This helps us provide free content for you to enjoy! Winds NNE at 5 to 10 mph. "I talked the way people from the South talk, so people believed in me.". Gimmick: Year: RIP Bullet. That night Im there at ringside, Im on the front row, Ive got my Kodak Instamatic camera. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. He was always more concerned about everybody else. James, in a 2008 TNA tag-team title match with A.J. Strangers on a Train (1951) Warner Bros. Bruno Antony is wealthy but psychotic and harbors a deep hatred of his father. Failed to report flower. I dont mind and you dont matter.. The two would have been married 60 years this month, but instead celebrated their anniversary together in July since their health had been declining. By 1966, Armstrong had become a popular face in the Savannah, Georgia area, and in 1970 he ceased working as a firefighter and began focusing on his wrestling career. Dusty Rhodes and Tully Blanchard Attempted Murder on Live TV, Dale Pierce Remembered Wrestling Manager Extraordinaire, Larry Sweeney: A Tragedy of a Man Who Had It All, Mad Maxine: Mohawks, Moolah, and Her Surprising Story, Chief Don Eagle: Native American Wrestling Pioneer, Lou Thesz The Side Business Hustles of a Champion Wrestler, Ric Flair and Terry Funk: A Feud to Remember, Ann Gunkel and the NWAs Heated Battle for Atlanta, Brickhouse Brown Passes Away After Initially Kicking Out From Death, Roddy Piper and Ric Flair A Less Familiar Story, Bobby Eaton: Secret History of a Beautiful Wrestler, Ron Simmons: Untold Tale Behind Becoming WCW Champion. Born Joseph Melton James on Oct. 3, 1939, on a farm near Marietta, Ga., Bob Armstrong would leave his indelible mark on the wrestling business through a six-decade career in the ring and four sons who would carry on his legacy and family tradition. Never thought I would see this posted here. In 1988 he went into quasi-retirement.Armstrong and his wife, Gail, had four sons. Platt, a longtime wrestling commentator who also served as the host of a popular morning show in Dothan, Ala., recalled a dinner meeting with close friend and renowned songwriter and producer Buddy Buie, and country and pop singer Billy Joe Royal, who had been in town promoting a concert. Thirteen days later they would defeat The Power Company on WCW Saturday Night. Who is Jim Cornette's wife? The Hulkster, incidentally, would never get the chance to even the score after leaving the territory for his first heel run for Vince McMahon Sr. If you couldnt have a great match with the Bullet you might as well quit and do something else, posted Ted DiBiase. It would be a mat moniker that would stick the rest of his life. He included the same message as his brother. Bullet Bob Armstrong (left) with son and tag team partner, Brad Armstrong. Rest in peace, Pep. . Armstrong initially was more than happy to come in, but as a wrestler, Cornette laughs. James" in TNA. There was an error deleting this problem. Armstrong achieved considerable popularity in the Southeastern United States, particularly in Alabama and his home state of Georgia. Bob Armstrong served his country in the Marines and returned to Marietta, Ga., to work as a fireman and become a pro wrestler. Search above to list available cemeteries. He was just a person that the people could associate with, said longtime Southeastern and Continental Wrestling commentator Charlie Platt, who visited Armstrong three weeks before his passing. Outside of it, he raised four boys who would proudly carry on his legacy. Longtime friend Les Thatcher, mourning the loss of Armstrong on his Facebook page, said there was no doubt that he was always Bad to the Bone, referring to the gritty guitar and saxophone of George Thorogoods signature song, which served as The Bullets popular ring entrance theme. He will be greatly missed.. His prime was well before my time, but I always enjoyed seeing him and Mrs. Armstrong at the local wrestling events. Not sure how many in this subreddit are wrestling fans, but I figured youd like to hear about a great member of our community. Road Dogg also posted a tribute to his mother after her passing. The Bullet last stepped into the ring in 2019 when he was 79 58 years after his very first match. It is with a very heavy heart we announce the passing of our Father and @WWE Hall of Famer "Bullet" Bob Armstrong. The run proved to be short, as after only a few TV appearances and some house show victories over Skinner and Terry Taylor, he left the WWF in January 1993. In the course of his career, which spanned five decades, Armstrong held numerous championships . He wrestled his last match in 2009 at the age of 69. Steven James (born March 16, 1965), better known by his ring name Steve Armstrong is a professional wrestler and is the son of Bullet Bob Armstrong. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? The James Gang (also sent backstage) ran in to help Armstrong. There is a problem with your email/password. Fans talk about wrestlers being legitimate tough guys but Bob Armstrong was double-tough before he entered the squared circle, serving as a Marine and firefighter before becoming one of the top babyfaces of the territory era. Oops, something didn't work. Unfortunately Mrs. Armstrong (Vida Gail) died earlier this year as well and Bullet was suffering from bone cancer. Worked in finance before realizing pro wrestling journalism made much less sense. And he could talk to people just like somebody they knew.. Cornette also had bigger plans for Armstrong down the road, and that would include putting on the tights again whenever needed to pop a big crowd in Knoxville, nearly 25 years after his main-event run in that territory. We took Billy Joe to the Redhouse Caf. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Provided/Chris Swisher Collection, Bob Armstrong was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2011. Let us know in the comments below. No BS. You can find out how much net worth Steve has this year and how he spent his expenses. They would go on to face The Amazing French Canadians and The Faces of Fear during the remainder of 1996. James. Armstrong Family Suffers Huge Loss As Matriarch Vida Gail James Passes Away, When WWE Found Out About Sonya Devilles Arrest, Vince McMahons Alleged Return to WWE Creative Deemed Inaccurate, Creative Force Behind Bray Wyatts WrestleMania Promo On WWE RAW, WWE Talent Are Not Unhappy About WrestleMania 39 Card, Omos Was Not WWEs Original Backup Plan For Brock Lesnars WrestleMania 39 Match, Stone Cold Steve Austin Says No to WrestleMania 39 Match with Brock Lesnar. By using this site, you agree to the legal terms set out in ourDisclaimer, Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and Disclosure. In 2010, Bob returned to the ring at the "GOTJ 2010" event, where he defeated former rival "Cowboy" Bob Orton Jr. From 2010 to 2015, Armstrong worked occasional matches around Georgia, mainly working for promotions such as All Pro Wrestling, Superstars Of Wrestling and Combat Sport Pro. For his part, Armstrong often credited his beloved wife, Gail, as the secret to his success. Nothing can stop Bullet. 148 Williman Street WWE is saddened to learn that "Bullet" Bob Armstrong, a WWE Hall of Famer and patriarch of the legendary Armstrong wrestling family, has passed away at age 80. Information regarding funeral arrangements will come at a later date. Make sure that the file is a photo. He worked exactly like you would have expected this guy to work. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. [4] He died from complications of bone cancer on August 27, 2020, at the age of 80.[5]. In addition to making occasional appearance on the independent circuit in Georgia and Alabama, Armstrong acted as the commissioner of Smoky Mountain Wrestling and worked backstage with Southeast Championship Wrestling and the Continental Wrestling Federation. Bob Armstrong with his son Brad Georgia Championship Wrestling 1982 Reunited. In the ring, "Bullet" Bob Armstrong carved out distinction as a tough, working-class hero who would never back down from a fight. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. He could talk to the people. The Armstrong Brothers would continue teaming in 1997 and faced The Amazing French Canadians and The Steiner Brothers. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. The news was confirmed by both his family and WWE, with the wrestling legend passing away after a bout with bone cancer. Failed to remove flower. Bob was a childhood hero and I got to meet him many years ago. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. He credited his wife with "raising five . WWE said Armstrong earned a "tough man" reputation during the territorial days of pro wrestling, thanks to his tour of duty in the U.S. Marine Corps and his seven-year tenure as a member of . Bob Armstrong was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2011. Bob had a rare gift. He was a great husband, father, grandfather and all-around nice guy. Weve updated the security on the site. His wife Vida had passed away earlier in the year and Armstrong is survived by his sons Brian, Scott, and Steve. Every wrestler is from Marietta, but Armstrong may have been one of the first. The last time I saw him, Pep was in a lot of pain, and that was pretty evident by the way he carried himself. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. They knew the tricks, they knew how to talk to the people.. . On August 22 they faced Men at Work but were again unsuccessful. My son called Bob and let him know that it wasnt good. Joseph Melton James (October 3, 1939 August 27, 2020) was an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, "Bullet" Bob Armstrong. In the course of his career, he toured both Japan and Korea. Charleston, SC 29403, News tips/online questions: newstips@postandcourier.com, Delivery/subscription questions: subserve@postandcourier.com, var html = new Date().getFullYear(); May 26, 2009. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. 2007Janice Kelly Crowlm. He began wrestling in 1960. Bullet Bob Armstrong was born October 3, 1939 When he was a child, Bob's father took him to see Gorgeous George wrestle. As "The Bullet", Armstrong feuded with the Stud Stable in Continental Championship Wrestling. Two of his sons - former DX member Road Dogg, real name Brian Armstrong, and WWE producer Scott Armstrong - announced he pas Thanks for your help! Steven James has a net worth of $5.00 million (Estimated) which he earned from his occupation as Wrestler. So he learned to play piano in Gails house. He had prostate cancer, which spread and became bone cancer, and due to it being terminal, he opted not to receive treatment. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. They were great for the show, great in the locker room.. May he rest in peace with his lovely bride! Ron Fuller (Welch) posted on social media. At Against All Odds on February 12, 2006, Kip and B.G. Whether he was The Bullet or The Georgia Jawjacker, Armstrong was the right man for the job. So he went to the doctor and had him cut the finger off so he could get a better grip! Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). James (The James Gang) faced the Latin American Exchange, with B.G. Styles and Tyson Tomko. Provided/Chris Swisher Collection. I sat on my dads shoulders and thought this must be what an angel looks like, he said in Heroes and Icons. He was dressed in all gold with that platinum and it made such an impression on me.. He was a southern star for many years, the son of the famed "Bullet" Bob Armstrong, and came to greater recognition through World Championship Wrestling in the late 1980s early 1990s. It is with a very heavy heart we . He was of the generation where you could get over in your home area or in the adjacent territories and you could work a 15- or 20-year career and never have to work in Washington state or California. It was a humbling experience knowing I knew every side of him, and he was the real deal that never knew what the real deal actually was. Bob's four sons would eventually follow in their father's footsteps, with Brian going on to compete in WWE as "Road Dogg" Jesse James. Verify and try again. Lots of sunshine. [3], In March 2020, Armstrong was diagnosed with bone cancer in his ribs, shoulder, and prostate, he refused treatment as he knew the cancer was terminal. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Hes a member of the WWE Hall of Fame and a founder member of the Alabama Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame. Following his service in the Marines, Armstrong became a firefighter, but hed been bit by the wrestling bug and entered the grappling game in 1963. At the July 10 taping of WCW Pro WCW Tag-Team Champions Bunkhouse Buck and Dick Slaytor defeated the duo in the debut match. He has a pure loving kind heart personality. He was jacked up, but he was lean. When Armstrong retired full-time in 1988 and eventually settled in doing independents, Cornette called him about his new Smoky Mountain Wrestling promotion in 1992. Physical like their father, the boys would all . WWE Hall of Famer and legend "Bullet" Bob Armstrong has died at 80, his sons announced on Thursday night. As revealed by Brian James AKA Road Dogg on Twitter, the legendary "Bullet" Bob Armstrong has tragically passed away at the age of 80. We had just heard news that Bob Armstrongs health is failing as well. He dubbed his signature move the Georgia Jawbreaker. He has cancer and refused treatment. I had a nice encounter with them that I posted on another subreddit. Add to your scrapbook. James Melton James was born on October 3, 1939 and enjoyed watching professional wrestling with his father. I was just like a lot of the rest of the people in the Gardens. It was right in front of me.. Pro Wrestling Stories - Your daily source of nostalgia and a peek behind the curtain wall of wrestlings past! Just how tough was he? With his large number of social media fans, he often posts many personal photos and videos to interact with his huge fan base on social media platforms. Taping Mar 28th 2006: Konnan: draw (NC) Bob Armstrong: arm wrestling: TNA Destination X '06 Mar . Scotts teaming with Steve finally came to an end on March 1, 2000, when The James Brothers faced WCW World Tag-Team Champions Big Vito and Johnny The Bull at a WCW Saturday Night taping. Armstrong's career spanned more than five decades. Bullet was a known name in the wrestling territories back in the 60's, 70's, and 80's. Ronda Rousey Injury Update: WrestleMania 39 Appearance at Risk? Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Bob Armstrong (215011718)? For whatever reason, because the business has changed, you cant find guys like this anymore that have everything. Joseph James!, Platt shared the story at his friends service. Synnm. The confrontation led to a six-man bout between LAX and Armstrong and The James Gang at Destination X on March 12, which was won by Kip James. Gail was working as a volunteer secretary at a church, and Bob came home from the gym and said, Gail, get in the car, were going to church! Gail, happy as everything, said, What is it Pep?. . He chose not to seek treatment for the cancer, even as it swept through the rest of his body. Armstrong was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2011. Steve made his return to PPV when he appeared at WCW World War III on November 26, 1995 when he competed in the three ring battle royal. Along the way he picked up dozens of individual and tag-team championships, including the Southern heavyweight championship, the Mid-America heavyweight title, the North American heavyweight title, and various regional tag titles with such partners as Robert Fuller, El Mongol, Roberto Soto, Dick Steinborn, Bill Dromo, Ken Lucas, and sons Brad and Steve Armstrong. On the August 28, 2002 pay-per-view, Jarrett fought the Bullet to a no contest before striking Armstrong with a chair. Three weeks ago, Platt made the trip to Jay, Fla., to visit with Armstrong, the legendary wrestler often referred to as "Bullet Bob," who passed away on Thursday night at the age of 80. Upon