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Bobby Eaton
Nickname: Beautiful
Height: 6' 0"
Weight: 233 lbs
From: Hunstville, AL
Birthday: Aug 14th
Pro Debut: May 1976
Aliases: Earl Robert Eaton
Feds Worked For: ECW, JCW, MSPW, MSW, NWA, ROH, SCW, TNA, UCW, WCCW, WCW, ACPW, All-Star Championship Wrestling (NC), American Pro Wrestling (SC), AWA World-1 South (GA), Big Time Wrestling (OH), Big Time Wrestling (VA), Bruiser Wrestling Federation (VA), C-Pro Entertainment (SC), Carolina Championship Wrestling (NC/SC), Carolina Wrestling Association (NC/SC), Championship Wrestling (TN), Continental Championship Wrestling (AL), Continental Wrestling Association (TN), Continental Wrestling Federation (AL), Crossfire Entertainment (TN), Exodus Wrestling Alliance (NC), Georgia Championship Wrestling (GA), Gimmicks Only UnderGround Entertainment (SC), High Risk Wrestling (IL/MO), International Championship Wrestling (KY), International Wrestling Cartel (NJ/PA), Iron Gate Wrestling (TN), Iron Ring Wrestling, Mason-Dixon Wrestling, Memphis Wrestling (TN), Mid-Atlantic Wrestling (SC), Mid-States Wrestling (AR), Mountain State Wrestling, NAWA (GA), New Generation Wrestling, NWA Smoky Mountain (TN), NWA Spinebuster (GA), NWA Rocky Top (TN), Powerslam Pro Wrestling, Pro Wrestling Alliance (AR), Ring Wars Carolina (NC), Rome Georgia Wrestling (GA), Smoky Mountain Wrestling (KY), Southern Extreme Championship Wrestling (GA), South Atlantic Wrestling (VA), Southern Independent Wrestling Federation (KY), Southern States Wrestling (TN), Southern Wrestling Alliance, Tennessee Championship Wrestling (TN), Traditional Championship Wrestling (AR/TN), UCW, Ultimate NWA (AL), United Wrestling Alliance (WV), United Wrestling Association (TN), Western Carolina Championship Wrestling (NC), Western Alliance Entertainment (AZ), World-1 Wrestling (FL), Wrestle Birmingham (AL), Wrestlers of West Virginia (WV), XCW Midwest (KY)
Finisher: Alabama Jam (Leg Drop from top rope)
Signature Moves: Spinning Neckbreaker, Divorce Court (Armbar Takedown), Diving Elbow Drop, Slingshot Backbreaker
Career Highlights: -AWA Mid-American Champion (12x)
-AWA Mid-American Tag Team Champion (6x, 3 w/ George Gulas, 1 each w/ Great Togo, Mexican Angel & Lanny Poffo)
-AWA Mid-American Television Champion
-AWA Southern Tag Team Champion (6x, 3x w/ Dream Machine, 2 w/ Duke Myers, 1 w/ Sweet Brown Sugar)
-Continental Wrestling Association Champion
-EWA Georgia Champion
-IWC Tag Team Champion (w/ Dennis Condrey)
-MACW Hardcore Champion
-MSW Mid-South Tag Team Champion (w/ Dennis Condrey)
-NWA All-Star Tag Team Champion (w/ Dennis Condrey)
-NWA American Tag Team Champion (w/ Dennis Condrey)
-NWA Bluegrass Tag Team Champion (w/ Dennis Condrey)
-NWA Mid-Atlantic Tag Team Champion (w/ Rikki Nelson)
-NWA National Television Champion
-NWA Rocky Top Tag Team Champion (w/ Dennis Condrey)
-NWA United States Tag Team Champion (3x; all w/ Stan Lane)
-NWA World 6-Man Tag Team Champion (4x, 1 w/ Tojo Yamamoto & Secret Weapon, 1 w/ George Gulas & Mexican Angel, 1 w/ George Gulas & Arvil Hutto, 1 w/ George Gulas & Jerry Barber)
