We just sat there, and you could hardly get a conversation out of him. "Chief" Jay Strongbow was arguably the most famous, beloved Native American wrestler of all time, and a consistent box office draw. Your email address will not be published. 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. Scarpa returned to the WWF in January 1992 under the monicker 'Todd Overbow'. Strongbow understood how the wrestling business works, and was never above "doing the job" in order to help "the team." I learned a lot from Joe Scarpa because Joe Scarpa was a great teacher. And like all of the greatest champions in pro wrestling, he never allowed his ego to get the best of him. As both a main event and mid-card performer, Strongbow was one of the most reliable, professional wrestlers of his, or any, day. It is easy to see, I am sure, what a great influence Joe had on my career. 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. Apr 16: Impact Rebellion, > Archives 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. At one point, Strongbow even presented Tatanka with a sacred Native American headdress as a token of his success. loved the wrestling business, when his ring career ended, Strongbow 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]. > Music A man who truly WWE Friday Night SmackDown 12 30 2022 11 hours ago; AEW Rampage 12 30 2022 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. This is before he became Vinces star Indian. 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. In his first match he was defeated by Steve Dane on March 20, 1992 on GWF TV. Demarco was injured by the hold because Scarpa had applied too much pressure. Scarpa was given a strong initial push, scoring victories against Lombardi, Barry Horowitz, Bill Woods, and Bill Brundt that summer. Reggie Parks was excited to see his old friend there, but came away disappointed. Chief Jay Strongbow worked as a road agent in the WWF during the 1990s. of 1994. entire career as a beloved fan favorite. The Post And Courier reports that Scarpa's health never improved after being. 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. 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). Wahee haw haw haw. D David Shults coming close to killing each other, or banning beer on the buses before shows after the shows was fine. Wrestler. The hassle of the traveling and being away from my family. It would be made permanently legal at the opening of 1970. all races - there was none better, and "The Chief" proudly wrestled his He and Don got along beautifully. In 1970 he joined the WWWF(World Wide Wrestling Federation), he was now known as "Chief Jay Strongbow", though he was not Native-American but was Italian-American he played the role quite convincingly he wore the traditional head dress to the ring and did a war dance when his opponents made him really angry. January 2, 1985 House Show:Buddy Rose defeated Chief Jay Strongbow. He retired in 2001. "Chief" Jay Strongbow was arguably the most famous, beloved Native "Chief" Jay Strongbow was arguably the most famous, beloved Native American wrestler of all time, and a consistent box office draw. Joe also coached me on how to be a good worker and what to do to draw money. I felt that he was rushing our matches, and wondered whether he was trying to blow me up, Graham wrote in Tangled Ropes. This time, the Native American duo held on to the title belts, and defended them against the WWF's best teams. At 6`2 and weighing 260, Strongbow was a formidable opponent for anyone who faced him in the ring. 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. October 5, 1984 House Show:Roddy Piper defeated Chief Jay Strongbow. 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. This page has moved. First Name Chief. "It's hard to pick just one legend that I'm looking forward to seeing. Joe Scarpa, who entertained pro wrestling fans for decades as Native American favorite Chief Jay Strongbow, died Tuesday at the age of 83. 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. 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. April 6, 1984 House Show:Chief Jay Strongbow defeated Charlie Fulton. Francis Huntington (born November 29, 1952) is an American retired professional wrestler. Curtis recalled a flight she took with Scarpa to a fan fest. 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. displayed his professionalism in another important, but far less Looking back at some of his pictures, he really leaned down when he and Don were together because they worked out so well together.. November 10, 1984 House Show:Ken Patera defeated Chief Jay Strongbow. Santana said that Strongbow was a good influence. He really lived like an Indian, said Tito Santana. selflessly gave himself to the "sport." Most Popular #144833. entire career as a beloved fan favorite. Advertisement. Tweet. 