Multi-talented and multi-dimensional, "The Birdman" Koko B. Ware flapped his way into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2009. Outside of The Road Warriors, Hawk was a sporadic challenger for world heavyweight championships on pay-per-view from the late 1980s to the mid 1990s. Reddit's largest professional wrestling community. 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He was up there with the likes of Hulk Hogan, Andre the Giant and all of the other top babyfaces at this time. The team ended in March 1993 after Hart injured his knee. During a tag-team tournament in 1983, the masked Stagger Lee teamed up with fellow face Norvell Austin to take on "Fargo's Fabulous Ones" (Tommy Rich and "Hot Stuff" Eddie Gilbert). On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Koko B. Ware, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more. He appeared at "WWE Homecoming", Raw's return to the USA Network, on October 3, 2005. On February 15, 2011 Koko made an appearance on Tosh.0. He fought (and was defeated by) Rob Conway on the October 28, 2005 edition of WWE Heat. Ware was inducted by his former rival The Honky Tonk Man. It took all of five seconds and a slap for homeboy to piss off Koko. WWE KOKO B WARE ACTION 6" WRESTLING FIGURE CLASSIC SUPERSTAR JAKKS PACIFIC 2003. Help make SquaredCircle safer and more inclusive by using the report button to flag posts and comments for moderator review. High Energy feuded with (and generally lost to) The Nasty Boys, The Headshrinkers, and Money Inc.[18] They made only one PPV appearance as a team, a loss to the Headshrinkers at the 1992 Survivor Series. Koko B. Ware vs. Butch Reed: WrestleMania 3 Early in his career, "Koko Ware" (as he was then known) did not find great success, learning the ropes and paying his dues both in Jerry Jarrett's Continental Wrestling Association and Nick Gulas' territory in the south. "The Birdman" came to the ring with a blue-and-yellow macaw named Frankie, both flapping and dancing . He ended his WWF run with three straight victories as he teamed with Bushwhacker Luke Williams in house show matches in Philippines, Hong Kong, and Singapore against Reno Riggins and Barry Horowitz. Troy had used racial slurs during an argument after which the dispute turned physical. He left in 1997 before the company shut down later that year. He defeated Billy Maverick for the SCW Supreme Title for Supreme Championship Wrestling on August 22. [12] Ware also sang the title track of the 1987 WWF album Piledriver , which then became his entrance music. Ware spent the remainder of the match kicking and stomping his opponent before delivering a stiff brain buster. Sammartino was eventually inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2013, followed by The Ultimate Warrior in 2014, and Randy Savage in 2015. Ware's opponent for the night was a wrestler called The Masked Patriot. Plus, get every WWE Premium Live Event, your favorite shows, new movies, live sports, and more. With Owen Hart out of action Koko would return to singles competition and immediately entered a house show series with Skinner. His first victory was on the September 7 episode of Wrestling Challenge against Bob Bradley. On September 5, 2009 Ware's wife died after a battle with cancer. Ware was later rehired, a little over a month later, when Troy resigned. Bobby Eaton along with the rest of the First Family tried in vain to unmask Stagger Lee but could not manage to do so, winding up frustrated at every turn. The macaw garnered instant recognition, which only heightened "The Birdman's" soaring popularity. Koko spent his early days in the sport in the Mid-South, Georgia and other NWA territories where he impressed fans enough to vote him the Pro Wrestling Illustrated Rookie of the Year in 1979. Welcome to Squash City, where Fightful.com takes a look at some of the more fun squash matches in pro wrestling history. Koko is a retired professional wrestler who became quite popular in the mid-1980s. High Energy's final match came in a loss to The Headshrinkers at a live event on March 10.