-NWA World Tag Team Champion (2x; 1 each w/ Dennis Condrey & Stan Lane)
-SMW Television Champion
-UCW Tag Team Champion (2x; both w/ Dennis Condrey)
-WCW World Tag Team Champion (w/ Arn Anderson)
-WCW World Television Champion
Affiliates: Jim Cornette, Dennis Condrey, Stan Lane, Arn Anderson, Steve Keirn, Chris Benoit, Steven Regal, David Taylor, The Dangerous Alliance, Paul E. Dangerously, Baby Doll, Michael Hayes, Jimmy Hart, Teddy Long, Jeeves, Tojo Yamamoto, Terri Runnels, Jeff Tankersly, George Gulas, Baby Doll, Madusa Micelli, Brian Thompson, Greg Anthony, Mike Sydal, The New Midnight Express (Bradley Charles & Tyler Cook), Eddie Golden, The Heatseekers (Elliott Russel & Sigmon), Mike Outlaw, Jimmy Hart
Notable Feuds: Ron Garfield, Don Garfield, Orman Malumka, Davidson Brothers, Gypsy Joe, Fantastics, Magnum T. A. & Mr. Wrestling II, Bill Watts & Junkyard Dog, Rock-N-Roll Express, Road Warriors, Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard, Original Midnight Express, Samoan Swat Team, Fabulous Freebirds, Armstrong Brothers, Harlem Heat, Steven Regal, Dynamic Dudes, Tom Zenk & Brian Pillman, Chris Colt, Yojo Yamamoto, York Foundation, Fit Finlay, The Nasty Boys, Dick Slater, Bunkhouse Buck
Other Facts: -Real name was Bobby Lee Eaton.
-Father of pro wrestler Dillon Eaton
-Son-in-law of pro wrestler Bill Dundee
-Brother-in-law of pro wrestler Jamie Dundee (AKA J.C. Ice)
-Became involved in pro wrestling at the age of 13 by helping to set up rings for matches in his hometown
-Wrestled his first match at age 17. He lost to Bearcat Wright. Eaton was a last minute substitute when Wright's opponent didn't show up.
-Was part of a talent trade between Jerry Jarrett and Bill Watts in 1983. Jarrett received Rick Rude, Jim Neidhart, Masao Ito, and Hacksaw Higgins. Watts received Eaton, Dennis Condrey, Jim Cornette, The Rock-N-Roll Express (Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson), and Terry Taylor.
-Before the Midnight Express was broken up in WCW, Eaton was briefly considered for membership in the Four Horsemen
-Was the best man at Arn Anderson's wedding
-Former member of The Japanese Connection
-Former member of The First Family
-Former member of The Dangerous Alliance
-Former member of the Heavenly Bodies
-Won the Tag Team of the Year Award as voted by the readers of Pro Wrestling Illustrated in 1987 (w/ Stan Lane)
-Has worked as a trainer for both WCW & WWF
-Former commissioner of Magic Of Wrestling
-Ranked # 30 in the 1991 PWI 500
-Ranked # 27 in the 1992 PWI 500
-Ranked # 48 in the 1993 PWI 500
-Ranked # 84 in the 1994 PWI 500
-Ranked # 66 in the 1995 PWI 500 (as Earl Robert Eaton)
-Ranked # 120 in the 1996 PWI 500 (as Earl Robert Eaton)
-Ranked # 215 in the 1997 PWI 500
-Ranked # 272 in the 1998 PWI 500
-Inducted into the NWA Hall of Fame in 2008 (w/ Dennis Condrey as The Midnight Express)
-Inducted into the NWA Hall of Heroes in 2013
-Inducted into the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum in 2019 (w/ Dennis Condrey & Randy Rose as The Midnight Express)
-Passed away in his sleep on August 4, 2021 at the age of 62
