Years before, he had battled men like Spiros Arion and Jimmy Valiant. He trained every day with Don. A man who truly It is easy to see, I am sure, what a great influence Joe had on my career. Scarpa returned to the WWF in January 1992 under the monicker 'Todd Overbow'. Libras. "Chief Frank Hill" redirects here. Still, a wrestler as popular as Jay Strongbow couldn't help but pick up a fair share of championships. "Chief" Jay Strongbow was arguably the most famous, beloved Native American wrestler of all time, and a consistent box office draw. Truly, "Chief" This time, the Native American duo held on to the title belts, and defended them against the WWF's best teams. Chief Jay Strongbow worked as a road agent in the WWF during the 1990s. > Books He trained with Don, and he was probably in some of the best shape I had seen him in, said Curtis of The Chief. November 15, 1984 House Show:Nikolai Volkoff defeated Chief Jay Strongbow. 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. Under Joe Scarpa, he wrestled about eight years, primarily around Georgia, Florida and Tennessee. October 1969: Joe Scarpa received a shot at the Worlds title for winning the first Georgia TV title tournament. April 5, 2012 Joe Scarpa, who became one of the best-known professional wrestlers of the 1970s and '80s after he took on the persona of Chief Jay Strongbow, an American Indian whose war dance. Your email address will not be published. Actor: Spectrum Wrestling. I got sick. This is before he became Vinces star Indian. Funk won. "Chief" Jay Strongbow, passed away yesterday at the age of 83. I had two heart valves replaced. August 10, 1984 House Show:Chief Jay Strongbow defeated Rene Goulet. 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. Tomahawk Chop; Sleeper Hold; Indian Deathlock, World Tag Team Champion; 1994 WWE Hall of Fame Inductee. In 1982, Jay Strongbow formed a tag team with his on-screen brother,Jules Strongbow. 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. Your email address will not be published. And like all of the greatest NWA Gulf Coast Heavyweight title defeating Joe McCarthy (May 3, 1960); NWA (Mid America) World Tag Team titles w/Lester Welch defeating Don and Al Greene (Febuary 29, 1961); NWA (Mid America) World Tag Team titles w/Lester Welch defeating Joe and Jackie Fargo (May 29, 1961); NWA (Florida) World Tag Team titles w/Don Curtis defeating Karl and Kurt Von Brauner (March 29, 1962); NWA (Georgia) World Tag Team titles w/Don Curtis Billed as champions (June 1962); NWA (Gulf Coast) Southern Tag Team titles w/Lee Fields defeating Don and Al Greene (April 10, 1963); NWA (Gulf Coast) Southern Tag Team titles w/Lee Fields defeating Pancho Villa and Tiger Tomasso (May 3, 1963); NWA (Mid America) World Tag Team titles w/Alex Perez defeating Karl and Kurt Von Brauner (October 15, 1964); NWA (Georgia) Southern Tag Team titles w/Chief Little Eagle defeating Corsica Jean and Corsica Joe (June 4, 1965); NWA Florida Heavyweight title defeating Johnny Valentine (December 5, 1967); NWA (Florida) Southern Tag Team titles w/Jose Lothario defeating Aldo Bogni and Bronko Lubich (April 23, 1968); NWA Florida Brass Knuckles title defeating Boris Malenko (July 30, 1968); NWA (Florida) Southern Tag Team titles w/Jose Lothario defeating Boris Malenko and Johnny Valentine (August 31, 1968); NWA (Florida) Southern Tag Team titles w/Jose Lothario defeating The Blue Infernos (October 8, 1968); NWA Florida Brass Knuckles title defeating Boris Malenko (April 23, 1969); NWA Georgia Heavyweight title defeating Paul DeMarco (September 19, 1969); NWA Georgia Television title defeating Assassin #2 in a tournament (November 22, 1969); NWA Macon Tag Team titles w/El Mongol defeating Buddy Colt and Homer O` Dell (March 17, 1970); WWWF Tag Team titles w/Sonny King defeating Curtis Iaukea and Baron Mikel Scicluna (May 22, 1972); PWI Most Popular Wrestler of the Year (1973). 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. Wrestler. [7] Later that month he faced Papa Shango on the February 23rd edition of Wrestling Challenge. The hassle of the traveling and being away from my family. Much like his contemporary Wahoo McDaniel, he portrayed a Native American wrestler, who wore a war bonnet to the ring and would "go on the warpath" when the fans started cheering him against an opponent. 