Brad Armstrong (wrestler)
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Brad Armstrong after winning the WCW Light Heavyweight Championship from Scotty Flamingo at The Omni in Atlanta, Georgia on July 5, 1992.
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| Birth name | Robert Bradley James |
| Born |
June 15, 1962 Marietta, Georgia |
| Died | November 1, 2012 (aged 50) Kennesaw, Georgia |
| Spouse(s) | Lori Spranz (m. 1998; his death 2012) |
| Children | 1 |
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| Ring name(s) | Arachniman B.A. Badstreet Buzzkill Brad Armstrong Candyman Dos Hombres Fantasia Freedom Fighter Mr. R Armstrong's Avenger |
| Billed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Billed weight | 226 lb (103 kg) |
| Trained by | Bob Armstrong |
| Debut | 1980 |
Robert Bradley "Brad" James (June 15, 1962 – November 1, 2012) was an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, Brad Armstrong. He is best known for his appearances with the promotion World Championship Wrestling in the 1990s. He was the son of wrestler Bob Armstrong and brother to professional wrestlers Steve, Scott and Brian.
Brad Armstrong started out in the National Wrestling Alliance's Gulf Coast territory, Southeastern Championship Wrestling in July 1980 at the age of 18. He was a face, or good guy, due to his good looks and superb wrestling ability. He feuded with Jerry Stubbs and Tom Prichard during his stay there and won the NWA United States Junior Heavyweight Championship there.
Armstrong moved to the NWA's Georgia territory, Georgia Championship Wrestling, in 1984, where he feuded with Tom McCartney, Ted DiBiase alongside his father Bob and "White Lightning" Tim Horner. Armstrong took great advantage of a mix of technical wrestling and explosive speed in his style.
Armstrong held the NWA National Tag Team Championship twice that year, once with his father, and once with Horner. All three returned to Southeastern Championship Wrestling in 1985, before eventually joining the NWA's Mid-Atlantic territory, Jim Crockett Promotions, in late 1986. Armstrong feuded with Jimmy Garvin, locked horns with the Four Horsemen, and teamed with both his father and Horner at various times.
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