win the World Tag Team Championship. January 7, 1989 AWA:Chief Jay Strongbow defeated Mike Enos. Strongbow's illustrious career began in 1947. Perhaps the greatest Native American to lace up a pair of boots, Chief Jay was one of sports-entertainment's most influential and popular grapplers for almost 40 years. You will be redirected. Take, for example, his thoughts on promoters: You were just like a piece of meat to them; if you couldnt produce, you were gone., Yet he stuck with pro wrestling for four decades, and was someone that WWE ring announcer Howard Finkel called one of the greatest people ever to put a pair of tights on.. Clip from Episode 1The Genius Cast with Lanny Poffo and JP Zarka of https://ProWrestlingStories.comFor the 3hr 45min extended version of The Genius Cast finale including all unaired interviews \u0026 other treats, head on over to https://prowrestlingstories.com/thegeniuscast!Be sure to check out https://ProWrestlingStories.com, where you'll find new articles daily dedicated to telling behind-the-scenes stories from the glory days to today. Johnny Valentine. On February 25, 2016, Scarpa died at the age of 48. A man of both character and talent, the Ring Chronicle is proud to induct this important figure from wrestling history into the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame. He and Don got along beautifully. Chief Jay Strongbow: Bio When Chief Jay Strongbow went on the warpath, no one was safe; not his opponent, not the referee, nor anyone else unfortunate enough to get in his way. He was renamed "Jules Strongbow" placed into a tag team with Chief Jay Strongbow, who was billed as his brother. October 19, 1984 House Show:Chief Jay Strongbow defeated Jay York. Young was positioned as an opening match talent that was roughly parallel to Paul Roma, Steve Lombardi, Brady Boone, and Tim Horner. During his time under his real name, Scarpa helped shape a number of other careers, including Jack Brisco, Jimmy Garvin and Bill Watts. [3] On June 28, 1982, the Strongbows defeated the team of Mr. Fuji and Mr. Saito for their first WWF Tag Team Championship. > Obituary Archive At 6`2 and weighing 260, Strongbow was a formidable opponent for anyone who faced him in the ring. As a role model - for people of all races - there was none better, and "The Chief" proudly wrestled his entire career as a beloved fan favorite. Jay Strongbow was a consummate wrestler Was the final surviving member of the WWE Hall of Fame class Watch every Premium Live Event and get unlimited access to WWE's premium content - available to you anywhere, anytime, on any device. Luke Joseph "Joe" Mark Scarpa Jr. (April 23, 1967 February 25, 2016)[1] was an American professional wrestler, known by his ring name Mark Young, who competed in the World Wrestling Federation in the 1980s and early 1990s, World Championship Wrestling, and many independent promotions. On the March 8, 1983 episode ofChampionship Wrestling, the Strongbows lost the titles to theWild Samoans(AfaandSika). Strongbow and King held the title for a month before losing it to the team ofMr. FujiandProfessor Toru Tanakaon June 27.
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