On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Jerry Jarrett, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.
Jerry Winston Jarrett was born in Nashville, Tennessee on September 4, 1942.
He died on February 14, 2023 at the age of 80.
He was the founder of the Memphis-based Continental Wrestling Association.
Jerry Jarrett was inducted in the NWA Hall of Fame in 2009.
Jerry Jarrett Profile Index
Profile Info
- Gender Male
- Real Name Jerry Winston Jarrett
- Ring Names
- Jerry Jarrett ( January 1, 1964 - December 31, 2005)
- Hawaiian Flash ( November 4, 1985 - November 10, 1985)
- Born September 4, 1942
- Died February 14, 2023 (aged 80)
- Nationality
United States - Birth Place Nashville, Tennessee
- Billed From
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
- Weight
- 227 lbs (103 kg)
- Notes He was the founder of the Memphis-based Continental Wrestling Association.
Career History
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Roles
- Director of Operation ( June 18, 2002 - December 31, 2005)
- Promoter ( June 18, 2002 - October 31, 2002)
- Part Time Wrestler ( December 4, 1995 - December 11, 1995)
- Promoter, Producer ( March 20, 1977 - December 11, 1995)
- Part Time Wrestler ( January 25, 1993 - January 30, 1993)
- Wrestler ( May 7, 1985 - March 23, 1987)
- Wrestler ( July 10, 1979 - May 22, 1981)
- Wrestler ( January 1, 1965 - July 19, 1976)
- Referee ( January 1, 1964 - December 31, 1969)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
NWA TNAJune 19, 2002 December 31, 2005 Promotion 
CWAMarch 20, 1977 January 30, 1989 Promotion 
NWAMarch 20, 1977 December 31, 1986 Promotion 
MID AMERICAJuly 9, 1980 July 30, 1980 Promotion NWA, MID AMERICAJanuary 1, 1964 July 19, 1976 Promotion 
SECWMarch 23, 1975 May 23, 1975 -
Images History
Jun 2002
May 1985
Mar 1977
Jan 1964 -
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment from to Face May 7, 1985 March 23, 1987 Tweener July 10, 1979 May 22, 1981 Heel December 29, 1970 July 19, 1976
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Finishers
- Crucifix Armbar ( January 1, 1965 - March 23, 1987)
- Lou Thesz Press ( January 1, 1965 - March 23, 1987)
Titles & Accomplishments
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Halls of Fame
- NWA Hall of Fame - Year 2009, Individual
Continental Wrestling Association
- 1 CWA World Tag Team Championship (with Tojo Yamamoto)
NWA Mid-America
- 16 NWA Southern Tag Team Championship (7 with Tojo Yamamoto, 8 with Jackie Fargo, 1 with Johnny Marlin)
Southeastern Championship Wrestling
- 1 NWA Tennessee Tag Team Championship (with George Gulas)
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Other Accomplishments
- Memphis Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (class of 1994)
- Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame induction (class of 2018)
Teams & Relations
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Tag Teams & Stables
- Jerry Jarrett & Tojo Yamamoto - Tojo Yamamoto ( May 7, 1985 - December 22, 1985)
- Jerry Jarrett & Tojo Yamamoto - Tojo Yamamoto ( June 16, 1980 - November 18, 1980)
- Jackie Fargo & Jerry Jarrett - Jackie Fargo ( June 15, 1971 - July 19, 1976)
- Jerry Jarrett & Tojo Yamamoto - Tojo Yamamoto ( December 29, 1970 - July 17, 1976)
- Family
- Jeff Jarrett - Son