[20]. [20]. Koko B. Ware | BWWE Wiki | Fandom Williams and Miller were inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame class of 2015, and the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum in 2020. On television, his first major showcase was at the November 29, 1986 Saturday Night's Main Event VIII where he defeated Nikolai Volkoff. Tito Santana vs Koko B. Ware (WWF, 1-21-1991) - Tape Machines Are Rolling Koko is neck to neck with Shinya Hashimoto as my favorite user of the Brainbuster. Perfect on the January 7, 1989, episode of Saturday Night's Main Event XIX , while at the 1990 Survivor Series, Ware became the first wrestler to fall victim to The Undertaker's Tombstone piledriver in the Undertaker's WWF debut match. [13] He was then granted an Intercontinental Title match against champion Randy Savage on the November 16 edition of Wrestling Challenge, a bout which went to a double countout. Another more than deserving Superstar joins the Class of 2009 in World Wrestling Entertainment's Hall of Fame. When Dutch Mantel returned to the CWA in early 1981 he quickly defeated Ware for . Ware was later rehired, a little over a month later, when Troy resigned. Midcard Faces: Flying Through History With 'The Birdman' Koko B. Ware I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Eaton and Sugar won the AWA Southern Tag Team Championship.[5]. On May 19, he defeated The Genius and followed it up a night later with three more wins over Poffo later that month. [2] He performed a brainbuster known as the Ghostbuster. Right hand from Koko, Santana back with a couple forearm shots. One of the most confusing things in Koko B. Ware's career, outside his inclusion in the WWE Hall of Fame, was an incident that occurred before him being signed by WWE. In 1993, he lost the first Monday Night Raw match to Yokozuna. With Owen Hart out of action Koko would return to singles competition and immediately entered a house show series with Skinner. Roy Wayne Farris, better known by the ring name The Honky Tonk Man, is an American retired professional wrestler. Koko would beat the shit out of some guys for no reason. Koko B. Ware is no exception to that rule. 1/1 BOBBY HEENAN KOKO B WARE 1990 CLASSIC WWF #56 PRINTING - ebay.com In 1986, Ware signed with the World Wrestling Federation, where he debuted his fun-loving "Birdman" persona, complete with a macaw named "Frankie". My old pal David Bixenspan introduced me to this one last year. Koko B Ware worked a one-off television match against Rob Conway in October 2005 on 'WWE . The song's video featured top wrestlers of the day like Hulk Hogan and The Honky Tonk Man, as well as WWF owner Vince McMahon wearing a red "Hulkamania" shirt and hard hat. 5 Times WWE Quickly Rehired Released Superstars - Cultaholic When Dutch Mantel returned to the CWA in early 1981 he quickly defeated Koko for the TV title making Koko's first run with the gold a short one. Harley Race vs KoKo B Ware - YouTube From WWF wrestling, January 1987. On the January 25, 1999, edition of WWF Raw is War, Ware made a short-lived return to the World Wrestling Federation where he put on the "Blue Blazer" mask during the Owen Hart angle and Jeff Jarrett in their victory for the tag team championship. He left the promotion in August 1986 upon signing with the World Wrestling Federation. On May 19, he defeated The Genius and followed it up a night later with three more wins over Poffo later that month. It didn't disappoint. J.W. J.W. Austin and Ware became a regular tag team dubbed "The Pretty Young Things" or ("The PYT Express"). [10] The team defeated Elijah Akeem and Kareem Mohammad for the AWA Southern Tag Team Championship in February 1984; almost two weeks later, Akeem and Mohammad regained the title. It turned out that the Macaw was stuck inside the house in his cage as the fire roared around him. He's working in CWA against the Patriot, who is referred to on commentary as "The Masked Patriot." Ware's connection to Frankie was a large part of his gimmick. He was also a great performer during his time in the company but would. Then it looks like Koko knocks him out with the big clothesline. That hurt my head and neck just watching it. James Ware [1] (born June 20, 1957), better known by his ring name Koko B. Ware, is a retired American professional wrestler who made his professional wrestling debut in 1978. Under the management of Jim Cornette, he originally teamed with Dennis Condrey and, later on, with Stan Lane. [25]. [29] [2] [1] He used a wide range of signature moves including the Missile