> The Artist Canvas 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. By this time, they were transitioning away from the National Wrestling Alliance and became the Continental Wrestling Federation. Stories of debauchery, backstage fights, ribs, and more!Bookmark our site: https://ProWrestlingStories.comChoose from hundreds of stories: https://ProWrestlingStories.com/choose-a-story/ Follow us on the socials:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/prowrestlingstories/Twitter: https://twitter.com/pws_officialInstagram: https://instagram.com/prowrestlingstories/ Chief Jay Strongbow is now retired and living on a farm in Georgia. Scarpa claims it gives greater agility and so far no one has questioned that. February 13, 1985 House Show:Moondog Rex defeated Chief Jay Strongbow. With his long, black hair, war dress, frilled boots, his war dance and the Indian Deathlock and Tomahawk Chop holds, Strongbow became such a star in the WWWF that he was inducted into the WWEs Hall of Fame in the inaugural class of 1994. Strongbow and King held the title for a month before losing it to the team ofMr. FujiandProfessor Toru Tanakaon June 27. Years later, Strongbow would complain that Tatanka lived in a fantasy world.. champions in pro wrestling, he never allowed his ego to get the best of [5] Shortly after losing the titles, Jules left the WWF. They knew I knew wrestling, Strongbow said in the Highspots interview, where he talked about the headaches, fining Junkyard Dog $5,000 for smoking a joint in the arena, leaving a tardy Scott Hall behind when he was late for the bus in Germany, Mr. T and Dr. In 1994, Tatanka would return the favor, bestowing on Chief Jay the highest honor in WWE: Induction into the Hall of Fame. American wrestler of all time, and a consistent box office draw. They really had a super tag team for the time they did together, said Curtis widow, Dotty. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. As both a main event and mid-card performer, Strongbow was one of the most reliable, professional wrestlers of his, or any, day. or Best Offer. As both a main event and mid-card performer, Strongbow was one of the most reliable, professional wrestlers of his, or any, day. They were close in the ring as well as outside of the ring. 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. July 17, 1984 House Show:Chief Jay Strongbow defeated Ken Jugan. Talking Wrestling with Greg Valentine Born Jonathan Anthony Wisniski, Jr., the younger Valentine didn't immediately capitalize on his father's name. He was even considered to be a relatively hot fan-favorite of the '50s and '60s. "Chief" Jay Strongbow was arguably the most famous, beloved Native Chief Jay Strongbow made frequent appearances in NWA: Georgia Championship Wrestling's TBS program. Strongbow could also brawl with the best of them, especially once his fiery temper had been ignited. His Tomahawk Chop was a weapon to be feared, and led to many victories of the course of his 20 years in the ring. all races - there was none better, and "The Chief" proudly wrestled his August 12, 1984 House Show:Chief Jay Strongbow defeated Tiger Chung Lee. But The Strongbows were not to be denied, and they regrouped, again defeating Fuji & Saito on October 26, 1982. Funk won. Men's Premium T-Shirt Chief Jay Strongbow Tomahawk WHT $29.99 Women's V-Neck T-Shirt Chief Jay Strongbow Tomahawk WHT $29.99 Men's Cotton T-Shirt Chief Jay Strongbow Tomahawk WHT from $24.99 Kids T-Shirt Chief Jay Strongbow Tomahawk WHT $24.99 Men's Crewneck Sweatshirt Chief Jay Strongbow Tomahawk WHT $49.99 He and Don got along beautifully. Apr 2: WWE WrestleMania He also changed his name to Mark Pyle. Strongbow often brought up the 118 times he wrestled in Madison Square Garden, claiming that it was more than any other performer. 1969: Joe Scarpa defeated Paul Demarco for the Georgia Heavyweight Title. Chief Jay Strongbow Luke Joseph Scarpa [2] (October 4, 1928 - April 3, 2012) was an American professional wrestler and WWE Hall of Famer who was best known by the ring name Chief Jay Strongbow. "It's hard to pick just one legend that I'm looking forward to seeing. Chief Jay Strongbow was a great champion, a charismatic showman and a warrior, and his imprint on sports-entertainment will be felt forever. Different Superstars are remembered for different reasons; some because of championship success or classic matches, others because of longevity or innovative in-ring style. But the man was always on edge over saving a penny., Finkel said Strongbow never needed the world title. 