Santana said that Strongbow was a good influence. He was a true babyface. > Career Records 8/10 He Wasn't The First To Use The Native American Gimmick He was renamed "Jules Strongbow" placed into a tag team with Chief Jay Strongbow, who was billed as his brother. In the early 1980s, however, Strongbow was called to the tag team ranks once again. Strongbow exhibits all four of those qualities, as well as one other memorable trait: Going on the warpath. He trained every day with Don. Chief Jay Strongbow 2011.jpg 3,072 2,304; 1.44 MB. Its a far cry from the ground-based, war-dancing Chief Jay Strongbow he would become years later. Talking Wrestling with Greg Valentine Born Jonathan Anthony Wisniski, Jr., the younger Valentine didn't immediately capitalize on his father's name. Feb 11: NWA Nuff Said Scarpa went in the next week as a favorite having previously held Funk to a draw in Augusta. During the match, special guest refereeIvan Putskicounted the winning fall, but did not see Fujis foot draped over the bottom rope. The Scarpa vs Demarco feud continued. 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]. "Chief" Jay Strongbow was arguably the most famous, beloved Native Valentine, the son of the legendary Johnny Valentine, is best known for the long and brutal feuds he put on with top babyfaces in both the NWA and WWE. 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. The two wrestled all over the WWF circuit, including an Indian Strap match at Madison Square Garden on July 30, 1979. 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. According to Scarpa, it was Gorilla Monsoon that suggested he call Vincent J. McMahon, who was looking for an Indian character for his WWWF territory in 1970. Jay Strongbow also competed forThe SheiksBig Time Wrestling promotion in Detroit. He taught so many of us the psychology of being a babyface. Born October 4, 1928 This is before he became Vinces star Indian. Demarco was injured by the hold because Scarpa had applied too much pressure. 2001 [1] Francis Huntington (born November 29, 1952) is an American retired professional wrestler. him. In his first match he was defeated by Steve Dane on March 20, 1992 on GWF TV. Chief Jay Strongbow was inducted into the World Wrestling Federation Hall of Fame. or Best Offer. You mention a state, I was there, Strongbow said. This page has moved. There was another "Jules Strongbow": John Ralph Bilbo (1906-1975), who wrestled in the 1930s and, later, promoted in California through the 1950s. He also changed his name to Mark Pyle. 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. Dick Murdoch & Adrian Adonis show no respect for wrestling legend Chief Jay Strongbow and his Indian hertitage "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. September 22, 1984 MSG Network:Nikolai Volkoff defeated Chief Jay Strongbow. His last match was against Funk in Calgary, Alberta Canada on February 14, 1987. He wrestled intermittently for the next few months on house shows, facing opponents such as Barry O and Jimmy Jack Funk. Watch every Premium Live Event and enjoy some of your favorite WWE content on Disney + HotStar. He retired from in ring activity in . Jay Strongbow was a consummate wrestler Was the final surviving member of the WWE Hall of Fame class Scarpa, who had two heart valves replaced in recent. 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. His first match was in a dark match on January 27, 1992 at a Wrestling Challenge. 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. Plus, get every WWE Premium Live Event, your favorite shows, new movies, live sports, and more. 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. He knew the business. 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 He retired in 2001. > Books 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. August 11, 1984 House Show:Chief Jay Strongbow defeated John Savage. 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 treated me like a son. As both a main event and mid-card performer, Strongbow was one of the most reliable, professional wrestlers of his, or any, day. displayed his professionalism in another important, but far less I was all over.. "Chief" Jay Strongbow was arguably the most famous, beloved Native His career started in 1947, and he wouldn't get the Strongbow character until 1970. It is easy to see, I am sure, what a great influence Joe had on my career. Strongbow often brought up the 118 times he wrestled in Madison Square Garden, claiming that it was more than any other performer. 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. In a 1977 interview with the Newport, Rhode Island Daily News, Strongbow complained about the miles and miles of driving required by professional wrestling. Jeunesse. selflessly gave himself to the "sport." 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. 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!". 