Hillbilly Jim

Quick Facts

Full Name	Hillbilly Jim
Occupation	Wrestler
Date Of Birth	Jul 5, 1952(1952-07-05)
Age	72
Birthplace	Scottsville
Country	United States
Birth City	Kentucky
Horoscope	Cancer

Hillbilly Jim Biography

Hillbilly Jim is one of the most popular and richest Wrestler who was born on July 5, 1952 in Scottsville, Kentucky, United States. Wrestler who competed from 1984 to 1990 in the World Wrestling Federation, and appeared in high-profile matches such as Wrestlemania 2. He retired and hosted the Wrestlemania Axxess Tour as well as Hillbilly Jim’s Nightshine Matinee country music radio program.

He was frequently paired with “monster heels” during his WWF career, such as During his WWF career he was often paired up with so-called “monster heels” like King Kong Bundy..

In late 1984, Morris first appeared in the WWF as a wrestling fan known as “Big Jim” who routinely sat in the front row of live events and who eventually decided to try his hand at wrestling himself. After appearing as a guest on Piper’s Pit, Rowdy Roddy Piper offered his services to train him, though he eventually chose to be “trained”‘ by WWF Heavyweight Champion Hulk Hogan instead of the heel Piper. A series of vignettes were aired on WWF’s TV programming in the early weeks of 1985, showing Hogan training Jim and providing him with his first set of wrestling boots. This introduced the character of Hillbilly Jim; a simple-minded, shaggy-bearded Appalachian hillbilly clad in bib overalls, and hailing from Mud Lick, Kentucky. Hillbilly Jim appeared in a few tag team matches with friend Hulk Hogan, and had his first high-profile singles match at The War to Settle the Score event on February 18, 1985 in which he defeated Rene Goulet. However, Morris was sidelined by an injury a few days later. At a show in San Diego, he appeared in Hogan’s corner in a match between Hogan and Brutus Beefcake. While chasing Beefcake’s manager Johnny V around ringside, Morris slipped on a wet spot and injured his knee. To help fill in the six months during his recovery, similarly-dressed “family” members Uncle Elmer, Cousin Luke, and Cousin Junior were introduced for Morris to accompany to ringside as a manager.

When his in-ring career resumed, Morris often either tag teamed with his family, or fellow big man André the Giant. He was traditionally matched up against the WWF’s monster heels of the era, such as Big John Studd and King Kong Bundy. He also had a short feud with Mr. Fuji, and wrestled him in a series of tuxedo matches in late 1986. Hillbilly Jim was generally kept as a “fun” character, rarely getting involved in any serious storylines. His theme music was a folksy barn dance tune called “Don’t Go Messin’ With a Country Boy”, which Morris danced along to with his partners, the ring announcer and/or children from the crowd while the audience clapped along.

James Morris is his birth name.

Hillbilly Jim Net Worth

Hillbilly Jim is one of the richest Wrestler from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Hillbilly Jim 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Before joining the WWF in 1984, he began his career as a biker Harley Davidson in Memphis’ Continental Wrestling Assocation.

For the 1985 album The Wrestling Album (which featured musical contributions by a number of WWF wrestlers, including He recorded the song “Don’t Go Messing With A Country Boy” for the 1985 album The Wrestling Album, featuring musical contributions from a variety of WWF wrestlers including Lou Albano.), he recorded “Don’t Go Messing with A Country Boy”.

James Morris (born July 5, 1952) is an American retired professional wrestler and current radio host, better known by his ring name, Hillbilly Jim. He is best known for his appearances with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) from 1984 to 1991, and in the series Hillbilly Moments.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Hillbilly Jim height 6 ft 7 in Hillbilly weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Hillbilly Jim Dating?

According to our records, Hillbilly Jim is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Hillbilly Jim’s is not dating anyone.

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He returned in December 1995 as a guest referee and a month later became manager of Henry O. and Phineas I. Godwinn, “cousins” who were pig farmers, leading them to the WWF Tag Team Championship. After the Godwinns turned heel in the spring of 1997, Hillbilly Jim was no longer needed as their manager. Morris later worked as a road agent and participated in the “Gimmick Battle Royal” in 2001 at WrestleMania X-Seven, where he eliminated Jim Cornette and Sgt. Slaughter, but was last eliminated himself by The Iron Sheik.

Facts & Trivia

Hillbilly Ranked on the list of most popular Wrestler. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Hillbilly Jim celebrates birthday on July 5 of every year.

On August 31, 2009, Hillbilly Jim appeared on ESPN’s fantasy football podcast “Fantasy Focus” with Nate Ravitz and fill-in host Keith Lipscomb. Matthew Berry, one of the show’s regular co-hosts, was absent due to a fantasy football draft in Las Vegas.

Where is Hillbilly Jim today?

He isn’t normally one to live in the past. Jim is a here-and-now guy from Louisville, Kentucky , who spends much of his time working out and hosting a Sirius XM radio show on Outlaw Country.

What was Hillbilly Jim finishing move?

It wasn’t long before he became a Hillbilly. Face: Absolutely in WWE. Farm Boy/Sweet Home Alabama: Billed from Mudlick, KY. Finishing Move: Bear Hug; Big Boot, leg drop.

How old is Hillbilly Jim?

70 years (July 5, 1952)

Why did Hillbilly Jim retire?

In February of 1985, Hillbilly Jim’s career was stalled, when he dislocated his kneecap. The injury forced Jim to miss the inaugural Wrestlemania and took Jim off the road for a considerable amount of time. Vince McMahon decided that he couldn’t do without Hillbilly Jim on the road.

How long was Hillbilly Jim's speech?

Despite not providing many laughs like The Dudley Boyz, the crowd was hanging on every word coming out of Hillbilly Jim’s mouth because he was telling a great story. He promised to keep his speech short, but he ended up talking for roughly 30 minutes.