dropkick, bulldog. . Koko B. Ware is best known for his role in WWE as a mid-card wrestler. After being fed up, Hart finally slapped Sugar and sent the sulking superstar back to the dressing room after which Eaton commented that Sugar had been "whining like a woman". Koko B. Ware Also known as Koko Ware, Stagger Lee, Sweet Brown Sugar Overview News and Rumors Career Career highlights Titles Matches Match Statistics Matchguide Feuds Tournaments Tag Teams & Stables Entourage Awards Themes Wrestling Games Ratings Comments Matches Displaying items 1 to 100 of total 1705 items that match the search parameters. The team made only one PPV appearance as a team, a loss to the Headshrinkers at the 1992 Survivor Series. Brian Wickens is a New Zealand professional wrestler. 0. Good for the era wrestler, but basically Jobber to the Stars in the WWF, If he were 4 inches taller he probably would have had a better career. He gained most of his popularity in the World Wrestling Federation when he was known as the Birdman. Many fans today remember Koko B. Ware as one of the late great Owen Hart's tag team partners. He appeared at "WWE Homecoming", Raw's return to the USA Network, on October 3, 2005. Matches Koko B. Ware Wrestlers Database - CAGEMATCH It was not until late in 1980 that Koko's fortune changed when he participated in a battle royal to crown the first ever Mid-American Television Champion. Koko B. Ware (Wrestling) - TV Tropes In 1998 to 1999 he wrestled for Power Pro Wrestling in Memphis. here's a humorous take on that: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2Z3G389ybY. Ware unfairly counted Lawler out to give the Dream Machine the victory, a decision that did not sit well with Lawler nor the fans in Memphis. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns. Unique lists featuring pop culture, entertainment and crazy facts. He competed professionally from 1978 to 2009. It turned out that the child that the neighbor was referring too was Frankie. Koko Ware Stagger Lee Sweet Brown Sugar Roles: Singles Wrestler Tag Team Wrestler Beginning of in-ring career: 1978 In-ring experience: He sang so well, in fact, that when WWE released its second album in fall 1987, entitled Piledriver, Koko himself crooned the title track and had a cameo wrestling appearance in the video that was released in support of the album. He is also known for his appearances under the ring name Luke Williams for promotions such as NWA New Zealand, Stampede Wrestling, Pacific Northwest Wrestling, Mid Atlantic Championship Wrestling, Southwest Championship Wrestling, and the Universal Wrestling Federation, where he teamed with Butch as "The Kiwis" and "The Sheepherders". WWE legend Koko B. Ware is in the hospital, suffering from "unspecified medical issues." The 68-year-old wrestling star, who was inducted into the Hall of Fame by the Honky Tonk Man in 2009 following an eight-year WWE run that ended in 1994, is receiving treatment at a Mississippi facility. Many pointed out how the inclusion of Ware, while names like Savage, Sammartino, and Koloff were not there invalidated the legacy of WWE's Hall of Fame. After successfully teaming for a while, Sugar and Eaton started to show signs of dissension, during their last run with the tag-team title Eaton beat Jacques Rougeau for the Mid-American Heavyweight title. In 1999, Koko made a short-lived return to the World Wrestling Federation where he put on the Blue Blazer" mask during the Owen Hart angle. He ended his WWF run with three straight victories as he teamed with Bushwhacker Luke Williams in house show matches in Philippines, Hong Kong, and Singapore against Reno Riggins and Barry Horowitz. She doesn't know a single current wrestler Koko B. Ware Net Worth (Wrestler) On May 18, 2001, Ware returned to wrestling and defeated Brickhouse Brown at Galaxy Championship Wrestling in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was represented by attorney Konstantine Kyros, who was involved in several other lawsuits involving former WWE wrestlers. Koko wound up having Frankie, hissidekick, with him wherever he went. His first victory was on the September 7 episode of Wrestling . Collect, curate and comment on your files. He was most active throughout the 1980s and 1990s in the Tennessee-based United States Wrestling Association (USWA) and Smoky