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. 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. The team won the title in a three-team tournament, defeating The Executioners and. In 1982, Jay Strongbow formed a tag team with his on-screen brother,Jules Strongbow. selflessly gave himself to the "sport." Young would also appear on Prime Time Wrestling in a tag match against Demolition, and later faced Greg Valentine on the April 17th edition of Prime Time. Jimmy Valiant. During the match, special guest refereeIvan Putskicounted the winning fall, but did not see Fujis foot draped over the bottom rope. reliable, professional wrestlers of his, or any, day. In 1964, Scarpa was a part of a tragic incident in Savannah, Georgia, when he was teamed with the veteran Tex Riley, against Kurt and Karl Von Brauner. November 18, 1984 House Show:Mr. Fuji defeated Chief Jay Strongbow. 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. Its a far cry from the ground-based, war-dancing Chief Jay Strongbow he would become years later. He really lived like an Indian, said Tito Santana. On April 3, 2012, his father died from complications from a fall. 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. His last match was against Funk in Calgary, Alberta Canada on February 14, 1987. At one point, Strongbow even presented Tatanka with a sacred Native American headdress as a token of his success. Throughout the tour, he would team up with the likes of Abdullah The Butcher, Dusty Rhodes, Jr., Johnny Smith, Terry Gordy, and Ranger Ross. Apr 1: WWE WrestleMania reliable, professional wrestlers of his, or any, day. Scarpa returned to the WWF in January 1992 under the monicker 'Todd Overbow'. On June 28, the Strongbows won the tag team championship from the team of Mr. Fuji andMr. SaitoinNew York Citys Madison Square Garden. > Obituary Archive In the late-1960s, he moved on to WWE, where he would become a household name for the following two decades and beyond. Jimmy Valiant on Chief Jay Strongbow Getting Mercilessly RIBBED by Gorilla Monsoon!Owen Hart: King of Pranks (The Ultimate Anthology of Owen's Greatest Ribs,. Feb 18: WWE Elimination Chamber 2001 [1] Francis Huntington (born November 29, 1952) is an American retired professional wrestler. During the decades before the gimmick, Scarpa wrestled under his real name and saw a lot of success with championships. [9] Scarpa retired in 1993. It was only a matter of time -- and finding the right partner -- for Strongbow before he would again share the title gold. > Movies & TV He was a good person, but he wouldnt listen to me, too interested in girls and other things, he said. They knew that I knew what I was doing, and the majority of the wrestlers respected me for what I was. Johnny Valentine. But Strongbow & Sonny would only hold the belts for a short time, as they were defeated by the powerful duo of Prof. Tanaka & Mr. Fuji on June 27, 1972. Jay Strongbow also competed forThe SheiksBig Time Wrestling promotion in Detroit. After leaving the WWF, Jules later competed on the independent circuit for several years (most notably in top indy promotions like the Pennsylvania-based National Wrestling Federation and Ohio's International Wrestling Alliance). Last updated by Sean Sweeny on April 28, 2014. December 2, 1984 House Show:Chief Jay Strongbow defeated Jerry Valiant. Arion was now aheel, and pinned Strongbow in eastern arenas as he went on to challenge champion. 1960s: Chief Jay Strongbow started wrestling primarily for Vince McMahon Srs World Wide Wrestling Federation. Advertisement. 