List of former Smoky Mountain Wrestling personnel

Smoky Mountain Wrestling was a professional wrestling promotion based in Knoxville, Tennessee from 1991 to 1995. Former employees in SMW consisted of professional wrestlers, managers, play-by-play and color commentators, announcers, interviewers and referees.

Alumni

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Male wrestlers

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Birth name: Ring name(s): Tenure: Notes
Jason Ahrndt Jason Ahrndt 1995 [1]
Terry Alexander Mr. USA 1994
Brad Anderson Brad Anderson 1991 [2]
Roger Anderson Roger Anderson 1993
Darrell Anthony Dirty White Boy / The Mighty Yankee 1991–1995 [1][3][4][5]
Scott Antol Scott Studd 1994
Christopher Ashford-Smith Kowabunga 1993
Richard Aslinger Richard Slinger 1994
Roger Barnes Ronnie Garvin 1992, 1994 [6]
Tom Barrett Tommy Angel 1991–1992 [2]
Bart Batten Bart Batten 1992–1995 [1]
Brad Batten Brad Batten 1992–1995 [1]
Larry Booker Moondog Spot 1993–1994 [7]
Tom Brandi Johnny Gunn 1994
Carl Brantley Vladimir Koloff 1991–1992 [2]
Daniel Briley Danny Davis / The Galaxian 1992
Jason Broyles Steve Skyfire 1994
Barry Buchanan The Punisher 1995 [8]
Ruben Cain Robert Gibson 1991–1995 [1][2][3][9][10][11]
Mark Calaway The Undertaker 1995 WWF [3][12]
Chris Candido Chris Candido / The Avenger 1993–1995 [3][4][9][13]
Sean Casey Sean Casey 1994
Joe Cazana Joe Cazana 1991–1994
Bryan Clark The Nightstalker 1992–1993
Accie Connor A.C. Conner / D'Lo Brown 1994–1995 [3][4]
Thomas Couch Tommy Rogers 1992 [4]
Ion Croitoru Bruiser Bedlam 1994 [4][7][14]
Jamie Cruikshanks J. C. Ice 1995 USWA [3][8]
William DeMott Crash the Terminator 1993
Steve Doll Steven Dunn 1994 [15]
Daniel Dubiel Dan Dubiel 1994
Bobby Eaton Bobby Eaton 1993
Steve Eisenhower Butch Cassidy 1995
William Ensor Buddy Landel 1992, 1994–1995 [3][16]
Lance Evers Lance Storm 1994 [4][17][18]
Jeff Farmer The Black Scorpion 1991
David Ferrier Jimmy Del Ray 1993–1995 [19][11]
Mick Foley Cactus Jack 1994
Christopher Ford Devon Storm 1994
Jeff Frushia Jeff Daniels 1992–1993
Tim Frye Tim Frye 1991
Dory Funk Jr. Dory Funk Jr. 1994
Terry Funk Terry Funk 1993–1995 [3][9][20]
Doug Furnas Doug Furnas 1992–1994 [7]
Danny Gimondo The Inferno Kid 1994
Eddie Gilbert Eddie Gilbert 1994–1995 [3]
Jimmy Golden Jimmy Golden 1991–1993 [2]
Terry Gordy Terry Gordy 1992, 1994–1995 [3][4][21]
Archie Gouldie The Mongolian Stomper 1992–1995 [9][16]
Steve Gower The Flame 1994
Terry Gower The Jailhouse Rocker 1994
Chris Hamrick Chris Hamrick 1994 [15]
Jeff Hardy Jeff Hardy 1995 [15]
Matt Hardy Matt Hardy 1995 [1][15]
Neal Hargrove Reno Riggins 1992–1993 [10]
Rex Hargrove Rex Hargrove 1992–1993
Billy Harris Hillbilly Festus 1994
Brian Lee Harris Brian Lee 1991–1995 [2][3][4][11]
Don Harris Don Bruise / Don Harris 1993–1994 [3]
Karl Harris Bobo Brazil Jr. 1995
