Bobby Blaze

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American wrestler and author

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::summary American wrestler and author ::

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FieldValue
nameBobby Blaze
image_size5
birthnameRobert Smedley
namesBob Smedley
Bobby Blaze
Kendo the Samurai
D.B. Smedrock
Underdog
height6 ft 1 in
weight237 lb
birth_date
birth_placeAshland, Kentucky, U.S.
trainerBoris Malenko
Dean Malenko
debut1988
retired2004
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|name = Bobby Blaze |image = |image_size =5 |alt = |caption = |birthname = Robert Smedley |names = Bob Smedley Bobby Blaze Kendo the Samurai D.B. Smedrock Underdog |height = 6 ft 1 in |weight = 237 lb |birth_date = |birth_place = Ashland, Kentucky, U.S. |billed = |trainer = Boris Malenko Dean Malenko |debut = 1988 |retired = 2004 Robert Smedley (born June 25, 1963) is an American retired professional wrestler and author, better known by his ring name Bobby Blaze. He gained the majority of his in-ring success performing for Smoky Mountain Wrestling (SMW) from 1993 to 1995, where he held the SMW Heavyweight Championship once, the SMW United States Junior Heavyweight Championship a record four times and the SMW Beat the Champ Television Championship twice. He also performed on the undercard in World Wrestling Federation (WWF) and World Championship Wrestling (WCW).

Professional wrestling career

Early career (1988–1993)

Robert "Bob" Smedley made his professional wrestling debut on September 11, 1988, after training under Boris and Dean Malenko. In 1991 and 1992, he would wrestle as enhancement talent for the World Wrestling Federation (WWF).

Smoky Mountain Wrestling (1993–1995)

In 1993, Smedley began working for the newly formed Smoky Mountain Wrestling (SMW) under the ring name Bobby Blaze. On June 7, 1993, he won the SMW Beat the Champ Television Championship by defeating The Dirty White Boy in a tournament final. On February 26, 1995, in the main event of SMW's Sunday, Bloody Sunday II, show Blaze defeated Jerry Lawler to win the SMW Heavyweight Championship. He lost the title to Buddy Landel on April 8. Blaze held the SMW Beat the Champ Television Championship one last time before the promotion closed. He also had a couple shots at the NWA World Heavyweight Championship against Dan Severn on May 20 in Charlotte, North Carolina, and on August 4 in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Various Promotions (1995–1997)

After SMW closed, Blaze wrestled on the independent circuit throughout the American East Coast, as well as touring Japan for Michinoku Pro Wrestling (MPW).

World Championship Wrestling (1997–1999)

In September 1997, Blaze joined World Championship Wrestling (WCW). He appeared in the 60-man battle royal in the main event of the World War 3 in 1997 and 1998. Blaze remained with the company, largely performing as a jobber in undercard matches, until September 1999. He appears in WCW Mayhem video game.

Later career (1999–2004)

After WCW, Blaze worked in the independents mainly for Cleveland All-Pro Wrestling. He would return to Michinoku Pro Wrestling in Japan. Retired from wrestling in 2004.

Books

  • Pin Me, Pay Me!: Have Boots, Will Travel
  • I Kicked Out on Two: The Education of a Wrestler

Championships and accomplishments

References

References

  1. (November 26, 1993). "Thanksgiving Thunder 1993". Pro Wrestling History.
  2. (February 26, 1995). "Sunday Bloody Sunday II". Pro Wrestling History.
  3. (16 January 2023). "World War III".
  4. (July 5, 2014). "Heartland Wrestling Association Heavyweight Title". Wrestling-Titles.com.
  5. Royal Duncan & Gary Will. (2006). "Wrestling Title Histories". Archeus Communications.
  6. "SMW Title Histories". ProWrestlingHistory.com.
  7. Royal Duncan & Gary Will. (2006). "Wrestling Title Histories". Archeus Communications.
  8. "SMW Title Histories". ProWrestlingHistory.com.
  9. Royal Duncan & Gary Will. (2006). "Wrestling Title Histories". Archeus Communications.
  10. "SMW Title Histories". ProWrestlingHistory.com.
  11. "Southern States Wrestling Junior Heavyweight Title". Wrestling-titles.com.

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