Abraham Washington
Abraham Washington | |
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Birth name | Brian Bary Jossie |
Born | [1][2] Texas, U.S.[2] | February 2, 1978
Professional wrestling career | |
Ring name(s) | A. W.[3] Abraham Obama Washington[4] Abraham Saddam Washington[4] Abraham Washington[1] Brian Jossie[5] G.O.A.T. Jeremiah Constantine Trap Ghoul Vice Vicar |
Billed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)[3] |
Billed weight | 220 lb (100 kg)[3] |
Billed from | Washington, D.C.[1] |
Debut | January 2008 |
Brian Bary Jossie[2] (born February 2, 1978),[1][2] better known by his ring name Abraham Washington (abbreviated A. W.), is an American professional wrestler and former wrestling manager. He is best known for his time in WWE.
Professional wrestling career
World Wrestling Entertainment / WWE
Florida Championship Wrestling (2009–2012)
Jossie signed a WWE developmental contract, and began working in their developmental territory Florida Championship Wrestling (FCW).[2] In February 2009, he made his FCW debut working under real name, Brian Jossie with no real personality or character. However, he was soon repackaged with a presidential gimmick, and pacted as the FCW General Manager, first under the name Abraham Saddam Washington,[4] before switching to the name Abraham Obama Washington.[4] In March 2010, Washington returned to FCW, with his show, The Abraham Washington Show, and also became an occasional color commentator. On the November 14, 2010, episode of FCW TV Jossie made his in–ring return, wrestling his first match in one and a half years and continued to compete regularly, with FCW.[6]
ECW (2009–2010)
Jossie made his
All World Promotions and departure (2012)
Jossie returned to WWE television in April 2012. On the April 2 episode of Raw, he offered to manage
Independent circuit (2016–present)
On August 6, Jossie made his debut for the Coastal Championship Wrestling promotion under the new ring name G.O.A.T. (Greatest Of All Time).[15][16] At the event, G.O.A.T. successfully challenged and defeated Stefan Guadalupe to win the CCW Heavyweight Championship.[17]
Kobe Bryant joke controversy
During the live broadcast of
Championships and accomplishments
- Coastal Championship Wrestling
- CCW Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
- Pro Wrestling Illustrated
- PWI ranked him No. 474 of the top 500 wrestlers in the PWI 500 in 2011[21]
- PWI ranked him No. 474 of the top 500 wrestlers in the
References
- ^ a b c d "Abraham Washington bio". Florida Championship Wrestling. Archived from the original on May 2, 2012. Retrieved July 3, 2015.
- ^ a b c d e "Profile". Online World of Wrestling. July 4, 2009. Archived from the original on June 22, 2009. Retrieved July 5, 2009.
- ^ a b c "A. W. bio". WWE. Archived from the original on April 30, 2012. Retrieved July 3, 2015.
- ^ a b c d Martin, Adam (June 30, 2009). "Details on new names in ECW tonight". WrestleView. Retrieved July 1, 2009.
- ^ "Profile". CageMatch. July 4, 2009. Retrieved July 5, 2009.
- ^ Keller, Wade (December 15, 2010). "Free sample day: Step on in for a taste of the new PWTorch newsletter". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved January 19, 2011.
- ^ "Florida Championship Wrestling, I mean ECW, TV report". Wrestling Observer/Figure Four Online. June 30, 2009. Archived from the original on July 4, 2009. Retrieved July 1, 2009.
- ^ ISBN 978-0-7566-9159-2.
- ^ "Goat's match history". CageMatch. Retrieved April 26, 2017.
- ^ "AW offers Mark Henry". WWE. February 4, 2012. Retrieved March 18, 2012.
- ^ "Big Show and the Great Khali vs Primo and Epico". WWE. April 16, 2012. Retrieved April 20, 2012.
- ^ "Primo, Epico & Rosa Mendes sign with A.W.'s "All World" talent agency". WWE. May 3, 2012. Retrieved June 9, 2012.
- ^ a b Caldwell, James (August 10, 2012). "WWE News: Breaking - A.W. released Friday; TMZ covers A. W. claiming WWE "turned its back" on him". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved July 3, 2015.
- ^ Caldwell, James (August 14, 2012). "WWE News: A.W. claims he was released due to Linda McMahon tweet; WWE disagrees and claims why A.W. was released". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved July 3, 2015.
- ^ jim varsallone (jimmyv3 channel) (August 7, 2016). "The G.O.A.T. (WWE Abraham Washington) at CCW South Florida Aug. 2016". Archived from the original on December 21, 2021 – via YouTube.
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: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "WWE alum Headbangers, Rodriguez, Washington at CCW in August". Miami Herald.
- ^ BPEPPRODUCTIONS (August 12, 2016). "The G.O.A.T. (WWE Abraham Washington) vs Stefan Guadalupe at CCW Summer Heat 2016". Archived from the original on December 21, 2021 – via YouTube.
- ^ Caldwell, James (July 30, 2012). "WWE News: WWE issues apology for A.W.'s Kobe Bryant joke during Raw, says "appropriate action" has been taken". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved July 3, 2015.
- ^ "A.W.'s Kobe Bryant Comment Subject Of ESPN Show". WrestleZone.com. August 1, 2012. Retrieved August 1, 2012.
- ^ "A.W.'s Twitter Account Suspended, The Miz & Former Diva Appear in Will Ferrell Movie". Retrieved January 10, 2013.
- ^ "Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI) 500 for 2011". Pro Wrestling Illustrated. The Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved July 3, 2015.