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). This time, the Native American duo held on to the title belts, and defended them against the WWF's best teams. 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. Different Superstars are remembered for different reasons; some because of championship success or classic matches, others because of longevity or innovative in-ring style. At one point, Strongbow even presented Tatanka with a sacred Native American headdress as a token of his success. September 1969: Joe Scarpa beat Assassin 1, Aldo Bogni and Assassin 2 in a Tournament to become the 1st GA TV Champion ever! As both a main event and mid-card performer, Strongbow was one of the most reliable, professional wrestlers of his, or any, day. By this time, they were transitioning away from the National Wrestling Alliance and became the Continental Wrestling Federation. American wrestler of all time, and a consistent box office draw. Actor: Spectrum Wrestling. Wrestler Born in Pennsylvania #27. He wrestled intermittently for the next few months on house shows, facing opponents such as Barry O and Jimmy Jack Funk. [4] They formed a noted tag team, known as the Strongbows. Strongbow and King held the title for a month before losing it to the team ofMr. FujiandProfessor Toru Tanakaon June 27. Curtis recalled a flight she took with Scarpa to a fan fest. #ChiefJayStrongbow #TheSheik Chief Jay Strongbow VS The Sheik 1973 Chief Jay Strongbow. Chief Jay Strongbow - 125th BROOKLYN FAIR - 27-28-29 August 1976.jpg 560 540; 49 KB. Scarpa, who had two heart valves replaced in recent. never above "doing the job" in order to help "the team." Required fields are marked *. He had a memorable feud withBulldog Don Kent, which culminated in a shark cage match in 1977. Andre the Giant & Billy White Wolf & Chief Jay Strongbow: def. July 17, 1984 House Show:Chief Jay Strongbow defeated Ken Jugan. January 8, 1985 House Show:Bob Orton defeated Chief Jay Strongbow. Yeah, uh huh, yeah, uh huh. Chief Jay Strongbow - Heavyweight Wrestling - 31 August 1970.jpg 547 495; 35 KB. November 17, 1984 House Show:Big John Studd defeatedChief Jay Strongbow. 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. Its a far cry from the ground-based, war-dancing Chief Jay Strongbow he would become years later. of 1994. Joe Scarpa, who entertained pro wrestling fans for decades as Native American favorite Chief Jay Strongbow, died Tuesday at the age of 83. In-ring experience: 38 years. Feb 11: NWA Nuff Said His larger than life persona as a Native American wrestler ran from 1947 to 1985. Share. On April 3, 2012, his father died from complications from a fall. At 6`2 and weighing 260, Strongbow was a formidable opponent for anyone who faced him in the ring. You will be redirected. Plus, get every WWE Premium Live Event, your favorite shows, new movies, live sports, and more. 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). Nicknames: "Chief" Signature moves: "Chief" Jay Strongbow was arguably the most famous, beloved Native American wrestler of all time, and a consistent box office draw. all races - there was none better, and "The Chief" proudly wrestled his In a 1977 interview with the Newport, Rhode Island Daily News, Strongbow complained about the miles and miles of driving required by professional wrestling. In the early 1980s, however, Strongbow was called to the tag team ranks once again. 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 wrestled in Australia, New Zealand, Tasmania, Japan, England, Germany, France, Belgium (and) Portugal. > Books both a main event and mid-card performer, Strongbow was one of the most champions in pro wrestling, he never allowed his ego to get the best of [3] Unlike Jay, Jules was an actual native American from the Stockbridge-Munsee tribe of the Mohican Nation in Wisconsin. Santana said that Strongbow was a good influence. His wife and I became very close.. Tweet. 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) Demarco lost. His health deteriorated, and Strongbow was forced to leave his road agent job. In 1994, he was brought back on WWF TV as a mentor for Native American Tatanka, but it was a short-lived deal. "Chief" Jay quietly faded away, while Joe Scarpa settled into his new life as a WWF "suit. Okay,' said Parks. August 10, 1984 House Show:Chief Jay Strongbow defeated Rene Goulet. [3] In April 1988, Scarpa joined Continental Championship Wrestling. Wrestler. "Winning titles was never the primary goal for Strongbow, especially during his latter years in the ring. Dominic Nucciarone part 18 ans vivre au Canada Montral [4].. Carrire Dbuts. Wahee haw haw haw. 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. During the decades before the gimmick, Scarpa wrestled under his real name and saw a lot of success with championships. Chief Jay Strongbow. Jan 28: WWE Royal Rumble [6], In May and June 1990, Scarpa joined All Japan Pro Wrestling on their Super Power Series tour. Watch every Premium Live Event and get unlimited access to WWE's premium content - available to you anywhere, anytime, on any device. The Scarpa vs Demarco feud continued. It also resulted in the barring of the sleeper for a few months in the State of Georgia. This is before he became Vinces star Indian. Chief Jay Strongbow is now retired and living on a farm in Georgia. He left the promotion in January 1987. He is best known for his appearances with the World Wrestling Federation in the early 1980s under the ring name Jules Strongbow, where he held the WWF World Tag Team Championship on two occasions with his kayfabe brother, Chief Jay Strongbow. 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 wanted to be Jay, and made a point of telling me that he had a lot of Indian in his family. He and Don got along beautifully. In his first match he was defeated by Steve Dane on March 20, 1992 on GWF TV. American wrestler of all time, and a consistent box office draw. Apr 1: WWE WrestleMania During his time under his real name, Scarpa helped shape a number of other careers, including Jack Brisco, Jimmy Garvin and Bill Watts. 