Blonde girl gets pulled over for speeding. November 10, 1984 House Show:Ken Patera defeated Chief Jay Strongbow. He did not want to be called Joe. Of course, Ive always thought of him as mostly Italian, she said. "It's hard to pick just one legend that I'm looking forward to seeing. Strongbow's illustrious career began in 1947. him. 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. 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. They knew that I knew what I was doing, and the majority of the wrestlers respected me for what I was. him. > The Artist Canvas In late 1979, he teamed with Wahoo McDaniel in the All Japan Pro Wrestling World's Strongest Tag Determination League tournament. The Post And Courier reports that Scarpa's health never improved after being. Photo by Dave Burzynski, Thats the worst part of it, said Strongbow, then a 16-year-veteran. 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. Be it as a performer or as I wrestled in Australia, New Zealand, Tasmania, Japan, England, Germany, France, Belgium (and) Portugal. #ChiefJayStrongbow #TheSheik Chief Jay Strongbow VS The Sheik 1973 Chief Jay Strongbow. He remained a vital part of WWE, however, assuming a prominent role in the front office and serving as a mentor to fellow Native American grappler Tatanka in the early-1990s. Arion turned on Strongbow, destroying his headdress on Philadelphia television after he had tied Strongbow in the ropes, and rubbed the feathers in his face. August 25, 1984 House Show:Kamala defeated Chief Jay Strongbow. [4] Although he was not defeated in his tenure, Young abruptly left WCW following a March 23 match against Kendall Windham in Harrisonburg, VA after receiving a full-time position with the World Wrestling Federation. He did not sign to a full-time contract, and these would be his only appearances that year. The hassle of the traveling and being away from my family. He knew the business. During the decades before the gimmick, Scarpa wrestled under his real name and saw a lot of success with championships. The Chief, who retired from active competition in the mid 1980s, is looking forward to WWE Homecoming where he can reconnect with several of the legends he worked with over the years as well as meeting some of the current WWE Superstars. Paul Demarco, who was claiming the Worlds title changed Scarpa, agreed to wrestle him for the shot at World Champion Dory Funk Jr. By special dispensation the sleeper which had been banned was reinstated for 1 night. 2001 [1] Francis Huntington (born November 29, 1952) is an American retired professional wrestler. Demarco went along and Scarpa agreed. In 1979, Jay Strongbow feuded withGreg The Hammer Valentine, who broke Strongbows leg. On the March 8, 1983 episode ofChampionship Wrestling, the Strongbows lost the titles to theWild Samoans(AfaandSika). In 1994, he was brought back on WWF TV as a mentor for Native American Tatanka, but it was a short-lived deal. American wrestler of all time, and a consistent box office draw. Scarpa was a second generation wrestler; his adopted father was Chief Jay Strongbow who wrestled in the World Wide Wrestling Federation in the 1970s and 1980s. glamorous role - that of a WWF road agent. End of in-ring career: 1985. Ring Of Honor Tag Team Champion Jay Briscoe Passes Away At 38, Stephanie McMahon Leaves WWE, Vince McMahon Is The New Chairman Of The Board, WWE Announces NXT Europe Launch in 2023, Several WWE NXT UK Superstars Released. Last updated by Sean Sweeny on April 28, 2014. That time came in 1976 when he and fellow Native American Billy White Wolf defeated The Executioners and Tor Kamata & Nikolai Volkoff in a three-team tournament to win the championship gold. May 2, 1985 House Show:The Magnificent Muraco defeated Chief Jay Strongbow. January 8, 1985 House Show:Bob Orton defeated Chief Jay Strongbow. Jeunesse. [2] Scarpa made a brief return to the World Wrestling Federation in March 1988, when he teamed with David Stoudemire to face The Islanders on the March 20th episode of Wrestling Challenge. August 4, 1984 House Show:Chief Jay Strongbow defeated Butcher Vachon. Wrestling: Shocking Stories from the Squared Circle; Benoit: Wrestling with the Horror That Destroyed a Family and Crippled a Sport (with Steven Johnson, Heath McCoy and Irv Muchnick); He can be emailed at goliver845@gmail.com, you can follow him on Twitter @gregmep, and visit www.oliverbooks.ca. Feb 11: NWA Nuff Said 1969: Joe Scarpa defeated Paul Demarco for the Georgia Heavyweight Title. As both a main event and mid-card performer, Strongbow was one of the most reliable, professional wrestlers of his, or any, day. Demarco was injured by the hold because Scarpa had applied too much pressure. I learned that I wasnt as bad as I thought I was. Those early years were rough, with mat burns on the arms and chin. 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. Apr 1: WWE WrestleMania He held the WWWF tag team titles four times, once with partners Sonny King and Billy White Wolf (later Sheikh Adnan Alkaissy), and twice with his brother Jules Strongbow (Frank Hill). Tweet. His last match was against Funk in Calgary, Alberta Canada on February 14, 1987. In fact, said Dotty, Scarpa was at the hospital when the Curtis youngest daughter was born. > Career Records 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. The most notable being the WW(W)F World Tag Team championship, which he won on 4 separate occasions. In his debut he lost to Steve Lombardi on November 11, 1986 in Spokane, Washington. [citation needed], NWA Southeast Continental Tag Team Championship, List of premature professional wrestling deaths, "Mark Young Wrestlers Database CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database", https://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=5853&page=4, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Mark_Young_(wrestler)&oldid=1114417921, This page was last edited on 6 October 2022, at 11:45. You mention a state, I was there, Strongbow said. 