Mountain Wrestling (SMW), and had two short stints with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) under the ring names of T.L. The same taping later saw Ware defeat Savage by countout in a dark match. Stephen Paul Keirn is an American retired professional wrestler. Eaton, along with the rest of the First Family, tried in vain to unmask Lee but could not manage to do so. The song's video featured top wrestlers of the day like Hulk Hogan and the Honky Tonk Man. Great Savings & Free Delivery / Collection on many items. Ware, Jr. (born June 20, 1958), better known by his ring name Koko B. Ware is an American retired professional wrestler. Bei der Nutzung unserer Websites und Apps verwenden wir, unsere Websites und Apps fr Sie bereitzustellen, Nutzer zu authentifizieren, Sicherheitsmanahmen anzuwenden und Spam und Missbrauch zu verhindern, und, Ihre Nutzung unserer Websites und Apps zu messen, personalisierte Werbung und Inhalte auf der Grundlage von Interessenprofilen anzuzeigen, die Effektivitt von personalisierten Anzeigen und Inhalten zu messen, sowie, unsere Produkte und Dienstleistungen zu entwickeln und zu verbessern. We would like to send you notifications for the latest news and updates. While Cook defended his Hall of Fame status since he was very over and some of his losses were historic, Pantoja described him as "the floor for inductees".[37]. On February 26, 1985, Austin and Ware defeated Jay and Mark Youngblood to win the NWA Florida United States Tag Team Championship. Not only was Ware on the show, but he was in the first match of the night. The class-action lawsuit involved a list of former WWE wrestlers. He defeated Billy Maverick for the SCW Supreme Title for Supreme Championship Wrestling on August 22. Ware was inducted alongside "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, Ricky Steamboat, Bill Watts, Howard Finkel, The Funks, and the Von Erich family. He gained most of his popularity in the World Wrestling Federation when he was known as the Birdman . The event occurred when Ware was wrestling for the Continental Wrestling Association in 1986. Full body measurements, dress & shoe size will be updated soon. [5] During an interview where Eaton and Hart bragged about the victory, Sugar complained that he was unable to win the Southern Title from Terry Taylor. Koko is also best known as, The Birdman of the WWF who entered the ring wth a bright blue and yellow macaw. On June 20, 1957 James Ware, better known by his ring name Koko B. Ware, was born in Union City, Tennessee. Another one of Koko's considerable talents was singing. Ware was inducted ahead of WWE legends like Ted DiBiase, Jim Duggan, and Jake Roberts, as well as former WWE World Champions including Bob Backlund, Yokozuna, Ivan Koloff, and Randy Savage. Koko B. Ware is best known for his role in WWE as a mid-card wrestler. In August 1984, The Pretty Young Things began wrestling for World Class Championship Wrestling in Texas. When Koko B. Ware Hit A Real Brainbuster | Fightful News Ware wrestled for WWE from 1986 to 1994 but made special appearances in the late 1990s and 2000s. 10 Forgotten WWE Hall Of Famers: Where Are They Now? Match Type Shared Team Outcome for Koko B Ware Was eliminated by Koko B Ware Eliminated Koko B Ware; Al Snow (1)1 Event: 1 Match Type: Andre the Giant (4)4 Events: 2 Match Types: Animal (1)1 Event: 1 Match Type: Ax (2)2 Events: 1 Match Type: Bam Bam Bigelow (3)3 Events: 1 Match Type: Barbarian (2)2 Events: 1 Match Type . [5] In 1996 he feuded with Brian Christopher and Jerry Lawler. He left the promotion in August 1986 upon signing with the World Wrestling Federation. Hercules pinned Koko B. Ware Kamala defeated Hillbilly Jim Billy Jack Haynes defeated Don Muraco via disqualification WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan defeated Paul Orndorff via count-out in a No DQ match. [23] When Hart died, the angle was dropped and Ware's services were no longer needed. He really didn't have a huge impact in the WWF. There, they won the AWA Southern Tag Team title twice, both times from The Fabulous Ones (Steve Keirn and Stan Lane) as they feuded with the top face team of the promotion. Koko's first major showcase in the WWF was at the November 29, 1986 edition of Saturday Night's Main Event where he defeated Nikolai Volkoff. CMLL Viernes Espectacular (3/3/2023) Results: Mistico, Rocky Romero, Soberano Jr & More Compete. The team ended in March 1993 after Hart injured his knee. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 1/1 BOBBY HEENAN KOKO B WARE 1990 CLASSIC WWF #56 PRINTING PLATE WRESTLING WF at the best online prices at eBay! 1. RF Video Shoot Interview with Koko B. Ware - Blog of Doom Bobby Eaton later turned face, he teamed with "Stagger Lee" for a series of matches. Rather, even casual and lapsed fans from the . Koko B. Ware: Profile & Match Listing - Internet Wrestling Database (IWD) On June 20, 1957 James Ware, - Davenport Sports Network | Facebook Ware unleashes some tame enough looking smacks to the back before uncorking a clothesline that Stan Hansen would look at and say "MAYBE EASE UP A BIT, DICK.". Moments later, Koko dumped Davis to the floor and won his first title. [19] Ware appeared in the first match on the very first episode of Monday Night Raw on January 11, 1993, where he was defeated in a squash match by Yokozuna. For the simple fact that WWF was more popular during Koko's time that makes him he his more over or well known that almost every wrestlers today save for a couple. On August 23, 2007, he defeated his former nemesis Greg Valentine for Great North Wrestling at the Ottawa SuperEX in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. [5] Koko also hooked up with Rex Hargrove and won the USWA Tag Team Championship once in 1993. After the match, Jimmy Valiant returned to the ring and beat Koko down. Sie knnen Ihre Einstellungen jederzeit ndern, indem Sie auf unseren Websites und Apps auf den Link Datenschutz-Dashboard klicken. After leaving the WWF, Koko made a few appearances for the American Wrestling Federation but did not become a regular before going into semi-retirement in 1995. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. [24]. He debuted in 1978 and became widely popular in 1986, in the World Wrestling Federation, where he went from strong mid-carder to jobber to the stars. I am talking about none other than Koko B Ware!! of 1 When Hart died, the angle was dropped and Koko's services were no longer needed. The feud got so out of control that it had to be settled with a Loser Leaves Town" match, a match that Eaton won, driving Sweet Brown Sugar out of the arena. News on all your favorite celebs, reality TV, and movies. Giant Baba", "Next Official Memphis Wrestling Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony", "Independent Wrestling Results - August 2003", BSPW Tag Team Championship (2) - with Juicy Johnny, NWA Mid-America Television Championship (1 time), The Texas Outlaws (Bonecrusher and Crowbar), The Dog Catchers (Dog Catcher #1 and Dog Catcher #2), The Shooting Stars (Troy Haste and Jerry Faith. In 2003, Koko returned to the spotlight competing once again in the Memphis area for the Memphis Wrestling promotion. Koko's first big victory came at the expense of WWE Hall of Famer Nikolai Volkoff on an edition of Saturday Night's Main Event in November 1986. Bright outfits, colorful sunglasses, a constant smile and his trademark vibrato voice instantly made Koko a big hit, especially with the younger crowd that the WWF mainly catered to during the 1980s. WWE Hall of Famer Koko B. Ware reportedly hospitalized Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! [13] He was then granted an Intercontinental Title match against champion Randy Savage on the November 16 edition of Wrestling Challenge, a bout which went to a double countout. Ware, however, would often be on the losing end when he came up against other established stars, such as Butch Reed, Hercules, Greg Valentine, and The Big Boss Man. In September 2009, Ware's wife died from cancer. [5][7] Eaton and Sugar contested a series of grudge matches centered around the Mid-America title and their issues with each other. My god. Koko B. Ware's Net Worth: $1-5 Million Age, Height & Body Measurements Koko B. Ware current age 62 years old. He also competed at the "World Wrestling Legends" PPV on March 5, 2006, where he defeated Disco Inferno. . Richard Wendell Morton is an American professional wrestler, currently performing on the independent circuit. Best Match; Time: ending soonest; Time: newly listed; Price + postage: lowest first; Price + postage: highest first; [5]. Koko