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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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Poster of Big Time Wrestling - Return of The Dragon
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
Poster of WrestleMassacre
WrestleMassacre
James Fanning was
75 in WrestleMassacre
as 'Boogie'.
Fri, Aug 03 2018
Poster of Toxic Tutu
Toxic Tutu
James Fanning was
75 in Toxic Tutu
as 'Himself, Self'.
Sat, Oct 28 2017
Poster of WrestleCade 2016 - The Final 3 Count
WrestleCade 2016 - The Final 3 Count
James Fanning was
74 in WrestleCade 2016 - The Final 3 Count
as 'Jimmy Valiant'.
Sat, Nov 26 2016
Poster of I Never Quit: The Magnum T.A. Story
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
Poster of WWE: Falls Count Anywhere: The Greatest Street Fights and Other Out of Control Matches
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
Poster of Memphis Heat: The True Story of Memphis Wrasslin'
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
Poster of Ultimate Death Match 2
Ultimate Death Match 2
James Fanning was
67 in Ultimate Death Match 2
as 'Self'.
Sat, Jan 02 2010
Poster of The Absolute Truth About Pro Wrestling
The Absolute Truth About Pro Wrestling
James Fanning was
63 in The Absolute Truth About Pro Wrestling
as 'Himself'.
Sat, Oct 01 2005
Poster of TWA Autumn Armageddon '90
TWA Autumn Armageddon '90
James Fanning was
48 in TWA Autumn Armageddon '90
as 'Jimmy Valiant'.
Sat, Sep 15 1990
Poster of AWA SuperClash III
AWA SuperClash III
James Fanning was
46 in AWA SuperClash III
as '"The Boogie-Woogie Man" Jimmy Valiant'.
Tue, Dec 13 1988
Poster of WCCW Cotton Bowl Extravaganza '88
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
Poster of AWA The Road to Super Clash III
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
Poster of WWC Aniversario '88: A Hot Night in Bayamón
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
Poster of The Third Annual NWA Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament
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
Poster of NWA The Great American Bash '87: War Games
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
Poster of The Second Annual NWA Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament
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
Poster of NWA Starrcade '86: The Night of The Sky-Walkers
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
Poster of NWA Great American Bash '86 Tour: Greensboro
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
Poster of NWA The Great American Bash '86: Livin' in the Promise Land
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
Poster of NWA Great American Bash '86 Tour: Charlotte
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
Poster of The First Annual NWA Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament
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
Poster of Tag Team Champions
Tag Team Champions
James Fanning was
43 in Tag Team Champions
as 'Jimmy Valiant'.
Sat, Mar 01 1986
Poster of NWA Starrcade '85: The Gathering
NWA Starrcade '85: The Gathering
James Fanning was
43 in NWA Starrcade '85: The Gathering
as 'Jimmy Valiant'.
Thu, Nov 28 1985
Poster of NWA The Great American Bash 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
Poster of PWUSA Star Wars
PWUSA Star Wars
James Fanning was
42 in PWUSA Star Wars
as 'Jimmy Valiant'.
Sun, Feb 24 1985
Poster of NWA Starrcade '84: The Million Dollar Challenge
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
Poster of NWA Lords of The Ring
NWA Lords of The Ring
James Fanning was
41 in NWA Lords of The Ring
as 'Himself'.
Sat, Jun 30 1984
Poster of NWA Night of Champions
NWA Night of Champions
James Fanning was
41 in NWA Night of Champions
as 'Himself'.
Wed, May 30 1984
Poster of NWA Boogie Jam
NWA Boogie Jam
James Fanning was
41 in NWA Boogie Jam
as 'Jimmy Valiant'.
Sat, Mar 17 1984
Poster of NWA Starrcade 1983
NWA Starrcade 1983
James Fanning was
41 in NWA Starrcade 1983
as 'Charlie Brown'.
Thu, Nov 24 1983
Poster of NWA The Last Battle of Atlanta
NWA The Last Battle of Atlanta
James Fanning was
41 in NWA The Last Battle of Atlanta
as 'Jimmy Valiant'.
Sun, Oct 23 1983
Poster of The Super Bowl of Wrestling
The Super Bowl of Wrestling
James Fanning was
35 in The Super Bowl of Wrestling
as 'Jimmy Valiant'.
Wed, Jan 25 1978

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Poster of Ohio Valley Wrestling TV
Ohio Valley Wrestling TV
James Fanning was
55+ in Ohio Valley Wrestling TV
as 'Master OF Terror, Master Of Terror, Master of Terror'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 17 1998