Jimmy Rave: Profile, Career, Face/Heel Turns, Titles Won, Gimmick Evolution and Stats

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)

Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)

Weight

210 lbs (95 kg)

Born December 8, 1982

Died December 12, 2021 (aged 39)

Birth Place Atlanta, Georgia

Billed From

Atlanta, Georgia ( October 1, 1999 - November 28, 2020)

Nicknames Crown Jewel of the Embassy; Original XTC

Career History

Roles

Wrestler ( October 1, 1999 - November 28, 2020)

Companies / Promotions

Promotion	from	to
Promotion CZW	February 9, 2019	December 14, 2019
Promotion NWA	March 5, 2011	September 1, 2012
Promotion ROH	March 21, 2009	September 19, 2009
Promotion TNA	September 9, 2007	February 23, 2009
Promotion NJPWBrand Junior Heavyweight	May 31, 2008	July 8, 2008
Promotion ROH	May 31, 2003	July 27, 2007
Promotion DRAGON GATE	July 8, 2006	October 1, 2006
Promotion NWA	October 13, 2001	December 12, 2008
Promotion CZW	September 14, 2002	November 14, 2004
Promotion TNA	July 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 2007

Jul 2002

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)