James Mitchell

Career Highlights

Smokey Mountain Wrestling:

• World Championship Wrestling:
• Jim (as James Vandenburg) managed the duo of Mortis & Wrath as part of the Blood Runs Cold gimmick in WCW.

NWA: Total Nonstop Action: Disciples of the New Church:

• June 19, 2002 – NWA: Total Nonstop Action Debut: Joins the Jarrett Upstart promotion..
• October 30, 2002 – TNA: Minister Jim Mitchell returns to TNA with Slash & Brian Lee to attack James Storm & Chris Harris..
• July 9, 2003 – TNA: James Mitchell explains that he has recruited Shane Douglas to get at Raven – Later throws fire in Alexis’ face!
• July 27, 2003–Major League Wrestling: Mikey Whipwreck defeated Sabu after Jim Mitchell threw a fireball in Sabu’s eyes.
• August 6, 2003 – TNA: James Mitchell & Shane Douglas continue to play mind games with Raven and the Gathering..
• November 5, 2003 – TNA: Raven defeated Father James Mitchell in a bloody “Last Man Standing” match..
• January 7, 2004 – TNA: Julio Dinero & C.M. Punk defeated Raven & Sandman with help from.. Father James Mitchell!!
• February 18, 2004 – TNA: Raven & Terry Funk defeated The Gathering (Julio Dinero & CM Punk) w/James Mitchell..
• ~~~James Mitchell tried to use a stun gun on Raven, but Terry Funk threw himself in front and took the shock himself!
• Jim Mitchell, in real life, spends his time running a karoake business in Florida..
• February 20, 2005–Vince Russo’s GLORY Wrestling: Jim Mitchell played the roll of “Devil” throughout the entire night..

ECW One Night Stand:

• June 12, 2005 – ECW One Night Stand: Super Crazy defeated Tajiri and Little Guido in an International Three Way Dance!
• ~~~The FBI (JT Smith, Tracy Smothers, Tony Mamaluke, & Big Guido) and Sinister Minister & Mikey Whipwreck all got involved..

NWA: Total Nonstop Action: “The Monster” Abyss:

• July 1, 2005 – TNA Impact: Father James Mitchell returned to TNA as the manager of Abyss..
• July 8, 2005 – TNA Impact: Abyss w/Father James Mitchell defeated Cassidy Riley (Abyss brawled with Raven afterwards)..
• August 14, 2005 – TNA Sacrifice: Abyss w/Father James Mitchell defeated Lance Hoyt..
• November 13, 2005 – TNA Genesis: Abyss w/Father James Mitchell defeated Sabu in a No-DQ match..
• ~~~Abyss chokeslammed Sabu into a pile of thumb tacks! and then a Black Hole Slam onto a chair wrapped in barbed wire!
• December 3, 2005 – TNA Impact: Abyss w/Father James Mitchell destroyed Kenny King (of Tough Enough fame) in a match..
• ~~~Sabu appeared after the match with barbed wire, but Abyss had been trained not to be afraid of Sabu’s barbed wire!
• December 8, 2005 – TNA Impact: James Mitchell & Abyss were in the ring cutting a promo about the Barbed Wire match..
• ~~~The lights went out, and when they came back on, Sabu was there and the ropes had magically turned into barbed wire!
• December 17, 2005 – TNA Impact: Jeff Jarrett formed an alliance with AMW, Abyss & James Mitchell, Team Canada & Monty Brown!
• December 31, 2005 – TNA Impact: Rhino defeated A-1 w/Scott D’Amore (Abyss attacked Rhino after the match!)..
• ~~~Abyss finished Rhino off with a Black Hole Slam (Father James Mitchell & Scott D’Amore then shook hands)..
• March 18, 2006 – iMPACT: Father James Mitchell & Abyss talked about challenging Christian Cage at Lockdown in a Cage..
• March 25, 2006 – TNA iMPACT: Father James Mitchell & Alex Shelley stalked Christian Cage’s wife Denise with a video camera…..
• April 1, 2006 – TNA iMPACT: James Mitchell & Abyss attacked Christian Cage at his home and nearly drowned him in his pool..
• April 23, 2006 – TNA Lockdown: Christian Cage defeated Abyss w/Father James Mitchell in a Steel Cage to retain the NWA title..
• ~~~Christian did a splash off the top of the Cage, Abyss was planted face-first into thumb-backs. Abyss stole the NWA belt!
• May 4, 2006 – TNA iMPACT: Father James Mitchell & Abyss dared Christian Cage to take back the NWA belt next week..
• May 14, 2006 – TNA Sacrifice: Christian Cage defeated Abyss in a Full Metal Mayhem match to retain the NWA World title!
• ~~~Father James Mitchell got involved in the match and was slammed onto the big pile of thumb tacks poured on the mat..
• January 4, 2007 – TNA iMPACT: Father James Mitchell threatened a very tormented Abyss not to cross him or his secret will be out..
• January 18, 2007 – TNA iMPACT: Sting abducted Father James Mitchell and beat him demanding he reveal Abyss’ big secret.
• January 25, 2007 – TNA iMPACT: Sting revealed Abyss’ secret – that he was in prison for shooting his father in the back three times..
• ~~~An extremely angry Abyss attacked Sting and brawled backstage, where Father James Mitchell threw a fireball in Sting’s face!
• February 1, 2007 – TNA iMPACT: Father James Mitchell challenged Sting to face Abyss in a Prison Yard match..
• February 12, 2007 – TNA Against All Odds: Sting defeated Abyss w/Father James Mitchell in a Prison Yard match..
• March 11, 2007 – TNA Destination-X: Sting defeated Abyss in a Last Rites match (Abyss was raised in a casket above the ring)..
• March 15, 2007 – TNA iMPACT: Abyss appeared to join forces with Sting and they’ll face Christian Cage & A.J. Styles next week!
• March 22, 2007 – TNA iMPACT: Christian Cage & A.J. Styles defeated Sting & Abyss in a “Hell Froze Over” match..