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. Contents His first match was in a dark match on January 27, 1992 at a Wrestling Challenge. August 11, 1984 House Show:Chief Jay Strongbow defeated John Savage. 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. Demarco lost. September 20, 1984 House Show:Chief Jay Strongbow defeated Guy Lambert. That August he began his first house show series, where he was paired off against Boris Zukhov. His career started in 1947, and he wouldn't get the Strongbow character until 1970. American wrestler of all time, and a consistent box office draw. September 14, 1984 House Show:Iron Mike Sharpe defeated Chief Jay Strongbow. Plus, get every WWE Premium Live Event, your favorite shows, new movies, live sports, and more. They really had a super tag team for the time they did together, said Curtis widow, Dotty. Actor: Spectrum Wrestling. He wanted to be Jay, and made a point of telling me that he had a lot of Indian in his family. both a main event and mid-card performer, Strongbow was one of the most 8/10 He Wasn't The First To Use The Native American Gimmick He was a good person, but he wouldnt listen to me, too interested in girls and other things, he said. He was an Italian and he lived it like an Indian. I felt that he was rushing our matches, and wondered whether he was trying to blow me up, Graham wrote in Tangled Ropes. "The Chief" was also well-schooled in the science of "rasslin" and had a solid repertoire of moves, such as the Indian Deathlock (a punishing submission move) and several variations of the suplex. Santana said that Strongbow was a good influence. 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. Wrestling style: Allrounder. Strongbow exhibits all four of those qualities, as well as one other memorable trait: Going on the warpath. Strongbow understood how the wrestling business works, and was never above "doing the job" in order to help "the team." But The Strongbows were not to be denied, and they regrouped, again defeating Fuji & Saito on October 26, 1982. November 16, 1984 House Show:Brutus Beefcake defeated Chief Jay Strongbow. He trained every day with Don. displayed his professionalism in another important, but far less Mar 5: AEW Revolution selflessly gave himself to the "sport." I had an opinion about pro wrestling, until I wrestled and they showed me that my opinion was wrong, Scarpa said in the aforementioned December 2003 shoot interview with Highspots. of 1994. Young was positioned as an opening match talent that was roughly parallel to Paul Roma, Steve Lombardi, Brady Boone, and Tim Horner. It also resulted in the barring of the sleeper for a few months in the State of Georgia. Then, on June 28, 1982, Strongbow again brought home the gold, teaming with his "nephew" Jules Strongbow to defeat the Japanese tandem of Fuji & Saito. reliable, professional wrestlers of his, or any, day. During his time under his real name, Scarpa helped shape a number of other careers, including Jack Brisco, Jimmy Garvin and Bill Watts. Chief Jay Strongbow Popularity . I learned a lot from Joe Scarpa because Joe Scarpa was a great teacher. His last match on record occurred on May 8 for the Mid-Eastern Wrestling Federation, teaming with Trent Young (no relation) in a loss to Joe Thunder and Johnny Blaze. entire career as a beloved fan favorite. Wrestler. Scarpa went in the next week as a favorite having previously held Funk to a draw in Augusta. All members were billed as kayfabe brothers. 1960s: Chief Jay Strongbow started wrestling primarily for Vince McMahon Sr's World Wide Wrestling Federation. First Name Chief. Talking Wrestling with Greg Valentine Born Jonathan Anthony Wisniski, Jr., the younger Valentine didn't immediately capitalize on his father's name. Together, they defeated Nicolai Volkoff & Tor Kamata in the finals of a tournament for the then-vacant WWWF Tag Team championship. January 15, 1985 House Show: David Schultz defeated Chief Jay Strongbow. He retired in 2001. Four and a half years later, on December 7, 1976, Jay Strongbow won his second WWWF World Tag Team Championship, this time with partnerBilly White Wolf. A man who truly loved the wrestling business, when his ring career ended, Strongbow . Early in his career, the 6-foot-2, 265-pound youngster got some publicity in Chillicothe, Mo., before a bout with Bob Orton Sr. Flying Joe caters to barefoot stylings, patterned after the famed offensive of Argentina Rocca, one of wrestlings biggest names, reads the newspaper story. He was born Joseph Luke Scarpa in 1932 in Philadelphia, and began his wrestling career around 1957 as Joltin' Joe Scarpa, with his first bout against Al Galento. Scarpa signed with the World Wrestling Federation as a wrestler in star spangled banner trunks to represent his country. July 23, 1984 The Brawl To End It All:Paul Orndorff defeated Chief Jay Strongbow. The true peoples champion in my eyes and we announced him that way, as the peoples champion. Born on August 3, 1934, William Dee Calhoun grew up on a farm in McKinney, Texas; a rural suburb located in Collin County about 30 miles (48 kilometers) north of Dallas. As The match was an extremley rough one hour draw. "Winning titles was never the primary goal for Strongbow, especially during his latter years in the ring. Wrestling once more as Vince Young, Scarpa made a return to World Championship Wrestling when he teamed with Al Jackson in an unsuccessful effort against The Barbarian and Dan Spivey in a match that aired on the August 22nd, 1992 edition of WCW Worldwide. His cause of death is unknown. Wrestling Father / Son List; . 