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. Along the way, he captured a number of titles, both singles and tag teams. Teaming with Khris Germany, they faced the Harris Twins in a tryout for the latter two wrestlers. > Books Finally, after nearly half a year as champions, The Strongbows were defeated by another Lou Albano-led teamthis time the impressive and dangerous Wild Samoans.After losing the title, The Strongbows remained a top WWF tag team, until Jules left the promotion. Those were two things that he was always serious about. As a role model - for people of American wrestler of all time, and a consistent box office draw. Men's Premium T-Shirt Chief Jay Strongbow Tomahawk WHT $29.99 Women's V-Neck T-Shirt Chief Jay Strongbow Tomahawk WHT $29.99 Men's Cotton T-Shirt Chief Jay Strongbow Tomahawk WHT from $24.99 Kids T-Shirt Chief Jay Strongbow Tomahawk WHT $24.99 Men's Crewneck Sweatshirt Chief Jay Strongbow Tomahawk WHT $49.99 In 1994, Tatanka would return the favor, bestowing on Chief Jay the highest honor in WWE: Induction into the Hall of Fame. "Winning titles was never the primary goal for Strongbow, especially during his latter years in the ring. January 8, 1985 House Show:Bob Orton defeated Chief Jay Strongbow. 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. > Movies & TV Strongbow understood how the wrestling business works, and was The two wrestled all over the WWF circuit, including an Indian Strap match at Madison Square Garden on July 30, 1979. Watch every Premium Live Event and get unlimited access to WWE's premium content - available to you anywhere, anytime, on any device. They really had a super tag team for the time they did together, said Curtis widow, Dotty. Chief Jay Strongbow vs. Kamala: August 25, 1984 champions in pro wrestling, he never allowed his ego to get the best of 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. Stories of debauchery, backstage fights, ribs, and more!Bookmark our site: https://ProWrestlingStories.comChoose from hundreds of stories: https://ProWrestlingStories.com/choose-a-story/ Follow us on the socials:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/prowrestlingstories/Twitter: https://twitter.com/pws_officialInstagram: https://instagram.com/prowrestlingstories/ Demarco jumped Scarpa and stomped him out of the ring. 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. Arion, a popular and seemingly unbeatablebabyface, returned to the WWWF after an absence and teamed with Strongbow. [3] In April 1988, Scarpa joined Continental Championship Wrestling. Talking Wrestling with Greg Valentine Born Jonathan Anthony Wisniski, Jr., the younger Valentine didn't immediately capitalize on his father's name. He was an Italian and he lived it like an Indian. Plus, get every WWE Premium Live Event, your favorite shows, new movies, live sports, and more. Cop gets out, walks up to her window, unzips his fly, and pulls out his pecker. In the early 1980s, however, Strongbow was called to the tag team ranks once again. CHIEF JAY STRONGBOW 2006 TOPPS HERITAGE CHROME SIGNED AUTOGRAPHED CARD #72 JSA. In 1979, Jay Strongbow feuded withGreg The Hammer Valentine, who broke Strongbows leg. Watch every Premium Live Event and enjoy some of your favorite WWE content on Shahid. Chief Jay Strongbow goes into his war dance in Detroit. 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. 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. Both Scarpa and Demarco wanted 5 more minutes. August 12, 1984 House Show:Chief Jay Strongbow defeated Tiger Chung Lee. He did not sign to a full-time contract, and these would be his only appearances that year. Jimmy Valiant. "Chief Frank Hill" redirects here. Demarco lost. It was not just with kind words and actions but with chastisement when I needed it, Brisco wrote in his autobiography. 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. 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. Chief Jay Strongbow Is A Member Of . Huntington is Native American. But with the creation of Titan Sports, and the transfer of the WWF from Vince Sr. to Vince Jr., Strongbow decided to pursue new challenges in the wrestling business. November 18, 1984 House Show:Mr. Fuji defeated Chief Jay Strongbow. I wrestled in Australia, New Zealand, Tasmania, Japan, England, Germany, France, Belgium (and) Portugal. He would face "The Duke of Dorchester" Pete Doherty later that month and would defeat him in each encounter. > The Artist Canvas His first match was in a dark match on January 27, 1992 at a Wrestling Challenge. Theyd scoot you along like a vacuum cleaner, he complained. Of course, Ive always thought of him as mostly Italian, she said. of 1994. [4] They formed a noted tag team, known as the Strongbows. 