Koko B. Ware

Known as: Koko B. Ware, Koko Ware, Stagger Lee, Sweet Brown Sugar
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WWE Hall of Fame: Individual

On this page you find the full wrestling profile of Koko B. Ware, 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 W. Ware Jr. was born in Union City, Tennessee on June 20, 1957, and he is currently 68 years old.

He is currently an Ambassador, working for World Wrestling Entertainment.

Koko B. Ware has won a total of 6 championships in major promotions during his career.

Koko B. Ware was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2009.

Koko B. Ware Profile Index

Profile Info

  • GenderMale
  • Real NameJames W. Ware Jr.
  • Ring Names
    • Koko B. Ware (March 16, 1986 - August 10, 2019)
    • Koko Ware (May 6, 1984 - March 15, 1986)
    • Stagger Lee (March 5, 1983 - May 5, 1984)
    • Sweet Brown Sugar (September 14, 1981 - July 22, 1983)
    • Koko Ware (November 11, 1978 - September 13, 1981)
  • Born June 20, 1957 (age 68)
  • NationalityNationality: United StatesUnited States
  • Birth PlaceUnion City, Tennessee
  • Billed From
    • Union City, Tennessee
  • Height 5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
  • Weight
    • 228 lbs (103 kg)
  • NicknamesThe Birdman

Career History

  • Roles

    • Ambassador (December 18, 2024 - Present)
    • Part Time Wrestler (March 31, 2019 - August 10, 2019)
    • Wrestler (July 26, 2002 - October 21, 2017)
    • Wrestler (November 11, 1978 - April 8, 2000)

  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEDecember 18, 2024Present
    PromotionIndependent CircuitINDYJuly 26, 2002October 21, 2017
    PromotionIndependent CircuitINDYJanuary 4, 1991April 8, 2000
    PromotionUnited States Wrestling AssociationUSWADecember 4, 1995January 16, 1997
    PromotionUnited States Wrestling AssociationUSWAApril 5, 1993September 5, 1994
    PromotionWorld Wrestling FederationWWFSeptember 6, 1986July 21, 1994
    PromotionGlobal Wrestling FederationGWFMay 14, 1993August 20, 1993
    PromotionWrestle and RomanceWAROctober 18, 1992October 23, 1992
    PromotionUnited States Wrestling AssociationUSWASeptember 2, 1991March 30, 1992
    PromotionSuper World SportsSWSJanuary 4, 1991January 8, 1991
    PromotionUniversal Wrestling FederationUWFFebruary 2, 1986August 14, 1986
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWANovember 11, 1978April 19, 1986
    PromotionContinental Wrestling AssociationCWANovember 11, 1978January 28, 1986
    PromotionChampionship Wrestling from FloridaCWFDecember 2, 1984March 9, 1985
    PromotionMid-South WrestlingMSWJuly 13, 1984August 15, 1984
    PromotionJim Crockett PromotionsJCPMarch 12, 1984June 7, 1984
    PromotionWorld Class Championship WrestlingWCCWAugust 4, 1984November 26, 1984
    PromotionHeart of America Sports AttractionsCSW, St. Louis Wrestling ClubSLWCDecember 7, 1980January 4, 1981
    PromotionNWA Mid-AmericaMID AMERICADecember 22, 1979May 3, 1980

  • Images History

    Mar 1993
    Mar 1993
    Feb 1992
    Feb 1992
    Mar 1984
    Mar 1984
    Mar 1983
    Mar 1983
    Nov 1978
    Nov 1978

  • Face / Heel Turns

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    FaceMarch 16, 1986October 21, 2017
    HeelMarch 26, 1984March 15, 1986
    FaceNovember 11, 1978March 25, 1984

  • Finishers

    • Birdbuster - Reverse Brainbuster (September 6, 1986 - August 10, 2019)
    • Ghost Buster - Brainbuster (November 11, 1978 - August 10, 2019)

  • Theme Songs

    • Theme Song"Bird, Bird, Bird" by Jim Johnston - Single (March 21, 1994 - July 21, 1994)
    • Theme Song"High Energy" by Jim Johnston - with Koko B. Ware - Team (February 22, 1992 - March 10, 1993)
    • Theme Song"Bird, Bird, Bird" by Jim Johnston - Single (August 30, 1989 - February 21, 1992)
    • Theme Song"Piledriver" by Jim Johnston & Koko B. Ware - Single (October 7, 1987 - August 29, 1989)
    • Theme Song"The Bird" by Morris Day & The Time - Single (March 16, 1986 - October 6, 1987)

Titles & Accomplishments

  • Career Awards

  • National Wrestling Alliance, Continental Wrestling Association & Jim Crockett Promotions

  • Badger State Pro Wrestling

    • 1 BSPW Heavyweight Championship
    • 2 BSPW Tag Team Championship (with Juicy Johnny)

    Championship Wrestling from Florida

    • 1 NWA United States Tag Team Championship (Florida version) (with Norvell Austin)

    Continental Wrestling Association

    • 1 NWA Mid-America Television Championship
    • 7 AWA Southern Tag Team Championship (3 with Norvell Austin, 2 with Bobby Eaton, 1 with Stan Lane, 1 with Dutch Mantel)

    International World Class Championship Wrestling

    • 1 IWCCW Heavyweight Championship

    International Wrestling Alliance

    • 1 IWA Heavyweight Championship

    Real Wrestling Federation

    • 1 RWF Heavyweight Championship

    Supreme Championship Wrestling

    • 1 SCW Supreme Championship

    United States Wrestling Association

    • 2 USWA Unified World Heavyweight Championship
    • 1 USWA World Tag Team Championship (with Rex Hargrove)

  • Other Accomplishments

    • Memphis Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (class of 2017)
    • CWA Winner Gets a New TV Tournament Winner (1978)
    • PWI Rookie of the Year (1979)

Teams & Relations

  • Tag Teams & Stables

    • High Energy - Owen Hart (February 22, 1992 - March 10, 1993)
    • Pretty Young Things - Norvell Austin (January 31, 1984 - July 1, 1985)
    • Bobby Eaton & Koko Ware - Bobby Eaton (December 14, 1981 - December 12, 1983)
  • Managers

Games Appearances (7)

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LOWM
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Showdown Legends Of Wrestling
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Legends Of Wrestling 2
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Legends Of Wrestling

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