Scott Armstrong (wrestler)
| Joseph James, Jr. | |
|---|---|
 Joseph James, Jr. (left) as Scott Armstrong in 2011 | |
| Born | May 1, 1961[1] Marietta, Georgia[1] |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Ring name(s) | Dixie Dy-no-mite[1] Scott James Scott Armstrong |
| Billed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)[1] |
| Billed weight | 220 lb (100 kg)[1] |
| Billed from | Pensacola, Florida[2] |
| Trained by | Bob Armstrong[1][2] |
| Debut | 1983[1][2] |
| Retired | 2000 |
Joseph Scott James, Jr.[4] (born May 4, 1961)[1] is a retired American professional wrestler and referee better known as Scott Armstrong. He is currently under contract to World Wrestling Entertainment. He is the oldest son of Bob Armstrong and has three brothers who wrestle, Brad, Steve and Brian.[2]
Professional wrestling career
Early career
James started wrestling in 1983 as "Scott Armstrong".[2] He wrestled primarily in the Georgia and Alabama areas but has wrestled for the National Wrestling Alliance's Jim Crockett Promotions and World Championship Wrestling (WCW), where he formed a tag team called "The James Boys" with brother Steve. He worked in WCW from 1992 until 2001, beginning as a wrestler and spending the last year as a referee.[2] He also wrestled as Dixie Dy-no-mite in Smoky Mountain Wrestling.
He was also a referee for World Championship Wrestling and Total Nonstop Action Wrestling.
World Wrestling Entertainment (2006–2010)
Armstrong appeared on the July 28, 2006 episode of World Wrestling Entertainment's SmackDown! refereeing the WWE United States Championship match between Finlay and William Regal. In August 2006, Armstrong was hired as a full time WWE referee, in WWE's ECW brand. He became senior referee in February 2007 after Mickie Henson was moved to SmackDown. He was also the only WWE referee for the ECW brand at WrestleMania XXIV. At WWE's SummerSlam pay-per-view event on August 17, 2008, Armstrong refereed the Hell in a Cell match between Edge and The Undertaker. He then moved to the SmackDown brand becoming its senior official. In November 2008 referees were made no longer exclusive to certain brands. At WrestleMania XXV on April 5, 2009, Armstrong refereed the main event WWE Championship match between Triple H and Randy Orton.
On September 13, 2009, at Breaking Point, Armstrong was involved in a storyline in which he made a controversial call on the main event match between World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk and The Undertaker. Armstrong called for the bell and declared Punk the winner, even though The Undertaker never actually submitted defeat, thus making a reference to the Montreal Screwjob (which was held in the same venue in 1997).[5] On October 30, 2009, Armstrong faced CM Punk on SmackDown, but lost in a squash match.[6] The next week, Armstrong fast-counted for R-Truth in his match with Punk, costing Punk the match.
On February 26, 2010, Armstrong was released from his WWE contract.[7]
Return to World Wrestling Entertainment (2011–present)
On February 20, 2011, Armstrong reappeared on WWE programming as the referee for the main event during the Elimination Chamber PPV. He officiated the Undertaker vs. Triple H match at Wrestlemania XXVII as well as the John Cena vs. CM Punk match for the WWE Championship at Money in the Bank (2011). He returned to Friday Night Smackdown on August 5, 2011, refereeing the match The Great Khali vs Sheamus. On September 18, 2011 at Night of Champions Armstrong officiated the main event between Triple H and CM Punk. During a run-in, The Miz and R-Truth verbally abused him, to which Armstrong retaliated by punching The Miz in the face before being beaten down by the two.
Personal life
James is married to Michelle and has two children.[2] In 2008, he helped raise money for The Zoo Northwest Florida (now Gulf Breeze Zoo) after it suffered damage from Hurricane Ivan.[3]
In wrestling
Championships and accomplishments
- Dixieland Championship Wrestling
- DCW Heavyweight Championship (1 time)[9]
- North Georgia Wrestling Association
- NGWA Tag Team Championship (1 time)
- NWA Wrestle Birmingham
- NWA Wrestle Birmingham Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Bob Armstrong
- Peach State Wrestling
- PSW United States Tag Team Championship (1 time, last) - with Mad Jack[9]
- Pensacola Wrestling Alliance
- PWA Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
- Southeastern Xtreme Wrestling
- SXW Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
- SXW Impact Championship (1 time)
- Tennessee Mountain Wrestling
- TMW Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Brad Armstrong[10]
- United Championship Wrestling
- UCW Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Bob Armstrong
- USA Wrestling
- USA Junior Heavyweight Championship (2 times)[9]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Scott Armstrong Profile". Online World Of Wrestling. Retrieved 2008-03-14.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Scott Armstrong Profile". World Wrestling Entertainment. Retrieved 2008-03-14.
- ^ a b Errico, Teri (2008-01-25). "ECW referee Scott Armstrong helps save Florida zoo". World Wrestling Entertainment. Retrieved 2009-12-10.
- ^ "Intelius People Search Report". Retrieved 12 June 2012.
- ^ Elliott, Brian (2009-09-18). "Montreal fans 'screwed' again in Breaking Point sham". SLAM! Wrestling. Retrieved 2009-12-10.
- ^ Waldman, Jon (2009-10-31). "Smackdown: New feuds for end of month". SLAM! Wrestling. Retrieved 2009-12-10.
- ^ Caldwell, James (2010-02-26). "WWE News: WWE releases a total of four talents on Friday". PWTorch. Retrieved 2010-02-27.
- ^ a b c World Championship Wrestling (1994-10-09). "Ron Simmons Vs Scott Armstrong". WCW WorldWide.
- ^ a b c Royal Duncan & Gary Will (4th Edition 2000). Wrestling Title Histories. Archeus Communications. ISBN 0-9698161-5-4.
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