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.
Profile Info
- Gender Male
- Real Name James 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 Place Atlanta, Georgia
- Billed From
- Atlanta, Georgia ( October 1, 1999 - November 28, 2020)
- Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
- Weight
- 210 lbs (95 kg)
- Nicknames Crown Jewel of the Embassy; Original XTC
United StatesCareer History
- Roles
- Wrestler ( October 1, 1999 - November 28, 2020)
- Companies / Promotions
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 DRAGON GATEJuly 8, 2006 October 1, 2006 Promotion NWAOctober 13, 2001 December 12, 2008 Promotion CZWSeptember 14, 2002 November 14, 2004 Promotion TNAJuly 31, 2002 February 18, 2004 - Face / Heel Turns
Alignment from to Face November 29, 2020 December 12, 2021 Heel May 31, 2003 November 28, 2020 Tweener October 1, 1999 May 30, 2003 - Images
Mar 2017
Sep 2007Jul 2002
CZW
NWA
ROH
TNA
NJPW
DRAGON GATE
- 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
- 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
- Titles Won
National Wrestling Alliance
- 2 NWA World Junior Heavyweight Championship
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
- Other Accomplishments
- 181° in PWI Top 500 (2009)
- EWE Scenic City Invitational (2015)
- GWC Championship Tournament (2015)
- FIP Tag Team Championship Tournament Winner (2005 - with Fast Eddie Vegas)
- ROH Trios Tournament Winner (2006 - with Alex Shelley and Abyss)
Relations
- 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, Prince Nana, Daizee Haze, Diablo Santiago, "Fast" Eddie Vegas, Jade Chung, John Walters, Josh Daniels, Mike Kruel, Oman Tortuga, Sal Rinauro, The Weapon of Mask Destruction #3, Xavier ( January 1, 2005 - August 26, 2006)
- Jimmy Rave and "Fast" Eddie Vegas - "Fast" Eddie Vegas ( November 13, 2004 - August 6, 2005)
- Managers Prince Nana