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Post by Grumpyoldman on Apr 19, 2018 1:24:47 GMT -5
Not much information on it, but former U.S. champion, Mid-Atlantic Champion & manager for Jim Crockett Promotions, Paul Jones has passed away. He was 75.
He was best known for his lengthy feud with Jimmy Valiant in the NWA which spanned for years.
Rest peacefully, Mr. Jones.
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Post by PJ on Apr 19, 2018 6:42:45 GMT -5
Sad news. First Bruno now Jones. These things usually come in threes who’s next? Unless Johnny Valiant a couple weeks ago could be considered first. Condolences to their families.
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Post by The Brain on Apr 19, 2018 9:26:13 GMT -5
I remember his runs in Mid-Atlantic and Crockett very well. Man us old school fans are taking a hit this month with Johnny V,Bruno,and now Paul Jones.
My condolences go out to their families and friends. RIP Legends.
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Post by Grumpyoldman on Apr 19, 2018 9:30:35 GMT -5
Sad to say, but I'm thinking Pedro Morales might be next.
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Post by The Brain on Apr 19, 2018 10:47:21 GMT -5
Sad to say, but I'm thinking Pedro Morales might be next. He has Parkinson's right? |
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Post by Bandalero on Apr 19, 2018 11:03:16 GMT -5
Oh boy. I can't honestly say I was a fan of Paul Jones. As a wrestler he was before my time, but he was a manager of the Russians and PoP when I started watching. Another loss for our wrestling community that's for sure  This is where something like the WWE Hall of Fame matters; yes it's not a serious traditional Hall of Fame for other sports and it's more another opportunity for WWE to make money. But it's a place where guys can be honored for their contribution to wrestling on a grander stage than say the NWA Hall of Fame or the Cauliflower Club. Sadly Paul Jones isn't the WWE Hall of Fame to my knowledge. The next generation of wrestling fans will probably never know the role he played in the 70s and 80s. |
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Post by hbkbigdaddycool on Apr 19, 2018 15:14:05 GMT -5
Too many lately passing away. It's just gonna get worse too as each year goes on.
R.I.P. Paul Jones!
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Post by Grumpyoldman on Apr 19, 2018 16:40:00 GMT -5
Sad to say, but I'm thinking Pedro Morales might be next. He has Parkinson's right? Yes. I think there was also a rumor that he tried to sell his WWWF world title at one point as well. |
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Post by The Brain on Apr 19, 2018 17:43:25 GMT -5
He has Parkinson's right? Yes. I think there was also a rumor that he tried to sell his WWWF world title at one point as well. What a shame. Terrible disease. I'm surprised Trips didn't buy it considering the rumors of a physical HOF these past few years. |
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Post by drifter on Apr 21, 2018 13:17:08 GMT -5
Yes. I think there was also a rumor that he tried to sell his WWWF world title at one point as well. What a shame. Terrible disease. I'm surprised Trips didn't buy it considering the rumors of a physical HOF these past few years. Awful that he had the disease. One of my grandmothers had it, and it's one of the worst diseases to watch someone go through, since they basically become a prisoner in their own body. And I guess I'm clueless on this, what's the story of the WWWF belt he had? |
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Post by The Brain on Apr 22, 2018 10:26:33 GMT -5
What a shame. Terrible disease. I'm surprised Trips didn't buy it considering the rumors of a physical HOF these past few years. Awful that he had the disease. One of my grandmothers had it, and it's one of the worst diseases to watch someone go through, since they basically become a prisoner in their own body. And I guess I'm clueless on this, what's the story of the WWWF belt he had? Don't quote me on this but if I'm not mistaken he tried selling his old WWWF belt to get money to go back to his home of Puerto Rico. I believe he lives in NJ currently and can no longer travel due to the toll the disease has put on him. |
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Post by drifter on Apr 22, 2018 12:51:50 GMT -5
Awful that he had the disease. One of my grandmothers had it, and it's one of the worst diseases to watch someone go through, since they basically become a prisoner in their own body. And I guess I'm clueless on this, what's the story of the WWWF belt he had? Don't quote me on this but if I'm not mistaken he tried selling his old WWWF belt to get money to go back to his home of Puerto Rico. I believe he lives in NJ currently and can no longer travel due to the toll the disease has put on him. Wait, but why did he have the WWWF belt? |
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Post by Grumpyoldman on Apr 22, 2018 14:44:08 GMT -5
Don't quote me on this but if I'm not mistaken he tried selling his old WWWF belt to get money to go back to his home of Puerto Rico. I believe he lives in NJ currently and can no longer travel due to the toll the disease has put on him. Wait, but why did he have the WWWF belt? I believe Alex Mulko (Nikita Mulkovitch) made a replica for him. After a bender, Pedro decided to pawn it at a NY pawn shop. You can read more about it here: wrestlingclassics.com/cgi-bin/.ubbcgi/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=print_topic;f=9;t=059047 |
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