James Ellsworth (wrestler)

This article is about the professional wrestler. For other people with the same name, see James Ellsworth.
James Ellsworth
Birth name Jimmy Ellsworth Morris[1]
Born (1984-12-11) December 11, 1984[1]
Baltimore, Maryland,
United States[1]
Residence Glen Burnie, Maryland,
United States[1]
Children 2
Family Chris Nightmare (step-brother)
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s) James Ellsworth[1]
Jimmy Dream[1]
Billed height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)[2]
Trained by Axl Rotten[1]
Debut June 5, 2002[1]

Jimmy Ellsworth "James" Morris (born December 11, 1984) is an American professional wrestler and promoter[1] currently signed to WWE under the ring name James Ellsworth, performing on the SmackDown brand.[3] Morris has also competed on the independent circuit under the ring name "Pretty" Jimmy Dream.

Early life

Morris was born in Baltimore, Maryland.[1] Morris trained under Axl Rotten.[1]

Professional wrestling career

Independent circuit (2002–2016)

Throughout most of his career, Morris has competed on the independent circuit under the ring name "Pretty" Jimmy Dream, often as part of a tag team with Adam Ugly as Pretty Ugly.[4] The duo have won several regional championships throughout the Northeastern United States, including American Combat Wrestling, Big Time Wrestling, and First State Championship Wrestling.[5] Pretty Ugly debuted in 302 Pro Wrestling at their first show.[6] In 2006, Morris made his Combat Zone Wrestling (CZW) debut at CZW Tournament of Death V teaming with Drew Gulak on a losing end to BLKOUT (Ruckus and Robbie Mireno).[7] In 2009 at Covey Promotions All Or Nothing 3, Morris defeated Draven, Thomas Rodriguez and Crazii Shea in a four-way ladder match to become the Covey Promotions Cruiserweight Champion.[8] Morris lost the championship at CP Hot and Bothered 2009 to Crazii Shea.[9] On June 4, 2016, Pretty Ugly won a tournament to be crowned the inaugural 302 Pro Wrestling Tag Team Champions by defeating The Dub Boys and Riot City's Most Wanted in the tournament finals.[10] Morris also runs a professional wrestling promotion known as Adrenaline Championship Wrestling, which he founded in September 2009.[11]

WWE

Initial appearances (2016)

Prior to his initial WWE run, Morris appeared a couple of times as one of Adam Rose's "Rosebuds" whenever the company came into the Baltimore area.[12] Morris, as James Ellsworth, had his first WWE singles match on the July 25, 2016 episode of Raw as an enhancement talent, being quickly squashed by Braun Strowman.[13] Ellsworth gained some praise and subsequently developed a cult following due to his meek appearance and enthusiastic pre-match promo, in which he declared that "any man with two hands has a fighting chance" before being easily defeated by his much larger opponent.[14]

Feud with AJ Styles (2016–present)

Ellsworth resurfaced in the main event of the September 13 episode of SmackDown Live as the mystery tag team partner for WWE World Champion AJ Styles against Dean Ambrose and John Cena, only to be attacked by The Miz (his replacement in the actual match) as he walked down to the ring.[15][16]

On the October 11 episode of SmackDown Live, Ellsworth was chosen by Styles as his opponent in a non-title match, but SmackDown general manager Daniel Bryan made Ambrose the special guest referee for the match, stating that Ambrose was to be treated with the same level of respect as a regular WWE referee and that if Styles put his hands on Ambrose, he would be disqualified and suspended.[17] Ambrose favored Ellsworth during the match due to his rivalry with Styles, culminating in Ambrose attacking Styles and allowing Ellsworth to win.[18] Ellsworth was granted a WWE World Championship match the following week on the October 18 episode of SmackDown Live, with Ambrose serving as the timekeeper and ring announcer.[19] Ellsworth won the match by disqualification, but not the title. Ellsworth continued to be involved in Styles' rivalry with Ambrose, as he felt that he owed Ambrose a favor due to his support and aiding him in his matches with Styles, offering Ambrose assistance, but this backfired on the October 25 episode of SmackDown Live, when Ellsworth (at ringside to cheer Ambrose on during his match with Styles) accidentally cost Ambrose the match after executing No Chin Music on Styles, meaning Ambrose was disqualified.[20] On the November 1 episode of SmackDown Live, Ellsworth would attempt to apologize to Ambrose, who would kick Ellsworth out of the building.[21] Ellsworth would nonetheless interfere in the rematch, being chased around by security, distracting Styles and allowing Ambrose to win.[22] SmackDown commissioner Shane McMahon also named Ellsworth the SmackDown mascot for the 2016 Survivor Series match on the November 8 episode of SmackDown Live.[23][24]

During Survivor Series, Ellsworth hid under the ring and grabbed Braun Strowman's leg to prevent him from getting back in the ring, resulting in Strowman getting eliminated by countout; however, Strowman would proceed to chase Ellsworth up the ramp and put him through a table, injuring his neck.[25] After legitimately signing a WWE contract, this was worked into a storyline on the 22 November episode of SmackDown Live, when AJ Styles goaded the injured Ellsworth to face him in a ladder match for the right to be a SmackDown star with his contract suspended above the ring; Ellsworth agreed, but wanted another shot at the WWE World Championship should he win the match.[26] That night, Ellsworth defeated Styles to win a SmackDown contract, due to Dean Ambrose (who was given the night off) helping Ellsworth yet again.[27][28]

On the 29 November edition of SmackDown Live, Ellsworth suffered a storyline injury; Ellsworth was a guest on The Ambrose Asylum with Ambrose, but AJ Styles came out and began arguing. The segment ended with Styles attacking Ellsworth and Ambrose. After delivering a Styles Clash to Ellsworth off the steel steps, Ellsworth was seen to by medical personnel.[29]