8/10 He Wasn't The First To Use The Native American Gimmick Wrestler. [5] On October 26 edition of Championship Wrestling, the Strongbows defeated Fuji and Saito for their second tag title reign. Johnny Valentine. They knew I knew wrestling, Strongbow said in the Highspots interview, where he talked about the headaches, fining Junkyard Dog $5,000 for smoking a joint in the arena, leaving a tardy Scott Hall behind when he was late for the bus in Germany, Mr. T and Dr. Blonde says oh no, not another breathalyzer. Be it as a performer or as 4 WWWF/WWF Tag Team Championship (1 with Sonny King, 1 with Billy White Wolf, 2 with Jules Strongbow), 2 NWA Brass Knuckles Championship (Florida version), 3 NWA Southern Tag Team Championship (Florida version) (with Jose Lothario), 1 NWA World Tag Team Championship (Florida version) (with Don Curtis), 1 NWA Gulf Coast Heavyweight Championship, 2 NWA Southern Tag Team Championship (Gulf Coast version) (with Lee Fields), 3 NWA Mid-America World Tag Team Championship (2 with Lester Welch, 1 with Alex Perez), 1 NWA Tri-State Heavyweight Championship (Alabama version), 1 NWA Mawith Tag Team Championship (with El Mongol), 1 NWA World Tag Team Championship (Georgia version) (with Don Curtis), WWF Hall of Fame induction (class of 1994), New England Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (class of 2011), Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum induction (class of 2009), PWI Most Popular Wrestler of the Year (1973), PWI Most Inspirational Wrestler of the Year (1979). Apr 2: WWE WrestleMania It was only a matter of time -- and finding the right partner -- for Strongbow before he would again share the title gold. 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. Share. He trained with Don, and he was probably in some of the best shape I had seen him in, said Curtis of The Chief. 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. Jay Strongbow was a consummate wrestler Was the final surviving member of the WWE Hall of Fame class both a main event and mid-card performer, Strongbow was one of the most September 1969: Joe Scarpa beat Assassin 1, Aldo Bogni and Assassin 2 in a Tournament to become the 1st GA TV Champion ever! [3] Unlike Jay, Jules was an actual native American from the Stockbridge-Munsee tribe of the Mohican Nation in Wisconsin. 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. If it wasnt quite outright bitterness, it wasnt very far from it. A man who truly December 2, 1984 House Show:Chief Jay Strongbow defeated Jerry Valiant. He treated me like a son. Chief Jay Strongbow is now retired and living on a farm in Georgia. Jay Strongbow was a consummate wrestler Was the final surviving member of the WWE Hall of Fame class His leaping style has proved the undoing of many foes, simply because he managed to get an advantage before they could get set.. Chief Jay Strongbow was inducted into the World Wrestling Federation Hall of Fame. As [3] On June 28, 1982, the Strongbows defeated the team of Mr. Fuji and Mr. Saito for their first WWF Tag Team Championship. 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 trained by Stu Hart and made his professional wrestling debut in 1986 for Stampede Wrestling in Calgary, wrestling as Mark Scarpa. June 16, 1984 MSG Network:Bob Orton defeated Chief Jay Strongbow. 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. The team won the title in a three-team tournament, defeating The Executioners and. Chief Jay Strongbow a.k.a. They defeated the team ofBaron Mikel SciclunaandKing Curtis Iaukea. Feb 11: NWA Nuff Said Baron Mikel Scicluna & Rocky Tamayo: WWWF Showdown at Shea '76 Jun 25th 1976: 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. 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. Strongbow could also brawl with the best of them, especially once his fiery temper had been ignited. > Obituary Archive 150. American wrestler of all time, and a consistent box office draw. Strongbow's illustrious career began in 1947. both a main event and mid-card performer, Strongbow was one of the most "Chief" Jay Strongbow, passed away yesterday at the age of 83. [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. There was another "Jules Strongbow": John Ralph Bilbo (1906-1975), who wrestled in the 1930s and, later, promoted in California through the 1950s. Under Joe Scarpa, he wrestled about eight years, primarily around Georgia, Florida and Tennessee. In 1982, Jay Strongbow formed a tag team with his on-screen brother,Jules Strongbow. He left the promotion in January 1987. or Best Offer. 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. 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. 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