Bob Armstrong - Pro Wrestlers Database
WWE Hall of Fame: Individual

On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Bob Armstrong, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.

Joseph Melton James was born in Marietta, Georgia on October 3, 1939.

He died on August 27, 2020 at the age of 80.

Bob Armstrong has won a total of 2 championships in major promotions during his career.

Bob Armstrong was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2011.

Profile Info

  • GenderMale
  • Real NameJoseph Melton James
  • Ring Names
    • "Bullet" Bob Armstrong (November 27, 1995 - May 11, 2019)
    • The Bullet (October 4, 1993 - November 26, 1995)
    • "Bullet" Bob Armstrong (January 9, 1989 - October 3, 1993)
    • The Bullet (September 30, 1985 - January 8, 1989)
    • Bob Armstrong (January 1, 1960 - September 29, 1985)
    • Georgia Jaw Jacker (February 20, 1978 - February 26, 1978)
    • Super A (July 19, 1974 - August 16, 1974)
    • Jim Durango (March 6, 1972 - April 6, 1972)
  • Born October 3, 1939
  • Died August 27, 2020 (aged 80)
  • NationalityNationality: United StatesUnited States
  • Birth PlaceMarietta, Georgia
  • Billed From
    • Marietta, Georgia
  • Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
  • Weight
    • 227 lbs (103 kg)
  • NicknamesBullet

Career History

  • Roles

    • Part Time Wrestler (December 7, 2001 - May 11, 2019)
    • Wrestler (January 1, 1960 - February 22, 1997)
  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    PromotionTotal Nonstop ActionTNADecember 3, 2005April 23, 2006
    PromotionNWA: Total Nonstop ActionNWA TNAJune 26, 2002September 18, 2002
    PromotionSmoky Mountain WrestlingSMWNovember 20, 1992November 26, 1995
    PromotionSoutheastern Championship WrestlingSECWMarch 9, 1981November 28, 1988
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWAJanuary 28, 1966May 27, 1987
    PromotionChampionship Wrestling from FloridaCWFMarch 18, 1987May 27, 1987
    PromotionJim Crockett PromotionsJCPNovember 23, 1986May 24, 1987
    PromotionGeorgia Championship WrestlingGCWSeptember 25, 1983June 7, 1984
    PromotionGeorgia Championship WrestlingGCWNovember 7, 1981November 19, 1982
    PromotionJim Crockett PromotionsJCPJanuary 28, 1982June 11, 1982
    PromotionGeorgia Championship WrestlingGCWJanuary 28, 1966December 17, 1980
    PromotionSoutheastern Championship WrestlingSECWJune 18, 1976August 31, 1979
    PromotionContinental Wrestling AssociationCWAMarch 20, 1977May 1, 1977
    PromotionNWA Mid-AmericaMID AMERICAAugust 4, 1975December 20, 1975
    PromotionChampionship Wrestling from FloridaCWFApril 3, 1974April 23, 1975
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Heavyweight March 6, 1972April 6, 1972
    PromotionNWA Mid-AmericaMID AMERICAMarch 21, 1968May 25, 1968
  • Images History

    Jun 2002
    Jun 2002
    Oct 1974
    Oct 1974
    Jan 1960
    Jan 1960
  • Face / Heel Turns

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    FaceDecember 7, 2001May 11, 2019
    FaceJune 1, 1983February 22, 1997
    HeelOctober 25, 1982May 31, 1983
    FaceJanuary 1, 1960October 24, 1982
  • Finishers

    • Georgia Jawbreaker - Jawbreaker (January 1, 1960 - May 11, 2019)
  • Theme Songs

    • Theme Song"Bullets to Bones" by Dale Oliver - Single (June 26, 2002 - April 23, 2006)
    • Theme Song"Bad to the Bone" by George Thorogood & The Destroyers - Single (November 20, 1992 - November 26, 1995)

Titles & Accomplishments

  • Career Awards

  • NWA Mid-America & National Wrestling Alliance

  • Championship Wrestling from Florida

    • 2 NWA Southern Heavyweight Championship (Florida version)

    Global Championship Wrestling

    • 1 GCW Tag Team Championship (with Steve Armstrong)

    Mid-South Sports / Georgia Championship Wrestling

    • 4 NWA Columbus Heavyweight Championship
    • 1 NWA Columbus Tag Team Championship (with Robert Fuller)
    • 4 NWA Georgia Tag Team Championship (1 with Dick Steinborn, 3 with Robert Fuller)
    • 1 NWA Georgia Television Championship
    • 3 NWA Macon Heavyweight Championship
    • 6 NWA Macon Tag Team Championship (1 with Paul DeMarco, 1 with El Mongol, 1 with Bill Dromo, 3 with Argentina Apollo)
    • 1 NWA National Tag Team Championship (with Brad Armstrong)
    • 1 NWA Southern Heavyweight Championship (Georgia version)
    • 4 NWA Southeastern Tag Team Championship (Georgia version) (1 with El Mongol, 1 with Bill Dromo, 2 with Roberto Soto)

    NWA Mid-America

    • 3 NWA Southern Heavyweight Championship (Memphis version)

    NWA Tri-State

    • 1 NWA North American Heavyweight Championship (Tri-State version)

    Southeastern Championship Wrestling

    • 1 CWF Tag Team Championship (with Brad Armstrong)
    • 3 NWA Alabama Heavyweight Championship
    • 4 NWA Southeast Continental Heavyweight Championship
    • 8 NWA Southeastern Heavyweight Championship (Northern version)
    • 1 NWA Southeastern Heavyweight Championship (Southern Division)
    • 1 NWA Six-Man Tag Team Championship (Southeastern version) (with Brad Armstrong & Steve Armstrong)
    • 8 NWA Southeastern Tag Team Championship (Northern Division) (1 with Ken Lucas, 2 with Robert Fuller, 2 with Jos LeDuc, 1 with Steve Armstrong, 1 with Brad Armstrong)
    • 1 NWA Southeastern Tag Team Championship (Southern Division) (with Robert Fuller)
    • 1 NWA Southeastern Television Championship (Southern Division)

    Southern Championship Wrestling

    • 1 SCW Heavyweight Championship

    USA Wrestling

    • 1 USA Heavyweight Championship
  • Other Accomplishments

    • Alabama Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (class of 2017)
    • Combat Sport Pro Hall of Fame induction (class of 2015)
    • CWF Mink Coat Tournament Winner (1988)
    • CWF NWA World Heavyweight Title #1 Contendership Tournament Winner (1986)
    • GCW NWA National Tag Team Tournament Winner (1981 - with Brad Armstrong)
    • SECW NWA Southeastern Heavyweight Title Tournament Winner (1983)

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