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 fina. And like all of the greatest As both a main event and mid-card performer, Strongbow was one of the most reliable, professional wrestlers of his, or any, day. After failing in regaining the belts, the Strongbows disbanded. After seeking revenge on Patera for the loss of his partner, Strongbow then went on to face the WWWF World Heavyweight champion "Superstar" Billy Graham in a top-drawing feud. They would lose the championship to and regain it from Fuji & Saito later that year before finally succumbing to the Wild Samoans in 1983. Born In 1928. Larry Johnson is an American former professional wrestler better known as Sonny King. Four and a half years later, on December 7, 1976, Jay Strongbow won his second WWWF World Tag Team Championship, this time with partnerBilly White Wolf. never above "doing the job" in order to help "the team." The Chief, who retired from active competition in the mid 1980s, is looking forward to WWE Homecoming where he can reconnect with several of the legends he worked with over the years as well as meeting some of the current WWE Superstars. Scarpa was given a strong initial push, scoring victories against Lombardi, Barry Horowitz, Bill Woods, and Bill Brundt that summer. [6], In May and June 1990, Scarpa joined All Japan Pro Wrestling on their Super Power Series tour. Following the bout, Riley complained of chest pains, and died that night in Memorial Hospital. We never had fun together in the ring. 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. For over 30 years, Strongbow has been a role model for his fans, a teacher and friend to his co-workers, and a fair and respected boss to the wrestlers on the road. He opened a lot of doors and went to bat for me when no one even knew who I was. 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. He competed in the World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF), where he won the WWWF Tag Team Championship . He remained a vital part of WWE, however, assuming a prominent role in the front office and serving as a mentor to fellow Native American grappler Tatanka in the early-1990s. August 11, 1984 House Show:Chief Jay Strongbow defeated John Savage. Strongbow's illustrious career began in 1947. "Winning titles was never the primary goal for Strongbow, especially during his latter years in the ring. #ChiefJayStrongbow #TheSheik Chief Jay Strongbow VS The Sheik 1973 Chief Jay Strongbow. I learned a lot from Joe Scarpa because Joe Scarpa was a great teacher. This article is about the 1980s-era pro wrestler. Photo by Dave Burzynski, Thats the worst part of it, said Strongbow, then a 16-year-veteran. Jay Strongbow was a consummate wrestler Was the final surviving member of the WWE Hall of Fame class Young entered into a losing streak and was winless against the Russian, but rebounded to put together a lengthy series of house show victories over Barry Horowitz. This time, it was by blood, as brother Jules Strongbow arrived in WWE, and the Native American duo set their sights on tag team titles. By age 14, he already weighed 300 pounds (140 kilograms), as he routinely ate a dozen eggs for breakfast. Valentine, the son of the legendary Johnny Valentine, is best known for the long and brutal feuds he put on with top babyfaces in both the NWA and WWE. Watch every Premium Live Event and enjoy some of your favorite WWE content on Shahid. 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. November 16, 1984 House Show:Brutus Beefcake defeated Chief Jay Strongbow. He wrestled intermittently for the next few months on house shows, facing opponents such as Barry O and Jimmy Jack Funk. He never recovered and died on April 3, 2012 at the age of 83. Jeunesse. In November he was paired against Earthquake in the latter's initial run of house show matches, and gained his first victory on American television when he pinned Barry Horowitz on the December 4th edition of Prime Time Wrestling. Chief Jay Strongbow vs. Kamala: August 25, 1984 After a brief departure for an All Japan tour that summer, following a loss to Ron Garvin on September 8, 1990, Scarpa left the company once more. Chief Jay Strongbow, the WWWF star who died today, was always a pretty matter of fact guy, someone who saw his role as a star wrestler as a job and never expressed a great love of the business. He was born Joseph Luke Scarpa in 1932 in Philadelphia, and began his wrestling career around 1957 as Joltin' Joe Scarpa, with his first bout against Al Galento. CHIEF JAY STRONGBOW 2006 TOPPS HERITAGE CHROME SIGNED AUTOGRAPHED CARD #72 JSA. With an assist from fellow fan favoriteMark Lewin, Strongbow was able to escape the shark cage victorious. Both Scarpa and Demarco wanted 5 more minutes. of 1994. 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.