On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Jimmy Garvin, 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 Williams was born in Tampa, Florida on September 25, 1952, and he is currently 72 years old.
Jimmy Garvin has won a total of 5 championships in major promotions during his career.
Jimmy Garvin was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2016 as part of the Groups wing (as a member of The Fabulous Freebirds).
Jimmy Garvin Profile Index
Profile Info
- GenderMale
- Real NameJames Williams
- Ring Names
- Jimmy Garvin (September 23, 1973 - February 10, 1996)
- Jim Garvin (January 27, 1972 - September 23, 1994)
- Beau James (November 1, 1968 - January 26, 1972)
- Born September 25, 1952 (age 72)
- Nationality
United States - Birth PlaceTampa, Florida
- Billed From
- Badstreet U.S.A.
- Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
- Weight
- 235 lbs (107 kg)
- NicknamesGorgeous; Jam
Career History
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Roles
- Part Time Wrestler (August 9, 1999 - August 2, 2000)
- Wrestler (November 1, 1968 - February 10, 1996)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
GWFApril 1, 1994 September 25, 1994 Promotion 
WCWJune 14, 1989 September 1, 1992 Promotion 
NWAJanuary 27, 1972 August 27, 1988 Promotion 
JCPMarch 1, 1986 August 27, 1988 Promotion 
UWFAugust 23, 1987 December 5, 1987 Promotion 
CWFMarch 28, 1987 August 29, 1987 Promotion 
AWAOctober 17, 1984 April 20, 1986 Promotion 
CSW, 
SLWCFebruary 3, 1984 September 20, 1985 Promotion 
AJPWBrand
Heavyweight
August 23, 1984 September 12, 1984 Promotion 
WCCWFebruary 18, 1983 July 23, 1984 Promotion 
MSWJune 19, 1983 July 1, 1984 Promotion 
CWFDecember 6, 1981 February 1, 1983 Promotion 
GCWDecember 5, 1981 March 20, 1982 Promotion MSWNovember 14, 1980 December 8, 1981 Promotion CWFJune 13, 1978 September 28, 1980 Promotion 
NJPWBrand
Heavyweight
October 10, 1980 November 6, 1980 Promotion JCPOctober 24, 1977 June 3, 1978 Promotion 
CWAMay 1, 1977 October 10, 1977 Promotion GCWJanuary 11, 1974 November 6, 1974 -
Images History
Jun 1989
Oct 1984
Aug 1982
May 1977
Jan 1970 -
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment Details from to Heel June 14, 1989 February 10, 1996 Face February 21, 1987 June 13, 1989 Heel February 18, 1983 July 16, 1987 Face November 1, 1968 February 17, 1983
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Finishers
- Bombs Away - Brainbuster (November 1, 1968 - August 2, 2000)
- 911 - Stunner (November 1, 1968 - February 10, 1996)
- DDT (November 1, 1968 - February 10, 1996)
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Theme Songs
- Theme Song"Sharp Dressed Man" by ZZ Top - Single (February 18, 1983 - February 10, 1996)
- Theme Song"Badstreet USA" by Michael Hayes & The Backstreet Band - with The Fabulous Freebirds - Team (June 14, 1989 - September 3, 1994)
- Theme Song"Gigolo" by Ernie Watts - Single (August 23, 1984 - September 12, 1984)
Titles & Accomplishments
Career Awards
- WWE Hall of Fame - Groups, The Fabulous Freebirds (Year2016)
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World Championship Wrestling & National Wrestling Alliance
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x2 NWA/WCW World Tag Team Championship (with Michael Hayes) -
x2 WCW United States Tag Team Championship (with Michael Hayes) -
x1 WCW World Six-Man Tag Team Championship (with Michael Hayes & Brad Armstrong)
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American Wrestling Association
- 1 AWA World Tag Team Championship (with Steve Regal)
Championship Wrestling from Florida
- 2 NWA Florida Heavyweight Championship
- 1 NWA Florida Bahamian Championship
- 1 NWA Florida Global Tag Team Championship (with Big John Studd)
- 2 NWA Florida Tag Team Championship (1 with Steve Keirn, 1 with Jack Brisco)
- 2 NWA Southern Heavyweight Championship (Florida version)
- 2 NWA United States Tag Team Championship (Florida version) (with Killer Kox)
Continental Wrestling Association
- 1 AWA Southern Tag Team Championship (with Bob Ellis)
Global Wrestling Federation
- 1 GWF Tag Team Championship (with Terry Gordy)
NWA Tri-State - Mid-South Wrestling Association
- 1 Mid-South Louisiana Heavyweight Championship
- 1 NWA United States Tag Team Championship (Tri-State version) (with Herb Calvert)
World Class Championship Wrestling
- 4 NWA American Heavyweight Championship
- 2 NWA Texas Heavyweight Championship
- 1 WCCW Television Championship
Teams & Relations
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Tag Teams & Stables
- The Fabulous Freebirds - Michael Hayes, Terry Gordy, Brad Armstrong (June 14, 1989 - September 3, 1994)
- The Fabulous Freebirds / The Screaming Eagles - Michael Hayes (February 13, 1990 - August 14, 1992)
- Jimmy & Ronnie Garvin - Ronnie Garvin (March 4, 1987 - July 10, 1988)
- Jimmy Garvin & Steve Regal - Steve Regal (October 18, 1984 - June 10, 1986)
- Terry Gordy & Jimmy Garvin - Terry Gordy (August 15, 1983 - June 29, 1984)
- Jack Brisco & Jim Garvin - Jack Brisco (January 29, 1980 - December 10, 1981)
- Jim Garvin & Steve Keirn - Steve Keirn / Skinner (October 3, 1978 - November 3, 1980)
- Jim Garvin & Killer Karl Kox - Killer Karl Kox (December 5, 1978 - March 15, 1979)
- Managers
- Family
- Ronnie Garvin - Stepfather