Ron Harris Ron Bruise / Ron Harris 1993–1994 [3]
Owen Hart Owen Hart 1994
David Haskins Davey Rich 1992
William Haynes, Jr. Billy Jack Haynes 1995 [8]
Michael Hegstrand Road Warrior Hawk 1994 [7]
Michael Hickenbottom Shawn Michaels 1995 WWF [3]
Brian Hildebrand Kowabunga 1992, 1994–1995
George Hines Jackie Fulton 1991–1993, 1995 [2][3][8]
James Hines Bobby Fulton 1991–1993, 1995 [2][3]
Tim Horner Tim Horner / Kendo the Samurai 1991–1994 [2][4][10]
Barry Horowitz Barry Horowitz 1991–1992
Robert Howard Bob Holly 1991–1992 [2][4][10]
Michael Imburgia The Tower of Doom 1994
Christopher Irvine Chris Jericho 1994 [4][17][18][22]
Hiroshi Itakura Hiroshi Itakura 1993
Glenn Jacobs Unabomb 1995 [1][3][4][9][18]
Bradley James Brad Armstrong 1995 [1][3][4][8][9]
Brian James Brian Armstrong / The Dark Secret 1992–1995 [9]
Joseph Melton James Bob Armstrong / The Bullet 1992–1995 [4][8][9][23]
Joseph Scott James Scott Armstrong / Dixie Dynamite 1991–1995 [9][4]
Steve James Steve Armstrong 1993–1995 [9]
Jimmy Jannetty Jimmy Jannetty 1993
Marty Jannetty Marty Jannetty 1995 [3][8]
Joel Jones Joel Deaton 1992
Yukihiro Kanemura Yukihiro Kanemura 1993
Lanny Kean Moondog Rex 1993–1994 [7]
Brian Kees Brian Logan / Gabriel Brimstone / The Hornet 1993–1995
Robert Kellum Robbie Eagle 1992–1994
Wayne Keown Dutch Mantell 1991–1993
Christopher Kindred Flash Flanagan 1995
Christopher Klucsaritis Chris Canyon 1993 [4][24]
Mark Kyle Killer Kyle 1991–1995 [2][4]
Terrance Ladd Mustafa Saed 1994–1995 [3][4][9][12][25]
Stan Lane Stan Lane 1992–1993 [19][26]
Jerry Lawler Jerry Lawler 1994–1995 [3]
Scott Levy Scotty Flamingo 1994
Ted Lipscomb The Nightmare / Ted Allen / Power Ranger 1993–1995
Héctor Llanes Héctor Guerrero 1991–1992 [2][6]
Martin Lunde Arn Anderson 1993 WCW
Jerry Lynn Jerry Lynn 1992
Joseph Magliano Joey Maggs 1991–1992
Mike Maraldo Mike Maraldo / Doink the Clown 1994
Rob Mayze Prince Kharis / Malachi the Grim Reaper 1992–1994 [7][24]
Anthony Michaels Anthony Michaels / Fire the Inferno 1993–1995 [1]
Peter Miller The Mongolian Mauler 1992
Mike Morgan Rip Morgan 1992
Ricky Morton Ricky Morton 1992–1995 [1][3][9][11]
Louis Mucciolo, Jr. Louie Spicolli 1994 [7]
Hoyt Murdoch Dick Murdoch 1993–1994
Ricky Nelson Rikki Nelson 1991–1992 [2][4]
Osamu Nishimura Osamu Nishimura 1994
Paul Orndorff Paul Orndorff 1991–1993 WCW [9][6]
Bob Orton Jr. Bob Orton Jr. 1994
Lou Perez Lou Perez 1994
Miguel Pérez Jr. Miguel Pérez Jr. 1993
Oreal Perras Ivan Koloff 1991–1992 [2]
Gene Petit Cousin Luke 1994
Larry Pfohl Lex Luger 1994 WWF
Bill Pierce Chris Comet / Chris Michaels 1992–1993, 1995
Randy Poffo Randy Savage 1994 WWF [7]
Chris Powers Stormtrooper 1992
Tom Prichard Tom Prichard 1992–1995 [19][11]
Jonathan Rechner Boo Bradley / Abuddah Singh 1994–1995 [1][4]
Robert Rechsteiner Rick Steiner 1993
Scott Rechsteiner Scott Steiner 1993
John Richardson Johnny Rich 1992
