On this page you find the full wrestling profile of J.J. Dillon, 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.
James Morrison was born in Trenton, New Jersey on June 26, 1942, and he is currently 83 years old.
J.J. Dillon was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2012 as part of the Groups wing (as a member of The Four Horsemen), in the NWA Hall of Fame in 2014 and in the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) in 2013 as part of the Colleague/Territory Division wing.
J.J. Dillon Profile Index
Profile Info
- GenderMale
- Real NameJames Morrison
- Ring Names
- J.J. Dillon (February 26, 1972 - February 19, 2003)
- James J. Dillon (February 27, 1976 - March 7, 1988)
- Jim Dillon (February 23, 1964 - March 3, 1983)
- Jim Morrison (April 23, 1970 - October 29, 1970)
- Jim Valence (August 29, 1963 - February 22, 1964)
- Born June 26, 1942 (age 83)
- Nationality
United States - Birth PlaceTrenton, New Jersey
- Billed From
- Trenton, New Jersey
- Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
- Weight
- 238 lbs (108 kg)
Career History
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Roles
- Manager (September 19, 2003 - January 10, 2004)
- Producer (January 1, 2003 - February 19, 2003)
- Commissioner (April 21, 1997 - December 31, 1998)
- Producer (March 1, 1989 - March 31, 1997)
- Manager (December 8, 1968 - February 10, 1989)
- Wrestler (August 29, 1963 - January 1, 1989)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion
MLWSeptember 19, 2003 January 10, 2004 Promotion
NWA TNAJanuary 1, 2003 February 19, 2003 Promotion
WCWApril 21, 1997 December 31, 1998 Promotion
WWFMarch 1, 1989 March 31, 1997 Promotion
NWASeptember 19, 1970 February 10, 1989 Promotion
WCWNovember 21, 1988 February 10, 1989 Promotion
JCPAugust 6, 1984 November 20, 1988 Promotion
CWAJanuary 1, 1982 December 31, 1984 Promotion
CWFOctober 7, 1981 May 5, 1984 Promotion
AJPWBrand
Heavyweight
February 11, 1983 March 3, 1983 Promotion
CSW,
SLWCFebruary 6, 1981 October 23, 1981 Promotion
AJPWBrand
Heavyweight
January 2, 1981 January 22, 1981 Promotion
WSSJanuary 4, 1979 September 30, 1980 Promotion
BTW DALLASFebruary 18, 1980 August 24, 1980 Promotion
NWA TRI STATEFebruary 19, 1979 March 22, 1979 Promotion
STAMPEDEAugust 26, 1977 November 8, 1978 Promotion
WCW AUSTRALIASeptember 1, 1978 October 27, 1978 Promotion
WSSSeptember 15, 1977 March 3, 1978 Promotion
AJPWBrand
Heavyweight
April 8, 1977 December 14, 1977 Promotion
NWA HOLLYWOODJuly 2, 1977 August 3, 1977 Promotion
GCWMarch 8, 1977 April 1, 1977 Promotion
MID AMERICADecember 6, 1976 March 6, 1977 Promotion
BTW DALLAS,
GACFebruary 27, 1976 September 7, 1976 Promotion
CWFFebruary 4, 1975 November 7, 1975 Promotion
AJPWBrand
Heavyweight
January 3, 1975 January 29, 1975 Promotion
WSSNovember 1, 1973 December 13, 1974 Promotion
AJPWBrand
Heavyweight
January 4, 1974 January 30, 1974 Promotion
JCPMay 3, 1971 October 22, 1973 Promotion
CSWFebruary 23, 1963 February 23, 1963 -
Images History
Jan 2003
Dec 1988
Sep 1970
Aug 1963 -
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment Details from to Heel August 29, 1963 February 10, 1989
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Finishers
- Trash Talk - Figure-4 Leglock (August 29, 1963 - January 1, 1989)
Titles & Accomplishments
Career Awards
WWE Hall of Fame - Groups, The Four Horsemen (Year2012)
NWA Hall of Fame - Individual (Year2014)
Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) - Colleague/Territory Division (Year2013)
Central States Wrestling
- 1 NWA Central States Tag Team Championship (with Buzz Tyler)
Championship Wrestling from Florida
- 1 NWA Florida Heavyweight Championship
- 1 NWA Florida Tag Team Championship (with Roger Kirby)
- 1 NWA Florida Television Championship
Eastern Sports Association
- 1 ESA International Heavyweight Championship
- 1 ESA International Tag Team Championship (with Freddie Sweetan)
- 1 ESA North American Heavyweight Championship
NWA Western States Sports
- 1 NWA International Heavyweight Championship (Amarillo version)
- 1 NWA Western States Television Championship
Georgia Championship Wrestling
- 1 NWA Macon Heavyweight Championship
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Other Accomplishments
- George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame's Lou Thesz Award (2016)
- Cauliflower Alley Club's Other inductee (2007)
- PWI Manager of the Year (1982, 1983, 1988)
Teams & Relations
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Tag Teams & Stables
- The Extreme Horsemen - Barry Windham, C.W. Anderson, Justin Credible, Simon Diamond, Steve Corino (September 19, 2003 - January 10, 2004)
- The Four Horsemen - Arn Anderson, Barry Windham, Lex Luger, Ole Anderson, Ric Flair, Tully Blanchard (December 28, 1985 - February 10, 1989)
- Jim Dillon & Roger Kirby - Roger Kirby (March 9, 1975 - November 3, 1975)
- Jim Dillon & Big Boy Brown - Big Boy Brown (February 16, 1972 - April 23, 1973)
- Managed WrestlersAbdullah the Butcher, Arn Anderson, Barry Windham, Buddy Landel, Butch Reed, Kazuo Sakurada / Kendo Nagasaki, Lex Luger, Ole Anderson, Ric Flair, Simon Diamond, Tully Blanchard