Jim Barnett - Pro Wrestler Profile

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.

He was one of the owners of the National Wrestling Alliance, Australia's World Championship Wrestling and Georgia Championship Wrestling.

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.

Profile Info

  • Gender Male
  • Real Name James Edward Barnett
  • Ring Names
    • Jim Barnett ( January 1, 1949 - September 18, 2004)
  • Born June 9, 1924
  • Died September 18, 2004 (aged 80)
  • Nationality Nationality: United StatesUnited States
  • Birth Place Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
  • Notes He was one of the owners of the National Wrestling Alliance, Australia's World Championship Wrestling and Georgia Championship Wrestling.

Career History

  • Roles

    • Producer ( November 1, 1998 - September 18, 2004)
    • Promoter ( January 1, 1949 - October 31, 1998)
  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    Promotion World Wrestling EntertainmentWWE January 1, 2002 September 18, 2004
    Promotion World Championship WrestlingWCW November 21, 1988 March 21, 2001
    Promotion National Wrestling AllianceNWA August 1, 1969 December 30, 1990
    Promotion Jim Crockett PromotionsJCP October 1, 1987 November 20, 1988
    Promotion World Wrestling FederationWWF June 1, 1984 July 31, 1987
    Promotion Georgia Championship WrestlingGCW January 1, 1976 October 23, 1983
    Promotion National Wrestling AllianceNWA January 1, 1955 December 31, 1962
  • Images History

    Jan 1949
    Jan 1949

Titles & Accomplishments

  • Halls of Fame

    • WWE Hall of Fame - Year 2019, Legacy
    • NWA Hall of Fame - Year 2005, Individual
  • Other Accomplishments

    • Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame induction (class of 1996)

Teams & Relations

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