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. He was an Italian and he lived it like an Indian. Contents 1 Professional wrestling career 2 Personal life 3 Championships and accomplishments 4 References 5 External links His larger than life persona as a Native American wrestler ran from 1947 to 1985. And like all of the greatest In late 1979, he teamed with Wahoo McDaniel in the All Japan Pro Wrestling World's Strongest Tag Determination League tournament. During the decades before the gimmick, Scarpa wrestled under his real name and saw a lot of success with championships. 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. of 1994. This resulted in one of the roughest feuds in Atlanta history. 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). While there, he was forced into D.I. Chief Jay Strongbow. 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. In the late-1960s, he moved on to WWE, where he would become a household name for the following two decades and beyond. ODell argued with referee Leo Garibaldi all the way up the aisle finally knocking him over 3 chairs. Your email address will not be published. Homer ODell wanted to flip a coin. [5] On October 26 edition of Championship Wrestling, the Strongbows defeated Fuji and Saito for their second tag title reign. Feb 18: WWE Elimination Chamber Demarco jumped Scarpa and stomped him out of the ring. Wrestler Born in Pennsylvania #27. [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). 1960s: Chief Jay Strongbow started wrestling primarily for Vince McMahon Sr's World Wide Wrestling Federation. Wrestling style: Allrounder. Robert L. Howell wrote: Joe Scarpa and Paul Demarco had a rough main event match which Scarpa won with the sleeper. Chief Jay Strongbow vs. Kamala: August 25, 1984 | WWE This video is either unavailable or not supported in this browser Error Code: MEDIA_ERR_SRC_NOT_SUPPORTED Technical details : The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported. 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. 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. 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. > Sporting Connection Young was positioned as an opening match talent that was roughly parallel to Paul Roma, Steve Lombardi, Brady Boone, and Tim Horner. selflessly gave himself to the "sport." Funk won. American wrestler of all time, and a consistent box office draw. That August he began his first house show series, where he was paired off against Boris Zukhov. January 15, 1985 House Show: David Schultz defeated Chief Jay Strongbow. 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. Throughout the tour, he would team up with the likes of Abdullah The Butcher, Dusty Rhodes, Jr., Johnny Smith, Terry Gordy, and Ranger Ross. I learned a lot from Joe Scarpa because Joe Scarpa was a great teacher. 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). 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. Soon after that loss, Chief Jay Strongbow retired from active competition. [5], Scarpa was less successful in 1990, and spent the first two months of the year on a losing streak before finally defeating Rico Fredrico in a house show match in West Palm Beach, FL on March 2. Strongbow and King held the title for a month before losing it to the team ofMr. FujiandProfessor Toru Tanakaon June 27. I had two heart valves replaced. End of in-ring career: 1985. He opened a lot of doors and went to bat for me when no one even knew who I was. You will be redirected. In 1982, Jay Strongbow formed a tag team with his on-screen brother,Jules Strongbow. During an earlier incarnation hed worked in carnivals, sleeping in the wrestling tent, so I understood his frugality. 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. His cause of death is unknown. He had magnetism, he had tremendous grit inside the squared circle, and he knew how to play on the emotions of many a fan.. It was only a matter of time -- and finding the right partner -- for Strongbow before he would again share the title gold. [9] Scarpa retired in 1993. Looking back at some of his pictures, he really leaned down when he and Don were together because they worked out so well together.. He drove around in an old pick-up truck and wanted the people to think he was one of them.. He was a good person, but he wouldnt listen to me, too interested in girls and other things, he said. At 6`2 and weighing 260, Strongbow was a formidable opponent for anyone who faced him in the ring. Joe also coached me on how to be a good worker and what to do to draw money. "It's really nice to be remembered after all of these years," said Chief Jay Strongbow. It was not just with kind words and actions but with chastisement when I needed it, Brisco wrote in his autobiography. Chief Jay Strongbow worked as a road agent in the WWF during the 1990s. Trainer: Don Eagle. I wrestled in Australia, New Zealand, Tasmania, Japan, England, Germany, France, Belgium (and) Portugal. September 14, 1984 House Show:Iron Mike Sharpe defeated Chief Jay Strongbow. His leaping style has proved the undoing of many foes, simply because he managed to get an advantage before they could get set.. They would lose the championship to and regain it from Fuji & Saito later that year before finally succumbing to the Wild Samoans in 1983. The Post And Courier reports that Scarpa's health never improved after being. 