James Baker

James Baker (born September 26th, 1983) is an American professional wrestler who is currently competing for Premium Championship Wrestling. He is mostly known for competing in Elite Class Championship Wrestling (ECCW), WrestleZone Championship Wrestling (WZCW) and the Classic Wrestling Federation (CWF). Throughout his illustrious career, he has wrestled under his real name and since 2003, he has been wrestling with the nickname "Da Xtreme Gangsta", which is a well known nickname with all the fans.

Other than ECCW and the CWF. He has worked for No-Limit Wrestling Entertainment (NWF), Fusion Championship Wrestling (FCW), D-Generation XX (DXX), The Violent Society, Shining Road and YouTube Championship Wrestling among other federations, having limited success in some and never getting to compete in others as it closed down before his first ever match, the owner flaking on the entire roster or working in a backstage role while he recovered from an injury.

Baker has had success in singles and tag team competition. He is a seven time World Champion, having won the ECCW World Heavyweight Championship on seven occasions. Other accomplishments include two reigns as ECCW Television Champion, a former ECCW Hardcore Champion, three reigns ECCW World Tag Team Champion with Phillip Mustang, a reign as WZCW World Tag Team Champion with Mr. Baller as a member of The Ghetto Stars, two reigns as WZCW Mayhem Champion and a reign as CWF Unified Champion, the latter he held simutaneously with the Mayhem Championship at one point.

Baker is the leader of Da Xtreme Dynasty, as well as being one half of The Husband and Wife Connection with his wife Danielle Lopez. He is also the creator of Da Xtreme Deathmatch and The 187 Auto Match.

Early Life
Baker was born in Fort Worth, Texas, but had gotten into trouble many times when he was a youth so his parents made him move out to California where he discovered the life of being a hustler and a gangsta. He then returned to Texas and by the time he turned eight years old, he joined up with a local gang and not too long after that, he took over leadership of the gang known as the Southside Kingz while starting dealing drugs.

By the time he turned thirteen, everything around him was falling apart as his girlfriend at the time cheated on him, he got kicked off the football team for marijuana use and later on his family found out about his life as a hustler. He returned to Texas again when he was fourteen years old, but left shortly when he found out that things around him changed dramatically as his little brother was more favored over him.

From there, he went back to Compton where he began selling drugs again and getting involved in various street gangs until his entry to wrestling. To this day, he has not talked to any of his family members since the day he left to go back to California.

Beginnings and the rise of Tha Ultimate Underdog
In 2003, Baker completed his stint of drug rehabilitation and with the help of then ECCW Chairman Jack Conway. He got his hand into wrestling and eventually signed a contract with Conway's Elite Class Championship Wrestling. After his contract signing, Baker made his ECCW debut as a face and had his first match up with future rival/tag team partner/future multiple time ECCW World Heavyweight Champion Phillip Mustang where Baker picked up his first of many victories to come by defeating Mustang with a roll up and the two future rivals shaked hands after the match up.

From that match, Baker then defeated various opponents such as Sean Jamison, Metal, Shocker, The Afro Kid, Alex Brand, Ron Bridges, Efran Ortiz, Kevin Ortiz, Jesse Ortiz, Carlos Ortiz, Chad Smith and Grandmaster Steve and also winning the 2003 Rumble match at ECCW Pay-Per-View The Rumble before gaining his first ever shot at the ECCW World Heavyweight Championship against Joseph Ortiz. At ECCW Pay Per View Revenge, Baker defeated Joseph Ortiz to win his first ECCW World Heavyweight Championship.

Feuding with Phillip Mustang, Heel Turn, the Evolution into Da Xtreme Gangsta and the Formation of Da Xtreme Dynasty
Once Baker defeated Joseph Ortiz for the ECCW World Heavyweight Championship, He then moved into a feud with Phillip Mustang where their feud kept ECCW alive and in the spotlight for the next year and a half. At ECCW's next pay per view Redemption, Baker successfully defended his ECCW World Heavyweight Championship against Mustang by defeating him with Da Xtreme Knockout and making him two and zero against Mustang. The next night on their weekly show War Zone, Baker and Mustang teamed up and defeated Kevin and Efran Ortiz to win the ECCW World Tag Team Championship and in process making Baker a double champion and bringing the company to new highs.

At ECCW's next pay per view Starstruck, Baker pulled double duty as not only did he and Mustang retain the ECCW World Tag Team Championships over J-Flex and Johnny Seedz, but he also successfully retain the ECCW World Heavyweight Championship over Alex Brand. The next night on War Zone, Baker and Mustang lost the ECCW World Tag Team Championship back to Kevin and Efran Ortiz following a miscommunication between them two.

A week later on War Zone, Baker defended his ECCW World Heavyweight Championship and lost it to Mustang. He then turned heel after the match by attacking Mustang from behind and eventually laying him out with a Brainbuster onto the Steel Steps after he had celebrated with Mustang. For weeks following the attack on Mustang, Baker cut numerous promos on how Mustang wasn't a team player and how the fans turned their backs on him by siding with a loser like him and that he will never, ever be as great of a wrestler as him. During that same time, Baker had adopted Da Xtreme Gangsta nickname that he would eventually become famous for.

At ECCW's Pay Per View Breakdown, Baker regained the ECCW World Heavyweight Championship by defeating Mustang by submission after he made Mustang tap out to his new submission hold called Tha Notorious Clutch. Following the pay per view, Baker's wrestling style had turned more aggressive as he now brought a spiked out baseball bat to his arsenal and used it against his opponents whenever the opportunity presented itself. At Summer Smash, Baker defended and again lost the ECCW World Heavyweight Championship to Mustang after Mustang defeated him with the Mustang Express.

The following pay per view Bloody Glory, Baker regained his ECCW World Heavyweight Championship to begin his third reign as champion by defeating Phillip Mustang following interference by Kevin Styles and J.T. Banks. The following night on War Zone, Baker formed a stable with Styles and Banks called Da Xtreme Dynasty. Baker proclaimed that Da Xtreme Dynasty will take over the ECCW by storm. Baker and company made good on that proclamation by not only Baker having the longest ECCW World Heavyweight Championship reign in ECCW history at that moment, but also Styles and Banks defeated Kevin and Efran Ortiz for the ECCW World Tag Team Championship as well.