[1][2][3]. Now a contracted performer with the WWF, Mark Young made his return on June 27, 1989 when he defeated The Brooklyn Brawler in a match that aired on International Wrestling Challenge. Demarco jumped Scarpa and stomped him out of the ring. September 22, 1984 MSG Network:Nikolai Volkoff defeated Chief Jay Strongbow. 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. The indelible image of his war dance and the resulting knee lifts and chops that his opponents received is among the most iconic in sports-entertainment. Photo by Dave Burzynski. His career started in 1947, and he wouldn't get the Strongbow character until 1970. I learned that I wasnt as bad as I thought I was. Those early years were rough, with mat burns on the arms and chin. Blonde says oh no, not another breathalyzer. Scarpa signed with the World Wrestling Federation as a wrestler in star spangled banner trunks to represent his country. Theyd scoot you along like a vacuum cleaner, he complained. Although Strongbow was a talented singles star in his own right, he etched his name in history through his accomplishments in the tag team scene. loved the wrestling business, when his ring career ended, Strongbow As a role model - for people of Scarpa was a second generation wrestler; his adopted father was Chief Jay Strongbow who wrestled in the World Wide Wrestling Federation in the 1970s and 1980s. Demarco lost. displayed his professionalism in another important, but far less Cop gets out, walks up to her window, unzips his fly, and pulls out his pecker. Greg Oliver has been writing about pro wrestling since 1985, and is the author of wrestling books: The Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame: The Storytellers (with Steven Johnson), The Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame: Heroes & Icons (with Steven Johnson and Mike Mooneyham); The Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame: The Heels (with Steven Johnson); The Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame: The Tag Teams (also with Johnson); The Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame: The Canadians; SLAM! Chief Jay was known for his famous Tribal War Dance, which was equal, if not more electrifying that Hulk Hogan 's 'hulking up'. July 23, 1984 The Brawl To End It All:Paul Orndorff defeated Chief Jay Strongbow. Contents January 8, 1985 House Show:Bob Orton defeated Chief Jay Strongbow. Jay Strongbow - Official Wrestling Yearbook No.3, June 1973 Cover (cropped).jpg 399 429; 31 KB. glamorous role - that of a WWF road agent. Chief Jay Strongbow - 125th BROOKLYN FAIR - 27-28-29 August 1976.jpg 560 540; 49 KB. [4] Although he was not defeated in his tenure, Young abruptly left WCW following a March 23 match against Kendall Windham in Harrisonburg, VA after receiving a full-time position with the World Wrestling Federation. That was how the business was taught in those years.. Plus, get every WWE Premium Live Event, your favorite shows, new movies, live sports, and more. Sign up for Peacock to watch. Back as a singles combatant, Strongbow embarked on a long-running battle with Greg "The Hammer" Valentine, and the two clashed in a memorable and brutal Indian Strap Match in 1979. WWWF Tag Team titles w/Billy White Wolf won a tournament (December 7, 1976); PWI Inspirational Wrestler of the Year (1979). > Music Huntington is Native American. First Name Chief #6. A man who truly loved the wrestling business, when his ring career ended, Strongbow . April 6, 1984 House Show:Chief Jay Strongbow defeated Charlie Fulton. 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. Chief Jay Strongbow - Heavyweight Wrestling - 31 August 1970.jpg 547 495; 35 KB. In late 1979, he teamed with Wahoo McDaniel in the All Japan Pro Wrestling World's Strongest Tag Determination League tournament. D David Shults coming close to killing each other, or banning beer on the buses before shows after the shows was fine. He wanted to be Jay, and made a point of telling me that he had a lot of Indian in his family. They defeated the team ofBaron Mikel SciclunaandKing Curtis Iaukea. WWE Hall of Famer Joseph Luke Scarpa, a.k.a. Blonde girl gets pulled over for speeding. As A man of both character and talent, the Ring Chronicle is proud to induct this important figure from wrestling history into the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame. 