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Jay Strongbow, Sr.
Nickname: Chief; The Pride of Pawhuska
Height: 6' 0"
Weight: 265 lbs
From: Pawhuska, OK
Birthday: Oct 4th
Pro Debut: 1947
Aliases: Joe Scarpa, Luigi Scarpa
Feds Worked For: NWA-West, TSW, NWA, WCCW, WWF, WWWF, All Star Wrestling (NE), Big Bear Promotions (Canada), Big Time Wrestling (MI), Capitol Wrestling Corporation, Catch Wrestling Association (Austria/Germany), Central States Wrestling (IA/KS/MO), Championship Wrestling from Florida (FL), Championship Wrestling UA (OR), Continental Wrestling Association (AL/TN) Georgia Championship Wrestling (GA), Gulas Wrestling Enterprises (TN) Gulf Coast Championship Wrestling (AL), International Championship Wrestling (ME/NJ/NY), International Wrestling (Canada), Japan Wrestling Association (Japan), M & M Promotions (NM/TX), Manhattan Wrestling Enterprises (NJ/NY/PA), Maple Leaf Wrestling (Canada), Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling (NC/SC), Mid-Pacific Promotions (HI), Mike London Sports (AZ/CO/NM), Minnesota Boxing & Wrestling Club (MN), Mississippi Valley Sports Club (MO), New Japan Pro Wrestling (Japan), NWA Hollywood (CA), NWA Mid-America (AL/TN), Pacific Coast Athletic Club (CA), Southern Championship Wrestling (VA), St. Louis Wrestling Club (MO), Tri-States Sports (OR/WA), World Championship Wrestling (Australia), World Wrestling Council (Puerto Rico)
Finisher: Tomahawk Chop
Signature Moves: Indian Death Lock, War Dance, Various Suplexes, Sleeper Hold, Running Knee Lift, Figure Four Armbar, Inverted Atomic Drop, Knee Drop, Bow & Arrow
Career Highlights: -NWA Florida Brass Knuckles Champion (2x)
-NWA Florida Champion
-NWA (Florida) Southern Tag Team Champion (3x; all w/ Jose Lothario)
-NWA (Florida) World Tag Team Champion (w/ Don Curtis)
-NWA Georgia Champion
-NWA (Georgia) Southern Tag Team Champion (w/ Little Eagle)
-NWA Georgia Television Champion (2x)
-NWA (Georgia) World Tag Team Champion (w/ Don Curtis)
-NWA Gulf Coast Champion
-NWA (Gulf Coast) Southern Tag Team Champion (2x; both w/ Lee Fields)
-NWA Macon Tag Team Champion (w/ El Mongol)
-NWA (Mid-Atlantic) Southern Tag Team Champion (w/ Don Curtis)
-NWA (Mid-America) Tri-State Champion
-NWA (Mid-America) World Tag Team Champion (4x; 3 w/ Lester Welch, 1 w/ Alex Perez)
-WWC Caribbean Champion
-WWF World Tag Team Champion (2x; both w/ Jules Strongbow)
-WWWF World Tag Team Champion (2x; 1 each w/ Sonny King and Billy White Wolf)
Affiliates: Jules Strongbow, Adnan Al-Kaissey, Don Curtis, Peter Maivia, José Lothario, Gorilla Monsoon, Lester Welch, André the Giant, Pedro Morales, Ricky Hunter, Tony Garea, Victor Rivera, Sonny King, Haystacks Calhoun, Ciclone Negro, Little Eagle, Lee Fields, El Mongol, Alex Perez, Billy White Wolf
Notable Feuds: Ernie Ladd, Larry Zbyszko, Harley Race, Mr. Fuji, Toru Tanaka, John Studd, Stan Stasiak, Killer Kowalski, Boris Malenko, Mikel Scicluna, Geto Mongol, Bepo Mongol/Nikolai Volkoff, Masa Saito, Kurt Von Brauner, Karl Von Brauner, Afa, Sika, Samu, Johnny Rodz, Jimmy Valiant, Johnny Valiant, Jerry Valiant, Hans Mortier, Tarzan Tyler, Ken Patera, Johnny Valentine, Greg Valentine, George Steele, Billy Graham, Luke Graham, Spiros Arion, Butcher Vachon, Charlie Fulton, Lou Albano, José Estrada, The Iron Sheik, Swede Hanson, Stan Hansen, Lumberjack Pierre, Ivan Koloff, Scott Irwin, The Spoiler, George Harris, Bruiser Brody, Blackjack Mulligan, Tor Kamata, Ray Stevens, Assassin I, Assassin II, Tony Garea, Doug Gilbert, Baron Von Raschke, Peter Maivia, Joe Soto, Aldo Bogni, Freddie Blassie, Hans Schmidt, Louis Tillet, S. D. Jones, Jackie Fargo, Don Muraco, Pedro Godoy, Jack Lanza, Kevin Sullivan, Sputnik Monroe, The Sheik, Paul DeMarco, Bugsy McGraw, Bobby Duncum, Bronko Lubich, The Executioners
Other Facts: -Real name was Joseph Luke Scarpa
-Father of pro wrestlers Jay Strongbow, Jr. & Mark Young/Mark Pyle
-Sometimes billed as the brother of pro wrestler Jules Strongbow, sometimes billed as his uncle.
