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Jim Crockett Jr.
Born — Died
1944-08-10 — 2021-03-03
Place of birth
Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
Known for
Production
Credits
40 titles
James Allen Crockett Jr. is a former professional wrestling promoter. From 1973 to 1988, he owned Jim Crockett Promotions (JCP), a subsidiary of which was NWA Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling, a wrestling company affiliated with the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA). From 1976 to 1987, he also owned the Charlotte Orioles, a minor league baseball team based in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Known for
NRShowcasing incredible in-ring action and unforgettable interviews, this weekly television series features a who's who of WWE Hall of Famers.
NWA World Championship Wrestling
1985
NRRelive the glory days of the National Wrestling Alliance through Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling's weekly television show.
Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling
1981
8.4Clash of the Champions I took place on March 27, 1988 at the Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, North Carolina. There were 6,000 people in attendance and the show drew a 5.6 rating on TBS. This was aired head to head with WWE WrestleMania IV.
NWA Clash of the Champions
1988
7.7Ric Flair takes on Dusty Rhodes for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. A Brutal Steel Cage "I Quit" Match for the United States Championship pits Magnum T.A. against Tully Blanchard. The Rock 'n' Roll Express battle The Koloffs and much more.
NWA Starrcade 1985
1985
NRThe World Heavyweight Championship hangs in the balance as WWE Hall of Famers Ric Flair and Dusty Rhodes clash inside a steel cage.
NWA The Great American Bash '86 Tour: Greensboro
1986
6.0Nikita Koloff defends the NWA Television Championship against Bobby Eaton. Larry Zbyszko challenges Barry Windham for the UWF Western States Championship. Ric Flair defends the NWA World Championship against Road Warrior Hawk. Nine superstars, including Dusty Rhodes, Arn Anderson, and Lex Luger compete in a Steel Cage Bunkhouse Stampede Match.
NWA Bunkhouse Stampede
1988
Film credits
2010s · 2 titles
9.3For the first time ever, WWE presents the Legends of Mid-South Wrestling. One of the 1980’s hottest territories, Mid-South garnered national attention for its revolutionary storytelling and bruising, athletic matches orchestrated by no-nonsense promoter, “COWBOY” BILL WATTS. Now, the legends and Hall of Famers who cut their teeth in Mid-South share their tales of the fabled proving ground as we deliver OVER 20 classic confrontations from legends Ted DiBiase, Andre The Giant, Shawn Michaels, Ric Flair, Sting, Muhammad Ali, and many more…
Legends of Mid-South Wrestling
2013
NRJim Crockett Promotions took the war to Vince McMahon in the 1980s and its legacy remains mighty in the hearts and souls of diehard professional wrestling fans. Tony Schiavone, who went from fan to one of the voices of JCP, sits down with Jim and David Crockett, who publicly discuss, for the first time ever, the highs and lows and legacy of their family, their battle to keep the flame of true pro wrestling lit and the promotion that defined greatness for many, many decades. A Starrcast exclusive like no other!
STARRCAST IV: Crockett
2019
Series credits
NRShowcasing incredible in-ring action and unforgettable interviews, this weekly television series features a who's who of WWE Hall of Famers.
NWA World Championship Wrestling
1985
NRShowcasing incredible in-ring action and unforgettable interviews, this weekly television series features a who's who of WWE Hall of Famers.
NWA World Championship Wrestling
1985
NRRelive the glory days of the National Wrestling Alliance through Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling's weekly television show.
Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling
1981
Behind the camera
8.4Clash of the Champions I took place on March 27, 1988 at the Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, North Carolina. There were 6,000 people in attendance and the show drew a 5.6 rating on TBS. This was aired head to head with WWE WrestleMania IV.
NWA Clash of the Champions
1988
8.4Clash of the Champions I took place on March 27, 1988 at the Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, North Carolina. There were 6,000 people in attendance and the show drew a 5.6 rating on TBS. This was aired head to head with WWE WrestleMania IV.
NWA Clash of the Champions
1988
7.7Ric Flair takes on Dusty Rhodes for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. A Brutal Steel Cage "I Quit" Match for the United States Championship pits Magnum T.A. against Tully Blanchard. The Rock 'n' Roll Express battle The Koloffs and much more.
NWA Starrcade 1985
1985
NRThe World Heavyweight Championship hangs in the balance as WWE Hall of Famers Ric Flair and Dusty Rhodes clash inside a steel cage.
NWA The Great American Bash '86 Tour: Greensboro
1986
6.0Nikita Koloff defends the NWA Television Championship against Bobby Eaton. Larry Zbyszko challenges Barry Windham for the UWF Western States Championship. Ric Flair defends the NWA World Championship against Road Warrior Hawk. Nine superstars, including Dusty Rhodes, Arn Anderson, and Lex Luger compete in a Steel Cage Bunkhouse Stampede Match.
NWA Bunkhouse Stampede
1988
10.0The first Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament was held on April 19, 1986. The tournament featured 24 tag teams.
