Jerry Grey

Title History

 

  • NWA Florida Bahamas title defeating “Haitian Sensation” Tyree Pride (March 1986);
  • NWA Florida Tag Team titles w/Bob Cook -as the Mighty Yankees- defeating Mike Graham & Steve Keirn (September 8, 1987);
  • NWA Pacific Northwest Tag Team titles w/Tom Prichard —- awarded (September 22, 1984);
  • WPW World Heavyweight title defeating Terry Funk (November 11, 1988);

 

Career Highlights

Personal & Career Facts:

  • Jerry Grey used to go to watch wrestling at The Akron Armory when he was growing up…
  • ~~~Among his favorite wrestlers were The Sheik; The Fargos; and Johnny Powers…
  • Jerry Grey is known mainly for working in the South and Northwestern Territories…
  • Jerry Grey once made mentions to some of his favorite matches featuring himself…
  • ~~~They were with a href=”../g/great-muta.html”>Great Muta in Japan; Eddie Gilbert in Mid-South & Ricky Santana
  • Jerry Grey tagged with wrestler Bob Cook to form a newer version of the “The Mighty Yankees”….
  • Jerry Grey started his promotion, WPW, in 1988 – he’s used Virgil, Dan Severn & others…
  • Jerry Grey once worked as assistant trainer for the legendary star Hiro Matsuda
  • Jerry Grey is responsible for the training of WWF Superstar “Bad Ass” Billy Gunn
  • PWI 500 Rankings: #325 (1991); #342 (1992); #360 (1995); and #361 (1996)NWA Championship Wrestling from Florida Bahamas Championship History:
  • March of 1986: Jerry Grey defeated “Haitian Sensation” Tyree Pride to win the Florida Bahamas title..
  • March 15, 1986: Tyree Pride defeated Jerry Grey to regain the Championship Belt..NWA Florida Tag Team Championship History:
  • September 8, 1987 in Tampa, FL: Jerry Grey & Bob Cook beat Mike Graham & Steve Keirn..
  • October 17, 1987 in Lakeland, FL: Mike Graham & Steve Keirn defeated Jerry Grey & Bob Cook to recapture the titles..NWA Pacific Northwest Championship Wrestling Tag Team Championship History:
  • September 22, 1984: Jerry Grey is awarded the PNW Tag Team Titles with Dr. Tom Prichard…
  • ~~~Tom Prichard’s partner (and fellow Title holder) Brett Sawyer is injured; Grey is named the replacement partner..
  • November 30, 1985: Mike Miller & Mr. Ebony defeated Jerry Grey & Tom Prichard for the PNW Tag Team titles..Other Match Results:
  • April 7, 1984 in New Orleans, LA at Mid-South’s Superdome Show “The Last Stampede”:
  • ~~~”The Golden Boy” Jerry Grey suffered a loss to fellow wrestler Tom “The Z-Man” Zenk…
  • May 21, 1985 in Portland, Oregon for The Don Owen Promotions 60th Anniversary Show:
  • ~~~”The Golden Boy” Jerry Grey defeated a fellow professional wrestler – Rocky Venturo…
  • June 8, 1985 in Portland, Oregon for The Northwest Tag Team Title Tournament Round 1:
  • ~~~The team of Jerry Grey & Steve Pardee lost to the team of Mike Miller & Karl Steiner…
  • November 11, 1988 in West Palm, FL: Jerry Grey beat Terry Funk to become WPW Champ…
  • July 6, 2003 in Del Mar, CA at San Diego Fairgrounds: Jerry Grey beat Akbar…Still Active
  • June 3, 2006–World Pro Wrestling: Navajo Warrior & Killer Klown defeated Jerry Grey & Mighty Henrich Volkoff..
  • July 4, 2006–World Pro Wrestling: Jerry Grey & Mighty Henrich defeated The Ballard Brothers….
  • Jerry Grey is still very active running and wrestling on many shows all over the United States..
  • November 24, 2006–WPW: Mighty Henrich Volkoff & Doink beat Rick Steiner & Jerry Grey to win the Tag Team titles!
  • March 17, 2007–World Pro Wrestling: Rick Steiner defeated Jerry Grey in a Barbed Wire Brass Knuckles match.
  • July 4, 2007–World Pro Wrestling: Jerry Grey defeated Rico Santana in San Diego, California ..
  • September 1, 2007—WPW: Jerry Grey & Doink beat Navajo Warrior & Honky Tonk Man after HTM turned on Warrior..
  • July 6, 2008–World Pro Wrestling: Jerry Grey & Gino Santana beat Navajo Warrior & Mister X to retain the Tag Team titles..
  • July 6, 2008–World Pro Wrestling: Jerry Grey & Gino Santana beat Navajo Warrior & Hawaiian Lion to retain the Tag Titles..
  • July 6, 2008–World Pro Wrestling: Navajo Warrior & Shawn Riddik beat Jerry Grey & Gino Santana to win the Tag Team titles!
  • September 1, 2008–Rampage Pro Wrestling: Navajo Warrior & Honky Tonk Man defeated Jerry Grey & Black Dragon
  • January 7, 2009–World Pro Wrestling: Honky Tonk Man & Doink The Clown vs. Jerry Grey & Mighty Volkoff was a No-Contest..
  • Special thanks to “Golden Boy” Jerry Grey for emailing us and helping to complete this profile!

 

Updated:

Trained By

Louie Tillet

Debut

September 14, 1981 (on TBS in GA)

Birthday

July 9, 1963

Hometown

Originally from Akron, Ohio
Now resides in Florida

Gender

Height

6'2"

Weight

230 lbs

Finishing Move(s)

The Stunner

Favorite Move(s)

Various Suplexes
Japanese Submissions

Notable Feuds

Mike Graham
Steve Keirn
Greg Valentine
Billy Gunn
The Ballard Brothers
Navajo Warrior

Status