-Began his career using his real name Joe Scarpa. Changed to Jay Strongbow when he entered WWWF in 1970. As Joe Scarpa, he used the nicknames "Joltin'" and "Rebel" and hailed from Philadelphia, PA
-His mother was a Cherokee Indian while his father was Italian. He admitted he is a "half breed" and proud of it
-Wrestled his first match against Al Galento
-When Gorgeous George ran for President of the United States in 1952, Youngblood served as his campaign manager
-Performed 118 times at Madison Square Garden, more than any other performer.
-Appeared in the movies "Micki & Maude" in 1984 and "Bad Guys" in 1986
-Mentioned in Stephen King's novel "Needful Things".
-In 2006, on an episode of "Boston Legal" (season 3, episode 4), the character Alan Shore (played by James Spader) entered a wrestling ring dressed as Strongbow, complete with a headdress. His opponent was Denny Crane (played by William Shatner). When Crane asked why he was dressed like he was, Shore responded that Chief Jay Strongbow was his favorite wrestler.
-Voted Most Popular Wrestler by the readers of Pro Wrestling Illustrated in 1973
-Voted Inspirational Wrestler of the Year by the readers of Pro Wrestling Illustrated in 1979
-Inducted into the WWE (then WWF) Hall of Fame in 1994
-Inducted into the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum in 2009
-Passed away on April 3, 2012 at the age of 83
Supplemental Information
Spotlight in History
- 1969 Jose Lothario def. Johnny Valentine for the WCCW Texas Heavyweight Title
- 2008 Ky-ote Johammed def. Dane Griffin for the 3DW Violent Division Title
- 2008 Mo'Body Gillespie def. Ky-ote Johammed for the 3DW Violent Division Title
- 2013 Bobby Starr def. Steven Sterling for the ComPro Showtime Title
- 2013 Ignition def. Super Skunk Ape, Jr. for the ComPro Oklahoma X Division Title
- 2013 The Canadian Red Devil def. Michael York for the ComPro Heavyweight Title
- 2014 Steven Sterling def. Sam Stackhouse for the ComPro Showtime Title
- 2014 Jake O'Brien def. The Canadian Red Devil for the ComPro Heavyweight Title
- 2014 Terry Montana def. Ignition for the ComPro Oklahoma X Division Title
- 2014 Havoc def. Buster Cherry for the SWCW All-American Title
- 2014 Rick Russo def. David Kyzer for the SWCW Luchadore Title
- 2014 Kevin James Sanchez def. Kareem Sadat for the SWCW Hardcore Title
- 2014 Kareem Sadat def. Kevin James Sanchez for the SWCW Hardcore Title
- 2014 Terry Pantera became the BPPW Junior Heavyweight Champion
- 2025 Frankie Lee def. K. J. Gold for the RDW Iron Man Title
Week of Sun 06-07 to Sat: 06-13
- 06-07 1969 Jose Lothario def. Johnny Valentine for the WCCW Texas Heavyweight Title
- 06-07 2008 Ky-ote Johammed def. Dane Griffin for the 3DW Violent Division Title
- 06-07 2008 Mo'Body Gillespie def. Ky-ote Johammed for the 3DW Violent Division Title
- 06-07 2013 Bobby Starr def. Steven Sterling for the ComPro Showtime Title
- 06-07 2013 Ignition def. Super Skunk Ape, Jr. for the ComPro Oklahoma X Division Title
- 06-07 2013 The Canadian Red Devil def. Michael York for the ComPro Heavyweight Title
- 06-07 2014 Steven Sterling def. Sam Stackhouse for the ComPro Showtime Title
- 06-07 2014 Jake O'Brien def. The Canadian Red Devil for the ComPro Heavyweight Title
- 06-07 2014 Terry Montana def. Ignition for the ComPro Oklahoma X Division Title
- 06-07 2014 Havoc def. Buster Cherry for the SWCW All-American Title
- 06-07 2014 Rick Russo def. David Kyzer for the SWCW Luchadore Title
- 06-07 2014 Kevin James Sanchez def. Kareem Sadat for the SWCW Hardcore Title
