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- The Incomparable Jimmy Valiant
- Foray Into Professional Wrestling
- Life on The Road with The Wrestling Territories
- Becoming Jimmy Valiant
- Working For Vince Mcmahon, Sr. and The WWWF
- Memorable Run in Memphis
- Meeting His Angel
- Boogie’s Wrestling Camp
- The Legacy Jimmy Valiant Leaves Behind
If you were a wrestling fan in the early ’80s, chances are you cannot hear the Manhattan Transfer classic “Boy From New York City” without thinking of Jimmy Valiant. Jimmy, born James Fanning in Tullahoma, Tennessee, on August 6, 1942, captured several nicknames during his illustrious career. “Gentleman Jimmy,” “Handsome Jimmy,” and, of course, “Th...
When Jimmy Valiant was 21, he was summoned into Mr. Zela’s office for a meeting. There, Zela offered Valiant a full-time position to manage his Acres Health Club. But wait, there’s more! Zela also offered to break Jimmy into the world of professional wrestling, which was something he had dreamed about since childhood. You see, Mr. Zela had another ...
After wrestling at St. Andrew’s for approximately six weeks, the Valentine Brothers were told by their now manager Zela to report to Indianapolis that Thursday to do a television taping for the World Wrestling Association (WWA) promotion, owned by Richard Afflis (better known as Dick The Bruiser) and Wilbur Snyder. The WWA ran shows throughout Indi...
Since one of the star attractions in the Dallas territory was Johnny Valentine, Fritz Von Erich gave Jimmy the last name Valiant to avoid any confusion. Jimmy’s stay in Dallas was very brief, but at the same time, very productive. Not only did he acquire his lifetime wrestling name of Valiant, but he also wrestled as a heel for the first time. Jimm...
Jimmy Valiant arrived at the WWWF Headquarters in Washington, D.C., to meet the legendary Vince McMahon, Sr. There, McMahon informed Jimmy that he would be wrestling Juan Caruso and Vincente Pometti for the next several months. Jimmy expressed his desire to McMahon to wrestle as a heel. Mr. McMahon advised Jimmy that he needed to get over with the ...
Besides the aforementioned territories, Jimmy Valiant forged legendary statuses in both the Memphis-based Continental Wrestling Association (owned by Jerry Jarrett and Jerry Lawler) and Jim Crockett Promotions. One cannot think of Memphis wrestling without thinking of Jimmy Valiant. He was such a hot commodity in the territory that Jarrett and Lawl...
On April 6, 1991, serendipity occurred when Jimmy Valiant was doing an autograph signing to commemorate the opening of a new Walmart in Pulaski, Virginia. As he was signing, he felt compelled to lift his head. It was then that he saw his Angel. His heart immediately told him that this woman was someone incredibly special, his forever love. Within m...
Opened on September 6, 1992, Jimmy Valiant’s wrestling school is set in the hills of Shawsville, Virginia. You get to learn from one of the best in the business for a very modest enrollment fee. In addition to his home and wrestling school, you will find the BWC Hall of Fame Museum, where there is a fabulous collection of wrestling treasures on dis...
Jimmy Valiant was inducted into what was then the WWF (now WWE) Hall of Fame in 1996, along with his “brother” Johnny. They were the very first tag team to be inducted. After 57 years of traveling the world as a professional wrestler, Handsome Jimmy is set to wrestle his final-ever match on July 31st, 2021, at the New River Fair in Dublin, Virginia...
Jimmy Valiant "Son of a Gypsy" Music Video (1978) | Handsome Jimmy Valiant's world famous "Son of a Gypsy" music video. The classic Rock 'n Roll tune we all love that became the #1 hit song on FM100 in... | By Classic Memphis Wrestling.
Feb 16, 2018 · Jimmy Valiant. Full wrestling profile of Jimmy Valiant, with Career History, Real Name, Height, Weight, Age, Face/Heel Turns, Titles Won, Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams, appearance changes, and more.
