On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Jimmy Rave, 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 Guffey was born in Atlanta, Georgia on December 8, 1982.
He died on December 12, 2021 at the age of 39.
Jimmy Rave has won a total of 2 championships in major promotions during his career.
Jimmy Rave was inducted in the CZW Hall of Fame in 2022.
Jimmy Rave Profile Index
Profile Info
- GenderMale
- Real NameJames Guffey
- Ring Names
- Jimmy Rave (July 1, 2000 - December 12, 2021)
- Mr. XTC (October 1, 1999 - June 30, 2000)
- Born December 8, 1982
- Died December 12, 2021 (aged 39)
- Nationality
United States - Birth PlaceAtlanta, Georgia
- Billed From
- Atlanta, Georgia (October 1, 1999 - November 28, 2020)
- Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
- Weight
- 210 lbs (95 kg)
- NicknamesCrown Jewel of the Embassy; Original XTC
Career History
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Roles
- Wrestler (October 1, 1999 - November 28, 2020)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
CZWFebruary 9, 2019 December 14, 2019 Promotion 
NWAMarch 5, 2011 September 1, 2012 Promotion 
ROHMarch 21, 2009 September 19, 2009 Promotion 
TNASeptember 9, 2007 February 23, 2009 Promotion 
NJPWBrand
Junior Heavyweight
May 31, 2008 July 8, 2008 Promotion ROHMay 31, 2003 July 27, 2007 Promotion 
DGJuly 8, 2006 October 1, 2006 Promotion NWAOctober 13, 2001 December 12, 2008 Promotion 
CZWSeptember 14, 2002 November 14, 2004 Promotion NWA TNAJuly 31, 2002 February 18, 2004 -
Images History
Mar 2017
Sep 2007
Jul 2002 -
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment Details from to Face November 29, 2020 December 12, 2021 Heel May 31, 2003 November 28, 2020 Tweener October 1, 1999 May 30, 2003
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Finishers
- Heel Hook - Single Leg Boston Crab (September 9, 2007 - November 28, 2020)
- Greetings from Ghana - Double Underhook Facebuster (September 17, 2005 - August 26, 2006)
- Rave Clash - Belly-to-back Inverted Mat Slam (January 1, 2005 - September 16, 2005)
- The Move That Rocks the World/Ghanarhea - Swinging Leg Hook Fireman's Carry Slam
- Doppler Effect - High Knee
- From Dusk till Dawn - Tilt-a-whirl Crossface
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Theme Songs
- Theme Song"Infection", by Dale Oliver - Single (September 9, 2007 - September 23, 2009)
- Theme Song"Parade of Charioteers", by John Williams - Single (January 1, 2005 - August 26, 2006)
Titles & Accomplishments
Career Awards
- CZW Hall of Fame - Individual (Year2022)
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National Wrestling Alliance
National Wrestling Alliance
Atlanta Wrestling Entertainment
- 1 GWC Championship
Combat Zone Wrestling
- 1 CZW Iron Man Championship
- 1 CZW New Horror Championship
Full Impact Pro
- 1 FIP Tag Team Championship - with Fast Eddie Vegas
Great Championship Wrestling
- 2 GCW Heavyweight Championship
Hardkore Championship Wrestling
- 1 HCW Hardcore Championship
NWA Wildside
- 2 NWA Wildside Junior Heavyweight Championship
Peachstate Wrestling Alliance
- 1 Georgia Junior Heavyweight Championship
- 1 PWA Heritage Championship
- 1 PWA No Limits Championship
Rampage Pro Wrestling
- 1 RPW Intercontinental Championship
- 1 RPW Television Championship
Southern Fried Championship Wrestling
- 1 SFCW Phase One Championship
STAR Pro Wrestling
- 1 STAR Heavyweight Championship
Twin States Wrestling
- 1 TSW Championship
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Other Accomplishments
- EWE Scenic City Invitational Winner (2015)
- GWC Championship Tournament Winner (2015)
- FIP Tag Team Championship Tournament Winner (2005 - with Fast Eddie Vegas)
- ROH Trios Tournament Winner (2006 - with Alex Shelley & Abyss)
x2 NWA World Junior Heavyweight ChampionshipTeams & Relations
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Tag Teams & Stables
- The Hierarchy - Kimber Lee, Su Yung / Susie / Susan, Adrian Armour, Aria Blake, Chip Day, Iceberg, Joe Black, Murder-1, Slade Porter, Suge D (August 2, 2015 - November 28, 2020)
- S.C.U.M. - Domino / Cliff Compton, Jimmy Jacobs, Kevin Owens, Matt Hardy, Rhett Titus, Rhyno / Rhino, Steve Corino (March 2, 2013 - June 10, 2013)
- Jimmy Rave Approved - Chip Day, Corey Hollis, Mike Posey, Patrick Bentley, Sal Rinauro (January 8, 2011 - July 6, 2012)
- The Embassy - Cesaro / Claudio Castagnoli, Joey Ryan, Prince Nana, Bison Smith, Ernie Osiris (March 21, 2009 - September 19, 2009)
- The Rock'n'Rave Infection - Christy Hemme, Lance Archer (September 9, 2007 - February 26, 2009)
- Muscle Outlaw'z - Kevin Owens, Cyber Kong, Dr. Muscle, Gamma, Genki Horiguchi, Kinta Tomoaka, Magnitude Kishiwada, Masato Yoshino, Muscle Gang / Babi Slymm, Naoki Tanazaki, Naruki Doi, Pentagon Black (July 8, 2006 - July 22, 2007)
- DP Associates - Adam Pearce, Austin Aries, B.J. Whitmer, Daniel Bryan / Bryan Danielson, Delirious, Jack Evans, Jay Lethal, Shingo Takagi, Dave Prazak, LaDuke Jakes, Shane Hagadorn (September 2, 2005 - January 13, 2007)
- The Embassy - Abyss / Chris Parks, Alex Shelley, Angelina Love, Jade Chung, Prince Nana, Xavier, Daizee Haze, Diablo Santiago, Eddie Vegas, John Walters, Josh Daniels, Mike Kruel, Oman Tortuga, Sal Rinauro, The Weapon of Mask Destruction #3 (January 1, 2005 - August 26, 2006)
- Jimmy Rave & "Fast" Eddie Vegas - Eddie Vegas (November 13, 2004 - August 6, 2005)
- Managers