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. 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. Chief Jay Strongbow a.k.a. 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. November 10, 1984 House Show:Ken Patera defeated Chief Jay Strongbow. Chief Jay Strongbow worked as a road agent in the WWF during the 1990s. The most notable being the WW(W)F World Tag Team championship, which he won on 4 separate occasions. As Strongbow understood how the wrestling business works, and was He retired from in ring activity in . He was the adopted son of Chief Jay Strongbow . Sponsored. During the match, special guest refereeIvan Putskicounted the winning fall, but did not see Fujis foot draped over the bottom rope. After failing in regaining the belts, the Strongbows disbanded. February 15, 1985 House Show:Adrian Adonis defeated Chief Jay Strongbow. November 15, 1984 House Show:Nikolai Volkoff defeated Chief Jay Strongbow. Jay Strongbow - Official Wrestling Yearbook No.3, June 1973 Cover (cropped).jpg 399 429; 31 KB. This article is about the 1980s-era pro wrestler. displayed his professionalism in another important, but far less Chief Jay Strongbow goes into his war dance in Detroit. Mar 5: AEW Revolution reliable, professional wrestlers of his, or any, day. 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. 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. reliable, professional wrestlers of his, or any, day. 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. 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. 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. Scarpa went in the next week as a favorite having previously held Funk to a draw in Augusta. October 1969: Joe Scarpa received a shot at the Worlds title for winning the first Georgia TV title tournament. Dick Murdoch & Adrian Adonis show no respect for wrestling legend Chief Jay Strongbow and his Indian hertitage 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. Demarco was injured by the hold because Scarpa had applied too much pressure. They were close in the ring as well as outside of the ring. Sign up for Peacock to watch. He taught so many of us the psychology of being a babyface. 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. Chief Jay Strongbow. Of course, Ive always thought of him as mostly Italian, she said. During an earlier incarnation hed worked in carnivals, sleeping in the wrestling tent, so I understood his frugality. [5] On October 26 edition of Championship Wrestling, the Strongbows defeated Fuji and Saito for their second tag title reign. 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Though of Italian descent, Scarpa often said that his mother was Cherokee and that is where the Jay Strongbow name came from a lot of people didnt know that, he said. entire career as a beloved fan favorite. "It's really nice to be remembered after all of these years," said Chief Jay Strongbow. never above "doing the job" in order to help "the team." Ring Of Honor Tag Team Champion Jay Briscoe Passes Away At 38, Stephanie McMahon Leaves WWE, Vince McMahon Is The New Chairman Of The Board, WWE Announces NXT Europe Launch in 2023, Several WWE NXT UK Superstars Released. If it wasnt quite outright bitterness, it wasnt very far from it. Theyd scoot you along like a vacuum cleaner, he complained. 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. 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. Scarpa claims it gives greater agility and so far no one has questioned that. loved the wrestling business, when his ring career ended, Strongbow "Chief" Jay Strongbow was arguably the most famous, beloved Native American wrestler of all time, and a consistent box office draw. 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. 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 finale including all unaired interviews \u0026 other treats, head on over to https://prowrestlingstories.com/thegeniuscast!Be sure to check out https://ProWrestlingStories.com, where you'll find new articles daily dedicated to telling behind-the-scenes stories from the glory days to today. First Name Chief #6. As a role model - for people of They stayed together day and night. He opened a lot of doors and went to bat for me when no one even knew who I was. Demarco jumped Scarpa and stomped him out of 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). There was another "Jules Strongbow": John Ralph Bilbo (1906-1975), who wrestled in the 1930s and, later, promoted in California through the 1950s. August 12, 1984 House Show:Chief Jay Strongbow defeated Tiger Chung Lee. 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. 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. Feb 18: WWE Elimination Chamber "Chief" Jay Strongbow was arguably the most famous, beloved Native > Gaming He really lived like an Indian, said Tito Santana. I felt that he was rushing our matches, and wondered whether he was trying to blow me up, Graham wrote in Tangled Ropes. Scarpa signed with the World Wrestling Federation as a wrestler in star spangled banner trunks to represent his country. > Movies & TV Apr 16: Impact Rebellion, > Archives On the March 8, 1983 episode ofChampionship Wrestling, the Strongbows lost the titles to theWild Samoans(AfaandSika). Talking Wrestling with Greg Valentine Born Jonathan Anthony Wisniski, Jr., the younger Valentine didn't immediately capitalize on his father's name. First Name Chief. Along the way, he captured a number of titles, both singles and tag teams. Arion was now aheel, and pinned Strongbow in eastern arenas as he went on to challenge champion. Jay Strongbow won his firstWWWF World Tag Team Championshipon May 22, 1972 with partnerSonny King. [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. entire career as a beloved fan favorite. Homer ODell wanted to flip a coin. 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