On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Jim Barnett, 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 Edward Barnett was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on June 9, 1924.
He died on September 18, 2004 at the age of 80.
Jim Barnett was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2019 as part of the Legacy wing and in the NWA Hall of Fame in 2005.
He was one of the owners of the Big Time Wrestling (Detroit), Australia's World Championship Wrestling and Georgia Championship Wrestling.
Jim Barnett Profile Index
Profile Info
- GenderMale
- Real NameJames Edward Barnett
- Ring Names
- Jim Barnett (January 1, 1949 - September 18, 2004)
- Born June 9, 1924
- Died September 18, 2004 (aged 80)
- Nationality
United States - Birth PlaceOklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Height 5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
- Weight
- 175 lbs (79 kg)
- NotesHe was one of the owners of the Big Time Wrestling (Detroit), Australia's World Championship Wrestling and Georgia Championship Wrestling.
Career History
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Roles
- Producer, Ambassador (October 1, 1987 - September 18, 2004)
- Director of Operation (June 1, 1984 - July 31, 1987)
- Promoter (April 11, 1959 - May 31, 1984)
- Producer (January 1, 1949 - September 30, 1958)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
WWEJanuary 1, 2002 September 18, 2004 Promotion 
WCWNovember 21, 1988 March 21, 2001 Promotion 
NWAAugust 1, 1969 December 30, 1990 Promotion 
JCPOctober 1, 1987 November 20, 1988 Promotion 
WWFJune 1, 1984 July 31, 1987 Promotion 
GCWJune 4, 1974 October 23, 1983 Promotion 
WCW AUSTRALIAOctober 23, 1964 May 31, 1974 Promotion 
NWA DETROITApril 11, 1959 September 18, 1964 Promotion NWASeptember 1, 1949 April 10, 1959 Promotion 
FKEJanuary 1, 1949 September 30, 1958 -
Images History
Jan 1949
Titles & Accomplishments
Career Awards
- WWE Hall of Fame - Legacy (Year2019)
- NWA Hall of Fame - Individual (Year2005)
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Other Accomplishments
- Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame induction (class of 1996)