James Dudley
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| Born | 1911 |
| Died | June 1, 2004 |
James Dudley (born 1911 - June 1, 2004) was an American professional wrestling manager and professional wrestling executive. Best known for his time with World Wide Wrestling Federation. Dudley was the first African-American to run a major U.S. Arena (Turner Arena in D.C.)[1]
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[edit] Career
James Dudley made his World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF) debut in 1963.[1] Dudley began working for Jess McMahon.[1] Later, Dudley became a close confidant of Vincent James McMahon – known as Vince, Sr.[1] When Vince, Sr. asked Dudley to manage the site of WWE's broadcasts, Washington, D.C.'s Turner Arena, history was made as Dudley became the first African-American to run a major arena in the United States.[1]
Before Bobo Brazil’s matches there, Dudley excited crowds by running to the ring and waving a towel of fire.[1] He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 1994.[1] He died in June 2004.[1]
[edit] In wrestling
- Wrestlers managed