Personal life

He resides in Glen Burnie, Maryland.[1] He is a fan of The Offspring, having a tattoo of their logo on his left arm and the artwork of their 2008 album Rise and Fall, Rage and Grace on his right arm.[30] Ellsworth has a step-brother who is also a professional wrestler under the ring name Chris Nightmare.[1]

In wrestling

Championships and accomplishments

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 "James Ellsworth profile". Cagematch. Retrieved October 21, 2016.
  2. ↑ "James Ellsworth". WWE.com. Retrieved November 23, 2016.
  3. ↑ "James Ellsworth". WWE.com. Retrieved November 23, 2016.
  4. ↑ "Prettu Ugly". Cagematch. Retrieved November 14, 2016.
  5. ↑ "Prettu Ugly » Titles". Cagematch. Retrieved November 14, 2016.
  6. ↑ "Prettu Ugly » Matches". Cagematch. Retrieved November 14, 2016.
  7. ↑ "CZW Ultraviolent Tournament of Death V". Cagematch. Retrieved November 14, 2016.
  8. ↑ "CP Cruiserweight Championship". Cagematch. Retrieved November 1, 2016.
  9. ↑ "CP Hot & Bothered 2009". Cagematch. Retrieved November 25, 2016.
  10. ↑ "302". Cagematch. Retrieved November 14, 2016.
  11. ↑ "Adrenaline Championship Wrestling". Adrenaline Championship Wrestling. Retrieved November 14, 2016.
  12. ↑ "James Ellsworth on his WWE Raw appearance, his promo, and what's next for him". Pro Wrestling Dot Net. Retrieved November 17, 2016.
  13. ↑ "Braun Strowman def. James Ellsworth". WWE. Retrieved October 21, 2016.
  14. 1 2 "The man who battled Braun: What was he thinking?". WWE. Retrieved October 21, 2016.
  15. ↑ "WWE SmackDown Live Match Results – October 11th, 2016". WWE. Retrieved October 21, 2016.
  16. ↑ "James Ellsworth: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know". Heavy. Retrieved October 21, 2016.
  17. ↑ Pappolla, Ryan (October 11, 2016). "James Ellsworth def. AJ Styles with Dean Ambrose as guest referee". WWE. Retrieved October 15, 2016. A big fan of Ellsworth, SmackDown LIVE General Manager Daniel Bryan emerged to approve the matchup, before adding that Ambrose would be the special guest referee and if Styles put his hands on Ambrose, he would be fined or suspended.
  18. ↑ Orr, James (October 12, 2016). "Smackdown Live results: WWE world heavyweight champ AJ Styles SHOCKED by resident jobber James Ellsworth, Kane disappears in main event". The Sun (UK). Retrieved October 15, 2016.
  19. ↑ Parks, Greg (October 18, 2016). "10/18 WWE Smackdown LIVE – Parks's Ongoing, Real-Time Report". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved October 18, 2016.
  20. 1 2 3 Parks, Greg. "10/25 WWE Smackdown LIVE – Parks's Ongoing, Real-Time Report". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved October 25, 2016.
  21. ↑ Parks, Greg. "11/1 WWE Smackdown LIVE – Parks's Complete, Real-Time Report". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved November 1, 2016.
  22. ↑ Pappolla, Ryan (November 1, 2016). "Dean Ambrose def. AJ Styles to become No. 1 contender for the WWE World Championship". WWE. Retrieved November 17, 2016.
  23. ↑ Benigno, Anthony. "Team Raw vs. Team SmackDown LIVE in a 5-on-5 Traditional Survivor Series Men's Elimination Match". WWE. Retrieved October 31, 2016.
  24. ↑ Pappolla, Ryan (November 8, 2016). "James Ellsworth is named mascot for Team SmackDown LIVE at Survivor Series". WWE. Retrieved November 17, 2016.
  25. ↑ Powell, Jason. "Powell's WWE Survivor Series 2016 live review: Goldberg vs. Brock Lesnar, three Team Raw vs. Team Smackdown elimination matches, IC and WWE Cruiserweight Title matches". Pro Wreslting Dot Net. Retrieved November 21, 2016.
  26. ↑ Keller, Wade (November 22, 2016). "KELLER'S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 11/22: Full coverage of fallout from Survivor Series, Shane speech, Miz vs. Kalisto, Styles vs. Ellsworth ladder match". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved November 23, 2016.
  27. ↑ Pappolla, Rya (November 22, 2016). "AJ Styles challenged James Ellsworth to put his contract on the line in a Ladder Match". WWE. Retrieved November 23, 2016. However, things escalated quickly when, after Shane told Ambrose that because of recent actions he would be given the night off and had to leave the building
  28. ↑ Pappolla, Ryan (November 22, 2016). "James Ellsworth def. AJ Styles in a Ladder Match to win a SmackDown LIVE contract". WWE. Retrieved November 23, 2016.
  29. ↑ http://heavy.com/news/2016/11/watch-aj-styles-james-ellsworth-styles-clash-smackdown-live-off-of-steel-steps-flying-video-footage-november-29/
  30. ↑ Adkins, Greg (July 29, 2016). "The man who battled Braun: What was he thinking?". WWE. Retrieved November 29, 2016.
  31. ↑ "James Ellsworth vs. AJ Styles - WWE World Championship Match: SmackDown LIVE, Oct. 18, 2016". WWE. Retrieved October 21, 2016.
  32. ↑ "302 Tag Team Championship". Cagematch. Retrieved November 1, 2016.
  33. ↑ "CP Cruiserweight Championship". Cagematch. Retrieved November 1, 2016.

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