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Spotlight in History
- 1959 The Golden Giant became the WCCW Texas Brass Knuckles Champion
- 1966 Johnny Valentine def. Fritz Von Erich for the WCCW American Heavyweight Champion
- 1980 The Fabulous Freebirds (Terry Gordy & Buddy Roberts) def. Junkyard Dog & Buck Robley for the MSW Mid-South Tag Team Champion
- 1989 Jeff Jarrett & Mil Mascaras def. Super Zodiac & Cactus Jack for the WCCW World Tag Team Champion
- 2017 The Rising (Matt Durden & Riker) def. Team Dean Machine (Christopher Dean & Jerry Dean) for the BPPW Oklahoma Tag Team Champion
- 2023 Koko became the CPW Heavyweight Champion
- 2023 The Regime (Derek James & Logan Knight & Merc & Skylar Slice/Sgt. Slice) def. The Roll Modelz (Malik Mayfield & Olivier Vegos) for the CPW Tag Team Champions
- 2023 Mr. Nasty def. Mascara Purpura for the CPW 918 Champion
- 2023 Red James def. Mr. Nasty for the CPW 918 Champion
Week of Sun 06-09 to Sat: 06-15
- 06-09 1959 The Golden Giant became the WCCW Texas Brass Knuckles Champion
- 06-09 1966 Johnny Valentine def. Fritz Von Erich for the WCCW American Heavyweight Champion
- 06-09 1980 The Fabulous Freebirds (Terry Gordy & Buddy Roberts) def. Junkyard Dog & Buck Robley for the MSW Mid-South Tag Team Champion
- 06-09 1989 Jeff Jarrett & Mil Mascaras def. Super Zodiac & Cactus Jack for the WCCW World Tag Team Champion
- 06-09 2017 The Rising (Matt Durden & Riker) def. Team Dean Machine (Christopher Dean & Jerry Dean) for the BPPW Oklahoma Tag Team Champion
- 06-09 2023 Koko became the CPW Heavyweight Champion
- 06-09 2023 The Regime (Derek James & Logan Knight & Merc & Skylar Slice/Sgt. Slice) def. The Roll Modelz (Malik Mayfield & Olivier Vegos) for the CPW Tag Team Champions
- 06-09 2023 Mr. Nasty def. Mascara Purpura for the CPW 918 Champion
- 06-09 2023 Red James def. Mr. Nasty for the CPW 918 Champion
- 06-10 1979 Bruiser Brody def. Mark Lewin for the WCCW Texas Brass Knuckles Champion
- 06-10 1985 Tim Brooks def. Scott Casey for the WCCW Television Champion
- 06-10 2006 Dexter Hardaway became the AACW Mid-American Light Heavyweight Champion
- 06-10 2023 MLP became the XDWF New GenX Champion
- 06-11 1984 Chris Adams became the WCCW Television Champion
- 06-11 2009 Sage became the SWCW Art of War Champion
- 06-11 2011 Jake O'Brien def. Robbie Awesome for the MERC Patriot Champion
- 06-11 2011 The Ring Intruders (Jon Cross & Fuel) became the SRPW Tag Team Champions
- 06-11 2011 Jake O'Brien became the SRPW Patriot Champion
- 06-11 2011 Kareem Sadat def. Rick Russo for the SWCW Hardcore Champion
- 06-11 2011 Tim Storm def. Michael Faith for the NWA-OK Oklahoma Heavyweight Champion
- 06-11 2022 Pastor Brent & Andrew Fenix def. The Rejecs LM (Elijah Sparks & Dr. Corvus) for the WAH Tag Team Champions
- 06-11 2022 Connor Smith def. Romeo Reese for the WAH Spotlight Champion
- 06-11 2022 Umbra def. Koko for the WAH Living Hope Champion
- 06-11 2022 Dan Webber def. Paul Puertorico for the WAH Heavyweight Champion
- 06-12 1982 The Spoiler def. Frank Dusek for the WCCW Television Champion
