Larry Stephens
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Larry Stephens was a professional wrestler in the NWA's Jim Crockett Promotions.
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[edit] Career
Larry Stephens was trained by Gene Anderson and Nelson Royal in Mooresville, North Carolina and made his debut aganst The Midnight Express on TBS in late 1986 at 19 years old.
He worked for Jim Crockett Promotions and did guest shots with Vince McMahon in the World Wrestling Federation rising to midcard in both promotions before leaving to join Nelson Royal's Atlantic Coast Wrestling as L.A. Stephens. He was partners with Doug Somers and was making a bid for the ACW tag titles when the promotion folded. He also worked in the booking office with Grizzly Smith and Colt Steel.
After taking some time to pursue a coaching career and working the Indy's, he booked a spot on David Baucom's NWA Mid Atlantic troop and toured the world during the early 2000s. While teaming with Big Bubba Pain defeated the Rock 'N Roll Express team of Robert Gibson and Ricky Morton for the NWA World Tag Team Championship.
[edit] Trivia
Larry has trained with Giant Baba, Dory Funk Jr. Dick Murdoch, Swede Hanson, Hiro Matsuda, and Johnny Weaver. He also helped train Ken Shamrock and Road Warrior Animal's two brothers, Johnny Ace and The Terminator.
[edit] Profile
- Height: 6 ft 0 in
- Weight: 225 lbs
- Hometown: Salisbury, North Carolina
- Trainer: Gene Anderson and Nelson Royal
- Debut: 1986
- Other Gimmicks: L.A. Stephens
[edit] Championships and accomplishments
- 1-time NWA World Tag Team Champion (with Bubba Pain)
- 1-time CCW Heavyweight Champion