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. Chief Jay Strongbow was inducted into the World Wrestling Federation Hall of Fame. At one point, Strongbow even presented Tatanka with a sacred Native American headdress as a token of his success. But the man was always on edge over saving a penny., Finkel said Strongbow never needed the world title. 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. 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) Apr 2: WWE WrestleMania As both a main event and mid-card performer, Strongbow was one of the most reliable, professional wrestlers of his, or any, day. It was not just with kind words and actions but with chastisement when I needed it, Brisco wrote in his autobiography. Nicknames: "Chief" Signature moves: Jay Strongbow won his firstWWWF World Tag Team Championshipon May 22, 1972 with partnerSonny King. In a 1977 interview with the Newport, Rhode Island Daily News, Strongbow complained about the miles and miles of driving required by professional wrestling. A man who truly loved the wrestling business, when his ring career ended, Strongbow displayed his professionalism in another important, but far less glamorous role - that of a WWF road agent. Now given a breakdancing gimmick, Young defeated Trent Knight in his debut on the February 18, 1989 issue of WCW's Saturday Night show. reliable, professional wrestlers of his, or any, day. It would be made permanently legal at the opening of 1970. He would assist Carter and Detroit Demolition to win the NWA Southeast Continental Tag Team Championship from The Nightmares, who would also implode as Nightmare Ken Wayne turned on Nightmare Danny Davis, on May 29. And like all of the greatest champions in pro wrestling, he never allowed his ego to get the best of him. Wrestling Father / Son List; . Later, the Curtis were pleased that Scarpa and his wife, Mary, a native of Charleston, W.Va., had adopted a son, Mark, who would later wrestle as Mark Young. He knew the business. There was another "Jules Strongbow": John Ralph Bilbo (1906-1975), who wrestled in the 1930s and, later, promoted in California through the 1950s. The Post And Courier reports that Scarpa's health never improved after being. He had a memorable feud withBulldog Don Kent, which culminated in a shark cage match in 1977. August 11, 1984 House Show:Chief Jay Strongbow defeated John Savage. displayed his professionalism in another important, but far less A man who truly loved the wrestling business, when his ring career ended, Strongbow . Chief Jay was known for his famous Tribal War Dance, which was equal, if not more electrifying that, In 1975, Jay Strongbow began feuding with Spiros Arion. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 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. April 6, 1984 House Show:Chief Jay Strongbow defeated Charlie Fulton. Strongbow and King held the title for a month before losing it to the team ofMr. FujiandProfessor Toru Tanakaon June 27. > Music [4] They formed a noted tag team, known as the Strongbows. $129.95. September 1969: Joe Scarpa beat Assassin 1, Aldo Bogni and Assassin 2 in a Tournament to become the 1st GA TV Champion ever! Feb 18: WWE Elimination Chamber Chief Jay Strongbow made frequent appearances in NWA: Georgia Championship Wrestling's TBS program. In late 1979, he teamed with Wahoo McDaniel in the All Japan Pro Wrestling World's Strongest Tag Determination League tournament. His last match was against Funk in Calgary, Alberta Canada on February 14, 1987. 8/10 He Wasn't The First To Use The Native American Gimmick Francis Huntington (born November 29, 1952) is an American retired professional wrestler. 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. displayed his professionalism in another important, but far less Bret [Hart], a gifted cartoonist, would regularly search for a blackboard backstage, then sketch a profile of the Chief, with an enormous bubble waist and huge nose. "Chief" Jay Strongbow was arguably the most famous, beloved Native American wrestler of all time, and a consistent box office draw. Jay Strongbow was a consummate wrestler Was the final surviving member of the WWE Hall of Fame class 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. In 1964, Scarpa was a part of a tragic incident in Savannah, Georgia, when he was teamed with the veteran Tex Riley, against Kurt and Karl Von Brauner. Verne Gagne. 