Brad Armstrong (wrestler)
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This article is about the professional wrestler. For the adult film actor and director, see Brad Armstrong (director).
"Badstreet" redirects here. For the Badstreet Band, see Michael Hayes (wrestler).
Robert Bradley "Brad" James[1] (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 "Bullet Bob" Armstrong and brother to professional wrestlers Steve, Scott and Brian.[1]
Quick Facts Birth name, Born ...
Brad Armstrong | |
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![]() Armstrong after winning the WCW Light Heavyweight Championship in 1992 | |
Birth name | Robert Bradley James |
Born | (1962-06-15)June 15, 1962[1] Marietta, Georgia, U.S.[1] |
Died | November 1, 2012(2012-11-01) (aged 50) Kennesaw, Georgia, U.S. |
Spouse(s) |
Lori Spranz (m. 1998) |
Children | 1 |
Parent(s) | Bob Armstrong (father) |
Family | Road Dogg (brother) Scott Armstrong (brother) Steve Armstrong (brother) |
Professional wrestling career | |
Ring name(s) | Arachnaman[1] B.A. Badstreet[1] Buzzkill[1] Brad Armstrong[1] Candyman[1] Dos Hombres[1] Fantasia[1] Freedom Fighter Mr. R[1] Armstrong's Avenger |
Billed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)[2] |
Billed weight | 233 lb (106 kg)[2] |
Billed from | Marietta, Georgia |
Trained by | Bob Armstrong |
Debut | July 4, 1980[3] |
Retired | February 12, 2011 |
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