Da Xtreme Dynasty's Dominance and Brutality on ECCW and the Continuation of the Baker vs Mustang Feud
By the time 2004 came around, Da Xtreme Dynasty were still dominating everybody on the roster as Styles and Banks were dominating the tag team division and Baker was turning back every challenger to keep his ECCW World Heavyweight Championship. However on ECCW Pay Per View Event The Rumble, Baker lost the ECCW World Heavyweight Championship to Alex Brand after interference by a returning Phillip Mustang. Baker then had several attempts to regain the title and he even competed in a triple threat match for the title where Brand lost the title after being pinned by Phillip Mustang. Baker then regained the ECCW World Title for his fourth reign by defeating Mustang in a ladder match after interference from Da Xtreme Dynasty.

From then Baker and Mustang resumed their rivalry and for several months they competed against each other in numerous matches like a Dog Collar match, a First Blood match, a TLC Match, a Hangman's Horror match and a Steel Cage Match where Baker won every match except the Steel Cage match which Mustang defeated Baker to regain the ECCW World Heavyweight Title at Bloody Glory. The next night on War Zone, Baker challenged Mustang to defend the title one last time against him at ECCW's Night Of Champions in a match he calls Da Xtreme Death Match.

Over the next several weeks, Baker and Mustang played a game of one upping each other as both of them defeated the opponents that the other set up infront of them. Baker also played a series of psychological mind games to throw Mustang off of his game by either threatening to torture his family members, burning his personal possession or even burning down his own house. At Night of Champions 2004, Baker defeated Mustang in the first and only Da Xtreme Death Match to win the ECCW World Heavyweight Championship for the fifth time in his career. After the match, Baker showed Mustang a sign of respect by shaking his hand and ending their long and storied rivalry.

Post James Baker/Phillip Mustang Feud
After his feud with Phillip Mustang came to an end, Baker then set his sights on trying to gain the other ECCW Championships by first targeting the ECCW Television Championship which was held at the time by Juan Martinez. Baker then defeated Martinez on War Zone to begin his first reign at ECCW Television Champion. The next week on War Zone, Baker then went after the ECCW Hardcore Championship and defeated Mario Johnson to win his first and only ECCW Hardcore Championship. By that point Baker decided to become generous and gave Kevin Styles the ECCW Hardcore Championship and he gave J.T. Banks the ECCW Television Championship just so he can focus on defending his ECCW World Heavyweight Championship.

Baker then entered a feud with The Afro Kid and at Locked Up, Baker lost his ECCW World Heavyweight Championship to The Afro Kid. The feud spanned for a couple of more weeks and it ended with Baker regaining the ECCW World Heavyweight Championship by defeating The Afro Kid at Sacrifice to begin his sixth reign as ECCW World Heavyweight Champion. Baker then entered a feud with Sean Jamison and at The Rumble, Baker lost the ECCW World Heavyweight Championship to Jamison. The next night on War Zone, Baker defeated Jamison in screw job like fashion after Baker and Da Xtreme Dynasty had a crooked referee to help Baker win the ECCW World Heavyweight Championship for the seventh time. At ECCW pay per view Redemption, Baker lost the ECCW World Heavyweight Championship to Jamison to end Baker's final reign as Champion.

The next night on War Zone, Baker beat down both Kevin Styles and J.T. Banks and ended Da Xtreme Dynasty. The following week on War Zone, Baker decimated his former Xtreme Dynasty teammate J.T. Banks and defeated him to begin his second reign as the ECCW Television Champion. That very same night, Baker then reformed The Driveby Express with his former rival Phillip Mustang who by then turned into a heel by helping Baker beat down both Styles and J.T. Banks. Baker and Mustang had won two more ECCW World Tag Team Championships by defeating Styles and Banks on two separate occasions. Baker and Mustang vacated the titles after ECCW went out of business and The Driveby Express was once again broken up. Baker also had to vacate the ECCW Television Championship as well. Baker then took a near three year hiatus from professional wrestling after the company went out of business.

Debut and The Driveby Express Part II
After a near three year hiatus from wrestling, Baker then signed a contract with WZCW. Baker made his official WZCW debut as a heel at Meltdown 18 as one of the newcomers in the Elite X Battle Royal. Unfortunately for Baker, he was eliminated rather quickly by USA.

On Meltdown 19, Baker formed a tag team with "The One & Only" Kyle Christiansen to recreate The Driveby Express and later that night they went on to defeat Garth Black and Phoenix when Christiansen hit Phoenix with The One and Only for the victory. On Meltdown 20, Baker and Christiansen competed against the tag team of USA and Anoki, but Baker and Christiansen were defeated when Anoki pinned Christiansen following the Eagle Drive. On MD21, Baker faced USA with Baker successfully defeating USA by pinning him following the All Eyez On Me (Shooting Star Press).

At WZCW pay per view Unscripted, Baker and Christiansen then competed in a 5 way tag team match for an opportunity at the then vacant WZCW World Tag Team Championship, but Baker and Christiansen barely came close when Ace pins David Cougar to give The Full House Dave's the victory and the titles. Also at Unscripted, Baker then revealed his surprise ally in bringing his friend/agent Malik Jones to help guide him to success. On MD22, Baker and Christiansen faced TM and David Cougar, but unfortunately Baker and Christiansen lost after Cougar made Baker tap out to the Texas Cloverleaf. On MD23, Baker and Christian again faced the tag team of Garth Black and Phoenix, but Baker and Christiansen were defeated when Garth Black pinned an injured Christiansen for the victory. Baker has since gotten back to singles action after Kyle Christiansen got injured at MD23.

At MD24, Baker was defeated by USA. At MD25, Baker then went back to the tag team division and teamed up with Rush to take on the team of Murfish and Celeste Crimson, but the team ultimately lost after Rush betrayed Baker by not partaking in the match up which at that point, a possible face turn was being presented for Baker, but nothing came of it as he still continued his heelish behavior. At WZCW's pay per view Civil Revolution, Baker was defeated by Rush to continue Baker's losing streak. On the first edition of WZCW Ascension, Baker reformed his team with Kyle Christiansen and faced the tag team of Garth Black and Phoenix, but the reformed team lost after Baker had his ankle shattered in storyline and Malik Jones was locked in the Black Death. James Baker asked for his release from his WZCW Contract on July 29th, 2009 due to some personal demons that were going on in his life. WZCW management has given Baker the open door to return to the company once Baker has his personal life sorted out.

Return to WZCW, Becoming the WZCW Mayhem Champion and Feuding with Mr. Baller
On October 19th, 2009. James Baker then contacted WZCW Management about a possible return to the company. Baker and WZCW Management then talked for a while and it was decided that Baker will indeed return to the company when the next round of tapings for the show take place.