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. He was the master babyface., Graham called being a road agent the unenviable job of supervising the boys backstage., Given his position of authority and notorious miserliness he acted like every penny the company spent came from his own pocket, and was known to order eight or nine jobbers to share the same hotel room before a TV taping the wrestlers loved goofing on Strongbow, wrote Graham. Sign up for Peacock to watch. Young was positioned as an opening match talent that was roughly parallel to Paul Roma, Steve Lombardi, Brady Boone, and Tim Horner. glamorous role - that of a WWF road agent. 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. American wrestler of all time, and a consistent box office draw. He was the adopted son of Chief Jay Strongbow . His cause of death is unknown. He never recovered and died on April 3, 2012 at the age of 83. Jimmy Valiant. He did not sign to a full-time contract, and these would be his only appearances that year. 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. He was trained by Stu Hart and made his professional wrestling debut in 1986 for Stampede Wrestling in Calgary, wrestling as Mark Scarpa. Looking back at some of his pictures, he really leaned down when he and Don were together because they worked out so well together.. The two wrestled all over the WWF circuit, including an Indian Strap match at Madison Square Garden on July 30, 1979. He was an Italian and he lived it like an Indian. Strongbow enjoyed a successful career and even after his retirement, remained connected to professional wrestling. WWWF Tag Team titles w/Billy White Wolf won a tournament (December 7, 1976); PWI Inspirational Wrestler of the Year (1979). November 16, 1984 House Show:Brutus Beefcake defeated Chief Jay Strongbow. Chief Jay Strongbow Fans Also Viewed . I learned a lot from Joe Scarpa because Joe Scarpa was a great teacher. On the July 13 episode ofChampionship Wrestling, the Strongbows lost the titles back to Fuji and Saito,[2]but on the October 26 episode ofChampionship Wrestling, the Strongbows defeated Fuji and Saito for their second WWF Tag Team Championship reign as a team. After leaving the WWF, Jules later competed on the independent circuit for several years (most notably in top indy promotions like the Pennsylvania-based National Wrestling Federation and Ohio's International Wrestling Alliance). reliable, professional wrestlers of his, or any, day. Contents I found out there were better things to do than that., Away from the ring, Strongbow loved to golf and fish, and enjoyed quiet time on the farm in Griffin. They really had a super tag team for the time they did together, said Curtis widow, Dotty. Overbow appeared on American television for the first time in over a year when he faced Intercontinental Champion Roddy Piper on the February 15th edition of WWF Superstars. "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. For over 30 years, Strongbow has been a role model for his fans, a teacher and friend to his co-workers, and a fair and respected boss to the wrestlers on the road. The true peoples champion in my eyes and we announced him that way, as the peoples champion. Years later, Strongbow would complain that Tatanka lived in a fantasy world.. 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. Huntington is Native American. +$2.85 shipping. Chief Jay Strongbow - 125th BROOKLYN FAIR - 27-28-29 August 1976.jpg 560 540; 49 KB. 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. 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. of 1994. 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 most notable being the WW(W)F World Tag Team championship, which he won on 4 separate occasions. Huntington debuted in 1973 as "Frank Hill", wrestling for professional wrestling promotions such as the American Wrestling Association. In his debut he lost to Steve Lombardi on November 11, 1986 in Spokane, Washington. all races - there was none better, and "The Chief" proudly wrestled his Health Problems End Chief Jay Strongbow's Career In 1985, Chief Jay Strongbow's career was still going well, but Luke Scarpa's health was on the decline. November 17, 1984 House Show:Big John Studd defeatedChief Jay Strongbow. "It's hard to pick just one legend that I'm looking forward to seeing. He opened a lot of doors and went to bat for me when no one even knew who I was. Despite his advancing age (and subsequent reduction in ring prowess) Strongbow was still one of the WWF's top draws as the 1980's rolled on. 