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. October 19, 1984 House Show:Chief Jay Strongbow defeated Jay York. February 13, 1985 House Show:Moondog Rex defeated Chief Jay Strongbow. of 1994. On the March 8, 1983 episode ofChampionship Wrestling, the Strongbows lost the titles to theWild Samoans(AfaandSika). 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. Roles: Singles Wrestler Tag Team Wrestler Road Agent (1985 - 1999) Beginning of in-ring career: 1947. Years later, Strongbow would complain that Tatanka lived in a fantasy world.. 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. 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. Theyd scoot you along like a vacuum cleaner, he complained. Scarpa was given a strong initial push, scoring victories against Lombardi, Barry Horowitz, Bill Woods, and Bill Brundt that summer. Chief Jay Strongbow was an identity that he kept for the rest of his life. This time, the Native American duo held on to the title belts, and defended them against the WWF's best teams. 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. Jay Strongbow Joe Scarpa. I learned quickly that when he talked you had better listen. 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). August 4, 1984 House Show:Chief Jay Strongbow defeated Butcher Vachon. Jimmy Valiant. > Gaming 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. 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. part of the management team, Strongbow made many sacrifices, and Most Popular #144833. [3] Unlike Jay, Jules was an actual native American from the Stockbridge-Munsee tribe of the Mohican Nation in Wisconsin. [3] On June 28, 1982, the Strongbows defeated the team of Mr. Fuji and Mr. Saito for their first WWF Tag Team Championship. 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. 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. Photo by Dave Burzynski, Thats the worst part of it, said Strongbow, then a 16-year-veteran. All members were billed as kayfabe brothers. In-ring experience: 38 years. The most notable being the WW(W)F World Tag Team championship, which he won on 4 separate occasions. Baron Mikel Scicluna & Rocky Tamayo: WWWF Showdown at Shea '76 Jun 25th 1976: They really had a super tag team for the time they did together, said Curtis widow, Dotty. He left the promotion in January 1987. By age 14, he already weighed 300 pounds (140 kilograms), as he routinely ate a dozen eggs for breakfast. 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. [6], In May and June 1990, Scarpa joined All Japan Pro Wrestling on their Super Power Series tour. Updates. 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. Chief Jay Strongbow a.k.a. Greg Oliver has been writing about pro wrestling since 1985, and is the author of wrestling books: The Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame: The Storytellers (with Steven Johnson), The Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame: Heroes & Icons (with Steven Johnson and Mike Mooneyham); The Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame: The Heels (with Steven Johnson); The Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame: The Tag Teams (also with Johnson); The Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame: The Canadians; SLAM! 1960s: Chief Jay Strongbow started wrestling primarily for Vince McMahon Srs World Wide Wrestling Federation. Chief Jay Strongbow Is A Member Of . Jay Strongbow was a consummate wrestler Was the final surviving member of the WWE Hall of Fame class loved the wrestling business, when his ring career ended, Strongbow 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. 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. What a hell of a guy to have bending your ear than Joe Scarpa. His Tomahawk Chop was a weapon to be feared, and led to many victories of the course of his 20 years in the ring. After a brief departure for an All Japan tour that summer, following a loss to Ron Garvin on September 8, 1990, Scarpa left the company once more. Jay Strongbow - Official Wrestling Yearbook No.3, June 1973 Cover (cropped).jpg 399 429; 31 KB. 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. Along the way, he captured a number of titles, both singles and tag teams. Johnny Valentine. 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. Over the next two decades, he became one of the most successful Superstars in the business, racking up dozens of regional NWA championships in the southern United States. 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. Words and actions but with chastisement when I needed it, Brisco wrote in his.! 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