James Morrison

Born: 1942-06-26

James Morrison is an American retired professional wrestler and manager, better known by his ring name, 'James .J. Dillon'. J.J. Dillon had an extensive wrestling career. He broke into wrestling at the age of 29, starting out in the early 1970’s as a referee transitioning into a wrestler and then a manager winning many championships and managing a variety of wrestlers throughout many different territories around the country. He made his Madison Square Garden debut on April 23, 1984 when he challenged Tito Santana for the WWE Intercontinental Heavyweight Championship, losing by pinfall after a flying forearm by Santana. He is most remembered in pro wrestling as a manager. He guided many wrestlers to singles and tag-team titles in the NWA. Dillon, who became manager of Tully Blanchard, achieved his greatest success as the manager of the Four Horsemen which consisted of "Nature Boy" Ric Flair, Blanchard, Arn Anderson , Ole Anderson, Lex Luger and Barry Windham. After leaving WCW in February 1989, Dillon served as a front office executive for WWE until 1997. On April 21, 1997, he returned to WCW as an on-camera commissioner, a position which lasted until fall 1998. In 2003, Dillon had a short stint as an NWA representative in TNA. In 2009, he made a one-night appearance at Deaf Wrestlefest 2009 to team with "Beef Stew" Lou Marconi and "Handsome" Frank Staletto in a six-man tag team match against "Franchise" Shane Douglas, Dominic Denucci and Cody Michaels. On December 29, 2019, Dillon joined the Board of Directors of the International Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame. On March 3, 2021, Dillon returned to TNT to act as manager for Tully Blanchard on an episode of AEW Dynamite.


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The Best of WCW Clash of the Champions

as Himself
Released: 2012-05-22

For close to a decade, professional wrestling fans loved Clash of the Champions, a series of...

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WWE: Undertaker 20-0 - The Streak

as uncredited
Released: 2012-07-23

Walk the dark and hallowed path of he who cannot be buried. The Apocalyptic Warrior who has...

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Ric Flair's Last Match: Preshow

as J.J. Dillon
Released: 2022-07-31

Before he walks that aisle one last time, tune in right here for the preshow to Ric Flair’s Last...

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NWA Clash of the Champions

as James J. Dillon (Manager)
Released: 1988-03-27

Clash of the Champions I took place on March 27, 1988 at the Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro,...

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Ric Flair & The Four Horsemen

as Himself
Released: 2007-04-10

One of the first and coolest, factions in Sports Entertainment was The Four Horsemen. This...

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NWA Starrcade '84: The Million Dollar Challenge

as James J. Dillon (Manager)
Released: 1984-11-22

One million dollars is on the line as NWA World's Heavyweight Champion Ric Flair takes on Dusty...

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NWA Starrcade '85: The Gathering

as James J. Dillon
Released: 1985-11-28

NWA Starrcade '85: The Gathering was the third annual Starrcade professional wrestling event...

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NWA Clash of The Champions IV: Season's Beatings

as James J. Dillon (Manager)
Released: 1988-12-07

WCW Clash of The Champions IV took place on December 7, 1988 at the UTC Arena in Chattanooga,...

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350 Days

as Self
Released: 2019-04-02

Starring former world champions Bret Hart and Billy Graham, 350 Days is a true look behind the...

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NWA The Great American Bash 1985

as James J. Dillon (Manager)
Released: 1985-07-16

The Great American Bash: Freedom Challenge took place on July 6, 1985 at the American Legion...

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NWA The Great American Bash '86: Livin' in the Promise Land

as James J. Dillon (Manager)
Released: 1986-07-26

Jim Crockett Promotions used "The Great American Bash" as the name for a tour that had several...

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NWA Clash of The Champions III: Fall Brawl '88

as J.J. Dillon (Manager)
Released: 1988-09-07

NWA Clash of The Champions III took place on September 7, 1988 at the Albany Civic Center in...

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NWA Clash of the Champions II: Miami Mayhem

as James J. Dillon (Manager)
Released: 1988-06-08

Clash of the Champions II took place on June 8, 1988 at the James L. Knight Center in Miami,...

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WWE United We Slam: The Best of The Great American Bash

as Himself
Released: 2014-07-15

One of sports-entertainment's most patriotic traditions, The Great American Bash brought...

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NWA Great American Bash '86 Tour: Greensboro

as James J. Dillon
Released: 1986-07-26

The Greensboro Coliseum is the site for the final stop on the '86 Bash tour!

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The Life And Times of Paul Boesch

as James J. Dillon
Released: 1994-04-01

Documentary on legendary Houston Wrestling Promoter Paul Boesch produced and aired in 1994 on...

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NWA Bunkhouse Stampede

as James J. Dillon
Released: 1988-01-24

Bunkhouse Stampede 1988 was the fourth and final professional wrestling Bunkhouse Stampede event...

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WCW/NWO Superstar Series: Diamond Dallas Page - Feel the Bang!

as Self
Released: 1999-03-09

The officially produced biography of WCW wrestler Diamond Dallas Page.

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NWA Starrcade '88: True Gritt

as James J. Dillon (Manager)
Released: 1988-12-26

Ric Flair defends the NWA World Championship against Lex Luger. The Road Warriors defend the NWA...

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NWA Starrcade '86: The Night of The Sky-Walkers

as James J. Dillon
Released: 1986-11-27

Only one team will survive the "Night of The Skywalkers" as The Road Warriors and The Midnight...

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NWA Starrcade '87: Chi-Town Heat!

as James J. Dillon (Manager)
Released: 1987-11-26

Ric Flair battles Ron Garvin for the NWA World's Heavyweight Championship in a Steel Cage Match....

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NWA Great American Bash '86 Tour: Charlotte

as James J. Dillon (Manager)
Released: 1986-07-05

The Bash rolls into Charlotte's Memorial Stadium for a red-hot night of action!

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Back To The Territories: Mid-Atlantic

as Self
Released: 2015-02-16

We're off once again...back in time to the years of regional territories in pro wrestling. For...

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The Funks

as Himself
Released: 2016-10-16

Hear from the stars that worked for and with The Funks including Terry Funk, Dory Funk Jr., Bret...

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The Beautiful One: Bobby Eaton

as uncredited
Released: 2019-01-16

Watch the stories of those who worked with professional wrestler Bobby Eaton. From his days in...

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Timeline: The History of WCW – 1988 – As Told By JJ Dillon

as Himself
Released: 2013-03-01

The venerable manager of the Four Horsemen and trusted WCW office member JJ Dillon is the next...

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WWE Raw

as J.J. Dillon
First aired: 1993-01-11

A regularly scheduled, live, year-round program featuring some of the biggest WWE Superstars.

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All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite

as J.J. Dillon
First aired: 2019-10-02

A world-class roster of diverse male and female wrestlers give fans a new wrestling experience...

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WCW Thunder

as JJ Dillon
First aired: 1998-01-08

WCW Thunder was a professional wrestling show produced by World Championship Wrestling.

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WCW Thunder

as Commissioner JJ Dillon
First aired: 1998-01-08

WCW Thunder was a professional wrestling show produced by World Championship Wrestling.

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