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. A man who truly 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,. Demarco lost. Strongbow's career started in 1947, using . "Chief" Jay Strongbow was arguably the most famous, beloved Native American wrestler of all time, and a consistent box office draw. Chief Jay Strongbow vs. Kamala: August 25, 1984 entire career as a beloved fan favorite. In the early 1980s, however, Strongbow was called to the tag team ranks once again. Strongbow did make it to his 2009 induction into the Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame, delivering a very brief acceptance speech, and a Charlotte fan fest in 2010. Updates. During an earlier incarnation hed worked in carnivals, sleeping in the wrestling tent, so I understood his frugality. both a main event and mid-card performer, Strongbow was one of the most While there, he was forced into D.I. Overbow was winless during his brief time in the promotion.[8]. Chief Jay Strongbow: Bio When Chief Jay Strongbow went on the warpath, no one was safe; not his opponent, not the referee, nor anyone else unfortunate enough to get in his way. I was all over.. "Chief" Jay Strongbow was arguably the most famous, beloved Native Chief Jay Strongbow is now retired and living on a farm in Georgia. [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. WWC Caribbean Heavyweight title defeating Luke Graham (October 11, 1980); WWF Tag Team titles w/Jules Strongbow defeating Mr. Saito and Mr. Fuji (June 28, 1982); WWF Tag Team titles w/Jules Strongbow defeating Mr. Saito and Mr. Fuji (October 26, 1982); Joe Scarpa started wrestling in the late 40s using his real name Joe Scarpa before becoming known as Jay Strongbow. Jay Strongbow suffered a fall at his home in late 2011 and was hospitalized. He left the promotion in January 1987. June 16, 1984 MSG Network:Bob Orton defeated Chief Jay Strongbow. Jan 28: WWE Royal Rumble Arion, a popular and seemingly unbeatablebabyface, returned to the WWWF after an absence and teamed with Strongbow. Advertisement. Contents 1 Professional wrestling career 2 Personal life 3 Championships and accomplishments 4 References 5 External links Chief Jay Strongbow a.k.a. In 1994, Tatanka would return the favor, bestowing on Chief Jay the highest honor in WWE: Induction into the Hall of Fame. September 22, 1984 MSG Network:Nikolai Volkoff defeated Chief Jay Strongbow. He and Don got along beautifully. Copyright 2010-2023 TheSmackDownHotel.com. Wrestlers. He retired from in ring activity in . His first WWWF Tag title came on May 22, 1972 when he teamed with Sonny King to defeat Baron Mikel Scicluna & "King" Curtis Iukea at New York's Madison Square Garden. May 2, 1985 House Show:The Magnificent Muraco defeated Chief Jay Strongbow. 150. Still one of the most popular wrestlers in the WWF, in the eyes of the fans, Strongbow was now the "elder statesman" for WWF wrestlers, having been with the promotion for so long. Together, they defeated Nicolai Volkoff & Tor Kamata in the finals of a tournament for the then-vacant WWWF Tag Team championship. They would lose the championship to and regain it from Fuji & Saito later that year before finally succumbing to the Wild Samoans in 1983. loved the wrestling business, when his ring career ended, Strongbow This article is about the 1980s-era pro wrestler. Joe Scarpa, who entertained pro wrestling fans for decades as Native American favorite Chief Jay Strongbow, died Tuesday at the age of 83. 2001 [1] Francis Huntington (born November 29, 1952) is an American retired professional wrestler. Chief Jay Strongbow 2011.jpg 3,072 2,304; 1.44 MB. He taught so many of us the psychology of being a babyface. Those were two things that he was always serious about. By this time, they were transitioning away from the National Wrestling Alliance and became the Continental Wrestling Federation. In May 1972, Strongbow won his first of four World Tag Team Championships, teaming with Sonny King to defeat the rugged tandem of Baron Mikel Scicluna & King Curtis. Luke Joseph Scarpa (October 4, 1928 - April 3, 2012) was an American professional wrestler who was best known by the ring name Chief Jay Strongbow. If it doesn't work, then click here. They knew that I knew what I was doing, and the majority of the wrestlers respected me for what I was. Its a far cry from the ground-based, war-dancing Chief Jay Strongbow he would become years later. Strongbow's illustrious career began in 1947. 