Garett Bischoff
Garett Bischoff | |
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Bischoff in January 2012 | |
Birth name | Garett Bischoff |
Born |
Detroit, Michigan | April 20, 1984
Residence | Nashville, Tennessee |
Spouse(s) | Mary Jane (m. 2010) |
Professional wrestling career | |
Ring name(s) |
Garett Bischoff Jackson James |
Billed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
Billed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
Billed from | Orlando, Florida |
Trained by | Hulk Hogan |
Debut | November 7, 2010[1] |
Garett Bischoff (born April 20, 1984) is an American professional wrestler and a former referee. He is best known for his time in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling
Early life
Bischoff was born in 1984 to wrestling personality and television producer Eric Bischoff[2]
Professional wrestling career
Total Nonstop Action Wrestling
Immortal and feud with Eric (2010–2012)
Bischoff made his debut as a referee for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling, under the ring name Jackson James on November 7, 2010 at Turning Point.[1] Garett was officially revealed (in wrestling storylines) during a match between Sting and Hulk Hogan on October 16, 2011 at Bound for Glory as Eric Bischoff's son when Garett reluctantly called the ring bell for a submission, which led to Eric hitting his son with a steel chair following the match, starting a rivalry between the two, in the process of removing him from Immortal and turning face.[3]
On the November 10, 2011, edition of Impact Wrestling, Bischoff made his wrestling debut against Gunner and won by disqualification after Ric Flair interfered.[4] On the November 17 edition of Impact Wrestling, Bischoff defeated Gunner again, this time by pinfall.[5][6] On the December 8 edition of Impact Wrestling, Bischoff defeated Gunner again, but after the match Gunner would piledrive him into the concrete floor, injuring him in storyline.[7] Garett returned on the January 5, 2012, edition of Impact Wrestling, in a backstage segment where Sting told him that he was no longer a referee and was being officially welcomed to the roster.[8] On the February 2 edition of Impact Wrestling, the returning Hulk Hogan was revealed as Bischoff's trainer.[9] On February 12 at Against All Odds, Bischoff, with Hogan in his corner, was defeated by Gunner, who had Eric Bischoff in his corner, in a singles match.[10] On the March 8 edition of Impact Wrestling, Bischoff teamed up with Jeff Hardy to defeat Gunner and Kurt Angle in his first main event.[11] On the March 15 and 22 editions of Impact Wrestling, Bischoff would survive two beat the clock challenges against Angle, first in five minutes and second in three.[12][13] On April 15 at Lockdown, Garett and his father captained opposing teams in the annual Lethal Lockdown match. Garett won the match for his team by pinning Eric, forcing his father out of TNA in the process.[14]
Various feuds (2012–2013)
On the May 24 episode of Impact Wrestling, Bischoff received his first shot at the TNA Television Championship, but his match with Devon ended in a no contest, following interference from Robbie E and Robbie T. Following the match, Bischoff and Devon united to fend off the attack by the two.[15] On June 10 at Slammiversary, Bischoff and Devon defeated the Robbies in a tag team match.[16] Bischoff returned to Impact Wrestling on August 9, when he and Devon unsuccessfully challenged Christopher Daniels and Kazarian for the TNA World Tag Team Championship.[17] Bischoff's alliance with Devon ended on August 29, after Devon announced he had parted ways with TNA.[18] However, Devon returned to TNA in October, as a member of the villainous Aces & Eights stable.[19] On the November 15 episode of Impact Wrestling, Bischoff teamed with Kurt Angle to defeat Devon and masked member of Aces & Eights in a tag team match, despite outside interference from the rest of Aces & Eights and Wes Brisco.[20] On December 9 at Final Resolution, Bischoff teamed with Kurt Angle, Samoa Joe, and Wes Brisco to defeat Devon, D.O.C., and two masked members of Aces & Eights in an eight-man tag team match.[21] On the following episode of Impact Wrestling, Bischoff and Brisco teamed up to defeat Robbie E and Robbie T in a tag team match.[22]
Aces & Eights and departure (2013–2015)
On the January 31 episode of Impact Wrestling, Bischoff and Brisco revealed themselves as members of Aces & Eights and attacked Kurt Angle, turning heel again in the process.[23] Bischoff explained his turn the following week, claiming he got no respect from the fans.[24] Bischoff wrestled his first singles match as a heel on the next episode of Impact Wrestling, losing to Samoa Joe via disqualification after interference from Wes Briscoe.[25] On March 10 at Lockdown, Aces & Eights, consisting of Bischoff, Devon, DOC, Mike Knox, and Mr. Anderson were defeated by Team TNA, consisting of Eric Young, James Storm, Magnus, Samoa Joe, and Sting in a Lethal Lockdown match.[26] Bischoff and Wes Brisco defeated Kurt Angle the following week and then again the week after. On the September 5 episode of Impact Wrestling, Bischoff and Brisco defeated the TNA World Tag Team Champions James Storm and Gunner in a non-title match.