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. After failing in regaining the belts, the Strongbows disbanded. Chief Jay Strongbow worked as a road agent in the WWF during the 1990s. Verne Gagne. Although Strongbow was a talented singles star in his own right, he etched his name in history through his accomplishments in the tag team scene. 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. In 1982, Jay Strongbow formed a tag team with his on-screen brother,Jules Strongbow. 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. Back as a singles combatant, Strongbow embarked on a long-running battle with Greg "The Hammer" Valentine, and the two clashed in a memorable and brutal Indian Strap Match in 1979. Updates. D David Shults coming close to killing each other, or banning beer on the buses before shows after the shows was fine. Chief Jay Strongbow a.k.a. $129.95. 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. Joe Scarpa, who entertained pro wrestling fans for decades as Native American favorite Chief Jay Strongbow, died Tuesday at the age of 83. In a 1977 interview with the Newport, Rhode Island Daily News, Strongbow complained about the miles and miles of driving required by professional wrestling. Wahee haw haw haw. 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 business. Born October 4, 1928 Chief Jay Strongbow. February 15, 1985 House Show:Adrian Adonis defeated Chief Jay Strongbow. > Obituary Archive He had magnetism, he had tremendous grit inside the squared circle, and he knew how to play on the emotions of many a fan.. In November he was paired against Earthquake in the latter's initial run of house show matches, and gained his first victory on American television when he pinned Barry Horowitz on the December 4th edition of Prime Time Wrestling. 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. Okay,' said Parks. Apr 2: WWE WrestleMania 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!". [3] In April 1988, Scarpa joined Continental Championship Wrestling. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Watch every Premium Live Event and enjoy some of your favorite WWE content on Shahid. Chief Jay Strongbow vs. Kamala: August 25, 1984 Years before, he had battled men like Spiros Arion and Jimmy Valiant. If you didnt he was through with you., In San Francisco, Watts teamed with Scarpa. Francis Huntington (born November 29, 1952) is an American retired professional wrestler. He would face "The Duke of Dorchester" Pete Doherty later that month and would defeat him in each encounter. On February 25, 2016, Scarpa died at the age of 48. Chief Jay Strongbow goes into his war dance in Detroit. A man who truly Jay Strongbow Joe Scarpa. champions in pro wrestling, he never allowed his ego to get the best of This resulted in one of the roughest feuds in Atlanta history. Your email address will not be published. And like all of the greatest champions in pro wrestling, he never allowed his ego to get the best of him. He was trained by Stu Hart and made his professional wrestling debut in 1986 for Stampede Wrestling in Calgary, wrestling as Mark Scarpa. 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. He was a true babyface. 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. Chief Jay Strongbow is now retired and living on a farm in Georgia. "Chief" Jay Strongbow was arguably the most famous, beloved Native American wrestler of all time, and a consistent box office draw. They defeated the team ofBaron Mikel SciclunaandKing Curtis Iaukea. 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]. 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,. First Name Chief #6. selflessly gave himself to the "sport." July 17, 1984 House Show:Chief Jay Strongbow defeated Ken Jugan. 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) They gelled well together, they traveled well together, they worked out together. Still, a wrestler as popular as Jay Strongbow couldn't help but pick up a fair share of championships. With an assist from fellow fan favoriteMark Lewin, Strongbow was able to escape the shark cage victorious. Andre the Giant & Billy White Wolf & Chief Jay Strongbow: def. 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We just sat there, and you could hardly get a conversation out of him. [6], In May and June 1990, Scarpa joined All Japan Pro Wrestling on their Super Power Series tour. Different Superstars are remembered for different reasons; some because of championship success or classic matches, others because of longevity or innovative in-ring style. part of the management team, Strongbow made many sacrifices, and His wife and I became very close.. Watch every Premium Live Event and enjoy some of your favorite WWE content on Disney + HotStar. He was even considered to be a relatively hot fan-favorite of the '50s and '60s. 