Brad Armstrong - Pro Wrestlers Database

On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Brad 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.

Robert Bradley James was born in Marietta, Georgia on June 15, 1962.

He died on November 1, 2012 at the age of 50.

Brad Armstrong has won a total of 4 championships in major promotions during his career.

Profile Info

  • GenderMale
  • Real NameRobert Bradley James
  • Ring Names
    • Brad Armstrong (May 18, 2004 - February 12, 2011)
    • Buzzkill (December 2, 1999 - March 14, 2000)
    • Brad Armstrong (September 14, 1999 - December 1, 1999)
    • BA (June 24, 1999 - August 31, 1999)
    • Brad Armstrong (January 14, 1992 - April 28, 1999)
    • Arachnaman (October 15, 1991 - January 5, 1992)
    • Badstreet (May 29, 1991 - September 5, 1991)
    • Brad Armstrong (March 9, 1981 - May 16, 1991)
  • Born June 15, 1962
  • Died November 1, 2012 (aged 50)
  • NationalityNationality: United StatesUnited States
  • Birth PlaceMarietta, Georgia
  • Billed From
    • Marietta, Georgia
    • Web City (October 15, 1991 - January 5, 1992)
    • Badstreet USA in Atlanta, Georgia (May 29, 1991 - September 5, 1991)
  • Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
  • Weight
    • 223 lbs (101 kg)

Career History

  • Roles

    • Wrestler (March 9, 1981 - December 2, 2011)
    • Commentator (December 21, 2006 - January 9, 2007)
  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    PromotionIndependent CircuitINDYMay 18, 2004February 12, 2011
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand ECW December 21, 2006January 9, 2007
    PromotionWorld Championship WrestlingWCWJanuary 18, 1996March 14, 2000
    PromotionSmoky Mountain WrestlingSMWJune 12, 1995January 18, 1996
    PromotionCatch Wrestling AssociationCWA AUSTRIADecember 3, 1995December 3, 1995
    PromotionUnited States Wrestling AssociationUSWAAugust 4, 1995November 27, 1995
    PromotionWorld Championship WrestlingWCWSeptember 3, 1989April 13, 1995
    PromotionContinental Wrestling FederationCWF TNNovember 11, 1988October 21, 1989
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWAMarch 9, 1981August 26, 1989
    PromotionUniversal Wrestling FederationUWFMay 16, 1987November 26, 1987
    PromotionHeart of America Sports AttractionsCSWNovember 16, 1986February 13, 1987
    PromotionContinental Championship WrestlingCCWJuly 1, 1985December 30, 1986
    PromotionMid-South WrestlingMSWMay 27, 1984June 25, 1985
    PromotionGulf Athletic ClubGACDecember 27, 1984June 7, 1985
    PromotionSoutheastern Championship WrestlingSECWDecember 30, 1982August 30, 1984
    PromotionGeorgia Championship WrestlingGCWSeptember 25, 1983July 15, 1984
    PromotionChampionship Wrestling from FloridaCWFApril 4, 1983July 25, 1983
    PromotionGeorgia Championship WrestlingGCWNovember 7, 1981April 23, 1983
    PromotionMid-South WrestlingMSWSeptember 17, 1982December 2, 1982
    PromotionSoutheastern Championship WrestlingSECWMarch 9, 1981November 2, 1981
  • Images History

    Jan 1992
    Jan 1992
    Oct 1991
    Oct 1991
    May 1991
    May 1991
    Mar 1981
    Mar 1981
  • Face / Heel Turns

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    FaceMarch 15, 2000February 12, 2011
    HeelDecember 2, 1999March 14, 2000
    FaceSeptember 14, 1999December 1, 1999
    HeelJune 24, 1999August 31, 1999
    FaceMarch 9, 1981June 23, 1999
  • Finishers

    • Ground Cobra Twist - Abdominal Stretch (March 9, 1981 - December 2, 2011)
    • Side Russian Legsweep (March 9, 1981 - December 2, 2011)
  • Theme Songs

    • Theme Song"Rock Garden" by Rick Braun - Single
    • Theme Song"Hoody Hooo" by Master P, Silkk The Shocker, C-Murder - with No Limit Soldiers - Team (June 24, 1999 - August 31, 1999)
    • Theme Song"Arachnaman Theme" - Single (October 15, 1991 - January 5, 1992)
    • Theme Song"Badstreet USA" by Rick Derringer - with The Fabulous Freebirds - Team (May 29, 1991 - September 5, 1991)

Titles & Accomplishments

  • National Wrestling Alliance & Georgia Championship Wrestling

    World Championship Wrestling & National Wrestling Alliance

  • National Wrestling Alliance

    • 4 Continental United States Heavyweight Championship
    • 2 NWA National Tag Team Championship (1 with Bob Armstrong, 1 with Tim Horner)
    • 1 NWA Mid-Atlantic Tag Team Championship (with Ricky Morton)

    Championship Wrestling from Florida

    • 1 NWA Florida Global Tag Team Championship (with Terry Allen)

    Continental Wrestling Federation

    • 3 CWF Heavyweight Championship
    • 1 CWF Tag Team Championship (with The Bullet)

    Exodus Wrestling Alliance

    • 1 EWA Heavyweight Championship

    Mid-South Wrestling

    • 1 UWF North American Championship

    Smoky Mountain Wrestling

    • 2 SMW Heavyweight Championship

    Southeastern Championship Wrestling

    • 5 NWA Southeastern Tag Team Championship (4 with Bob Armstrong, 1 with Scott Armstrong)

    United States Wrestling Association

    • 1 USWA Heavyweight Championship

    Universal Wrestling Federation

    • 1 UWF Tag Team Championship (with Tim Horner)
  • Other Accomplishments

    • Alabama Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (2017)
    • PWI Rookie of the Year (1982)
    • WON Rookie of the Year (1981)
    • WON Most Underrated (1987)

Teams & Relations

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