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Hillbilly Jim

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Nowadays, a fan pandering “good guy” might struggle to gain fan approval, but we have a feeling that even with the outdated Hillbilly gimmick, Jim Morris (Hillbilly Jim) could still get over as a face.

When Hillbilly Jim debuted in the WWE, he adopted the country bumpkin gimmick that has always been a wrestling staple.  Jim got massively over, and maybe it was because he looked the part so well without ever insulting the intelligence of an audience even during the kayfabe era.  The large hillbilly got injured early in his WWE run but as a manager of a new collection of Hillbillies, he became more popular than ever.  The Hillbilly Jim character did not pick up a lot of big wins and became best used as a vehicle to get heels over during his time in Stamford.  He may not have been a main event talent, but he didn’t have to be to become a superstar in wrestling.

Should Hillbilly Jim be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 70.4%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 7.4%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 8.6%
No opinion. - 2.5%
No way! - 11.1%

The Bullet Points

  • Other Aliases: Jim Morris (Real Name)
    Harley Davidson
  • Billed From: U.S.A. (Mud Lick, Kentucky)
  • Key Championships Held: None
  • Why they will get in: He was a great soldier for the promotion and is an overall good guy in the business.
  • Why they won't get in: The Hall does not need Hillbilly Jim to be complete.
  • Five Greatest Matches/Moments: 1.  Saved Hulk Hogan from an attack from Big John Studd and Ken Patera when he came out as a “fan” from the audience (12/84)
    2.  Teamed with Andre the Giant to defeat Big John Studd & King Kong Bundy at MSG (10/21/85)
    3.  With Uncle Elmer & Cousin Jr. defeated the The Dream Team and Johnny Valiant in a two out of three falls match (12/1/85)
    4.  With Uncle Elmer & Cousin Luke lost to Roddy Piper, Bob Orton & Jesse Ventura on SNME (1/4/86)
    5.  Defeated Andre the Giant in Long Island (6/10/89)

Should Hillbilly Jim be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 70.4%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 7.4%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 8.6%
No opinion. - 2.5%
No way! - 11.1%

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