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James Fanning
Bio
: James Harold Fanning is a former professional wrestler and author better known as "The Boogie Woogie Man" Jimmy Valiant. Fanning started wrestling in 1964 as "Big Jim Vallen"
Born
: Thu, Aug 06 1942
Birthplace
: Hammond, Indiana, USA
James Fanning is
82
years old
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Big Time Wrestling - Return of The Dragon
James Fanning was
80
in Big Time Wrestling - Return of The Dragon
as 'Jimmy Valiant'.
Sun, Nov 27 2022
WrestleMassacre
James Fanning was
75
in WrestleMassacre
as 'Boogie'.
Fri, Aug 03 2018
Toxic Tutu
James Fanning was
75
in Toxic Tutu
as 'Himself, Self'.
Sat, Oct 28 2017
WrestleCade 2016 - The Final 3 Count
James Fanning was
74
in WrestleCade 2016 - The Final 3 Count
as 'Jimmy Valiant'.
Sat, Nov 26 2016
I Never Quit: The Magnum T.A. Story
James Fanning was
74
in I Never Quit: The Magnum T.A. Story
Thu, Oct 13 2016
WWE: Falls Count Anywhere: The Greatest Street Fights and Other Out of Control Matches
James Fanning was
69
in WWE: Falls Count Anywhere: The Greatest Street Fights and Other Out of Control Matches
Tue, May 15 2012
Memphis Heat: The True Story of Memphis Wrasslin'
James Fanning was
68
in Memphis Heat: The True Story of Memphis Wrasslin'
as 'Himself'.
Thu, Feb 24 2011
Ultimate Death Match 2
James Fanning was
67
in Ultimate Death Match 2
as 'Self'.
Sat, Jan 02 2010
The Absolute Truth About Pro Wrestling
James Fanning was
63
in The Absolute Truth About Pro Wrestling
as 'Himself'.
Sat, Oct 01 2005
TWA Autumn Armageddon '90
James Fanning was
48
in TWA Autumn Armageddon '90
as 'Jimmy Valiant'.
Sat, Sep 15 1990
AWA SuperClash III
James Fanning was
46
in AWA SuperClash III
as '"The Boogie-Woogie Man" Jimmy Valiant'.
Tue, Dec 13 1988
WCCW Cotton Bowl Extravaganza '88
James Fanning was
46
in WCCW Cotton Bowl Extravaganza '88
as '"The Boogie-Woogie Man" Jimmy Valiant'.
Sat, Oct 15 1988
AWA The Road to Super Clash III
James Fanning was
46
in AWA The Road to Super Clash III
as 'Jimmy Valiant'.
Sun, Sep 18 1988
WWC Aniversario '88: A Hot Night in Bayamón
James Fanning was
46
in WWC Aniversario '88: A Hot Night in Bayamón
as '"The Boogie-Woogie Man" Jimmy Valiant'.
Sat, Sep 10 1988
The Third Annual NWA Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament
James Fanning was
45
in The Third Annual NWA Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament
as '"The Boogie-Woogie Man" Jimmy Valiant'.
Sat, Apr 23 1988
NWA The Great American Bash '87: War Games
James Fanning was
44
in NWA The Great American Bash '87: War Games
as 'Jimmy Valiant'.
Fri, Jul 31 1987
The Second Annual NWA Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament
James Fanning was
44
in The Second Annual NWA Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament
as '"The Boogie-Woogie Man" Jimmy Valiant'.
Sat, Apr 11 1987
NWA Starrcade '86: The Night of The Sky-Walkers
James Fanning was
44
in NWA Starrcade '86: The Night of The Sky-Walkers
as 'Jimmy Valiant'.
Thu, Nov 27 1986
NWA Great American Bash '86 Tour: Greensboro
James Fanning was
43
in NWA Great American Bash '86 Tour: Greensboro
as '"The Boogie-Woogie Man" Jimmy Valiant'.
Sat, Jul 26 1986
NWA The Great American Bash '86: Livin' in the Promise Land
James Fanning was
43
in NWA The Great American Bash '86: Livin' in the Promise Land
as 'Jimmy Valiant'.
Sat, Jul 26 1986
NWA Great American Bash '86 Tour: Charlotte
James Fanning was
43
in NWA Great American Bash '86 Tour: Charlotte
as '"The Boogie-Woogie Man" Jimmy Valiant'.
Sat, Jul 05 1986
The First Annual NWA Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament
James Fanning was
43
in The First Annual NWA Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament
as 'Jimmy Valiant'.
Sat, Apr 19 1986
Tag Team Champions
James Fanning was
43
in Tag Team Champions
as 'Jimmy Valiant'.
Sat, Mar 01 1986
NWA Starrcade '85: The Gathering
James Fanning was
43
in NWA Starrcade '85: The Gathering
as 'Jimmy Valiant'.
Thu, Nov 28 1985
NWA The Great American Bash 1985
James Fanning was
42
in NWA The Great American Bash 1985
as 'Jimmy Valiant'.
Tue, Jul 16 1985
PWUSA Star Wars
James Fanning was
42
in PWUSA Star Wars
as 'Jimmy Valiant'.
Sun, Feb 24 1985
NWA Starrcade '84: The Million Dollar Challenge
James Fanning was
42
in NWA Starrcade '84: The Million Dollar Challenge
as 'Jimmy Valiant'.
Thu, Nov 22 1984
NWA Lords of The Ring
James Fanning was
41
in NWA Lords of The Ring
as 'Himself'.
Sat, Jun 30 1984
NWA Night of Champions
James Fanning was
41
in NWA Night of Champions
as 'Himself'.
Wed, May 30 1984
NWA Boogie Jam
James Fanning was
41
in NWA Boogie Jam
as 'Jimmy Valiant'.
Sat, Mar 17 1984
NWA Starrcade 1983
James Fanning was
41
in NWA Starrcade 1983
as 'Charlie Brown'.
Thu, Nov 24 1983
NWA The Last Battle of Atlanta
James Fanning was
41
in NWA The Last Battle of Atlanta
as 'Jimmy Valiant'.
Sun, Oct 23 1983
The Super Bowl of Wrestling
James Fanning was
35
in The Super Bowl of Wrestling
as 'Jimmy Valiant'.
Wed, Jan 25 1978
TV Shows (Acting Roles)
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Ohio Valley Wrestling TV
James Fanning was
55
+
in Ohio Valley Wrestling TV
as 'Master OF Terror, Master Of Terror, Master of Terror, The Master of Terror'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 17 1998
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