At Meltdown 31, Baker made his WZCW return as a face as he competed in a triple threat match up against Rush and Ty Burna for the WZCW Mayhem Championship. Baker became the WZCW Mayhem Champion as he pinned Rush to earn his third victory in WZCW and become a double champion as he also held the CWF Unified Championship at that time. At Lethal Lottery II, Baker was involved in the Lethal Lottery Match for a main event match at Kingdom Come as he was the fifteenth entrant in the match and he lasted until the final entrant, but he was eliminated by Titus. On Ascension 7, Baker defended his WZCW Mayhem Championship against Mr. Baller in his first title defense and defeated him with Da Xtreme Knockout in mid air through the table to retain the title.

On Ascension 8, Baker competed in his first WZCW main event as he defended his WZCW Mayhem Championship against Excellency and Matt Royale and got the victory after he pinned Excellency following a chair shot that sent Royale out of the ring. On Ascension 9, Baker again successfully defended his WZCW Mayhem Championship against Excellency as he defeated him with the All Eyez on Me. After the match, Baker was congratulated by a few members of the WZCW Roster, while Karnage grunted at his efforts which led into a Blade and Karnage confrontation. On Ascension 10, Baker defended his title against Excellency, Hunter Kravinoff, Mr. Baller, The Killjoy and John Smith in a Mayhem Six Pack Challenge, but lost the title as The Killjoy pinned John Smith to win the belt.

The Formation of The Ghetto Stars, Becoming WZCW World Tag Team Champions and Departure
On the Meltdown/Ascension megashow, Baker teamed up with his rival Mr. Baller to take on John Smith and Hunter Kravinoff in a Mayhem Rules Tag Team Match and won the match as Baker pinned Kravinoff following the All Eyez on Me. At Kingdom Come II, Baker participated in the Mayhem Scramble for an opportunity to regain the WZCW Mayhem Championship and gained the title once as he pinned The Killjoy, but in the end, he just barely lost as time ran out as he was pinning Scott Hammond, which as a result, Hammond becomes the new Mayhem Champion. It was also revealed during the match that Baker now has an alliance with Mr. Baller.

On Ascension 11, Baker again teamed up with Mr. Baller as they went up against CardiffCam and John Smith in a Mayhem Rules Tag Team Match and they got the win when Baker pinned Smith after Da Xtreme Knockout. On Meltdown 37, The Ghetto Stars faced Steven Kurtesy in a handicap for the number one contendership for the WZCW World Tag Team Championship after William Teach didn't show for the match. The team won after Baker hit Kurtesy with the All Eyez on Me, after he hit him with Da Xtreme Knockout and they became the number one contenders for the titles. At Meltdown 38, The Ghetto Stars faced Heavy Artillery for the WZCW World Tag Team Championship, but the match went to a no contest as Mr. Baller made Karzai tap out while he was pinned at the same time.

At Redemption, The Ghetto Stars faced Heavy Artillery, Chris Jones and Mark Hancock and Steven Kurtesy and Doug Crashin in a steel cage match for the WZCW World Tag Team Championship and won when Baker escaped the cage after Baller hit Crashin with the Buzzerbeater. On Ascension 14, Baker went up against Phoenix in a singles match and gain some revenge on one of the two men who put him out of action, but lost as Phoenix hit him with the Top Flight. Recently, we have seen some changes in Baker's character as he's been more outspoken about certain things and it seems that he's starting to display the personality that he's exibited in the CWF and Violent Society (as a more controversial face/tweener type of character, instead of a full fledged face like WZCW wants him to be). Many WZCW fans are thinking that he's slowly turning heel, but James disagreed with that notion, saying that he's just stating his mind in the way that he wants to be displayed.

On May 26th, 2010. Baker announced that he was taking some time off from in-ring competition, stating that his personal life was the main reason for his departure, but never rule out a return to wrestling. Despite all this, he had his final televised match for the company at Meltdown 40 when he went one on one with Max Karzai in a singles match and the match ended in a double countout. Baker injured his arm in the match after a collison with Karzai. Despite the injury and the hiatus, Baker had one final match in the company where The Ghetto Stars defended the WZCW World Tag Team Titles against The Pride of Toyota at Apocalypse, but they lost when Baker was pinned by Toyota after Kravinoff hit the Double Underhook DDT. After the match, Baller attacked Baker and locked him in the Gamechanger, until Jordan Lights made the save, effectively making Baker's departure from the company official.

CWF Debut, Feud with Mariano Fernandez, Beginning of the Feud with Terry Richards and the development of Tha Psychotic Beast
After only a couple of hours after being granted his wish on being released from his WZCW Contract, Baker then signed a contract to wrestle for the CWF in what can only be described as a turning point for both Baker's career and the CWF as a company. Baker also decided to bring his friend/agent Malik Jones with him to CWF and to try to achieve the success that the duo couldn't achieve together in WZCW. Baker then debuted in CWF as a heel and was involved in a feud with Mariano Fernandez after Baker lost a singles match against Mariano on the June 20th edition of Showdown.

Baker then made his return to pay-per-view at Summer Smash as Baker took on Mariano and newcomer Terry Richards in a triple threat match up, but unfortunately for Baker, he lost the match up after being pinned by Mariano following a Yakuza kick after Baker hit Richards with a roll of quarters. That incident is what started the long standing rivalry between Baker and Richards while at the same time, Baker's feud with Mariano became more heated and personal.

Baker then made an appearance on the first ever edition of Late Night with Bobby Crane where his had his agent Malik Jones speak on his behalf and the segment on the Bobby Crane show ended when Baker smashed the camera with his spiked out baseball bat. On the July 18th edition of Showdown, Baker competed in another triple threat match up as he faced Richards and Vegas. He then won the match by pinning Richards via Da Xtreme Knockout (Snap DDT) to earn his first CWF victory and the feud with Richards died out a bit for that time. At CWF pay-per-view Scars & Stripes, Baker competed in another triple threat match up as his opponents were his rival Mariano Fernandez and Drastic, unfortunately however, he got eliminated early when Mariano hit him with a Tombstone Piledriver.

On the events prior to the August 1st edition of Showdown, Baker kidnapped Mariano's then girlfriend Nagase and then took her to an undisclosed location where she was gagged and taped up for a while. Also on that same show, Baker competed in a battle royal to determine the new number one contender for the CWF World Heavyweight Championship. He put on a good showing in the match up by making it to the final four, but his rival Mariano Fernandez then eliminated him from the match up.

Face Turn, Evolution Into The Most Feared Wrestler in the CWF, Feud with Paul Blair, Championship Ambitions and Tag Team/Alliance with Danielle Lopez
On the events prior to the August 8th edition of Showdown, Baker's feud with Mariano Fernandez came to an end when Baker attempted to give Mariano his then girlfriend Nagase and the two then proceeded to shake hands, but Nagase then betrayed Mariano. She then attempted to get into a relationship with Baker, but Baker immediately rejected Nagase and instead took Mariano's side which turned Baker into a fan favorite for the first time in over six years. Also on the August 8th edition of Showdown, Baker teamed up with Motion and together they defeated the team of Paul Blair and T-Money when Motion got the pin over due to Blair kicking T-Money with the Blairkick.