- 06-12 2009 El Latino became the NWA-OK Oklahoma Light Heavyweight Champion
- 06-12 2021 Brawler Morrison def. Blade [2nd] for the UWO Heavyweight Champion
- 06-13 1960 Tony Borne def. Bull Curry for the WCCW Texas Brass Knuckles Champion
- 06-13 1969 Chuck Karbo became the TSW North American Champion
- 06-13 1978 Karl Krupp became the WCCW Texas Brass Knuckles Champion
- 06-13 1998 The Bad Boys (Splash Jackson & Bull Schmitt) def. The Texas Outlaws (Dan Wilder & Bernard Funk) for the OPW Oklahoma Tag Team Champion
- 06-13 2008 Brent Albright def. Slam Shady for the NWA-OK Oklahoma Heavyweight Champion
- 06-13 2008 High Society (Al Farat & Thomas Trump) became the NWA-OK Oklahoma Tag Team Champion
- 06-13 2008 Josh Michaels became the ACW Heavyweight Champion
- 06-13 2009 The Canadian Red Devil became the ComPro Showtime Champion
- 06-13 2015 Seth Angel & Adrian Dell def. Nemesis (Bobby Starr & Damien Morte) for the ComPro Tag Team Champions
- 06-13 2015 Killista def. Paul Puertorico for the ComPro Oklahoma X Division Champion
- 06-13 2015 Rolling Thunder def. Michael Duplanti for the NAW Heavyweight Champion
- 06-13 2015 Paige Turner def. Erica for the IZW Queens Champion
- 06-13 2015 Michael Wolf def. Jake O'Brien for the ComPro Heavyweight Champion
- 06-13 2015 Jake O'Brien def. Michael Wolf for the ComPro Heavyweight Champion
- 06-14 1970 Fritz Von Erich def. Boris Malenko for the WCCW American Heavyweight Champion
- 06-14 1982 Fritz Von Erich def. King Kong Bundy for the WCCW American Heavyweight Champion
- 06-14 2004 Team Shenanigans (Tyler Bateman & Kenny Campbell) def. Li'l Joe & Al Farat for the ACW Tag Team Champions
- 06-14 2008 Kenny Campbell became the IZW Impact Division Champion
- 06-14 2008 Nathan Sensation & Striker def. The New Age Syndicate (Shawn Sanders & Scott Sanders) for the IZW Tag Team Champions
- 06-14 2008 Anarchy [2nd] def. The Enforcer for the SECW Tri-State Champion
- 06-14 2008 Dane Griffin def. Mo'Body Gillespie for the 3DW Violent Division Champion
- 06-14 2009 El Super Colibri became the TAP Adrenaline Champion
- 06-14 2009 Reckless def. The Canadian Red Devil for the TAP Heavyweight Champion
- 06-14 2009 Shane Morbid def. Jon Cross for the TAP Oklahoma Heritage Champion
- 06-14 2013 Clint Cox became the BPPW Heavyweight Champion
- 06-14 2014 The Rising (Justin Riker & Abel) def. Psycho Sawyer & Diamond for the SRPW Tag Team Champions
- 06-14 2014 Omega X (Brett Stopp & X-Static) def. The K. C. Wolves (Graham Bell & Luke Langley) for the UWE Tag Team Champions
- 06-15 1982 King Kong Bundy became the WCCW American Heavyweight Champion
- 06-15 2003 Tyler Bateman def. Jef Tiger for the ACW Hardcore Champion
- 06-15 2003 John O'Malley def. Tyler Bateman for the ACW Hardcore Champion
- 06-15 2008 El Culo Intruso def. Dane Griffin for the 3DW Violent Division Champion
- 06-15 2018 Sam Stackhouse def. Abyss for the BCW Buzzsaw Champion
- 06-15 2019 Double D became the WFC Heavyweight Champion
- 06-15 2019 Prince Mahalli def. Damon Windsor for the WCR Revolutionary Champion
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