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[[WWE.com]] reported that Bigelow was found dead on [[January 19, 2007]]. |
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==Filmography== |
==Filmography== |
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Revision as of 20:35, 19 January 2007
| Scott Bigelow | |
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| File:Scott Bigelow.jpg | |
| Born | September 1, 1961 - January 19, 2007 Asbury Park, New Jersey |
| Died | January 19, 2007 |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Ring name(s) | Crusher Yurkof Bam Bam Bigelow |
| Billed height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) |
| Billed weight | 360 lb (163 kg) |
| Trained by | Larry Sharpe |
| Debut | August 23, 1985 |
| Retired | November 19, 2004 |
Scott Charles Bigelow (born September 1, 1961)-January 19, 2007 was an American former professional wrestler, better known as Bam Bam Bigelow currently contracted to World Wrestling Entertainment in its WWE Legends program. He is easily recognizable due to the tattoo which covers his head. His stage name is derived from the name of Bamm-Bamm Rubble, a Flintstones character.
Career
Bigelow was trained as a wrestler at Larry Sharpe's "Monster Factory" in Mount Laurel, New Jersey. He debuted in Memphis in 1985, and was named Crusher Yurkov by Fritz Von Erich so he could play the character of a Russian heel. Upon leaving Memphis, Bigelow adopted the name Bam Bam Bigelow.
World Wrestling Federation
In late 1987 he was hired by the World Wrestling Federation, and wrestled there for a year before leaving to have knee surgery. He then went to Jim Crockett Promotions briefly to challenge Barry Windham for the NWA United States Championship, and then to Japan to work for Antonio Inoki in New Japan Pro Wrestling, where he formed a tag team with Big Van Vader, and won the IWGP Tag Team Championships. In 1992 he left NJPW and wrestled for several other Japanese promotions, such as WAR.
In late 1992 Bigelow returned to the WWF and took on Luna Vachon as his manager a few months later. He feuded with Tatanka and Doink the Clown. In mid-1994, he joined Ted DiBiase's Million Dollar Corporation and engaged in a highly-publicised feud with American football player Lawrence Taylor. Bigelow was defeated by Taylor at WrestleMania XI in a match where Bigelow was paid $250,000 and Taylor $1,000,000. Shortly after, Bigelow quit Ted DiBiase's Million Dollar Corporation, turned babyface, and teamed with Diesel.
Extreme Championship Wrestling
Bigelow left the WWF in 1995 and made a few appearances in Extreme Championship Wrestling in early 1996, feuding with Taz. On November 17, 1996 Bigelow competed in "U-Japan" Mixed Martial Arts event against Kimo Leopoldo. Bigelow was dominated throughout the match being mounted within the first 10 seconds. Bigelow lost due to rear naked choke in the first round.
He returned to ECW, in 1997, where he eventually joined the reformed The Triple Threat with Chris Candido and leader, Shane Douglas. He was a dominant force in ECW, carrying out feats of strength such as hurling Spike Dudley out of the ring and into the audience and slamming Taz through the ring. He held the ECW Television Championship and the ECW World Heavyweight Championship during his stay there.
World Championship Wrestling
On November 16, 1998 Bigelow debuted in World Championship Wrestling. He initially feuded with WCW World Heavyweight Champion Goldberg before competing in the WCW Hardcore Division along with fellow ECW alumni Raven and Hardcore Hak. He formed a stable with Diamond Dallas Page and Chris Kanyon known as The Jersey Triad in May 1999. After the Triad disbanded, Bigelow began feuding with Mike Awesome, who defeated him in an Ambulance Match at StarrCade 2000.
Retirement
Bigelow remained with WCW until the company was purchased by the WWF in 2001, then waited until his Time Warner contract expired in June 2002. Bigelow announced his retirement in November 2002 but returned to the ring, making several appearances for USA Pro Wrestling, before finally retiring on November 19, 2004.
Death He was found dead in his home chech out www.wwe.com for details
Wrestling facts
- Finishing and signature moves
- Greetings from Asbury Park (Over the Shoulder Belly to Belly Piledriver)
- Wham, Bam, Thank You Ma'am (Diving headbutt)
- Bigelowsault (Moonsault)
- Headbutt drop
- Enzuigiri
- Gorilla press slam
- Double underhook backbreaker
- Cobra clutch bulldog
- Running splash
- Slingshot splash
- Powerbomb
- Clothesline
- Running somersault senton splash
- Managers
Championships and accomplishments
- Extreme Championship Wrestling
- Mid-Southern Wrestling
- Mid-Southern Heavyweight Champion (1 time)
- National Wrestling Alliance
- NWA Northeast Champion (1 time)
- New Japan Pro Wrestling
- NJPW-IWGP Tag Team Champion (1 time) - with Big Van Vader (1)
- Pro Wrestling Illustrated
- PWI ranked him # 68 of the 500 best singles wrestlers of the PWI Years in 2003
- PWI ranked him # 36 of the 100 best tag teams of the PWI Years in 2003 (with Big Van Vader)
- Universal Superstars of America
- USA Champion (1 time)
- USA Xtreme Wrestling / USA Pro Wrestling
- UXW / USA Pro Heavyweight Champion (2 time)
- World Championship Wrestling
- WCW Hardcore Champion (1 time)
- WCW World Tag Team Champion (1 time) - with Diamond Dallas Page (1)
- World Class Championship Wrestling
- WCCW Television Champion (1 time)
- World Class Wrestling Association
- WCWA Television Champion (1 time)
- Wrestle Association R
- WAR World Six Man Tag Team Champion (1 time) - with Hiromichi Fuyuki and Youji Anjoh (1)
- Wrestling Observer Newsletter
- Rookie of the Year (1986)
Personal life
In July 2000, it was said that Bigelow alledgedly received second degree burns over 40% of his body (and was hospitalized for two weeks as a result) while rescuing children from a forest fire. This proved to be false by Bigelow in an interview, as it was a kayfabe story to allow Bigelow to take time off from WCW. it is now known that kevin Atkins is bam bam bigelows nephew. that has been recently found out. kevin is trying to pursue some of the same things that bam bam has done. but kevin does not want to become a wrestler he wants to become a promoter. it's also known that kevin is starting his own federation called extreme judo wrestling.
Upon his retirement, Bigelow moved to Allenhurst, Pennsylvania and opened the eponymous Bam Bam Bigelow restaurant, located in nearby Hamlin Township along State Route 590, which later closed down. He then relocated to Florida, with even his close friend Shane Douglas unaware of his whereabouts.
On October 2, 2005, Bigelow was hospitalised with a broken nose and several lacerations after crashing his Harley-Davidson motorcycle in Spring Hill, Florida. His passenger at the time, Janis Remiesiewicz (Bigelow's girlfriend), suffered severe injuries and was declared to be in "critical" condition. Larry Coggins, a spokesman for the Florida Highway Patrol, stated that Bigelow would be the focus of a homicide investigation should Remiesiewicz expire, and intimated that Bigelow would likely face charges based on "the factors...that led to this crash". Remiesiewicz eventually made a complete recovery, and is still in a relationship with Bigelow.
For much of his career, Bigelow was addicted to the drug Oxycodone.
WWE.com reported that Bigelow was found dead on January 19, 2007.
Filmography
- Snake Eater III: His Law (1992)
- Major Payne (1995)
- Joe's Apartment (1996)
- Ready to Rumble (2000)
References