On the August 15th editon of Showdown, Baker faced Vincent Vegas in a one on one contest and Baker came out of the match up with a victory via count out after Vegas walked to the back. Baker's character has also had a slight tweak to it as part of his psychotic image. He begun to wear face paint on some occasions (that didn't really last long at all, but it was reprised a while later for one night only). On the August 22nd edition of Showdown, Baker faced Blair in a one on one contest and Baker came out of the match up with a victory via count out as Blair just stood on the ramp and in turn, the count out victory cemented Baker's status as the most feared wrestler in the CWF and earned Baker his third consecutive victory and it also sparked a feud with Blair, cementing his status as a fan favorite, as well as him reverting back to being Tha Ultimate Underdog that he was in ECCW.

At CWF pay per view Global Warning, Baker received his first shot at CWF gold as he faced off against Axel Way and then current CWF Unified Champion Sickboy for the CWF Unified Championship, but Baker came up just short as he was pinned by Axel Way. Baker then faced off against Paul Blair and Chemical X on the September 12th edition of Showdown, Baker won the match by pinning Blair following Da Xtreme Knockout which in the process also ended his minor feud with Blair.

Also it was reported that Baker was to be placed in a tag team with his wife Danielle Lopez once she made her CWF debut, but eventually, it just came to them two being in a stable together. On the September 19th edition of Showdown, Baker was scheduled to go one on one with Angelus, but Keith Daniels said that Angelus supposedly 'missed his flight' and Baker was then awarded the victory via count out. On CWF's Pay-Per-View Fall Fever, Baker competed in another one on one match up with Angelus. Baker defeated Angelus following Da Xtreme Knockout for his third consecutive victory and also his first PPV win since the ECCW Finale show on April 23rd, 2006.

There have been some rumors spreading around on various wrestling websites and magazines that Baker planned to form a stable to help him take down the newly reunited Horsemen (which Baker's rival Terry Richards is apart of) with himself and his wife Danielle Lopez being the two already confirmed members of the stable. The rumors have also stated that Baker has reached out to current CWF World Heavyweight Champion Pledge Allegiance and to former opponent Chemical X to be a part of his stable despite Baker's wife Danielle Lopez and Pledge's girlfriend Trixie Lee currently being involved in a feud with each other. However none of those rumors had any merit to it as the two names were a part of Revelation while Baker reunited Da Xtreme Dynasty.

Feuding with The Horsemen, The reunion of Da Xtreme Dynasty, Becoming CWF Unified Champion and the formation of The Doubtful Alliance
On the October 3rd edition of Showdown, Baker resumed his rivalry with Terry Richards with the roles reversed as Baker playing as the face and Richards being the heel (before it was Baker as the Heel and Richards as the Face) and the CWF Unified Championship was on the line, but unfortunately Baker lost the match up to Richards thanks to Sickboy hitting him in the head with the CWF National Championship belt. On the October 10th edition of Showdown for the very first time, Baker teamed up with his wife Danielle Lopez to take on the team of Trixie Lee and the CWF World Heavyweight Champion Pledge Alligence in a mixed tag team match, but the team lost when Pledge Alligence pinned Baker after hitting him with the Pledge Hammer.

Prior to the October 17th edition of Showdown, Da Xtreme Dynasty officially reunited when Baker had a phone conversation with his very good friend Kevin Styles that stated that he, along with J.T. Banks signed on to the CWF roster. The reunited version of the stable will consist of James Baker, Danielle Lopez, J.T. Banks and Kevin Styles. On that edition of Showdown, Baker went one on one with the five hundred pound giant Magnus Thunder, but he unfortunately lost badly to Magnus Thunder after being hit with The Thunderstorm. On the October 24th edition of Showdown, Baker went one on one with Horsemen member "The Radiant One" Roland Ulv, but Baker came up just short as Roland played possum with Baker and hit him with the Radiant Plex to win the match. On October 31st at Night of Champions III: Halloween Extreme. Baker faced Terry Richards in a ladder match for the CWF Unified Championship and defeated him to extend his Night of Champions record to five wins and zero losses and became a champion for the first time in a little over three years as he defeated Richards for the title due to the Horsemen interfering on Baker's behalf by kicking Richards out of the stable. Rob Osbourne also hit Baker with the Badd Dream onto the CWF Unified Championship belt after the match had ended.

On the November 7th edition of Showdown, Baker went one on one with the leader of the Horsemen "The Nitemare" Rob Osbourne in a non title match up, but lost the match due to interference by Jimmy Blast. On the November 14th edition of Showdown, Baker defended his CWF Unified Championship against Bob Osbourne, but unfortunately lost the title when Osbourne nailed him with the Badd Dream. Earlier that night, Baker then formed The Doubtful Alliance with Terry Richards (Combining Da Xtreme Dynasty and The Richards Legion together for the sole propose of bringing down The Horsemen).

On the November 21st edition of Showdown, Baker teamed up with his rival Terry Richards to take on Horsemen members Rob Osbourne and Jimmy Blast and both Baker and Richards won the match by disqualification as Osbourne nailed both Baker and Blast with the Osbournesault. At Battle to Survive, Baker teamed up with his brother in-law Enrique Lopez and fellow Doubtful Alliance members Alex and Chris Richards to take on the team of Chemical X, Sickboy, then CWF Unified Champion Bob Osbourne and Death Squad's own Bruno, but Baker's team came out on the losing end as Baker was the final man eliminated when Chemical X hit Baker with the GFY (Go Fuck Yourself) for the win and the three count. On the December 5th edition of Showdown from Japan, Baker went one on one with Blood and lost when Baker tapped out to the Blood Lock. On the December 12th edition of Showdown, Baker went one on one with the debuting Leon Lonewolf and got the victory with Da Xtreme Knockout. After the match, Rob Osbourne hit both Baker and Lonewolf with the Badd Dream.

The End of The Doubtful Alliance and the restart of the feud between Da Xtreme Dynasty and The Richards Legion/Legion of Shadows
After the triple threat tag team match on the January 2nd, 2010 edition of Showdown, Baker made the save for Styles and Banks as he was pummeling both Alex and Chris Richards. Just as Baker was gonna hit the two with a Double Da Xtreme Knockout, Terry Richards came onto the screen and revealed that he was the one who kidnapped Enrique Lopez. This also marked the end of The Doubtful Alliance.

