J.J. Dillon

J.J. Dillon
J.J. Dillon at the Walter "Killer" Kowalski Memorial Show in Malden, Massachusetts on October 26, 2008.
Birth name	James Morrison
Born	(1942-06-26) June 26, 1942 Trenton, New Jersey
Website	JJDillon.com
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)	J.J. Dillon James J. Dillon
Billed height	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Billed weight	238 lb (108 kg)
Trained by	Eddie Graham
Debut	December 6, 1968 w/Ron Sanders vs. The Hells Angels (Ron and Chris Dupree)
Retired	1989 (as wrestler) February 19, 2003 (as manager)

James Morrison (born June 26, 1942) is an American retired professional wrestler and manager, better known by his ring name, J.J. Dillon.^[1]

Professional wrestling career

Dillon is best known for being the strategic leader of the original Four Horsemen that consisted of Nature Boy Ric Flair, Tully Blanchard, Arn and Ole Anderson. He is most remembered as a manager in pro wrestling. He guided many wrestlers to singles and tag titles in the NWA. After leaving WCW in February 1989, Dillon served as a front office executive for the WWF until 1997. In April 1997, he returned to WCW as an on-camera commissioner, which he lasted until fall 1998. In 2003, Dillon had a short stint as an NWA representative in TNA.

In 2009, he made a one-night appearance at Deaf Wrestlefest 2009 to team with "Beef Stew" Lou Marconi and "Handsome" Frank Staletto in a six-man tag team match against "Franchise" Shane Douglas, Dominic Denucci and Cody Michaels.^[2]^[3]^[4]

On March 31, 2012 he was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame as a member of the Four Horsemen.

Since January 4, 2015, Dillon has provided color commentary for First State Championship Wrestling.

In wrestling

Wrestlers managed
Tag teams and stables managed
- The Four Horsemen (Ric Flair, Arn Anderson, Tully Blanchard and in respective order of time as a Horseman Ole Anderson, Lex Luger or Barry Windham)
- The Long Riders (Ron Bass and Black Bart)

Championships and accomplishments

Cauliflower Alley Club
- Other inductee (2007)
Central States Wrestling
- NWA Central States Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Buzz Tyler
Championship Wrestling from Florida
- NWA Florida Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
- NWA Florida Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Roger Kirby
- NWA Florida Television Championship (1 time)
Eastern Sports Association
- ESA International Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
- ESA International Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Freddie Sweetan
- ESA North American Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame
- Lou Thesz Award (2016)^[6]
NWA Western States Sports
- NWA International Heavyweight Championship (Amarillo version) (1 time)
- NWA Western States Television Championship (1 time)
Georgia Championship Wrestling
- NWA Macon Heavyweight Championship (1 time)^[7]
Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame
- Class of 2013^[8]
Pro Wrestling Illustrated
- PWI Manager of the Year (1982, 1983, 1988)
WWE
- WWE Hall of Fame (Class of 2012)^[9]

Books

Dillon, James J.; Teal, Scott; Varriale, Philip (2005). Wrestlers are like seagulls : from McMahon to McMahon. Hendersonville, TN: Crowbar Press. ISBN 0-9745545-2-9. OCLC 62596130.

References

↑ "Zoltan organizes Deaf WrestleFest". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. April 30, 2009.
↑ Deitch, Charlie (April 30, 2009). "The Wrestler". Pittsburgh City Paper. Retrieved August 26, 2011.
↑ Shrum, Rick (April 30, 2009). "Zoltan organizes Deaf WrestleFest". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved July 29, 2011.
↑ Csonka, Larry (May 5, 2009). "Various News: RVD Video Blog, Doug Basham Retires, JJ Dillon Returns to the Ring, More". News. 411mania.com. Retrieved July 29, 2011.
↑ "David Von Erich In Florida (Part 2)". YouTube. Retrieved June 19, 2013.
↑ "J.J. Dillon announced for 2016 Tragos/Thesz HOF". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved 2016-01-27.
↑ NWA Macon Heavyweight Title history At wrestling-titles.com
↑ Meltzer, Dave (2012-12-10). "Mon. update: Major Spike announcement tomorrow, Aces & 8s identity, TNA injury updates, Hall of Fame inductions announced, WWE two PPVs this weekend, Jericho schedule, Amateur wrestling hits MSG first time ever". Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Retrieved 2012-12-10.
↑ "The Four Horsemen". World Wrestling Entertainment. Retrieved 2012-01-09.