On November 7 episode of Impact, Bischoff and Knux hosted a club voting with Tazz to disband Aces & Eights after showing contempt toward Bully Ray's selfish and autocratic ways, but it turned out to be a hoax as ousted member Mr. Anderson was attacked by Knux, Bischoff and Bully Ray. On the following episode of Impact, Anderson attacked Bischoff with a pile-driver following the match between Kurt Angle and Austin Aries, with Bobby Roode looking on at the ramp.
After over a year of being on hiatus from TNA on April 1, 2015, Garett Bischoff profile was removed from the TNA roster page confirming his departure from the company. In May 2015, the Bischoffs and Jason Hervey sued TNA for unpaid salary.[27]
Independent circuit (2014-present)
On June 13, 2014, Bischoff made his debut in National Wrestling Alliance Florida Underground Wrestling defeating The Grease.[28] On August 1, Bischoff reunited again with Wes Brisco to defeat The Grease and JD Maverick.[29] on August 2, 2014, Bischoff defeated JD Maverick. on August 23, at a NWA Signature Pro event, Bischoff and Wes Brisco defeated JD Maverick and Mikey Batts. on November 30, Bischoff competing under the ring name Jackson James teamed with Chip Sterling to defeat Lance Lude and Zane Riley.On March 5, 2015 Bischoff made his debut at Coastal Wrestling Federation (CWF) in Houston, TX defeating Santana, Slam Shady, Lee Megidoo.
In wrestling
- Finishers
- Managers
- Entrance themes
- "Loaded Gun" by Dale Oliver[30] (November 11, 2011 - January 24, 2013)
- "Deadman's Hand" (Instrumental) by Dale Oliver[31] (February 7, 2013 – November 21, 2013; used while a part of Aces & Eights)
Championships and accomplishments
References
- 1 2 Martin, Adam (2010-11-09). "Identity of the new TNA referee". WrestleView. Retrieved 2010-11-09.
- ↑ "Eric's bio". EricBischoff.com. Retrieved 2011-10-26.
- ↑ Caldwell, James (2011-10-16). "Caldwell's TNA Bound for Glory PPV results 10/16: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live PPV - Angle-Roode, Hogan-Sting". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved 2011-10-16.
- ↑ Keller, Wade (2011-11-10). "Keller's TNA Impact Wrestling report 11/10: Sting grants Storm a rematch against gloating heel Roode, plus Ronnie from Jersey Shore wrestles". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved 2011-12-12.
- ↑ Keller, Wade (2011-11-17). "Keller's TNA Impact Wrestling report 11/17: Follow up to Turning Point, Roode and Styles match announced for Final Resolution". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved 2011-12-12.
- ↑ "TNA Impact Results 17/11/11".
- ↑ Keller, Wade (2011-12-10). "Keller's TNA Impact Wrestling report 12/8: Jarrett & Roode vs. Hardy & Styles, Mickie James vs. Madison Rayne, Storm confronts Angle". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved 2011-12-12.
- ↑ McQuade, Jay (2012-01-05). "McQuade's TNA Impact Wrestling report 1/5: Review of final Genesis PPV hype, six-man tag main event, tournament finals". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved 2012-01-08.
- 1 2 Keller, Wade (2012-02-02). "TNA Impact Wrestling report 2/2: Wembley Arena Edition - Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of TV show". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved 2012-02-03.
