Jim Wehba
Also Known As: Gen. Skandor Akbar, Skandor Akbar, Jimmy Wehba, Wildman Wehba
Biography: Jimmy Saied Wehba, was an American professional wrestler and manager better known by his ring name Skandor Akbar, which translates as "Alexander the Great". Akbar led the villainous stable Devastation, Inc. in Bill Watts's Universal Wrestling Federation during the promotion's heyday in the 1980s, as well as other regional territories, including World Class Championship Wrestling and the Global Wrestling Federation.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Vernon, Texas, USA
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Birthday: September 29, 1934
Age: 90 years old
Gender: Male
Deathday: August 19, 2010
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Heroes of World Class
Overview: In 1983 World Class Championship Wrestling and its franchise stars, the Von Erich brothers, were known around the world. A small Dallas based promotion running out of a shack of a venue, the Sportatorium, World Class was one of the most syndicated television programs in America, making the Von Erichs household names. Run by legendary wrestler Fritz Von Erich, a.k.a. Jack Adkinsson, World Class made his oldest sons, Kevin, David and Kerry, three of hte biggest stars in the world of wrestling. Little did anyone know that just as the Von Erichs and World Class were reaching worldwide stardom they would begin a downfall that would cast a full eclipse on their meteoric rise to fame. Directed by Brian Harrison who, as a ten year old in 1983, watched on television as wrestling's world of staged combat between good and evil took a sharp turn into a surreal and tragic reality.
Genres: Action Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-12-26
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WCCW Parade of Champions '85
Overview: The second annual David Von Erich Memorial Parade of Champions held at Texas Stadium in Irving, Texas
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-05-05
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WCCW Thanksgiving Star Wars '84
Overview: Its turkey time in Texas with all the stars of World Class Championship Wrestling.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-11-22
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WCCW Thanksgiving Star Wars 1985
Overview: WCCW hosts their Thanksgiving Day event from the Reunion Arena in Dallas, Texas.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-11-28
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Mid-South Wrestling Giants, Midgets, Heroes & Villains vol. 1
Overview: Mid-South Wrestling is proud to present, it's 1st volume of a 4 DVD collection entitled "Giants Midgets Heroes & Villains". It captures some of the greatest moments and biggest names in professional wrestling history from 1980-1985. Until now, this footage has never before been seen on video or DVD. The only way someone could have seen this footage was if they attended a live event or caught a broadcast years ago, but now thanks to Mid-South Wrestling, fans can go back and re-live the excitement, the splendor, the raw action and the true essence of what was known by fans as the glory days. Giants Midgets Heroes & Villains is a true gift to all wrestling fans and is the long awaited arrival of some of the greatest wrestling history.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-07-31
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Giants, Midgets, Heroes and Villains II
Overview: Once again fans can re-live the legendary glory age of wrestling and once and for all know that the bone breaking, blood-pounding action is real. Several of the matches on this DVD, when they originally aired on T.V. had to run with a disclaimer because the content was over the top vicious & bloody. The infamous match between Ric Flair & Ted DiBiase in a concussion bandage, the ambush beating Hacksaw Jim Duggan received by the hands of Ted DiBiase and his henchmen, the intentional blinding of J.Y.D. by the Midnight Express and the brutal beating Ric Flair endured by the Freebirds during an NWA Championship cage match. All this and more, plus 4 man & 6 man tag team matches, midget matches, a Hacksaw Jim Duggan montage video and Classic interviews including one with Andre the GIANT done by none other then Vince McMahon himself. Enjoy!
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-01-22
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Legends of Mid-South Wrestling
Overview: For the first time ever, WWE presents the Legends of Mid-South Wrestling. One of the 1980’s hottest territories, Mid-South garnered national attention for its revolutionary storytelling and bruising, athletic matches orchestrated by no-nonsense promoter, “COWBOY” BILL WATTS. Now, the legends and Hall of Famers who cut their teeth in Mid-South share their tales of the fabled proving ground as we deliver OVER 20 classic confrontations from legends Ted DiBiase, Andre The Giant, Shawn Michaels, Ric Flair, Sting, Muhammad Ali, and many more…
Genres: Action Drama Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-09-10
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The Life And Times of Paul Boesch
Overview: Documentary on legendary Houston Wrestling Promoter Paul Boesch produced and aired in 1994 on Houston Channel 39 KHTV.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-04-01
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NWA The Great American Bash 1985
Overview: The Great American Bash: Freedom Challenge took place on July 6, 1985 at the American Legion Memorial Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. The main event was a steel cage match for the NWA World Television Championship with Tully Blanchard defending the title against Dusty Rhodes. Nikita Koloff challenged for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship against Ric Flair with David Crockett as the special guest referee. Magnum T.A. defended the NWA United States Championship against Kamala, while the NWA World Tag Team Champions Krusher Khrushchev and Ivan Koloff fought the AWA World Tag Team Champions, The Road Warriors. 4 other matches took place on the undercard.
Genres: Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-07-16
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MSW WrestleFest
Overview: The Cowboy rides again as Bill Watts walks tall with "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan and "Capt. Redneck" Dick Murdoch!
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-07-28
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WCCW Christmas Star Wars '84
Overview: Kerry Von Erich seeks revenge and The NWA World's Heavyweight Championship from "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-12-25
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WCCW Cotton Bowl Extravaganza '84
Overview: The feud between Kevin Von Erich and Chris Adams gets personal when blood is shed.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-10-24
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WCCW Parade of Champions
Overview: The first annual David Von Erich Memorial Parade of Champions at Texas Stadium in Irving, Texas features David's brother Kerry Von Erich battling Ric Flair for The NWA World's Heavyweight Championship.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-05-06
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WCCW Christmas Star Wars '85
Overview: Witness a brutal battle when The Von Erichs clash with The Freebirds
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-12-25
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WCCW Parade of Champions '86
Overview: World Class Championship Wrestling returns to Texas Stadium with some all-star action!
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-05-04
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WCCW Thanksgiving Star Wars '83
Overview: Kerry Von Erich and Michael Hayes clash in a steel cage in a loser leaves town match.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-11-24
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