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WWE Hall of Fame Inductees

1990s

Class of 1993	André the Giant

Class of 1994	Arnold Skaaland Bobo Brazil Buddy Rogers Chief Jay Strongbow Freddie Blassie Gorilla Monsoon James Dudley

Class of 1995	Antonino Rocca Ernie Ladd The Fabulous Moolah George Steele The Grand Wizard Ivan Putski Pedro Morales

Class of 1996	Jimmy Snuka Johnny Rodz Killer Kowalski Lou Albano Mikel Scicluna Pat Patterson The Valiant Brothers (Jimmy Valiant and Johnny Valiant) Vincent J. McMahon

2000s

Class of 2004	Big John Studd Superstar Billy Graham Bobby Heenan Don Muraco Greg Valentine Harley Race Jesse Ventura Junkyard Dog Pete Rose Sgt. Slaughter Tito Santana

Class of 2005	Bob Orton Jr. Hulk Hogan The Iron Sheik Jimmy Hart Nikolai Volkoff Paul Orndorff Roddy Piper

Class of 2006	The Blackjacks (Blackjack Mulligan and Blackjack Lanza) Bret Hart Eddie Guerrero Gene Okerlund Sensational Sherri Tony Atlas Verne Gagne William Perry

Class of 2007	Mr. Perfect Dusty Rhodes Jerry Lawler Jim Ross Mr. Fuji Nick Bockwinkel The Sheik The Wild Samoans (Afa Anoaʻi and Sika Anoa'i)

Class of 2008	The Brisco Brothers (Gerald Brisco and Jack Brisco) Eddie Graham Gordon Solie Mae Young Peter Maivia Ric Flair Rocky Johnson

Class of 2009	Bill Watts The Funk Brothers (Terry Funk and Dory Funk Jr.) Howard Finkel Koko B. Ware Ricky Steamboat Stone Cold Steve Austin The Von Erich Family (Chris Von Erich, David Von Erich, Fritz Von Erich, Kerry Von Erich, Kevin Von Erich and Mike Von Erich)

2010s

Class of 2010	Antonio Inoki Bob Uecker Gorgeous George Mad Dog Vachon Stu Hart Ted DiBiase Wendi Richter

Class of 2011	Abdullah the Butcher Bob Armstrong Drew Carey Jim Duggan The Road Warriors (Road Warrior Hawk, Road Warrior Animal and Paul Ellering) Shawn Michaels Sunny

Class of 2012	Edge The Four Horsemen (Arn Anderson, Barry Windham, J.J. Dillon, Ric Flair and Tully Blanchard) Mil Máscaras Mike Tyson Ron Simmons Yokozuna

Class of 2013	Bob Backlund Booker T Bruno Sammartino Donald Trump Mick Foley Trish Stratus

Class of 2014	Carlos Colón Jake "The Snake" Roberts Lita Mr. T Paul Bearer Razor Ramon The Ultimate Warrior

Class of 2015	Alundra Blayze Arnold Schwarzenegger The Bushwhackers (Butch Miller and Luke Williams) Connor Michalek Kevin Nash Larry Zbyszko Randy Savage Rikishi Tatsumi Fujinami

Class of 2016	Big Boss Man Ed Lewis The Fabulous Freebirds (Michael Hayes, Buddy Roberts, Jimmy Garvin and Terry Gordy) Frank Gotch George Hackenschmidt The Godfather Jacqueline Joan Lunden Lou Thesz Mildred Burke Pat O'Connor Sailor Art Thomas Snoop Dogg Stan Hansen Sting

The Four Horsemen

Originals	Arn Anderson Ole Anderson Tully Blanchard Ric Flair J.J. Dillon

Other members	Lex Luger Barry Windham Sting Sid Vicious Paul Roma Brian Pillman Chris Benoit Steve McMichael Curt Hennig Dean Malenko

Managers and valets	Hiro Matsuda Baby Doll Dark Journey Woman Miss Elizabeth Debra McMichael

Authority control	WorldCat Identities VIAF: 53594535

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