- 06-07 2014 Kareem Sadat def. Kevin James Sanchez for the SWCW Hardcore Title
- 06-07 2014 Terry Pantera became the BPPW Junior Heavyweight Champion
- 06-07 2025 Frankie Lee def. K. J. Gold for the RDW Iron Man Title
- 06-08 1959 Frankie Kovacs & Jerry Miller def. Pretty Boy Collins & Duke Scarbo for the TSW Louisiana Tag Team Titles
- 06-08 2013 L. J. McDaniels became the SWCW Hardcore Champion
- 06-08 2013 Hurricane Ross def. Billy Ray for the NAW Heavyweight Title
- 06-08 2019 Michael Duplanti def. Anarchy [2nd] for the NAW Lightweight Title
- 06-08 2019 Big Smooth def. Hurricane Ross for the NAW Heavyweight Title
- 06-08 2024 Billie the Kiid became the NAW Indigenous Land Champion
- 06-08 2024 Daniel Aaron Michalles def. Pastor Brent for the WAH Hunger Dojo Title
- 06-08 2024 Eddie LeVaughn def. Romeo Reese for the WAH Heavyweight Title
- 06-08 2024 Michael Duplanti became the NAW Openweight Champion
- 06-08 2024 Speeding Bullet (Mike Gunnz & Stephen Nitro) def. The Texas Outlaws (Bobby Burns & Manico) for the NAW Tag Team Titles
- 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 Title
- 06-09 1980 The Fabulous Freebirds (Terry Gordy & Buddy Roberts) def. Junkyard Dog & Buck Robley for the MSW Mid-South Tag Team Titles
- 06-09 1989 Jeff Jarrett & Mil Mascaras def. Super Zodiac & Cactus Jack for the WCCW World Tag Team Titles
- 06-09 2017 The Rising (Matt Durden & Riker) def. Team Dean Machine (Christopher Dean & Jerry Dean) for the BPPW Oklahoma Tag Team Titles
- 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 Titles
- 06-09 2023 Mr. Nasty def. Mascara Purpura for the CPW 918 Title
- 06-09 2023 Red James def. Mr. Nasty for the CPW 918 Title
- 06-10 1979 Bruiser Brody def. Mark Lewin for the WCCW Texas Brass Knuckles Title
- 06-10 1985 Tim Brooks def. Scott Casey for the WCCW Television Title
- 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 Title
- 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 Title
- 06-11 2011 Tim Storm def. Michael Faith for the NWA-OK Oklahoma Heavyweight Title
- 06-11 2022 Pastor Brent & Andrew Fenix def. The Rejecs LM (Elijah Sparks & Dr. Corvus) for the WAH Tag Team Titles
- 06-11 2022 Connor Smith def. Romeo Reese for the WAH Spotlight Title
- 06-11 2022 Umbra def. Koko for the WAH Living Hope Title
- 06-11 2022 Dan Webber def. Paul Puertorico for the WAH Heavyweight Title
- 06-12 1982 The Spoiler def. Frank Dusek for the WCCW Television Title
- 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 Title
- 06-13 1960 Tony Borne def. Bull Curry for the WCCW Texas Brass Knuckles Title
- 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 Titles
- 06-13 2008 Brent Albright def. Slam Shady for the NWA-OK Oklahoma Heavyweight Title
- 06-13 2008 High Society (Al Farat & Thomas Trump) became the NWA-OK Oklahoma Tag Team Champions
- 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 Titles
- 06-13 2015 Killista def. Paul Puertorico for the ComPro Oklahoma X Division Title
- 06-13 2015 Rolling Thunder def. Michael Duplanti for the NAW Heavyweight Title
- 06-13 2015 Paige Turner def. Erica for the IZW Queens Title
- 06-13 2015 Michael Wolf def. Jake O'Brien for the ComPro Heavyweight Title
- 06-13 2015 Jake O'Brien def. Michael Wolf for the ComPro Heavyweight Title
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- Heavyweight Champion: Will Chambers
- Living Hope Champion: Giganto
- Spotlight Champion: Travis Harkrider
- Hunger Dojo Champion: Max Leon
- Womens Champion: Kyra