James Manley
Also Known As: James Manley, Jim Powers
Biography: is an American retired professional wrestler, better known by the ring name Jim Powers. He is best known for his appearances with WWE from 1987 to 1994. Manley was born in Washington Heights, Manhattan and grew up watching wrestling at Madison Square Garden. Jim Powers returned to wrestling for an independent promoter on March 9, 2007. Since returning to wrestling, Powers has wrestled for several independent based organizations and has appeared, pairing back up with Young Stallions partner Paul Roma, at several wrestling fan fests meeting his fans and signing their autographs. In 2007, Powers was contacted by WWE to be a part of their developmental territory and train wrestlers there. Despite meeting face-to-face with WWE booker, John Laurinaitis, Powers never received a contract with the promotion. Powers said in recent interviews that he almost left his then-current job to work with the WWE, and also said Laurinaitis told him there weren't any places available in the developmental territories, but would call him if there was one. Powers said Laurinaitis repeated this so many times he didn't believe him anymore. On November 15, 2008 he defeated Johnny LeDoux at FCW Broken Bones 2008. He then embarked on the Wrestling Legends Tour 2009, facing Joe E. Legend and Tatanka in March 2009. After a fourteen-year absence (he had appeared on several shows in 1995), Powers rejoined NWA New Jersey. Teaming with Danny Inferno as the tag-team Fire Power, the duo defeated The Spirit Squad (Kenny Dykstra and Mike Mondo) to win the NWA New Jersey Tag-Team Championship. Powers final appearances came at "IWF Winter Warfare" for the Independent Wrestling Federation. His last match saw him team with Chachi to defeat Chris Steeler & Damian Adams on January 23, 2010 in West Paterson, New Jersey On February 3, 2010, Powers announced his retirement. In 2012, Powers was hospitalized, and had two hip surgeries. In July 2016, Manley was named part of a class action lawsuit filed against WWE which alleged that wrestlers incurred traumatic brain injuries during their tenure and that the company concealed the risks of injury. The suit is litigated by attorney Konstantine Kyros, who has been involved in a number of other lawsuits against WWE. US District Judge Vanessa Lynne Bryant dismissed the lawsuit in September 2018. Powers has been a resident of East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA
Birthday: January 04, 1958
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Gender: Male
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WWF Bashed in the USA
Overview: While Mr. Perfect goes on search for the 'perfect' stamp, enjoy some exciting matches filmed exclusively for the WWE Universe, including Virgil challenging Shawn Michaels for the WWE Intercontinental Championship, The Undertaker going one-on-one with Yokozuna, and more. Plus, witness an exciting 40-Man Battle Royale!
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-06-23
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WWE The Hart Foundation
Overview: Craig DeGeorge hosts the triumphant story of The Hart Foundation's rise to prominence in WWE with an exciting lineup of in-ring action. Witness Bret 'The Hitman' Hart and Jim 'The Anvil' Neidhart take to the ring against duos such as The British Bulldogs, The Killer Bees, and many more in this Home Video Classic!
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-06-24
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Chris Benoit: The Aftermath
Overview: In a business such as pro wrestling, it is hard to be shocked or surprised by anything. But on one weekend in June of 2007 the wrestling world collectively dropped to it’s knees in awe. The bodies of wrestling superstar Chris Benoit, his wife Nancy and their 7 year old son Daniel were found in their suburban Georgia home. The information that would come out regarding their untimely passing would be some of the most shocking in recent memory. RF Video proudly presents Chris Benoit: The Aftermath. Hear first hand the reaction from the wrestling superstars that knew both Chris Benoit and Nancy. Legendary names in pro wrestling weigh in on the issues that arouse following the tragedies and all of the events that took place.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-01-01
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The Best of the WWF: volume 8
Overview: The WWE superstars in their most exciting matches!
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-08-20
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The Best of the WWF: volume 13
Overview: Coliseum Video brings you the biggest and baddest WWE suoerstars!
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-10-28
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The Best of the WWF: volume 18
Overview: The best of the hottest WWE action!
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-03-01
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The Best of the WWF: volume 20
Overview: The best keeps getting better!
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-08-09
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WWE Maple Leaf Wrestling: November '88
Overview: The biggest superstars in WWE head to the great white north for some incredible action. Featuring Hulk Hogan battling The Big Boss Man.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-11-06
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WWE Maple Leaf Wrestling: June '90
Overview: The biggest superstars in WWE head to the great white north for some incredible action. Featuring a mixed tag team match between Dusty Rhodes & Sweet Sapphire and "The Macho King" Randy Savage and Sensational Queen Sherri.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-06-17
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WWE Los Angeles Wrestling: November '88
Overview: The Superstars come out in the city of angels as The Big Boss Man tries to make Hulk Hogan serve hard time!