As a result of the events, the original members of Da Xtreme Dynasty teamed up as a three man unit for the first time in five years as they took on all three members of The Richards Legion in a six man tag team match at Last Man Standing. In addition to the 6 man tag team match, Baker will also compete in the last man standing battle royal to possibly gain a shot at the CWF World Heavyweight Championship. Baker's team lost the six man tag team match when Terry pinned Banks following the Shock Turn II. Baker also lasted a while in the battle royal, but was eliminated by Tige after The Richards Legion's bodyguard Trent Walker caused the distraction. On the January 23rd edition of Showdown, Baker teamed up with his wife Danielle Lopez to take on Terry Richards and Ashley Mastrangelo, but the match ended in a no contest as all hell broke loose after The Richards Legion prevented Baker from doing the All Eyez on Me.

On the second edition of the Late Night with Bobby Crane Show, Baker and Da Xtreme Dynasty made an appearance where it was revealed that Baker kidnapped Terry Richards' sister Hikari with Baker also throwing out some demands while Styles and Banks had tension with Bobby Crane. On the February 6th edition of Showdown, Baker, Styles and Banks all attacked Trent Walker from behind and he and Malik Jones put him in a trunk of the 64 Impala and drove off. Later on in the night, Baker and Jones took Trent to the Red River Bridge and after a while of humiliating him, Baker then threw Trent off of the bridge with everybody at Showdown surprised at his actions. At Valentine's Bash, Baker faced Terry Richards with not only the Dynasty and the Legion banned from ringside, but also with Enrique Lopez and Hikari Richards on the line, but Baker lost as Richards hit Baker with the Psychosis Championship Belt to his waist before getting hit with the Shock Turn.

On the February 27th edition of Showdown, Baker went one on one with Keith Daniels for his first opportunity at the CWF National Championship, but despite a hard fought effort, he lost the match after Daniels hit him with the Final Verdict. Prior to the match, Baker and his team were involved in a segment with The O'Reilly Brothers and The Legion of Shadows. It ended with Baker's wife Danielle Lopez getting injured at the hands of his nemesis, Terry Richards. On the March 6th edition of Showdown, Baker got a form of revenge for his wife as he along with his stablemates beat down The Legion of Shadows (minus Terry Richards) and they weakened Israel Steele just enough for Hudson to hit Steele with a chair and also slam a Cinder Block right onto his crotch area. On the March 20th edition of Showdown, Baker once again went one on one with Paul Blair and defeated him with Da Xtreme Knockout to gain a CWF Unified Championship match. Later on that night, Baker attacked Mr. Baller from behind and hit him with Da Xtreme Knockout onto the steel chair. On the March 27th edition of Showdown, the original members of Da Xtreme Dynasty teamed up against The Legion of Shadows in a six man tag team match and it went to a no contest as the two factions went to an all out brawl with each other.

Post James Baker/Terry Richards Feud and Departure
At Super Card, Baker revealed that Israel Blair was the newest member of Da Xtreme Dynasty. Later that night, he went back to his psychotic roots for one night only as he entered with his Spiked Out Bat, a glass of blood and he wore black and red face paint, as well as his old black trenchcoat (from when he debuted with the CWF) as he went one on one with his arch nemesis Terry Richards in a Last Man Standing Match for the CWF Unified Championship in what was billed as the end of their long standing feud, but lost as Terry just managed to get to his feet. Baker was then taken out on a stretcher after the match. The next day, it was revealed that Baker suffered a Sprained MCL, a Sprained Neck, a Separated Shoulder and he re-injured his right ankle in the Last Man Standing Match at Super Card, but despite all that, he went one on one with Eddie Noble on the April 10th edition of Showdown and his struggles continued as he lost after Noble hit him with the Natural Cause, as Baker missed with the All Eyez on Me.

On the April 17th edition of Showdown, Baker went one on one with "The Dirty Dog" Shane Clemmens, but lost when he was hit with Make a Bitch (Spear) after he missed with the All Eyez on Me. That ended up to be his final match for the company because on May 2nd, 2010. Baker along with Danielle Lopez, Kevin Styles and J.T. Banks, asked for their release from the company and they all were granted that wish so they can venture into other things like movies, music and etc. The release was said to be without problems and there may even be a possible return in the future (whether it's Baker on his own, Baker and his wife or with the entire team behind him).

On the May 8th edition of Showdown, Baker was officially written off from the company as a Masked Man, Terry Richards and Leon Lonewolf attacked him from behind as Lonewolf smashed Baker's head through the television, the Masked Man hit him with the kendo stick and Richards kicking him while he's down. Hopes of Baker returning to the CWF disappeared as he announced he was taking a break from in-ring competition on May 26th, 2010. Shortly after that announcement, the CWF closed it's doors as they were renamed Superior Championship Wrestling, and then later on, Elite Wrestling Federation, where they too closed their doors for the time being.

No-Limit Wrestling Entertainment (2009)
With Baker being a major CWF wrestler, Baker then made a deal to sign with independent wrestling promotion No-Limit Wrestling Entertainment to wrestle for them. Baker first arrived at the September 7th edition of Warfare as a face as he was scheduled to take on Randy Orton, but with Orton being shockingly released, Baker then didn't have a match up for the show. Also later on in the show he turned into a heel by joining The Pact. Baker teamed up with CM Punk on the same night to compete for the NWE World Tag Team Championship against reigning champions Alex Stevens and Christian Cage, but unfortunately Baker and Punk just came up short when Stevens pinned Punk to win the match.

Baker was then scheduled to face Kyle Kross on the September 14th edition of Warfare, but not only has the match up not taken place yet, but the NWE as a company has apparantly been put on hold for the time being. The fed recently resurrected and Baker was offered a spot to rejoin the roster, but Baker has respectfully turned down the offer to rejoin the NWE.

Fusion Championship Wrestling (2009)
In October 2009, Baker then signed a contract to appear for Fusion Championship Wrestling. It's unknown whether this is a full time deal, a part time deal or a special appearances deal. Baker made his FCW debut on the November 2nd edition of Genocide as a tweener as he faced off against "The British Bruiser" Dan Charles, Frank Finelly, Darkside, Keiji Sparrow and Zack Graham in an Elimination match. Baker however came up short as Zack Graham pinned Darkside to win the match.

On the November 9th edition of Genocide, Baker went one on one with Seth Jacobs and their match ended in a double count out. On the November 16th edition of Genocide, Baker went one on one with Anthony Royal and lost. Baker then announced his departure from FCW. The split was said to be without problems, but Baker went on to say that he felt uncomfortable there due to the fact that he didn't know a single person there.