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. I never connected well with Strongbow because, among other reasons, he was incredibly cheap. Nick Khan applauds, defends Vince McMahons return, Police provide more details of fatal Briscoe crash, Mat Matters: Jay Briscoe left a considerable legacy, Jay Briscoes widow provides update on kids, NXT: The Road to Vengeance (Day) Continues, George Tahinos Jay and Mark Briscoe photo gallery, Shareholder revolt continues as WWE, McMahon face another lawsuit. In 1979, Jay Strongbow feuded withGreg The Hammer Valentine, who broke Strongbows leg. Baron Mikel Scicluna & Rocky Tamayo: WWWF Showdown at Shea '76 Jun 25th 1976: On the July 13 episode ofChampionship Wrestling, the Strongbows lost the titles back to Fuji and Saito,[2]but on the October 26 episode ofChampionship Wrestling, the Strongbows defeated Fuji and Saito for their second WWF Tag Team Championship reign as a team. > WrestleMania, Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress, Highs of Taker-HHH, Cena-Rock and Punk-Jericho overcome plenty of lows at WrestleMania XXVIII, Koloffs book more historical than autobiographical. 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. It would be made permanently legal at the opening of 1970. Tomahawk Chop; Sleeper Hold; Indian Deathlock, World Tag Team Champion; 1994 WWE Hall of Fame Inductee. I felt that he was rushing our matches, and wondered whether he was trying to blow me up, Graham wrote in Tangled Ropes. Chief Jay Strongbow worked as a road agent in the WWF during the 1990s. Despite his advancing age (and subsequent reduction in ring prowess) Strongbow was still one of the WWF's top draws as the 1980's rolled on. Now given a breakdancing gimmick, Young defeated Trent Knight in his debut on the February 18, 1989 issue of WCW's Saturday Night show. He drove around in an old pick-up truck and wanted the people to think he was one of them.. April 5, 2012 Joe Scarpa, who became one of the best-known professional wrestlers of the 1970s and '80s after he took on the persona of Chief Jay Strongbow, an American Indian whose war dance. I found out there were better things to do than that., Away from the ring, Strongbow loved to golf and fish, and enjoyed quiet time on the farm in Griffin. If it doesn't work, then click here. He worked extensively for various National Wrestling Alliance territories as well as the World Wide Wrestling Federation, where . Those were two things that he was always serious about. "The Chief" was also well-schooled in the science of "rasslin" and had a solid repertoire of moves, such as the Indian Deathlock (a punishing submission move) and several variations of the suplex. First Name Chief. What a hell of a guy to have bending your ear than Joe Scarpa. When Bruno Sammartino and Pedro Morales ruled the roost, he was the next babyface in line; when Superstar Graham was the villainous WWWF champion, Strongbow was a frequent opponent, though they did not see eye to eye. Chief Jay Strongbow Is A Member Of . January 15, 1985 House Show: David Schultz defeated Chief Jay Strongbow. He had magnetism, he had tremendous grit inside the squared circle, and he knew how to play on the emotions of many a fan.. August 25, 1984 House Show:Kamala defeated Chief Jay Strongbow. On the March 8, 1983 episode ofChampionship Wrestling, the Strongbows lost the titles to theWild Samoans(AfaandSika). While perhaps not everyone bought the Native-American gimmick, few can deny that Strongbow was a star, perhaps only second in stature to the WWWF World champions during his time there. A man who truly loved the wrestling business, when his ring career ended, Strongbow displayed his professionalism in another important, but far less glamorous role - that of a WWF road agent. Jay Strongbow suffered a fall at his home in late 2011 and was hospitalized. $129.95. Strongbow's career started in 1947, using . Updates. Okay,' said Parks. [3] On June 28, 1982, the Strongbows defeated the team of Mr. Fuji and Mr. Saito for their first WWF Tag Team Championship. Chief Jay Strongbow, the WWWF star who died today, was always a pretty matter of fact guy, someone who saw his role as a star wrestler as a job and never expressed a great love of