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. "Throughout his long, prestigious career, Strongbow feuded with some of the biggest names in the wrestling business; Billy Graham, Ken Patera, George Steele, Ernie Ladd, the Wild Samoans, Larry Zbyszko, Ivan Koloff, Harley Race, Mr. Fuji, and many, many others. Chief Jay Strongbow was an identity that he kept for the rest of his life. Reggie Parks was excited to see his old friend there, but came away disappointed. 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. He competed in the World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF), where he won the WWWF Tag Team Championship . Apr 1: WWE WrestleMania Soon after that loss, Chief Jay Strongbow retired from active competition. First Name Chief #6. His career started in 1947, and he wouldn't get the Strongbow character until 1970. Chief Jay Strongbow - Heavyweight Wrestling - 31 August 1970.jpg 547 495; 35 KB. Curtis recalled a flight she took with Scarpa to a fan fest. Larry Johnson is an American former professional wrestler better known as Sonny King. all races - there was none better, and "The Chief" proudly wrestled his His first match was in a dark match on January 27, 1992 at a Wrestling Challenge. never above "doing the job" in order to help "the team." In the late-1960s, he moved on to WWE, where he would become a household name for the following two decades and beyond. Truly, "Chief" 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. First Name Chief. Tweet. In February 1989, Scarpa, as Vince Young, would join World Championship Wrestling as part of a wave of fresh talent brought in under the new ownership of the company. Andre the Giant & Billy White Wolf & Chief Jay Strongbow: def. 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. He wrestled intermittently for the next few months on house shows, facing opponents such as Barry O and Jimmy Jack Funk. 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. Chief Jay & White Wolf were extremely popular, but their reign was abbreviated in 1977 when they were forced to vacate the titles due to a neck injury suffered by White Wolf. Baron Mikel Scicluna & Rocky Tamayo: WWWF Showdown at Shea '76 Jun 25th 1976: June 5, 1984 House Show:Chief Jay Strongbow defeated Ron Shaw. > WrestleMania, Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress, Highs of Taker-HHH, Cena-Rock and Punk-Jericho overcome plenty of lows at WrestleMania XXVIII, Koloffs book more historical than autobiographical. Cop gets out, walks up to her window, unzips his fly, and pulls out his pecker. 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. End of in-ring career: 1985. What a hell of a guy to have bending your ear than Joe Scarpa. The team won the title in a three-team tournament, defeating The Executioners and. It also resulted in the barring of the sleeper for a few months in the State of Georgia. 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. I never connected well with Strongbow because, among other reasons, he was incredibly cheap. "Winning titles was never the primary goal for Strongbow, especially during his latter years in the ring. [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). September 14, 1984 House Show:Iron Mike Sharpe defeated Chief Jay Strongbow. We never had fun together in the ring. > Gaming That August he began his first house show series, where he was paired off against Boris Zukhov. When Bruno Sammartino and Pedro Morales ruled the roost, he was the next babyface in line; when Superstar Graham was the villainous WWWF champion, Strongbow was a frequent opponent, though they did not see eye to eye. > Canadian Hall of Fame Wrestling style: Allrounder. 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. Both Scarpa and Demarco wanted 5 more minutes. All Rights Reserved. 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