James Dudley

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James Dudley born September 18, 1911 - June 1 2004) was an American professional wrestling manager and professional wrestling executive. Best known for his time with World Wide Wrestling Federation. Dudley was the first African-American to run a major U.S. Arena (Turner Arena in D.C.)cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/superstars/halloffame/jamesdudley/bio/|title=Hall of Fame: James Dudley|publisher=WWE.com|accessdate=2008-04-26]

Career

James Dudley made his World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF) debut in 1963. Dudley began working for Jess McMahon. Later, Dudley became a close confidant of Vincent James McMahon – known as Vince, Sr. When Vince, Sr. asked Dudley to manage the site of WWE's broadcasts, Washington, D.C.'s Turner Arena, history was made as Dudley became the first African-American to run a major arena in the United States.

Before Bobo Brazil’s matches there, Dudley excited crowds by running to the ring and waving a towel. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 1994. He died in June 2004.

In wrestling

*Wrestlers managed
**Bobo Brazil

References

External links

* [http://www.wwe.com/superstars/halloffame/jamesdudley/bio/ WWE Hall of Fame Profile]