the. A man who truly Arion turned on Strongbow, destroying his headdress on Philadelphia television after he had tied Strongbow in the ropes, and rubbed the feathers in his face. A man who truly Chief Jay Strongbow a.k.a. Copyright 2010-2023 TheSmackDownHotel.com. Young also appeared on American television, teaming with Tim Horner and Jim Evans in tag-team matches against The Rougeau Brothers and The Brain Busters. Chief Jay Strongbow. Mar 5: AEW Revolution Tweet. Chief Jay Strongbow was inducted into the World Wrestling Federation Hall of Fame. Truly, "Chief" Chief Jay Strongbow 2011.jpg 3,072 2,304; 1.44 MB. Curtis recalled a flight she took with Scarpa to a fan fest. All Rights Reserved. I was all over.. While well received in his first match, his second encounter was met by a fan during a February 25 match against Joe Cacane who yelled, "This ain't Chip 'n Dales!". He taught so many of us the psychology of being a babyface. Chief Jay was known for his famous Tribal War Dance, which was equal, if not more electrifying that, In 1975, Jay Strongbow began feuding with Spiros Arion. The Post And Courier reports that Scarpa's health never improved after being. Wrestler. Then, on June 28, 1982, Strongbow again brought home the gold, teaming with his "nephew" Jules Strongbow to defeat the Japanese tandem of Fuji & Saito. January 7, 1989 AWA:Chief Jay Strongbow defeated Mike Enos. Perhaps the greatest Native American to lace up a pair of boots, Chief Jay was one of sports-entertainment's most influential and popular grapplers for almost 40 years. Your email address will not be published. His cause of death is unknown. Chief Jay Strongbow Popularity . never above "doing the job" in order to help "the team." He trained every day with Don. You mention a state, I was there, Strongbow said. This marked his first victory with his father's company. November 15, 1984 House Show:Nikolai Volkoff defeated Chief Jay Strongbow. > Gaming 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). Dominic Nucciarone commence sa carrire de catcheur Montral [5].Il fait ses dbuts le 5 novembre 1958 sous le nom de The Masked Marvel o il perd face Johnny Rougeau [5].Il se fait dmasquer le 21 janvier 1959 aprs sa dfaite face Bernard Vignal [6]. Wahee haw haw haw. I got sick. With White Wolf's career over, Strongbow decided to focus on his singles career. He was an Italian and he lived it like an Indian. Share. He left the promotion in January 1987. Later, the Curtis were pleased that Scarpa and his wife, Mary, a native of Charleston, W.Va., had adopted a son, Mark, who would later wrestle as Mark Young. He trained with Don, and he was probably in some of the best shape I had seen him in, said Curtis of The Chief. Along the way, he captured a number of titles, both singles and tag teams. Still billed as Todd Overbow, Scarpa journeyed the following month to the Global Wrestling Federation. glamorous role - that of a WWF road agent. Contents 1 Professional wrestling career 2 Personal life 3 Championships and accomplishments 4 References 5 External links 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. As Paul Demarco, who was claiming the Worlds title changed Scarpa, agreed to wrestle him for the shot at World Champion Dory Funk Jr. By special dispensation the sleeper which had been banned was reinstated for 1 night. I had an opinion about pro wrestling, until I wrestled and they showed me that my opinion was wrong, Scarpa said in the aforementioned December 2003 shoot interview with Highspots. There was another "Jules Strongbow": John Ralph Bilbo (1906-1975), who wrestled in the 1930s and, later, promoted in California through the 1950s. In late 2011, Strongbow suffered a fall at his home and was hospitalized. Chief Jay Strongbow was an identity that he kept for the rest of his life. entire career as a beloved fan favorite. Homer ODell wanted to flip a coin. They stayed together day and night. Robert L. Howell wrote: Joe Scarpa and Paul Demarco had a rough main event match which Scarpa won with the sleeper. Strongbow and Kent fought inside of a small shark cage, with the first man to escape being declared the winner. Strongbow enjoyed a successful career and even after his retirement, remained connected to professional wrestling. 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