MANAGER PROFILES

[Skandor Akbar Gallery]	Manager: General Skandor Akbar Real Name: Jimmy Saied Wehba Birthday: September 29, 1934 Hometown: Born in Wichita Falls, Texas Now lives in Dallas, Texas Marital Status: Height & Weight: Trained by: Debut: 1962 Previous Gimmicks: Wildman Wehba Finishing Move: Camel Clutch Favorite Moves: Notable Feuds: Danny Hodge
Wrestlers who General Akbar has Managed: Kamala Kareem Mohammed The Brute The Punisher One Man Gang Gary Young Al Perez Missing Link The Botswana Beast Billy Joe Travis Cactus Jack Jeff Gaylord Sheik Scott Braddock Greg Valentine Honkey Tonk Man Eddie Atlas
NWA (Tri State) United States Tag Team titles w/Danny Hodge defeating Togo Shikuma & Chati Yokouchi (October ??, 1967); NWA (Tri State) United States Tag Team titles w/Danny Hodge defeating Chuck Karbo & Chati Yokouchi (May 4, 1968); NWA Macon Tag Team titles w/Buddy Colt defeating Alberto Torres & Bill Dromo (August 25, 1970); NWA Macon Tag Team titles w/Rocket Monroe defeating Argentina Apollo & Bob Armstrong (September 5, 1972); NWA Georgia Tag Team titles w/Ox Baker defeating Dick Stein born & Bob Armstrong [Tournament] (September 15, 1972); NWA (Tri State) North American Heavyweight title defeating Arman Hussein (December ??, 1974); NWA Austra Asian Tag Team titles w/George Gouliovas defeating Bobby Hart & Larry O` Day (August 1, 1975); NWA Austra Asian Heavyweight title defeating Moose Morowski (September 12, 1975); NWA (Tri State) United States Tag Team titles w/Choi Sun defeating Billy Robinson & Bill Watts (January ??, 1977);
In the Beginning Jim Wehba's father was from Lebanon and his mother was Syrian, but he was born in Wichita Falls, Texas.. September 29, 1934: Jim Wehba was born in Wichita Falls, Texas and grew up in nearby Vernon.. Jim Wehba (age 12) started lifting weights and would eventually bench-press 500 pounds.. Jim Wehba had two uncles who were professional wrestlers who opened his eyes to what would become his calling.. In the Ring 1963: Jim Wehba began his wrestling career, getting his start from the legendary Lou Thesz.. 1966: Fritz Von Erich suggested he change his name to something that sounded more Arabic.. ~~~He became known as "Skandor Akbar", which translates to Alexander the Great.. 1967: Skandor Akbar & Danny Hodge won the United States Tag Team titles.. ~~~Skandor Akbar turned on his Danny Hodge and became a major heel.. November 24 1972: Jesse James defeated Skandor Akbar by DQ on the first ASWA card in Atlanta. 1974: Skandor Akbar won the National Wrestling Alliance's North American Heavyweight title.. 1977: Skandor Akbar retired from full-time wrestling and began managing other foreign heels.. Skandor Akbar has wrestled in Singapore, New Zealand, Australia, Singapore, Japan.. "General" Skandor Akbar Skandor Akbar was the manager of the powerful wrestling faction known as "Devistation Inc." Skandor Akbar was so hated as a heel that he wore a bulletproof vest because of threats on his life.. Skandor Akbar was ambushed by mobs throwing rocks, his tires were slashed, windshield shattered, and chased in his car.. Because of these threats, Skandor Akbar kept his personal life extremely private to protect himself and his family.. Keeping Busy Skandor Akbar booked wrestling events with an outfit out of East Texas called Superstars of Wrestling.. Skandor Akbar now runs a training facility in Terrell.. September 29, 2005: Skandor Akbar celebrated his 71st birthday! November 5, 2005--Texas Professional Wrestling Association: Spoiler 2000 beat Action Jackson by DQ to retain the TPWA title.. ~~~Spoiler 2000's manager, Skandor Akbar, planted a foriegn object in Action Jackson's pocket and resulted in a Disqualification.. January 20, 2006--Patriotic Pro Wrestling: Roddy Piper had a "Piper's Pit" with Kevin von Erich and his son, Ross .. ~~~The segment concluded when General Skandor Akbar shoved Ross and Kevin put the claw on General Akbar!! May 11, 2006--Acts Wrestling Alliance: Black Bart w/General Skandor Akbar beat Mark Von Erich to win the vacant ACTS title.. October 6, 2007--MSW: The Atomic Dogg (with Danny Hodge) defeated Prince Al Farat (with General Skandor Akbar).. November 10, 2007--All American Championship Wrestling: Oliver John w/Tommy D. defeated Kafu w/General Skandar Akbar.. March 9, 2008--Texas Pro Wrestlig Association: Slam Shady defeated Bash w/General Skandar Akbar by DQ.... June 14, 2008--Mid-States Wrestling: Stephen E (w/General Skandar Akbar) defeated Jason Jones (w/Danny Hodge)..