Shining Road (2009 - 2010)
In December of 2009, Baker then made the decision to sign a contract with Shining Road. On Shining Fight Series #1, Baker went one on one with his rival turned fellow Doubtful Alliance captain Terry Richards and unfortunately came out on the losing end of the match when Richards hit him with the Shock Turn after a fifteen minute classic. On Shining Fight Series #2, Baker was scheduled to go one on one with The Iron Orca, but the match was cancelled when the owner of the company flaked on the entire roster without any kind of warning and explanation whatsoever.

Violent Society (2010)
Baker recently signed a contract with Violent Society where he will be a face. On the first episode of Sabotage, he went go up against Brad Hammer and Rush Keegan in a triple threat match and got the victory as he pinned Keegan following Da Xtreme Knockout. Prior to the match, Baker had a backstage conversation with former CWF rivals Rob and Bob Osbourne, as well as with his long time nemesis Terry Richards. On the May 17th edition of Sabotage, Baker went up against Jake Norton, Austin St. James and The One in a 4 Way Elimination match and got the win when he pinned Norton, after Rob Osbourne cracked Norton in the head with the chair.

On the May 24th edition of Sabatoge, Baker teamed with his old CWF rival Rob Osbourne to face off against The Elect in a tag team match and the team lost when Osbourne tapped out to a Divine Right by Micah Castille. Later that day, Baker was seen as very angry with the way he was booked and how he was accused of being favored over other stars, which he immediately went on a long and anger filled rant on the situation. Shortly after, he immediately demanded to be release from the company due to how management were letting the inmates run the asylumn. His request was accepted as he was released along with fellow CWF alumnus Rob Osbourne, Bob Osbourne and long time nemesis Terry Richards.

When it was announced that the company died, Baker was quoted as saying, "it's about fuckin' time. I hope to all hell that the people that ran that shithole of a company, go die in either a pit of fire or jump off a fuckin' cliff. Either way, if they die before I do, I will take a shit on all of them and not regret it one bit." The promotion ceased in operations due to a lack of fan support and lack of income coming in. It re-opened it's operations under the name "The Crusade". Like many of the former CWF'ers that competed in VS, Baker received an invitation via e-mail to join the comapny. With the mis-treatment that he and everybody suffered under the VS banner, He obviously turned it down, but not without commenting on the situation from his Twitter account. The quotes said, "Those assholes from the Crusade offered me the chance to join them. They can fuck off and die. Violent Society is filled with faggots." and "Crusade my ass. I can't join those mother fuckers again. Not after the bullshit they put me through once before. I tell them to fuck off."

Embarking on a Career in Journalism and Becoming a Manager
On May 30th, 2010, Baker officially began his career as a journalist when he wrote the very first edition of "The Pimp Chronicles with James Baker" where he made his predictions on what'll happen at Wrestle Extravaganza I. In the article, he had some harsh words for Mr. Baller, as well as dissing his long time rival Terry Richards, Brian Adams, Jake Norton and the previous companies he was at. He went on the record saying that it was hard as hell to type left handed, as his right arm was shattered in his match against Max Karzai. He states that he's definitely considering on switching it to an on-camera show. At Wrestle Extravaganza I: Electricity, he made his first televised appearance since his injury. In the segment, he guaranteed that a second edition of The Pimp Chronicles will be made, while also debuting a new show called Gangsta Talk real soon. Later on in the night, he appeared backstage where he wished his wife Danielle and Phillip Mustang good luck in their tag team title defense against The Dark Scorpions.

On the first ever episode of Step Up, Baker had "Mr. Intensity" Kerry Collins as his first guest on Gangsta Talk, where the two discussed their time in the CWF, Rob Osbourne and Kerry's goals in YCW. In the main event, Baker announced that Jake Norton (who he soundly defeated in Violent Society) would compete in a gauntlet match with a difference. If Norton got pinned, the match would continue regardless with the next opponent. Wrestlers who competed in the match were fellow CWF alumni Leon Lonewolf, Kevin Styles and J.T. Banks from Da Xtreme Dynasty, The Lopez Dynasty, YCW Broadcast Champion John Allister, Osiris and Kerry Collins, with a special appearance from Baker's old CWF rival "The Nitemare" Rob Osbourne. As Collins was about to hit Norton with the Final Judgement, Baker came out and announced that Norton couldn't stack up with little kids. To prove that theory correct, Baker handpicked his ten year old son Trey from the audience. From there, Trey proceeded to nail Norton in between the legs with a kick, before Collins gave Norton the Final Judgement. On the June 21st edition of Monday Night Wrestling, Baker debuted his new found role as he officially became the manager for his wife Danielle Lopez. The two got into a brawl with Team Baller, but to the fans surprise, Kerry Collins and Rob Osbourne saved Baker and Lopez from further harm.

With him being a manager, Baker decided to put The Pimp Chronicles and Gangsta Talk on hold for the time being. At Battle Finale, Baker hosted the first chapter of the show called Feud Ender. As Osiris locked Danielle in the Unnatural Selection and his two masked men taking out Styles and Banks, Baker jumped up from the announcers table and attempted to make the save, but the masked men attacked him and prevented him to stop the assault. As Osiris stopped his assualt on Danielle, he hit Baker with the Intrinsic Evil and left him laying on the mat. They later got into the brawl that was between ECCW and NWC when Styles, Banks and Baker all helped out their fellow ECCW alumnus. Baker got into a fist fight with his long time nemesis Terry Richards and that lasted until the cops came in and arrested a few wrestlers, as well as trying to keep everybody apart from each other.

Return to In-ring competition and Feuding with Osiris
As YCW and ICW merged into one fed, Baker signed a contract to compete for Premium Championship Wrestling. It's unknown when his debut match will occur, but after the events surrounding what happened at Battle Finale, Baker is more than likely going to feud with Osiris to gain some revenge for Danielle. Baker made an appearance via satellite and announced himself to be a part of the ten man tag team match next week on Rapture and to have a conversation with Osiris on the show.

