Brad Armstrong (wrestler)

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).
Brad Armstrong
Armstrong after winning the WCW Light Heavyweight Championship in 1992
Birth nameRobert Bradley James
Born(1962-06-15)June 15, 1962[1]
Marietta, Georgia, U.S.[1]
DiedNovember 1, 2012(2012-11-01) (aged 50)
Kennesaw, Georgia, U.S.
Spouse(s)
Lori Spranz
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(m. 1998)​
Children1
Parent(s)Bob Armstrong (father)
FamilyRoad 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 height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)[2]
Billed weight233 lb (106 kg)[2]
Billed fromMarietta, Georgia
Trained byBob Armstrong
DebutJuly 4, 1980[3]
RetiredFebruary 12, 2011

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]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "Brad Armstrong profile". OWOW. Archived from the original on 2009-08-03. Retrieved 2009-08-14.
  2. ^ a b "Brad Armstrong Profile". Cagematch.
  3. ^ "Stories With Brisco And Bradshaw - The day Bullet Bob decided to let Brad Armstrong in the business". YouTube.