- ↑ Caldwell, James (2012-02-12). "Caldwell's TNA Against All Odds PPV results 2/12: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live PPV - Roode-Hardy-Storm-Ray TNA Title main event". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved 2012-02-12.
- ↑ Turner, Scott (2012-03-09). "Turner's TNA Impact Wrestling report 3/9: Garett & Hardy vs. Angle & Gunner main event, Anderson returns, Abyss's "brother" emerges, X Title match, one title change". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved 2012-03-10.
- ↑ Turner, Scott (2012-03-16). "Turner's TNA Impact Wrestling report 3/16: Sting-Roode contract signing finalizes PPV hype, Storm-Gunner main event, more". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved 2012-03-26.
- ↑ Turner, Scott (2012-03-23). "Turner's TNA Impact Wrestling results 3/22: Victory Road fall-out, Dixie & Sting & Hogan close the show, three title matches". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved 2012-03-26.
- ↑ Caldwell, James (2012-04-15). "Caldwell's TNA Lockdown PPV results 4/15: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live PPV - Roode-Storm main event, Angle-Hardy, Lethal Lockdown opener". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved 2012-04-15.
- ↑ Boutwell, Josh (2012-05-16). "Impact Results - 5/24/12". WrestleView. Retrieved 2012-05-24.
- ↑ Caldwell, James (2012-06-10). "Caldwell's TNA Slammiversary PPV results 6/10: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live PPV - Roode vs. Sting headlines 10th Anniv. PPV". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved 2012-06-10.
- ↑ Caldwell, James (2012-08-09). "Caldwell's TNA Impact results 8/9: Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of live Impact - Angle vs. Styles, final Hardcore Justice hype". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved 2012-08-09.
- ↑ Caldwell, James (2012-08-29). "TNA News: Current champion Devon parts ways with company, says whether he's retiring". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved 2012-08-30.
- ↑ Caldwell, James (2012-10-14). "Caldwell's TNA Bound for Glory PPV results 10/14: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live PPV - Aries vs. Hardy, Storm vs. Roode". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved 2012-10-14.
- ↑ "CALDWELL'S TNA IMPACT RESULTS 11/15: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of post-PPV episode - Storm vs. Roode".
- ↑ "CALDWELL'S TNA FINAL RESOLUTION PPV RESULTS 12/9: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of Hardy vs. Roode in the main event, Aries vs. Bully".
- ↑ "CALDWELL'S TNA IMPACT RESULTS 12/13: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of PPV fall-out episode".
- ↑ "CALDWELL'S TNA IMPACT RESULTS 1/31: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of Impact in the U.K. - Angle-Anderson, Wes & Garett turn heel, Wes's hair tells the story".
- ↑ "CALDWELL'S TNA IMPACT RESULTS 2/7: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of Impact in the U.K. - Tag Title change, Sting & Bully main event, Aces & Eights lose again, Nash weighs in".
- ↑ "CALDWELL'S TNA IMPACT REPORT 2/21: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of Impact in the U.K. - new KO champ, Hogan's "decision" early contender for worst angle of the year (updated w/Box Score)".
- ↑ "CALDWELL'S TNA LOCKDOWN PPV RESULTS 3/10: Live, in-person coverage from San Antonio - Hardy vs. Ray TNA Title match, Lethal Lockdown".
- ↑ "Bischoff family and Hervey file suit against TNA". Wrestling Observer Newsletter. 2015-05-20. Retrieved 2015-05-21.
- ↑ http://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=112385
- ↑ http://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=114967
- ↑ "Delirium". Total Nonstop Action Wrestling. Retrieved 2013-11-19.
- ↑ "deadman-s-hand-instrumental-aces-and-eights.aspx". Total Nonstop Action Wrestling. Retrieved 2012-12-27.
- ↑ "Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI) 500 for 2013". The Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved 2013-08-22.
- ↑ Meltzer, Dave (January 27, 2014). "Jan 27 2014 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: 2013 Annual awards issue, best in the world in numerous categories, plus all the news in pro-wrestling and MMA over the past week and more". Wrestling Observer Newsletter (Campbell, California): 35. ISSN 1083-9593.
External links
- Official website
- Garett Bischoff on Facebook
- Garett Bischoff on Twitter
- TNA Wrestling profile
- Online World of Wrestling profile