The First Annual NWA Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament
1986
NRThe second Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament was held over two nights, April 10 and 11, 1987. The tournament included 24 tag teams.
The Second Annual NWA Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament
1987
NRThe Four Horsemen battle Dusty Rhodes, "Dr. Death" Steve Williams, Lex Luger, Nikita Koloff and Paul Ellering in a War Games Match.
NWA The Great American Bash 1988: Greensboro
1988
5.9Ric Flair battles Ron Garvin for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship in a Steel Cage Match. Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard defend the NWA Tag Team Championship against The Road Warriors. The Rock 'N' Roll Express face The Midnight Express. Dusty Rhodes battles Lex Luger in a Steel Cage for the United States Championship.
NWA Starrcade 1987
1987
NRRic Flair puts the World Heavyweight Championship on the line against Ricky Morton in a Steel Cage Match as the Bash rolls into Charlotte.
NWA The Great American Bash '86 Tour: Charlotte
1986
NRRicky Steamboat & Jay Youngblood's last chance at NWA Tag Team Champions Sgt. Slaughter & Don Kernodle takes place within the confines of a Steel Cage!
NWA The Final Conflict
1983
7.3The first ever Starrcade features Ric Flair battling Harley Race in a Steel Cage Match for NWA World Heavyweight Championship. Roddy Piper takes on Greg Valentine in a brutal Dog Collar Match. Plus, Abdullah the Butcher, Wahoo McDaniel, Ricky Steamboat, The Brisco Brothers, and more.
NWA Starrcade 1983
1983
Live from The Capital Centre in Landover, Maryland
NWA Live: March 18, 1989
1989
NRThe Great American Bash: Freedom Challenge took place on July 6, 1985 at the American Legion Memorial Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. The main event was a steel cage match for the NWA World Television Championship with Tully Blanchard defending the title against Dusty Rhodes. Nikita Koloff challenged for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship against Ric Flair with David Crockett as the special guest referee. Magnum T.A. defended the NWA United States Championship against Kamala, while the NWA World Tag Team Champions Krusher Khrushchev and Ivan Koloff fought the AWA World Tag Team Champions, The Road Warriors. 4 other matches took place on the undercard.
NWA The Great American Bash 1985
1985
NRThe Great American Bash: Freedom Challenge took place on July 6, 1985 at the American Legion Memorial Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. The main event was a steel cage match for the NWA World Television Championship with Tully Blanchard defending the title against Dusty Rhodes. Nikita Koloff challenged for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship against Ric Flair with David Crockett as the special guest referee. Magnum T.A. defended the NWA United States Championship against Kamala, while the NWA World Tag Team Champions Krusher Khrushchev and Ivan Koloff fought the AWA World Tag Team Champions, The Road Warriors. 4 other matches took place on the undercard.
NWA The Great American Bash 1985
1985
NRThe second of two ghoulish nights of action, brought to you by Jim Crockett Promotions and Tod Gordon's Eastern Championship Wrestling. The maniacal Abdullah the Butcher goes to war with Kevin Sullican in a Steel Cage! The ECW Title is up for grabs as Sabu battles the Franchise Shane Douglas. • Public Enemy vs Don Muraco & Jimmy Snuka • Tommy Dreamer vs the Tazmaniac • Sir Richards Michaels vs Rockin' Rebel...and much more action!
NWA Bloodfest • Night Two
1993
The third and final Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament was held over two nights, April 22 and 23, 1988. Scheduled to feature 24 teams, the tournament included a few changes to the original lineup.
The Third Annual NWA Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament
1988
5.6One million dollars is on the line as NWA World Heavyweight Champion Ric Flair takes on Dusty Rhodes with legendary boxing champion Smokin' Joe Frazier as special guest referee. Tully Blanchard faces Ricky Steamboat for NWA World Television Championship. Jimmy Valiant takes on Paul Jones in a Loser Leaves Town Tuxedo Match and much more.
NWA Starrcade 1984
1984
3.3Clash of the Champions XV took place on June 12, 1991 at the Civic Auditorium in Knoxville, Tennessee. There were 5,000 fans in attendance and the show drew a 3.9 rating on TBS.
WCW Clash of the Champions XV: Knocksville USA
1991
7.5Only one team will survive the "Night of the Skywalkers" as The Road Warriors and Midnight Express clash high atop a 25 foot scaffold! Ric Flair defends the NWA World Heavyweight Championship against The Russian Nightmare Nikita Koloff. The Rock 'n' Roll Express defend the NWA Tag Team Championship against Ole & Arn Anderson in a Steel Cage Match.
NWA Starrcade 1986
1986
NRJim Crockett Promotions used "The Great American Bash" as the name for a tour that had several PPV caliber shows around the country. In 1986, there were 13 Great American Bashes and NWA World Heavyweight Champion Ric Flair defended his title at each one against Ricky Morton, Road Warrior Hawk, Ron Garvin, Nikita Koloff, Robert Gibson, Road Warrior Animal, Magnum T.A., Wahoo McDaniel and Dusty Rhodes. Rhodes defeated him for the title at the July 26 Bash. Flair challenged for it on the last Bash on August 2. Nikita Koloff and Magnum T.A. were involved in a best of seven title match series throughout the Bash for the U.S. Title.