• ~~~Father James Mitchell returned with Abyss’s mother and blackmailed Abyss back under his control for the time being..

NWA: Total Nonstop Action: The NEW Project (Judas Mesias):

• May 17, 2007 – TNA iMPACT: Father James Mitchell warned of his new project coming to Total Nonstop Action..
• June 21, 2007 – TNA iMPACT: Father James Mitchell said his search for a new ‘son’ has come to an end and “He’s Coming!”..
• July 12, 2007 – TNA iMPACT: Father James Mitchell warned that his protege (Judas Mesias) is very close to debuting..
• July 15, 2007 – TNA Victory Road: Father James Mitchell said there were debts to be paid and the Doomsday Clock was ticking..
• July 26, 2007 – TNA iMPACT: A.J. Styles beat Abyss in a No-DQ match (Tomko Tree-slammed Abyss onto Tacks & Broken Glass)..
• ~~~During the match: Abyss was dragged under the ring by a mystery man (most likely James Mitchell’s protege – Judas Mesias)..
• August 23, 2007 – TNA iMPACT: Father James Mitchell said Judas Mesias is about to be unleashed on the World..
• September 6, 2007 – TNA iMPACT: James Mitchell appeared on the stage and Abyss stopped everything and chased Mitchell!
• September 9, 2007 – TNA No Surrender: Kurt Angle defeated Abyss by Submission to retain the TNA World Heavyweight title..
• ~~~Father James Mitchell appeared on the screen after the match and then Judas Mesias pulled Abyss under the ring!
• November 11, 2007 – TNA Genesis: Abyss defeated Black Reign w/Father James Mitchell in a “Shop of Horrors” match..
• ~~~After the match, Abyss unlocked a box and a new monster (Rellik) popped up and spewed mist in Abyss’ face..
• ~~~Black Reign & Rellik beat up Abyss, pushed him inside the box, and pushed him off the stage to the floor..
• November 15, 2007 – TNA iMPACT: James Mitchell said he was bringing Judas Mesias back to make Abyss’ life a living hell..
• December 6, 2007 – TNA iMPACT: Father James Mitchell said he would meet Abyss in the ring next week to end their problems..
• December 13, 2007 – TNA iMPACT: Feather James Mitchell tried to force Chris (Abyss) to reveal his secret but Abyss refused…
• ~~~Judas Mesias (return to TNA) showed up and viciously attacked Abyss with barbed wire and a series of stiff chairshots!
• December 27, 2007 – TNA iMPACT: Abyss was asked about the big secret – he said the secret LIVES with him and DIES with him..
• January 6, 2008 – TNA Final Resolution: Judas Mesias w/Father James Mitchell beat “The Monster” Abyss in a Hardcore Match..
• January 10, 2008 – TNA iMPACT: Father James Mitchell gave “Chris” a 7-day deadline to reveal the secret or he will do it himself..
• January 17, 2008 – TNA iMPACT: Abyss defeated Lance Hoyt w/Jimmy Rave despite distraction from Father James Mitchell…
• ~~~After the match: Father James Mitchell revealed the shocking secret that he was the biological father of Chris (Abyss)..
• January 31, 2008 – TNA iMPACT: Judas Mesias w/Father James Mitchell defeated Kory Chavis in a squash match..
• February 7, 2008 – TNA iMPACT: Christian Cage defeated Judas Mesias w/Father James Mitchell in the main event..
• ~~~After the match: Abyss showed up with barbed wire wrapped around his arm and chased Judas Mesias backstage!
• February 10, 2008 – TNA Against All Odds: Abyss defeated Judas Mesias w/Father James Mitchell in a Barbed Wire Massacre..
• March 6, 2008 – TNA iMPACT: “The War Machine” Rhino defeated Judas Mesias w/Father James Mitchell..

