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Post by hisinsanity on Jul 31, 2014 16:13:49 GMT -5
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Post by Orange on Jul 31, 2014 16:20:44 GMT -5
My dad had the tape of Starrcade '86, and I watched that thing until I accidentally taped over the main event for an episode of The Powerpuff Girls wore it out. One of the main reasons I loved that tape is because I loved watching Valiant; I liked him (he reminded me of my Grandpa) and I liked his gimmick because I hadn't seen anything like it at the age of what had to be 7 or 8.
Love that guy.
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Post by jason1980s on Jul 31, 2014 17:02:05 GMT -5
Jimmy has always been one of my favorite wrestlers. He was a star in two different promotions, during two different decades, as both a heel and face. I'm sure he would be a top star if he were wrestling in this era. He hasn't been a part of a major promotion since 1988 and I think, because of that, he doesn't get as much recognition as he should. The Valiant Brothers, though, still rank high on the list of all time best tag teams and considering the many decades of great teams, that says a lot about how great they were.
Jimmy has a school he runs in southern Virginia and it's open to the public on Sundays. During a family trip, I befriended Jimmy and inquired about coming on an off day. He gave me a personal tour and we've stayed in touch ever since. He's helped me set up at shows, introduced me to wrestlers, helped with various non-wrestling and wrestling related projects I've done and he and his wife, Angel, are terrific people no matter if it's wrestling related or just wanting to converse about every day life. I've encountered so many people in the wrestling business, both starting out and long time veterans, who speak highly of their respect for Jimmy. Since I've known him, it's always been a desire to aspire to be that type of person in my own life.
Every few years he comes out with a new DVD about various parts of his career and the most recent honors his 50 years in wrestling. I was proud to have been taped for the DVD, speaking from the heart about my friendship with Jimmy. I encourage fans to try and make a session at his school. Jimmy will be happy to sign autographs or take pictures, speak with you about various parts of his career and shows you to any of the memorabilia and picture rooms. I have the address in my sig.
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Post by Hawk Hart on Jul 31, 2014 17:18:14 GMT -5
Literally the first worker I ever met. It was an indy show in Northeast Arkansas in 1998. I was 7 and so happy to be meeting a WWF Hall of Famer. I don't think I washed my arm for a week after he signed it.
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Post by Digital Witness on Jul 31, 2014 17:52:59 GMT -5
I can't read that name any more without thinking of the Rock and Roll Express, a hooker, and a glass table.
Thanks fan.
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Post by hisinsanity on Jul 31, 2014 20:53:42 GMT -5
Jimmy has always been one of my favorite wrestlers. He was a star in two different promotions, during two different decades, as both a heel and face. I'm sure he would be a top star if he were wrestling in this era. He hasn't been a part of a major promotion since 1988 and I think, because of that, he doesn't get as much recognition as he should. The Valiant Brothers, though, still rank high on the list of all time best tag teams and considering the many decades of great teams, that says a lot about how great they were. Jimmy has a school he runs in southern Virginia and it's open to the public on Sundays. During a family trip, I befriended Jimmy and inquired about coming on an off day. He gave me a personal tour and we've stayed in touch ever since. He's helped me set up at shows, introduced me to wrestlers, helped with various non-wrestling and wrestling related projects I've done and he and his wife, Angel, are terrific people no matter if it's wrestling related or just wanting to converse about every day life. I've encountered so many people in the wrestling business, both starting out and long time veterans, who speak highly of their respect for Jimmy. Since I've known him, it's always been a desire to aspire to be that type of person in my own life. Every few years he comes out with a new DVD about various parts of his career and the most recent honors his 50 years in wrestling. I was proud to have been taped for the DVD, speaking from the heart about my friendship with Jimmy. I encourage fans to try and make a session at his school. Jimmy will be happy to sign autographs or take pictures, speak with you about various parts of his career and shows you to any of the memorabilia and picture rooms. I have the address in my sig. That is so awesome, that you personally know him and how down to earth he is. When asked will he sorta revert back to being "on the work" again and go into his character? |
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Post by jason1980s on Aug 1, 2014 10:54:06 GMT -5
That is so awesome, that you personally know him and how down to earth he is. When asked will he sorta revert back to being "on the work" again and go into his character? Yeah, he still does the promo voice which is gruff and does the Boogie Woogie Man act on the indy scene. We did a promo for the camp but the video wouldn't work when my uncle downloaded it. Years ago, Jim Cornette held a Tribute to Louisville Gardens where he honored Jimmy with a plaque. Jim went on about how he wanted to get started in wrestling and Jimmy "wasn't too big a star" to help Jim get his start. I think about that statement a lot when I think of Jimmy. After the honor segment, a heel wrestler tried to verbally attack Jimmy and then he went into his Boogie Woogie Man routine. |
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