Thomas Richardson Tommy Rich 1995 [3][4]
Ken Rinehurst Jack Victory 1992
Brian Rogowski Bryant Anderson 1994–1995 [4]
Pat Rose Pat Rose 1991–1992, 1994
Mike Rotunda Irwin R. Schyster 1994
Glenn Ruth Headbanger Thrasher 1995 WWF [3][19]
Michael Samples Mike Samples 1995
Allen Sarven Al Snow / Shinobi 1994–1995 [1][3][4][8][9][25]
Mark Sciarra Rip Rogers 1991–1993
Peter Senerchia The Tasmaniac 1993
Dan Severn Dan Severn 1995 [3][8][13]
Chad Slivenski Chad Austin 1994 [12]
Robert Smedley Bobby Blaze / The Underdog 1993–1995 [3][4][8]
Aurelian Smith Jr. Jake Roberts 1994 [3]
Timothy Smith Timothy Well 1994 [9][15]
Tracy Smothers Tracy Smothers 1992–1995 [1][12][11]
George South George South / The Executioner 1994–1995 [1][15]
Kevin Sullivan Kevin Sullivan / The Master 1992–1994 WCW [3]
Curtis Thompson Curtis Thompson 1993–1995 [4][8]
Raymond Traylor Big Boss Man 1993 [3]
Gary Valiant Gary Scott 1992–1993
Richard Van Slater Dick Slater 1994
Sean Waltman The 1-2-3 Kid 1994 WWF
Charles Warrington Headbanger Mosh 1995 WWF [3][19]
Robert Welch Robert Fuller 1992–1993
Billy White Jr. Billy Black 1992, 1995
White, Robert Moondog Splat 1993
Kelly Wolfe Wolfie D 1995 USWA [3][8]
Steve Womack Larry Santo / The Black Ninja 1993–1995 [1]
Jerome Young New Jack 1994–1995 [3][4][9][12][25]
Unknown Abdul Hassan 1993
Unknown Ben Jordan 1992
Unknown Bill Maddox 1993
Gregory Craig Bo Alexander 1994
Unknown Brian Taylor 1994
Unknown The Buddha / The Mighty Buddha 1994–1995
Unknown Carl Stiles 1992 [2]
Unknown The Carolina Kid 1995
Unknown Chris Walker 1994
Unknown Colin West 1992
Unknown Daniel Little Bear 1992
Unknown The Demon 1992
Unknown Derek Domino 1994
Unknown Doug Dalton 1994
Unknown Gator McAllister 1993
Unknown Greg Maddox 1993
Unknown James Adkins 1994
Unknown James Alls 1994
Unknown Jason Herd 1994
Unknown Jason West 1993–1994
Unknown Jeff Victory 1994
Unknown John Hitchcock 1993
Unknown Johnny Del Rio 1993
Unknown Johnny Kidd 1993
Unknown Juicy Johnny 1993
Unknown Kenny Arden 1995 [1]
Unknown Keith Hart (wrestler) 1992
Unknown Lee Thomas 1994–1995 [1]
Unknown Lynn Fields 1993
Unknown Mad Dog 1992
Unknown The Master of Disaster 1992
Unknown Michael Collins 1993
Mike Furnas Mike Furnas 1993–1994 [7]
Unknown Mike Mason 1995 [1]
Unknown Mike Samson 1992–1995
Unknown Newton Stephie 1992
Unknown Paul Lee / Paul Miller 1991–1992
Unknown Richie Dye 1992
Unknown Rick Cannon 1992
Unknown Rick Newsome 1992
Unknown Rob Morgan 1993
Unknown Rock Regal 1993
Unknown Rocky Patterson 1992
Unknown Ron Cumberledge 1994
Ron Davis Ron Davis 1995 [27]
Scott Campione Scott Campione 1993
Unknown Scott Sandlin 1992
Unknown Scotty McKeever 1995 [15]
Unknown Shawn Power 1993
Unknown Silo Slim 1994
Brian Stanley Stan Lee 1993
Unknown Thunder Tiger 1992
Unknown T.J. Travis 1992
Unknown Tommy Pitner 1995
Unknown The Wolfman 1995 [1][27]