B. Ware Reminder that Koko B. Ware has the all-time nastiest brainbuster [21] Koko picked up his first victory of his return by defeating Bastion Booger on the April 16, 1994, episode of WWF Mania. Koko B. Ware | Pro Wrestling | Fandom Ware was a defendant in a 2015 lawsuit filed by WWE after they received a letter from him indicating that he intended to sue them for concussion-based injuries sustained during his tenure with them. He started working for the independent circuit. With guests such as Brutus Beefcake, Tugboat, and now Koko B Ware, listeners are getting the chance to hear from wrestlers that were stars during Mooney's tenure with the company, but that haven't given many interviews over the years. Best. He later went on to the World Wrestling Federation, where he went from strong mid-carder to jobber to the stars. After High Energy ended Koko was mainly used as an enhancement talent until he left the WWF in 1994. Later that night the duo defended their title against Taylor and Bill Dundee, losing the title when Sugar "accidentally" kicked Eaton and then left the ring. RELATED: 10 Times Wrestling Matches Got A Little Too Real. Koko B. Ware | WWE He is the cousin of fellow professional wrestler and color commentator Jerry Lawler. According to Ware, the idea of bringing his pet Macaw to the ring came from his wife. Wonderful", was an American professional wrestler and college football player, best known for his appearances with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) and World Championship Wrestling (WCW). Watch every Premium Live Event and enjoy some of your favorite WWE content on Shahid. Copyright 2023 Fightful, Inc. All Rights Reserved. On June 8, 2008, Ware made a special appearance at TNA's Slammiversary as a groomsman in the kayfabe wedding for "Black Machismo" Jay Lethal and SoCal Val, along with George "The Animal" Steele, Kamala the Ugandan Giant, and Jake "The Snake" Roberts. Morton has wrestled for multiple promotions in the United States including the Continental Wrestling Association, Mid-South Wrestling, Jim Crockett Promotions, World Championship Wrestling, Smoky Mountain Wrestling, the World Wrestling Federation, and Extreme Championship Wrestling, as well as the Japanese promotions All Japan Pro Wrestling, New Japan Pro-Wrestling, and Wrestle Association R. Bobby Lee Eaton was an American professional wrestler best known as "Beautiful" Bobby Eaton. Koko made his debut as a fan favorite on the September 6, 1986 episode of Superstars, teaming with Paul Roma against Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart) in a losing effort. The_Dark_Vampire 2 min. He was most famous for his work in tag teams, especially as one-half of The Midnight Express. Ware wrestled his last match on August 10, 2019 for Pennsylvania Premiere Wrestling, teamed with John Wes and Matt Turner to defeat James Ellsworth, RJS and Alexander Bateman. RELATED: 10 WWE Golden Era Moments That Aged Badly. [24] He fought (and was defeated by) Rob Conway on the October 28, 2005, edition of WWE Heat . This shoot will be on DVD and VHS and yo After being fed up, Hart finally slapped Sugar and sent the sulking superstar back to the dressing room after which Eaton commented that Sugar had been "whining like a woman". [5] [7] Eaton and Sugar contested a series of grudge matches centered around the Mid-America title and their issues with each other. [10] The team defeated Elijah Akeem and Kareem Mohammad for the AWA Southern Tag Team Championship in February 1984; almost two weeks later, Akeem and Mohammad regained the title.[5]. He later went on to the World Wrestling Federation, where he went from strong mid-carder to jobber to the stars. Koko B. Ware Profile & Match Listing Facts & Stats PWI Ratings Opponents & Partners Win/Loss Record Star Ratings Win Types Relations PPV Koko B. Ware Promotion Search: All CWA JCW Legends of Wrestling NWA NWA/BTA (Dallas) PMG PWS USWA WAR WCCW WCWA World Wrestling Legends Wrestlefanfest WWE WWF Ware spent his early days in the sport in the Mid-South, Georgia and other NWA territories. Warlord vs. Koko B. Ware. [37]. In 1991 Koko made his debut in the USWA. The two men soon began wearing red leather jackets, and each had a single white glove on, in an obvious imitation of Michael Jackson to further enhance their pretty boy image.