Failed to report flower. 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. This morning our Mother, Vida Gail James, the Matriarch of the James/Armstrong family, went to be with the Lord. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Early wrestling career Armstrong was born Joseph James in Marietta, Ga. in 1939. May he rest in peace with his lovely bride! Ron Fuller (Welch) posted on social media. Make sure that the file is a photo. Jon Johnson. In his emotional tribute, Scott Armstrong revealed that their father Bullet Bob Armstrong was by her side until the end. Armstrongs toughness was legendary, and this story should give you an idea just how much. He was attacked by Jackson, and was sent to an asylum afterwards His latest book Final Bell is now available at https://evepostbooks.com and on Amazon.com, The Post and Courier Bob's wife, Vida Gail James, just passed away over the summer. No BS. Birthplace: Marietta, Georgia, USA Day of death: 27.08.2020 (at the age of 80) Cause of death: Knochentumor Gender: male Height: 5' 11" (180 cm) Weight: 227 lbs (103 kg) Career Data Alter egos: Bob Armstrong Bullet Georgia Jaw Cracker a.k.a. Although Armstrong never set foot in a WWE ring, he was inducted into that companys Hall of Fame when Wrestlemania was held in Atlanta in 2011. Going to be very weird not seeing them out and about when things get back to normal. And one Joseph James entered the scene and beat the living stuffing out of this guy. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? He made his TV debut on the October 10, 1992 episode of Superstars, beating Tom Stone. On the August 22 taping of WCW Pro The Armstrong Brothers would finally gain their first WCW victory when they defeated Bill Payne and Rick Thames. That 60-year marriage to one woman in the wrestling business says everything about who he was, said one friend. Never thought I would see this posted here. He served as a commissioner in Jim Cornettes Smokey Mountain Wrestling and continued wrestling part-time as well as managing on occasion. He was preceded in death by his son, Brad, and his wife, universally known as Mrs. Gail. [2][1] When he was a child, Joseph James's father took him to see Gorgeous George wrestle. Joseph James!, Platt shared the story at his friends service. It was only cancer, so he was still working out, said Cornette. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. He did everything. He formed a team called the Rat Patrol with Johnny Rich and they feuded with Ron Fullers Stud Stable (Jerry Stubbs and Arn Anderson). The name Bob Armstrong was known far and wide throughout the South by not only wrestling fans, but many others in the entertainment business. We have set your language to All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Bob had a rare gift. Winds NNE at 5 to 10 mph. 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 The Armstrong Family (real surname James, Armstrong is a ring name) is originally from Georgia, but a couple members, including Bullet, have found home in the Pensacola and Gulf Breeze areas. Bob Armstrong with his son Brad Georgia Championship Wrestling 1982 Reunited. Oops, something didn't work. Vida was the mother of Joseph Armstrong,Robert Bradley,Steve Armstrong,andBrian James who all became pro wrestlers. Im Southern-born and Southern-bred, and when I die, Ill be Southern-dead, was one of the many catchy phrases Armstrong would serve up as one the most prodigious promo men of that time. Bullet Bob Armstrong (left) with son and tag team partner, Brad Armstrong. Only God in heaven wrote the finish to that.. 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. That was Bullet.. His work was immaculate. What are your favorite memories of "Bullet" Bob Armstrong? Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Armstrongs face was severely damaged, and the resulting scars and plastic surgeries would lead to him wearing a mask as The Bullet to conceal his disfigured features. You can find out how much net worth Steve has this year and how he spent his expenses. Our sincerest condolences to his family and friends during this most difficult time. While bench pressing a dumbbell weighing upwards of 180lb (82kg) in a gym in Georgia, the bench that Armstrong was lying upon broke, leading to the weight falling on his face. [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. And it was him. Armstrongs sons inducted him into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2011, a well-earned tribute for an outstanding career. On January 6, they upset Alex Wright and Disco Inferno in Mobile, AL. From a Marine as a young man, a great athlete and legitimate tough guy, a role model for wrestlers, and an icon to fans and the common man, he will never be forgotten! Press J to jump to the feed. He asked me who I worked with, and I mentioned