being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2011, the self-proclaimed "ol . On the September 13 PPV Fall Brawl 98 they were involved in an angle when WCW Worldwide announcer Mike Tenay attempted to interview them, only to be interrupted by Ernest Miller who then attacked both brothers. Armstrong kept himself in ring shape thanks to a rigorous weight-lifting regimen, but his pumping iron nearly ended his life when his weight-lifting bench broke, dropping 180 pounds down on his face. "I grew up in the country," Bob told me during an interview. Browse Movies : Completed : 20th Century Studios : Drama : T - Titanic - 25 Year Anniversary The Princess The Maze Runner Taken 2 The Mountain Between Us The Hate U Give Taken The Darkest Minds Turtles All the Way Down The Greatest Showman No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. The WWE Hall Of Famer took to the squared circle for one final time as he competed in his last match at the . He was the most complete guy Ive ever seen. Brian G. James (@WWERoadDogg) August 28, 2020. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Billy Joe immediately asked, You worked in the wrestling business? WWE legend 'Bullet' Bob Armstrong has died at the age of 80. Bob's wife, Vida Gail James, just passed away over the summer. When I saw this and the last three or four minutes of this match, it made me believe wrestling was real again. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. For his part, Armstrong often credited his beloved wife, Gail, as the secret to his success. Thats a testament of dedication and appreciation to a guy who never said no to helping anyone out., I was honored to attend the celebration of life for maybe my best friend ever in wrestling, Bob Armstrong, Ron Fuller posted on Facebook. Bob Armstrong & Kip James: TNA Against All Odds '08 Feb 10th 2008: A.J. A talented wrestler, Brad Armstrong worked a number of gimmicks, but never found the same success as his father, or brother. It was a true love story. I never intended to use Bob Armstrong in any other fashion, and I never intended for Bob Armstrongs spot to be taken by anybody else. Years later at a dance, after he had become a regional artist, this guy tried to jump him because his girlfriend was taking a liking to Billy Joe. Armstrong would also play a lead authority figure in the early years of TNA where, at the age of 68, he teamed with son Brian, known then as B.G. According to Dave Meltzer: When he [Armstrong] was in his 60s, due to a combination of damage from decades of bumps and heavy lifting, he lost control of the pinky in one of his hands. 2023 Wiki Biography & Celebrity Profiles as wikipedia, Marcel Meeuwis Wiki, Biography, Age, Net Worth, Family, Instagram, Twitter, Social Profiles & More Facts, Joe Arlauckas (Basketball Player) Wiki, Biography, Age, Wife, Family, Net Worth, Leo Michael (Anglican Bishop) Wiki, Biography, Age, Wife, Family, Net Worth. (pin) B. G. James & Bob Armstrong: TNA World Tag Team Titles: TNA Lockdown '06 Apr 23rd 2006: Bob Armstrong: def. He suffered a bad weightlifting accident back in the 80s that required plastic surgery and put him out of commission for a while. Armstrongs toughness was legendary, and this story should give you an idea just how much. I was able to admire him when I was just a young kid growing up, and I got to find out that sometimes your heroes live up to their hype. Thesz came in, he was about 55 years old and I was in my prime and I said, Lou, do you want me to slow down a little bit? That was the biggest mistake I ever made. hyatt buys diamond resorts. A dedicated family man, Armstrong and his beloved wife, Gail, raised four sons Brad, Scott, Steve and Brian. I dont care what anybody else does, wrestling has to be real. The mornings can be particularly painful for legendary pro wrestler Bob Armstrong, who at 69 continues to climb into the ring to . Southeastern Wrestling: How a Long-forgotten Territory Still Haunts WWE, Brad Armstrong Your Favorite Wrestlers Favorite Wrestler, 5 Wrestling Families That Went Through Tragedy and Darkness, Disclaimer, Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and Disclosure. Joseph James [1] (Marietta, [5] 3 de outubro de 1939 [1] [2]) um lutador profissional estadunidense mais conhecido pela alcunha de "Bullet" Bob Armstrong.Patriarca da famlia Armstrong, composta por seus quatro filhos lutadores, [6] Armstrong lutou predominantemente em promoes do sudeste dos Estados Unidos filiadas a National Wrestling Alliance (NWA), onde conquistou diversos ttulos. "Bullet" Bob Armstrong Highlight Video. On the January 18, 2008 episode of Impact!, B.G. Current Impact Champions Future Uncertain: AEW or WWE Return Possible? He was a former United States marine, the Honor Man of his platoon. . Bullet Bob was 80. Armstrong trained each of his sons to wrestle, and formed tag teams with them in the 1980s and 1990s. I wanted Brad Armstrong (one of Bobs four sons) as my first champion, and I didnt get him because he was under contract, said Cornette. He asked my son to call him and let him know. By Mike Rickard on September 23, 2020 2020, 2020s, Cancer Dino Bravo - Dead at 44 I also learned the art of cutting a promo from him. No cause of death was mentioned. He came out of retirement and wrestled for Smokey Mountain Wrestling between 1992 and 1995 when the promotion closed its doors down. 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