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. For other people, see, World's Strongest Tag Determination League, "Former Pro-Wrestler Reflects on Career, Film "The Wrestler", "Chief Jay Strongbow's WWE Hall of Fame Profile", "Indigenous Warriors: History Of Native American Pro Wrestlers", "World Tag Team Championship official title history", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jules_Strongbow&oldid=1126075831, IWA United States Heavyweight Championship (1 time), NWF Tag Team Championship (2 times) - with Al Bold Eagle (1 time) and Navajo Warrior (1 time), This page was last edited on 7 December 2022, at 11:05. 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. His health deteriorated, and Strongbow was forced to leave his road agent job. Robert L. Howell wrote: Joe Scarpa and Paul Demarco had a rough main event match which Scarpa won with the sleeper. Chief Jay Strongbow made frequent appearances in NWA: Georgia Championship Wrestlings TBS program. part of the management team, Strongbow made many sacrifices, and Wrestlers. Now given a breakdancing gimmick, Young defeated Trent Knight in his debut on the February 18, 1989 issue of WCW's Saturday Night show. Theyd scoot you along like a vacuum cleaner, he complained. But Strongbow & Sonny would only hold the belts for a short time, as they were defeated by the powerful duo of Prof. Tanaka & Mr. Fuji on June 27, 1972. 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. > Collectibles 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. 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. Strongbow could also brawl with the best of them, especially once his fiery temper had been ignited. The indelible image of his war dance and the resulting knee lifts and chops that his opponents received is among the most iconic in sports-entertainment. Libras. We never had fun together in the ring. He had great timing, yet hed never made any money at the time, Watts said, talking about the miles and miles on the road, listening to his partner. However, "The Chief" did venture outside the parameters of the WWWF on occasion, and was (for a time) a high-profile figure on TBS's NWA Georgia Championship Wrestling, the predecessor of WCW Saturday Night. I learned quickly that when he talked you had better listen. August 12, 1984 House Show:Chief Jay Strongbow defeated Tiger Chung Lee. People think its a good life but they dont realize what a hassle it is., In the shoot interview he did with Highspots.com, Strongbow was dry and unappealing, giving short answers and revealing little. The team won the title in a three-team tournament, defeating The Executioners and. Sign up for Peacock to watch. Arion was now aheel, and pinned Strongbow in eastern arenas as he went on to challenge champion. "It's really nice to be remembered after all of these years," said Chief Jay Strongbow. There was another "Jules Strongbow": John Ralph Bilbo (1906-1975), who wrestled in the 1930s and, later, promoted in California through the 1950s. Chief Jay Strongbow. Young also appeared on American television, teaming with Tim Horner and Jim Evans in tag-team matches against The Rougeau Brothers and The Brain Busters. The Scarpa vs Demarco feud continued. ODell argued with referee Leo Garibaldi all the way up the aisle finally knocking him over 3 chairs. Strongbow understood how the wrestling business works, and was Wrestler Born in Pennsylvania #27. In the early 1980s, however, Strongbow was called to the tag team ranks once again. [5] They were defeated for the belts in Allentown, Pennsylvania on March 8, 1983 edition of Championship Wrestling by the Wild Samoans (Afa and Sika). One of his championship teams was with Don Curtis (Don Beitelman) in Florida and Georgia. By age 14, he already weighed 300 pounds (140 kilograms), as he routinely ate a dozen eggs for breakfast. January 7, 1989 AWA:Chief Jay Strongbow defeated Mike Enos. Contents 1 Professional wrestling career 2 Personal life 3 Championships and accomplishments 4 References 5 External links He had a memorable feud withBulldog Don Kent, which culminated in a shark cage match in 1977. Scarpa admits he uses Roccas methods on occasion but says his unorthodox style is all his own Many wrestlers like to cavort around the ring barefooted. It was only a matter of time -- and finding the right partner -- for Strongbow before he would again share the title gold. Chief Jay Strongbow was an identity that he kept for the rest of his life. Minutes later, Strongbow would come into the room, notice the portrait, and just lose it., Chief Jay Strongbow shows off his Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame induction ring in May 2009. As both a main event and mid-card performer, Strongbow was one of the most reliable, professional wrestlers of his, or any, day. All Rights Reserved. At one point, Strongbow even presented Tatanka with a sacred Native American headdress as a token of his success. He wrestled intermittently for the next few months on house shows, facing opponents such as Barry O and Jimmy Jack Funk. He and Don got along beautifully. Chief Jay Strongbow Is A Member Of . 1960s: Chief Jay Strongbow started wrestling primarily for Vince McMahon Srs World Wide Wrestling Federation. or Best Offer. 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