Bob Armstrong, Ron Fuller, and before I could get Fullers name out, he blurted out: Joseph and Gail Adams James! Come to find out, he lived in the same neighborhood as Gail in Marietta, Ga. His family couldnt afford a piano, but her family could. During the 60s it wasnt uncommon to see the Fighting Fireman rush to the Channel 11 studio in Atlanta after finishing a shift as a Cobb County fireman, only to put out another fire, this time inside a wrestling ring during the weekly TV tapings. Every wrestler is from Marietta, but Armstrong may have been one of the first. The Bullet last stepped into the ring in 2019 when he was 79 58 years after his very first match. Get the occasional email with the latest wrestling tributes and memorials, Search by ring name, real name, cause of death, organization, time period (2000s, etc) or specific year, WWE Hall of Famer Ravishing Rick Rude was an amazing individual in and out of the ring. It is with a very heavy heart we announce the passing of our Father and @WWE Hall of Famer "Bullet" Bob Armstrong. The sons of Bob Armstrong, Scott and Brian, announced on August 27th, 2020, that the Bullet Pep, if you knew him had passed after fighting bone cancer for the better part of a year. Bullet was a known name in the wrestling territories back in the 60s, 70s, and 80s. Sad to hear of the passing of Bullet Bob Armstrong a true mans man in this sport of thieves, tweeted Chris Jericho. WWE Hall of Famer and legend "Bullet" Bob Armstrong has died at 80, his sons announced on Thursday night. The Armstrong Family (real surname James, Armstrong is a ring name) is originally from Georgia, but a couple members, including Bullet, have found home in the Pensacola and Gulf Breeze areas. He wrestled his last match in 2009 at the age of 69. And people did believe. They believed in him. "I grew up in the country," Bob told me during an interview. There was a problem getting your location. In his emotional tribute, Scott Armstrong revealed that their father "Bullet" Bob Armstrong was by her side until the end. Try again later. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Armstrong and his beloved wife, Gail, raised four sons Brad, Scott, Steve and Brian. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Condolences to his family, friends, and fans. On December 5, 2005, Armstrong underwent arthroscopic knee surgery. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. For his part, Armstrong often credited his beloved wife, Gail, as the secret to his success. WWE remembers "Bullet" Bob Armstrong WWE 93.3M subscribers 116K views 2 years ago A look back at the legendary career of WWE Hall of Famer "Bullet" Bob Armstrong. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Provided/WWE, Bob and Gail Armstrong were married for nearly 60 years. Menu He was a former United States marine, the Honor Man of his platoon. Ronda Rousey Injury Update: WrestleMania 39 Appearance at Risk? Whether he was The Bullet or The Georgia Jawjacker, Armstrong was the right man for the job. The mornings can be particularly painful for legendary pro wrestler Bob Armstrong, who at 69 continues to climb into the ring to . 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. A Marine (Honor Man for his platoon at basic training on Parris Island) who turned into a fireman who turned into a professional wrestler from Marietta, Ga. An All-American-type guy whose personality came across in the interviews. Physical like their father, the boys would all grow up to . A life well lived, Bob Armstrong left a legacy that will live forever. He included the same message as his brother. James. I think somebody up there likes me, Armstrong said during his induction speech. He was. 0. He possessed that rare, God-given gift of grappling gab that could talk fans into the building. Gimmick: Year: This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. I cant claim to be a great friend of Bobs I was in a locker room with him maybe twenty times, all told. Joseph Melton James was born in Marietta, Georgia on October 3, 1939. Bob went in there with her. Outside of it, he raised four boys who would proudly carry on his legacy. Add to your scrapbook. He was 80. This led to a rematch at Lockdown on April 23, in which Armstrong scored the pin. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. But his best asset was that he could talk people into the building. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Bob Armstrong (215011718)? In 1835, Richard Lawrence tried to kill President Jackson at a funeral. Not sure how many in this subreddit are wrestling fans, but I figured youd like to hear about a great member of our community. Pro beachballs at pro wrestling shows, pro dives if someone catches, anti bullies, olives, and pineapples on pizza. He had the physique, but he also had the athleticism. The big arms. I also pray to remain thankful to my Heavenly Father for the gift of being born to my mom and dad!. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. That sort of work ethic quickly made him a favorite in the Atlanta territory. He did it all. (vitag.Init = window.vitag.Init || []).push(function(){viAPItag.display("vi_937032466")}). 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. But that was just him., His son Brian shared a tribute on Twitter, writing, Today I pray that I keep my head up, celebrating the life and legacy of my hero, my father. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/215011718/bob-armstrong. He has a pure loving kind heart personality. 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. Platt said the funeral in Jay, Fla., was well attended despite the pandemic and Labor Day weekend. Steve entered the career as Wrestler In his early life after completing his formal education.. Born on March 16, 1965, the Wrestler Steve Armstrong is arguably the worlds most influential social media star. Long before guys like the Undertaker and Triple H were main eventing shows in their 50s, Bob Armstrong was doing so regularly - and believably. "Bullet" Bob Armstrong Highlight Video. Despite the two consecutive victories, Armstrong remained hungry for revenge, and challenged Konnan to an arm wrestling contest on the April 8 Impact!. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Our sincerest condolences to his family and friends during this most difficult time. Hulk is the Southeastern champion defending the belt against. I dont mind and you dont matter.. The all became wrestlers: Joseph, aka Scott Armstrong, Brad, Steve, and Brian, aka WWE Hall of Famer "Road Dogg" Jesse James. On April 27, 1996, he teamed with his son Brad to defeat Bunkhouse Buck and Lord Steven Regal at a World Championship Wrestling house show in Canton, Georgia. The Genius Cast with Lanny Poffo (2018-19), HOMAGE.com Our favorite in retro wrestling attire! Ive told you about the performer, but I also want to tell you a little bit about the man. in January 2006, with the kayfabe explanation that the assault at the hands of the LAX had necessitated the surgical repair of Armstrong's knee. He could cut that promo not just a drab babyface promo. Ex-Marine, ex-fireman. The mystery opponent was revealed to be "The Masked Bullet", a masked wrestler who imitated Armstrong's mannerisms (although Armstrong himself came to the ringside during the match, proving that he was not the Bullet). In 1990, The Southern Boys went to World Championship Wrestling and feuded with The Fabulous Freebirds (Michael Hayes and Jimmy Garvin). There is a problem with your email/password. Ten years. The news was confirmed by both his family and WWE, with the wrestling legend passing away after a bout with bone cancer. Not only was Bob Armstrong a great wrestler and the head of a great wrestling family and a great person in general, but he was special to me in several different parts of my life, specifically in Smoky Mountain Wrestling, where he made the company. A retirement show was held on May 29, 2009, at The Dothan Civic Center where many past stars came out to honor Armstrong before his match in the main event. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); No spam. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. On the August 28, 2002 pay-per-view, Jarrett fought the Bullet to a no contest before striking Armstrong with a chair. The sons of Bob Armstrong, Scott and Brian, announced on August 27th, 2020, that the Bullet Pep, if you knew him had passed after fighting bone cancer for the better part of a year. 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. Armstrong's eldest son Scott - best known for being a WWE referee - posted the news online, with a picture of his dad on a weight machine. A member of one of wrestling's underrated dynasties, Brad Armstrong competed alongside his father "Bullet" Bob Armstrong, breaking into the business at age 18. These churches from all these little towns were praying for me. He currently lives in suburban Birmingham, Alabama and can be reached on Twitter @bamawriter. , Post and Courier, an Evening Post Publishing Newspaper Group. Why didnt you say something? Well, it never came up. Egos the way they were, I heard a couple guys over the years make remarks that he was booking all his boys, says Platt. 0; He could talk like nobody else.. 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. You have permission to edit this article. Their pairing continued into 1998 but again saw little success. Afterwards, he retired once again and did not wrestle for a few years. WWE Hall of Famer 'Bullet' Bob Armstrong passed away this week at the age of 80. Bob Armstrong was diagnosed with prostate cancer and according to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, he refused treatment as he knew the cancer was terminal. Please try again later. 