NWA The Great American Bash '86: Livin' in the Promise Land
1986
6.0Ric Flair defends the NWA World Heavyweight Championship against Lex Luger. Barry Windham takes on Dusty Rhodes for the United States Championship. Plus, a Tower of Doom Cage Match featuring The Road Warriors and more.
NWA The Great American Bash 1988
1988
7.0NWA Clash of The Champions III took place on September 7, 1988 at the Albany Civic Center in Albany, Georgia . There were 3,700 people in attendance and the show drew a 5.4 rating on TBS. Fall Brawl would later become a regular PPV event for WCW.
NWA Clash of The Champions III: Fall Brawl '88
1988
10.0The first of two ghoulish nights of action, brought to you by Jim Crockett Promotions and Tod Gordon's Eastern Championship Wrestling features the biggest stars of professinal wrestling! Witness Kevin Sullivan, Jimmy Snuka & Don Muraco vs Abdullah the Butcher, JT Smith & Terry Funk . The ECW Tag Team Straps are up for grabs as Pat Tanaka & Paul Diamond take on Tony Stetson & Johnny Hot Body. A battle of maniacs as Sabu battles with the Tazmaniac! See a Steel Cage Match for the ECW Television Title between Terry Funk and Jimmy Snuka. Also Public Enemy vs Silver Jet & Gino Caruso • Rockin' Rebel vs Don E Allen • Ian & Axl Rotten vs Chad Austin & Todd Shaw • Malia Hosaka vs Molly McShane...and so much more!
NWA Bloodfest • Night One
1993
6.0WCW Clash of The Champions XVIII took place on January 21, 1992 at The Expo Center in Topeka, Kansas. There were 5,500 fans in attendance and the show drew a 3.7 rating on TBS. This event was a set-up for SuperBrawl II and saw the WCW debut of Jesse "The Body" Ventura. It was originally scheduled as Brian Pillman & The Patriots vs. The Diamond Studd & The Young Pistols.
WCW Clash of The Champions XVIII
1992
7.0This was the first use of the WarGames: The Match Beyond match conceived by Dusty Rhodes. Rhodes was on the winning side in both events along with the Road Warriors, Nikita Koloff and Paul Ellering. Koloff, Rhodes and J.J. Dillon sustained serious injuries in the first encounter. The Bash series took place in numerous venues all July long, starting in Landover, Maryland at the Capital Centre on July 2.
NWA The Great American Bash '87: War Games
1987
8.0Dream tag team pairings are drawn from the Lethal Lottery and compete in the Battlebowl Battle Royal. Featuring WCW favorites including Sting, Lex Luger, Abdullah the Butcher, "Stunning" Steve Austin, Rick Rude, and many more.
WCW Starrcade 1991
1991
April 19, 1985 at The Meadowlands in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
PWUSA Mayhem at The Meadowlands
1985
8.5Clash of the Champions II took place on June 8, 1988 at the James L. Knight Center in Miami, Florida. There were 2400 people in attendance and the show drew a 4.8 rating on TBS. Throughout the show, wrestlers were being interviewed as they arrived to the building, most notably, Lex Luger who was attacked by the Four Horsemen and was busted open after being slammed head first into the trunk of his limo. This was a big deal at the time as it was the first time Luger had bled while in the NWA. This would also be an important factor in the conclusion of Luger's match against Ric Flair at the 1988 Great American Bash PPV.
NWA Clash of the Champions II: Miami Mayhem
1988
NRIt’s another Florida supercard syndicated across the country, and thankfully there’s no hurricane to sabotage this one, so we should be getting a pretty solid night of wrestling action.
NWA Battle of The Belts II
1986
NRRic Flair and Ricky Steamboat add another chapter to their storied history in this epic battle from 1984.
NWA Boogie Jam
1984
TBS and Jim Crockett Promotions proudly presents a special event voted on by the fans! Ric Flair vs. Ron Garvin for the NWA World's Heavyweight Championship. Dusty Rhodes vs. Tully Blanchard for the NWA National Heavyweight Championship. The Rock & Roll Express defend the NWA Tag Team Championship against The Midnight Express. The Road Warriors vs. Ivan & Nikita Koloff in an epic tag team showdown all from Atlanta's Omni!
NWA Superstars on The SuperStation
1986
December 29, 1985 in East Rutherford, New Jersey at The Meadowlands
Pro Wrestling USA Star Wars: December 1984
1985
In the lead up to NWA Starrcade '83: A Flair for The Gold, encounters from the card's top names make for a great night of action.
NWA The Race to Starrcade
1983
Jim Crockett Promotions feature the biggest stars in the hottest cities across america!
NWA Super Towns on The SuperStation
1987