The August 5th edition of Thursday Night Rapture was an active night for Baker. At the beginning of the show, he hit "Rockstar" Reid Roshdy with Da Xtreme Knockout before getting assaulted by Osiris until Steve Storme made the save for Baker. From there, Baker, Storme, Leon Lonewolf and TJ Tilli all beat the crap out of Rocky Ali. The climax of the segment included Baker pouring gasoline all over Rocky's body for Steve Storme to light it on fire and pin him for the three count. The segment turned Baker into a Tweener character. Right before the main event, it was announced that Baker will compete in a match against Reid Roshdy for what Baker did to him earlier on. He then returned to in-ring competition as he teamed up with Lonewolf, Tilli and fellow Da Xtreme Dynasty members Kevin Styles and J.T. Banks to face longtime rivals Team Baller, Osiris and a partner of their choosing, which turned out to be Baker's long time nemesis Terry Richards. Baker's team lost however when Richards pinned Tilli following the Shock Turn. On the second edition of Step Up, after Styles and Banks retained their PCW World Tag Team titles against Kyle Sync and Jake Norton, Baker got on the microphone and scheduled an unsanctioned match against Sync, which Baker won with Tha Notorious Clutch after Sync passed out. Not even a minute later, he faced Norton and easily disposed of him with Da Xtreme Knockout. In the main event of the show, Baker competed in the Open Gauntlet match against Jerry Static and defeated him with the All Eyez on Me.

On the August 19th edition of Rapture. Styles, Banks and Danielle were guests on Baker's talk show "Gangsta Talk" where they talked about various things such as Styles and Banks being the tag team champions as well as Danielle's possible return to in-ring competition and having a back and forth trash talk with all three members of Team Baller. The team got involved in a huge brawl with Team Baller and Osiris and it even included PCW's newest tag team Nathan Warrens and Damon Wilson helping DXD out and eventually gaining the upperhand over them. Styles and Banks shared a hand shake with the new team and let them have their moment of glory afterwards. Later on after the Osiris vs Draven Logan Kennedy match, Baker saved DLK from further harm by blasting Osiris in the back with a steel chair. As the masked men were giving him chase, Baker escaped through the crowd and was quoted as saying "That title is mine, bitch" as he was alluding that he wants the PCW Broadcast Championship. Prior to the beatdown, Baker was sitting there on a chair during the match, just glaring at Osiris with pure anger in his eyes. Also to note, the scheduled Baker vs Roshdy match was cancelled due to Roshdy not showing up at the arena.

At Anarchy, Baker, Styles and Banks teamed up as a three man unit as they'll face Osiris and the two masked men in a six man tag team match and got the win after Baker pinned Osiris following Da Xtreme Knockout. After the match, the two teams got involved in a major brawl with cops and security ending up separating the teams to cool things down.

PCW Broadcast and World Heavyweight Championship Ambitions
On the September 4th edition of Rapture, Baker, Styles and Banks participated in not only a war of words with Team Baller, but also a brawl which ended with Team Baller getting the upperhand. Later on, during the Osiris vs Billy Williams match, Baker got himself involved and hit Osiris in the head with the Broadcast championship and costing him that title. Baker laid down the challenge of a future match with Billy Williams for the title. In the DXD vs Arbiters of Truth and Virtue tag team title match, Osiris had Danielle Lopez by the throat and was about to hurt her, similar to the events that happened at Battle Finale, but Baker came to his wife's rescue and attacked Osiris with his Spiked Out Baseball Bat. After Styles and Banks won the match. The two teams got involved in yet another brawl with each other, which ended in the Cops and Security Officers separating the two teams from each other. It was later announced that Osiris and his team all departed from PCW for undisclosed reasons, effectively putting the feud on hold. On the September 11th edition of Rapture, Baker got into a few words with the reigning Broadcast Champion, Billy Williams. Hinting at a possible feud between the two for the Broadcast title as Baker is scheduled to be the next challenger for the belt. Later that night, in the Osbourne vs Baller main event match. Baker along with Styles and Banks prevented C-Note and Mick Ryans from interfering in the match by brawling with them 3 on 2. On the September 18th edition of Rapture, Baker went one on one with Emergency Airlift member Drake Gainer and defeated him rather deceively with The Payoff. After the match, Baker just attacked Gainer with a various amount of weapons, even helping Jane Isis get in a few shots. The alliance between DXD and WWI was signified when Jane hit Gainer in the ribs with Baker's Spiked Out Baseball Bat.

At the PCW pay-per-view, Pyramid Battle. Baker and Da Xtreme Dynasty were in the ring where Baker was noticably angry about not being in the Pyramid Battle match while talent he deems lesser than him are. In the Rob Osbourne vs Mr. Baller portion of the Pyramid Battle match. The lights were switched off and a few moments later after they turned on. Baker appeared behind Baller and attacked him with his signature Spiked Out Baseball Bat. Baker just maimed Baller as he repeatedly hit him with the spikes of the bat. Baker inavertedly helped Rob Osbourne out as he feed him of the handcuffs and put them on Baller. After a german suplex to Baller with the handcuffs behind his back. Baker not only hit Da Xtreme Knockout, but he forced those spikes into Baller's mouth before hitting him with the Curb Stomp on those same spikes. Baker left the area while the medics loaded Baller on the stretcher and wheeled him out of the arena. It's widely speculated that Baker ended the career of Baller. Many saying it was deserved after Baller betrayed Baker in WZCW and from when Baller hit Danielle Lopez' dead grandma's corpse with the Buzzerbeater.

On the October 2nd edition of Rapture, Baker explained everything about why Baller was attacked, saying that he became an ungrateful piece of crap after all was done to help him advance his career, and how Baller used him to gain a leg up in trying to be successful, as well as explaining how Baker beat him to retain the Mayhem title back in WZCW. Later on in the night, after Billy Williams smashed Leon Lonewolf with a chair after he costed him the Broadcast title. Baker came out and stated that he was cashing in his shot at Alma Mater Diem. On the October 9th edition of Rapture. Baker held an episode of Gangsta Talk where he had Heather Monroe as his guest. The two had a rather friendly encounter on the show with it being nothing but a respectful conversation. Baker wished Monroe luck and the segment ended. Later on in the evening during Monroe's match against Draven Logan Kennedy, Baker was at the announce table watching to see who he would be facing at the pay-per-view. In the end, Monroe won, but DLK attacked her after the match. Baker eventually came in and made the save, running DLK off. On the October 16th edition of Rapture, Baker teamed up with Monroe to face off against Billy Williams and Leon Lonewolf in a tag team match that is to preview the happenings at the pay-per-view event where the members of both teams are scheduled to face each other in respective one on one matches, and won when Monroe hit Lonewolf with the Candle in the Wind after Baker hit Da Xtreme Knockout.

At Alma Mater Diem, Baker went one on one with Monroe for the PCW Broadcast Championship and unfortunately came out on the losing end when Monroe hit Baker with the Beautiful Beatdown. Before the match began, the two competitors shook hands and the same respect was shown after the match when Baker stuck his hand out for a handshake and Heather accepted it and the two shook hands in a sign of sportsmanship. On the November 13th edition of Rapture, Baker went one on one with Sickboy to determine the number one contender for the PCW World Heavyweight Championship, but lost when Sickboy hit Baker with the Infection. There was controversy surrounding the finish as it appeared that Baker kicked out of the fall, but the referee decided to count the three anyways. At The Asylum of Slaughter, Baker will go one on one with fellow CWF Alumnus Leon Lonewolf in a Hardcore match.