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-11-17
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WWE Los Angeles Wrestling: December '88
Overview: The Superstars come out in the city of angels as Hulk Hogan and The Big Boss Man collide in an epic rematch.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-12-17
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WWE Maple Leaf Wrestling: November '87
Overview: The biggest superstars in WWE head to the great white north for some incredible action. Featuring "Ravishing" Rick Rude and "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff in a battle of the bodies.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-11-01
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WWE Wrestling at The Meadowlands: December '84
Overview: Catch all the excitement and action as WWE's most powerful superstars take to the ring. Featuring a WWE Championship between Hulk Hogan and Big John Studd.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-12-10
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WWE Maple Leaf Wrestling: September '88
Overview: The biggest superstars in WWE head to the great white north for some incredible action. Featuring Hulk Hogan and "King" Haku in combat.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-09-18
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WWE Wrestling at The Meadowlands: May '89
Overview: Catch all the excitement and action as WWE's most powerful superstars take to the ring. Featuring a WWE Intercontinental Championship Match between "Ravishing" Rick Rude and The Ultimate Warrior.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-05-08
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It's Good To Be The King: The Jerry Lawler Story
Overview: You hear his voice calling the action every week on WWE's flagship show, Monday Night Raw, but there is more to being king other than having the best seat in the house! In this regal new documentary, Jerry "The King" Lawler shares the amazing story of his rise to royalty. Follow the WWE Hall of Famer from his early days to his championship-laden career in the ring, his incomparable reign at the broadcast table and a king-sized list of accolades along the way. Friends and peers also join The King for this revealing look inside the life of this enduring and revered figure in sports entertainment.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-05-19
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WWE Royal Rumble
Overview: Twenty top Superstars compete in the first-ever Royal Rumble match. See all your favorites including Bret "The Hitman" Hart, The Ultimate Warrior, Jake "The Snake" Roberts, "The Natural" Butch Reed and "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan compete in the over-the-top-rope elimination match. Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat faces "Ravishing" Rick Rude and much more!
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-01-24
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WWE WrestleMania IV
Overview: WrestleMania IV was the fourth annual WrestleMania professional wrestling pay-per-view event produced by the World Wrestling Federation (WWF). It took place on March 27, 1988 at the Trump Plaza in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The main event was the finals of a fourteen-man tournament for the undisputed WWF Championship, where Randy Savage defeated Ted DiBiase to win the vacant title. The main matches on the undercard were a twenty-man battle royal won by Bad News Brown, Demolition (Ax and Smash) versus Strike Force (Tito Santana and Rick Martel) for the WWF Tag Team Championship, Brutus Beefcake versus The Honky Tonk Man for the WWF Intercontinental Championship and a 14-man tournament for the vacated WWF Championship.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-03-27
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WWE Survivor Series 1988
Overview: Survivor Series (1988) was the second annual Survivor Series pay-per-view professional wrestling event produced by the World Wrestling Federation (WWF). It took place on November 24, 1988 (Thanksgiving night in the United States) and was held at the Richfield Coliseum, in Richfield, Ohio. The main event was a ten-man Survivor Series match between a team captained by The Mega Powers (Hulk Hogan and WWF Champion Randy Savage) and a team captained by The Twin Towers (Akeem and The Big Boss Man). Hogan and Savage were the sole "survivors" of the match. The undercard featured three Survivor Series matches between mid-card wrestlers.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-11-24
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WWE Survivor Series 1987
Overview: November 26th, 1987, Thanksgiving Day from the Richfield Coliseum in Richfield, Ohio. Matches featured Survivor Series Tag Team Elimination Matches • Brutus Beefcake, Jake Roberts, Jim Duggan, Randy Savage & Ricky Steamboat vs. Danny Davis, Hercules, King Harley Race, Ron Bass & The Honky Tonk Man • Rockin' Robin, The Fabulous Moolah, Itsuki Yamazaki & Noriyo Tateno & Velvet McIntyre vs. Dawn Marie, Donna Christianello, Judy Martin, Leilani Kai & The Sensational Sherri • Demolition, The Bolsheviks, The Dream Team, The Hart Foundation & The Islanders vs. Strike Force, The British Bulldogs, The Killer Bees, The Rougeau Brothers & The Young Stallions • World Champion Hulk Hogan, Bam Bam Bigelow, Don Muraco, Ken Patera & Paul Orndorff vs. Butch Reed, Andre The Giant, King Kong Bundy, Rick Rude & The One Man Gang. The event was broadcast live on pay per view and was promoted by the World Wrestling Federation (WWF). The venue attendance was reported to be 21,300.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-11-26
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WWE March to WrestleMania VIII
Overview: The Road to WrestleMania runs through Biloxi as top WWE Superstars vie for position and honor before the showcase of the immortals!
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-03-29
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WCW World War 3 1996
Overview: A future opportunity at the WCW World Heavyweight Championship is on the line in a 60-Man Three Ring Battle Royale. The Outsiders defend the WCW World Tag Team Championship against The Faces of Fear and The Nasty Boys. Plus, The Giant faces Jeff Jarrett, Dean Malenko battles Psychosis, and much more!
Genres: Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-11-24
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