Female wrestlers

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Birth name: Ring name(s): Tenure: Notes
Susan Green Susan Green 1994
Peggy Lee Peggy Lee Leather 1994
Selina Majors Bambi 1994
Jacqueline Moore Sgt. Rock 1995
Candi Devine Candi Devine 1994
Patty Seymour Leilani Kai 1994
Debbie Szostecki Debbie Combs 1994

Stables and tag teams

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Tag team/Stable(s) Members Tenure(s)
The Armstrong Brothers Scott and Steve Armstrong 1993–1995
Armstrong's Army Bob Armstrong, Brad Armstrong, Scott Armstrong, Steve Armstrong, Bobby Blaze, Tracey Smothers, and The Rock 'n' Roll Express 1993–1995
The Batten Twins Bart Batten and Brad Batten 1992–1995
The Bruise Brothers Don Bruise and Ron Bruise 1993–1994
The Dynamic Duo Al Snow and Unabomb 1995
Federation of International Thugs and Eliminators Bruiser Bedlam, Chris Walker, Killer Kyle, and The Funk Brothers 1994
The Funk Brothers Dory Funk Jr. and Terry Funk 1994
The Furnas Brothers Doug Furnas and Mike Furnas 1994
The Gangstas New Jack and Mustafa Saed 1994–1995
The Hardy Boys Jeff Hardy and Matt Hardy 1995
The Headbangers Headbanger Mosh and Headbanger Thrasher 1995
The Infernos Inferno of Fire and Gabriel Brimstone 1994–1995
The Moondogs Moondog Rex, Moondog Spot and Moondog Splat 1993–1994
Jim Cornette's Militia Gen. Jim Cornette, Lt. Buddy Landell, The Punisher, Tommy Rich, Terry Gordy, Sgt. Rock, and The Dynamic Duo 1995
The New Fantastics Bobby Fulton and Jackie Fulton 1991–1993
The Party Patrol Davey Rich and Johnny Rich 1992
PG-13 J. C. Ice and Wolfie D 1995
The Rock 'n' Roll Express Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson 1992–1995
The Russians Ivan Koloff and Vladimir Koloff 1991
The Steiner Brothers Rick Steiner and Scott Steiner 1993–1995
The Thrillseekers Chris Jericho and Lance Storm 1994
The THUGS Tony Anthony and Tracey Smothers 1994–1995
Well Dunn Timothy Well and Steven Dunn 1994

Managers and valets

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Birth name: Ring name(s): Tenure: Notes
Jim Cornette Jim Cornette 1991–1995 [4][19][26]
Randy Hales Randy Hales 1995 [8]
Brian Hildebrand Hymie P. Schwartz / Dr. Mark Curtis 1992, 1994–1995
James Mitchell Daryl Van Horne 1993–1994 [7][9][24][28]
Tammy Lynn Sytch Tammy Fytch 1994 [4][9][19]
Kimberly Wolser Dirty White Girl 1994–1995 [4]
Ronald Wright Ron Wright 1992–1995 [2]

Commentators and interviewers

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Birth name: Ring name(s): Tenure: Notes
Bob Caudle Bob Caudle 1991–1995 [2]
William Ensor Buddy Landel 1995
Wayne Keown Dutch Mantell 1991–1994 [2]
Chip Kessler Chip Kessler 1995
Leslie Malady Les Thatcher 1993–1995 [4]
Tommy Noe Tommy Noe 1991–1995 Ring announcer
Phil Rainey Phil Rainey 1992
Jim Ross Jim Ross 1994–1995
Lance Russell Lance Russell 1993
Scott Spangler Brian Matthews 1992–1994 Ring announcer[16]

Referees

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Birth name: Ring name(s): Tenure: Notes
Brian Hildebrand Mark Curtis 1991–1995 Senior referee[4]
Notes
^ Indicates they are deceased.
^ Indicates they died while they were employed with Smoky Mountain Wrestling.
USWA ^ Indicates they were part of a talent exchange with the United States Wrestling Association.
WCW ^ Indicates they were part of a talent exchange with World Championship Wrestling.
WWF ^ Indicates they were part of a talent exchange with the World Wrestling Federation.

