Jesse James

Title History

 

  • NWA Southern Junior Heavyweight title defeating Tex Riley (????, 1952);
  • NWA Southwest Tag Team titles w/Johnny James defeating Doc Gallagher & Bob Geigal (November ??, 1954);
  • NWA Southern Junior Heavyweight title defeating Frank Jares (July 24, 1956);
  • NWA Southern Junior Heavyweight title defeating Yvon Robert (January 12, 1959);
  • NWA (Georgia) Southern Tag Team titles w/Buddy Fuller defeating Mysterious Medics (March 19, 1965);
  • BTW (Big Time Wrestling) United States Heavyweight title defeating Gypsy Joe (????, 1966);
  • BTW (Big Time Wrestling) United States Heavyweight title defeating Gypsy Joe (????, 1967);

 

Career Highlights

 

  • 1965: Jesse James pulled an upset victory by pinning Mario Galento in Atlanta..
  • 1965: Mario Galento defeated Jesse James the following week to retain the Georgia Heavyweight title..
  • 1970: Jesse James returned to Atlanta and wrestled Bobby Shane to a time limit draw.
  • 1970: Jesse James defeated The Red Demon on Atlanta TV with a series of running head butts and a forward cradle.
  • 1972: Jesse James followed Ann Gunkel into the fledgling All South Wrestling Alliance promotion in Atlanta..
  • November 24 1972: Jesse James defeated Skandor Akbar by DQ on the first ASWA card in Atlanta.

 

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Finishing Move(s)

Favorite Move(s)

Seated Armbar
Locklock
Hip-toss

Notable Feuds

Red Demon
Tim Geohagen
The Cristy Brothers
Jim Grabmire

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