NWA Wrestling: 

• September 7, 2021 – NWA Powerrr #40 (Taped): Judais w James Mitchell defeated Jeremiah Plunkett.
• October 5, 2021 – NWA Powerrr #43 (Taped): James Storm defeated Judais w James Mitchell.
• November 2, 2021 – NWA Powerrr #46 (Taped): Judais w James Mitchell defeated Sal Rinauro.
• December 4, 2021 – NWA Hard Times 2 – Revenge Has No Bounds: Chris Adonis defeated Judais w James Mitchell to retain the National heavyweight title.
• January 11, 2022 – NWA Powerrr #52 (Taped): Cyon defeated Judais w James Mitchell by disqualification.
• February 8, 2022 – NWA Powerrr #55 (Taped): The End (Odinson & Parrow) and Rodney Mack defeated Idolmania Sports Management (Jordan Clearwater, Marshe Rockett & Tyrus) and The Ill Begotten (Alex Taylor, Jeremiah Plunkett & Rush Freeman) and Aron Stevens, JR Kratos and Judais w James Mitchell in a team war elimination match.
• March 15, 2022 – NWA Powerrr Surge #10 (Taped): Judais w James Mitchell defeated Jamie Stanley.
• April 12, 2022 – NWA Powerrr S8Ep4 (Taped): The Miserably Faithful (Gaagz The Gymp, Judais and Sal The Pal) w James Mitchell defeated The Fixers (Jay Bradley & Wrecking Ball Legursky) and Colby Corino.
• May 10, 2022 – NWA Powerrr S8Ep7 (Taped): Matt Taven defeated Judais w James Mitchell by disqualification.
• May 28, 2022 – NWA USA S2Ep9 (Taped): The Miserably Faithful (Judais and Sal The Pal) w Sinister Minister defeated Jake Dumas and Jax Dane.
• July 5, 2022 – NWA Powerrr SpEp4 (Taped): Odinson defeated AJ Cazana and Judais w Sinister Minister in a 3-way match.
• August 2, 2022 – NWA Powerrr S9Ep8 (Taped): The Miserably Faithful (Gaagz The Gymp, Judais and Sal The Pal) w James Mitchell defeated The Ill Begotten (Alex Taylor, Jeremiah Plunkett and Rush Freeman) in a war games rules match.
• August 27, 2022 – NWA 74 Night 1: The Miserably Faithful (Gaagz The Gymp, Judais and Sal The Pal) w James Mitchell defeated The Ill Begotten (Alex Taylor, Danny Dealz and Jeremiah Plunkett).
• August 27, 2022 – NWA 74 Night 2: Kamille defeated Max The Impaler w James Mitchell to retain the NWA World women’s title.
• August 28, 2022 – NWA 74 Night 2: The Miserably Faithful (Gaagz The Gymp & Sal The Pal) w James Mitchell were in the NWA United States tag team titles battle royal won by The Fixers.
• September 10, 2022 – NWA USA S4Ep2 (Taped): Judais w James Mitchell defeated Mercurio.
• September 23, 2022 – IMPACT Wrestling Victory Road: Jordynne Grace defeated Max The Impaler w James Mitchell.
• September 24, 2022 – NWA USA S4Ep4 (Taped): Thrillbilly Silas defeated Judais w James Michell in the semi-finals of the National title tournament.
• October 1, 2022 – NWA USA S4Ep5 (Taped): Jordan Clearwater defeated Caprice Coleman, Max The Impaler w Sinister Minister, Rush Freeman and The Pope in a 5-way elimination match to qualify for the World Television title match.
• October 22, 2022 – NWA USA S4Ep8 (Taped): Gaagz The Gymp w Father James Mitchell defeated Caprice Coleman.
• November 1, 2022 – NWA Powerrr S10Ep8 (Taped): Mims defeated Gustavo and Judais w James Mitchell in a 3-way match to become #1 contender for the NWA World Television title.
• November 26, 2022 – NWA USA S5Ep2 (Taped): JTG and The Pope defeated The Miserably Faithful (Gaagz The Gymp and Judais) w Father James Mitchell & Sal The Pal.
• December 24, 2022 – NWA USA S5Ep6 – Christmas Special (Taped): Rhett Titus defeated Gaagz The Gymp w Father James Mitchell.
• March 7, 2023 – NWA Powerrr S12Ep4 (Taped): Gaagz The Gymp vs. Sal The Pal w Father James Mitchell in a hair vs mask match ended in a no contest.
• March 21, 2023 – NWA Powerrr #102 (Taped): Max The Impaler w Father James Mitchell defeated Taya Valkyrie to qualify for the Women’s World Television title tournament.
• April 7, 2023 – NWA 312: Kenzie Paige defeated Max The Impaler w James Mitchell to win the tournament and vacant NWA World women’s television title.
• April 15, 2023 – NWA USA #51 (Taped): Max The Impaler w Father James Mitchell defeated Samantha Starr.
• May 6, 2023 – NWA USA #54 (Taped): Judais and Max The Impaler defeated The Miserably Faithful (Gaagz The Gymp and Sal The Pal) to qualify for the Crockett Cup.
• June 3, 2023 – NWA The Crockett Cup – Night 1: The Warriors From The Wasteland (Judais and Max The Impaler) w Father James Mitchell defeated The NOW (Hale Collins and Vik Dalishus) in the 1st round. The Midnight Riders (Chris Adonis and Tyrus) defeated The Warriors From The Wasteland (Judais and Max The Impaler) w Father James Mitchell by disqualification in the 2nd round.
• June 4, 2023 – NWA The Crockett Cup – Night 2 – Preshow: M95 (Madi and Missa Kate) defeated Angelina Love and Max The Impaler w Father James Mitchell to retain the NWA world women’s tag team titles.
• August 26, 2023 – NWA 75 – Night 1: Max The Impaler w Father James Mitchell defeated Kenzie Paige to win the Women’s World Television title. Max The Impaler w Father James Mitchell was also in the #1 contenders battle royal for the women’s world title won by Kenzie Paige.
• August 27, 2023 – NWA 75 – Night 2: Max the Impaler w Father James Mitchell defeated Ruthie Jay to retain the World women’s Television title.