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. That night Im there at ringside, Im on the front row, Ive got my Kodak Instamatic camera. Provided/Chris Swisher Collection, Bob Armstrong was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2011. . On April 27, at a television taping in Bismarck, ND they faced the NWO for the first time and defeated Vincent and Stevie Ray. He has three brothers who also entered the wrestling business: Scott, Brad (who died in 2012) and Brian. Bob's health has deteriorated rapidly.. Ive loved the Armstrong family, said Cornette. "Bullet" Bob Armstrong died in August at age 80 after a career in pro wrestling that earned him induction into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2011 though he had never been a WWE wrestler. You cant make this stuff up.. To hear the full episode "Greatest Regional Babyfaces" and many more visit our homepage at blazebelltobell.comTo purchase the critically acclaimed memior "Pi. Brian's brother and fellow WWE producer Scott confirmed the news via Twitter. . They were saved when the returning Bob Armstrong entered the ring and chased LAX away. His feuds with Jos LeDuc and the Mongolian Stomper (Archie Gouldie) were legendary in the South, rough and bloody battles that left every customer satisfied. On the July 28, 1996 edition of WCW Worldwide they fell to Lord Steven Regal and Squire Dave Taylor. He was low-key hilarious, but he was also respectful and humble, even though by the time I finally got to share a locker room with him, he was a legendary presence in the business. 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. Later that night I was dying. Armstrong was married to wife Gail and together they had four sons: Brad, Scott, Steve and Brian. Scott Armstrong, a WWE producer, and Brian Armstrong, a WWE Hall of Famer in his. Much love, tweeted Hulk Hogan who, as young Sterling Golden, once dropped the Southeastern title to Armstrong in a match in Knoxville. After this they moved on to a brief series of matches with Harlem Heat, and in May 1997 defeated the new duo of Jim Powers and Bobby Walker, the latter put together by Teddy Long. James (The James Gang) faced the Latin American Exchange, with B.G. This account has been disabled. WWE Hall of Famer 'Bullet' Bob Armstrong Dies . Armstrong was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2011. He was going over to Scotts house to bench-press. In his last year with Smoky he was in a feud with Buddy Landel for the SMW Heavyweight Championship. Armstrong's sons Brian and Scott shared the news of his death on Twitter Thursday night. 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. His wife Vida had passed away earlier in the year and Armstrong is survived by his sons Brian, Scott, and Steve. In July 1988 he made his debut in Japan for NJPW, mainly working with Tracy against the likes of Shinya Hashimoto, Masahiro Chono, Riki Choshu and even working in the main event against the legendary Antonio Inoki. Everyone here at CAC is deeply saddened to hear that wrestling Legend and WWE Hall of Famer "Bullet" Bob Armstrong has passed away at the age of 80. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. pic.twitter.com/vPG4iVyitq based on information from your browser. Joseph Melton James (October 3, 1939 August 27, 2020) was an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, "Bullet" Bob Armstrong. Provided/Chris Swisher Collection. Footage from Armstrong's knee surgery earlier that month aired on iMPACT! 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. Steve is an ideal celebrity influencer. 1. Physical like their father, the boys would all grow up to become. Worked in finance before realizing pro wrestling journalism made much less sense. After his run with WCW he made a few appearances for the resurrected Continental Championship Wrestling from 2002 to 2005. This browser does not support getting your location. Cart; vw t2 electric conversion kit He was one of the last great regional stars, and he continued making shots for independent promotions in Florida and Alabama into his 70s. He was proud as hell of his boys, Brad, Scott, Steve, and Brian, and they loved their father just as fiercely. But once he explained to Armstrong that he would be more valuable as the face of the promotion, a believable authority figure who still had the muscle to enforce the rules, Armstrong agreed. Catch WWE action on WWE. He could move. During a promo for a no-disqualification bout, Bob looked dead in the camera and said, "Tonight, its anything goes, from your nose to your toes, boys.". 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. They would go on to face The Amazing French Canadians and The Faces of Fear during the remainder of 1996.