References

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General
  • "The Complete History of Smoky Mountain Wrestling". ProWrestlingHistory.com.
  • Cawthon, Graham (17 January 2023). "Smoky Mountain Wrestling Results". TheHistoryofWWE.com.
Specific
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  4. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae Lentz III, Harris M. (2003). Biographical Dictionary of Professional Wrestling (2 ed.). McFarland. ISBN 0786417544.
  5. ^ Lister, John (2005). Slamthology: Collected Wrestling Writings 1991-2004. Lulu.com. p. 188. ISBN 1411653297.
  6. ^ a b c Shields, Brian (2010). Main Event: WWE in the Raging 80s. New York: Simon and Schuster. p. 79. ISBN 978-1451604672.
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  8. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m Pardue, Edward (2004). "Regional Territories: SMW #13". KayfabeMemories.com.
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  11. ^ a b c d e f Caprio, Robert (2010). Are We There Yet?: Tales from the Never-Ending Travels of WWE Superstars. New York: Simon and Schuster. pp. 64–66. ISBN 978-1439121788.
  12. ^ a b c d e Williams, Scott E. (2013). Hardcore History: The Extremely Unauthorized Story of ECW. New York: Sports Publishing. ISBN 978-1613215821.
  13. ^ a b Hornbaker, Tim (2012). Legends of Pro Wrestling: 150 Years of Headlocks, Body Slams, and Piledrivers. New York: Sports Publishing. p. 507. ISBN 978-1613210758.
  14. ^ Langton, Jerry (2009). Fallen Angel: The Unlikely Rise of Walter Stadnick and the Canadian Hells Angels. Mississauga, Ontario: John Wiley & Sons. ISBN 978-0470739945.
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  16. ^ a b c Oliver, Greg; Steven Johnson (2007). The Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame: The Heels. ECW Press. pp. 228, 234, 360. ISBN 978-1-55022-759-8.
  17. ^ a b Jericho, Chris (2007). "Chapter 25: Ain't No Party Like A Wal-Mart Party". A Lion's Tale: Around the World in Spandex. New York: Hachette Book Group. ISBN 978-0446408905.
  18. ^ a b c Hofstede, David (1999). Slammin': Wrestling's Greatest Heroes and Villains. Toronto: ECW Press. p. 87, 202. ISBN 1550223704.
  19. ^ a b c d e f g Pope, Kristian (2005). Tuff Stuff Professional Wrestling Field Guide: Legend and Lore. Iola, Wisconsin: KP Books. pp. 108, 223, 225, 270, 438. ISBN 0896892670.
  20. ^ Funk, Terry; Williams, Scott E. (2013). "Chapter 22: Back To (What Was Left of) the Territories". Terry Funk: More Than Just Hardcore. New York: Sports Publishing. ISBN 978-1613213087.
  21. ^ Meltzer, Dave (2004). Tributes II: Remembering More of the World's Greatest Professional Wrestlers. Champaign, Illinois: Sports Publishing LLC. p. 206. ISBN 1582618178.
  22. ^ Molinaro, John F. (2002). Top 100 Pro Wrestlers of All Time. Toronto: Winding Stair Press. p. 205. ISBN 1553663055.
  23. ^ Johnson, Steven; Oliver, Greg (2012). The Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame: Heroes and Icons. Toronto: ECW Press. ISBN 978-1770902695.
  24. ^ a b c Kanyon, Chris; Clark, Ryan (2011). Wrestling Reality: The Life and Mind of Chris Kanyon Wrestling's Gay Superstar. Toronto: ECW Press. pp. 108–119. ISBN 978-1770900677.
  25. ^ a b c Loverro, Thom (2007). The Rise & Fall of ECW: Extreme Championship Wrestling. New York: Simon and Schuster. pp. 84, 100. ISBN 978-1416561569.
  26. ^ a b Reynolds, R. D. (2003). WrestleCrap: The Very Worst of Pro Wrestling. Toronto: ECW Press. p. 109. ISBN 1550225847.
  27. ^ a b Pardue, Edward (2004). "SMW #16 Page #2". KayfabeMemories.com.
  28. ^ Kapur, Bob (October 26, 2005). "James Mitchell not so sinister". Canadian Online Explorer. SLAM! Wrestling. Archived from the original on January 15, 2013. Retrieved 2009-11-01.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
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