Family, Children, Other Relatives and Friends
Baker was sixteen years old when his ex girlfriend Amber Jones gave birth to his son Trey (both James and Amber agreed that Trey would be named after James and also have Trey's last name be Baker to carry on James' namesake). Baker is now married to his long time girlfriend Danielle Lopez, who is the younger sister of Baker's former rival and tag team partner Phillip Lopez (aka Phillip Mustang). He truly met Danielle in 2007 and the two immediately hit it off, not acknowledging any of the stuff Baker did to the entire Lopez family during ECCW's existance, even though Danielle was the only one that Baker and Da Xtreme Dynasty didn't harm. A week after they met, they began dating and from there, their relationship grew and grew and they are still happy today after three years of being with each other.

Danielle gave birth to her and Baker's daughter Ashley on June 28th, 2009. As a result of the marriage, Baker is now related to the same exact family that he threatened to torture for his own personal fun. Alongside Danielle, he is the legal guardian of Penelope Lopez, known as the daughter of the late Enrique Lopez.

Today he resides in San Diego, California with Danielle, their baby daughter Ashley and his son Trey. Baker is also best friends with his agent Malik Jones and fellow ECCW alumnus C-Low as well as fellow Da Xtreme Dynasty teammates, Kevin Styles and J.T. Banks. Baker has also recently become friends with DXX Wrestler and fellow Compton/fellow Texas Native Terrell Odom as well as revealing his friendship with Steve Storme after the two took part in killing off Rocky Ali on the second episode of Rapture. It is also known that Baker is apart of the now famous Baker-Lopez wrestling family where is one of five wrestlers that are currently related to each other and really the only one that is a full time wrestler. Baker is also the cousin of six time ECCW Womens Champion and two time XWF Womens Champion Ashley Rose.

It's also known that he has Dissociative Identity Disorder as he has two distinctive personalities, his normal thuggish self and a ruthless and evil persona known as Killer. Sometimes, the two personalities are fused together as one force. This also explains why Danielle is the only person to see his emotional side and for anybody else, it's like walking on egg shells as you don't know what side you would be confronting on that particular day.

Possible Hip Hop Career, Criticism of Mainstream Hip Hop, Favorite Sports Teams and his plans for his post wrestling career.
In addition to his wrestling career, Baker is also a rapper as he records music with his free time. Baker has said that rappers like Eminem, Dr. Dre, 2Pac, Ice Cube and Eazy E have been a huge inspiration for him to attempt to become a successful rapper. Like the majority of the old school rappers, Baker has heavily dissed today's watered down version of mainstream hip hop. Baker was quoted as saying, "Mainstream hip hop today is a disgrace to what the true meanin' of hip hop really is. I mean you see rappers like Soulja Boy, Lil Wayne, the GS Boyz, the New Boyz and alot of these mainstream rappers and rap groups today just takin' a fuckin' shit on the legacy and prestige that rappers like 2Pac, Biggie, N.W.A. Run DMC and many many more old school rappers that worked hard to make hip hop into somethin' and it fuckin' pisses me off to no fuckin' end that their hard work is bein' shitted on by all this whack shit that's bein' put out there to the public.". It has been rumored that Baker will release his debut album entitled "In Da Mind of an Xtreme Gangsta: Volume Mutha Fuckin' 1 and it might be released either under Dr Dre's Aftermath Entertainment or Eminem's Shady Records.

Baker is also an avid sports fan as his favorite teams are the Dallas Cowboys, the Dallas Mavericks, the Texas Longhorns, the Texas Rangers and the San Jose Sharks.

Baker has stated that once his active in-ring career comes to an end, then he wants to own and operate his own wrestling promotion. James has stated that it'll happen sometime down the road and has stated that he'll either bring back ECCW or just start a new promotion directly from scratch.

The Wrestlers That He Has Respect For, The Backstage Perception of Himself and His Stance on Working for Other Federations
Among the wrestlers that he's competed with and against throughout his career, besides having Malik Jones, Terrell Ryder, Kevin Styles, J.T. Banks and his wife Danielle Lopez as the people he respects and trusts the most. He also has respect for Mariano Fernandez, despite the extremely violent and disturbing feud they had with each other and in turn, Mariano has plenty of respect for him and his wife Danielle. He also apologized to Mariano about naming him "The Mexican Jumping Bean" because Bobby Crane over uses that name to where it's completely stale. Baker has recently trademarked that saying due to Crane's overusage of the name. Baker also has respect for wrestlers Axel Way. Sickboy and Paul Blair. In turn, he is also one of the more respected wrestlers in the world as he's never had a behind the scenes issue with any of his fellow wrestlers, he's never used any backstage politics to his advantage and he's never had a problem with either putting someone over or losing a match.

He will not work for any other federation other than PCW because of how high he is on the card and he's making tons of money throughout his six year contract. He has stated that he will never go back to WZCW, due to them accusing him of supposedly "stealing" their members to go with him to PCW. It's not even accurate because PCW started on July 29th, 2010 and the remenents of both Baker and Baller were finally gone from WZCW by early July (although Baller went back there as a singles competitor months later). It's more than likely that Baker will comment on the situations. It's just a matter of when and where he will do it. Baker has recently developed respect to Leon Lonewolf despite Lonewolf smashing Baker's head through a television during their gig in the CWF. Lonewolf apologized to Baker claiming that the demon that haunted him is no longer running his life and his ties to the Legion of Shadows have been cut.

Shootin' on the Game (Episodes 1-9), Getting the Show Kicked Off of National Television and the Official End of the Show
Baker had started a promo series called "Shootin' On The Game" where Baker shoots on various topics including shooting on his upcoming opponents. Baker's first episode of the series was when he shot on Kanye West's incident at the MTV VMA's and the state of mainstream hip hop while in the second episode of the series he disses one of his former employers, some wrestlers that he's wrestled with and he disses Kyle Sync and Jay Matthews while praising current employer Classic Wrestling Federation and giving praise to Axel Way, Mariano Fernandez, "The Nitemare" Rob Osbourne and Sickboy among notable CWF stars and legends and he also says that the entire CWF Roster can easily blow the majority of any federation's roster out of the water.

On the third episode of the series, Baker disses Jessica Simpson, the favoritism that NFL Referees have for certain NFL Teams (Steelers, Patriots and Giants) and how they screw over other teams (Cowboys and Raiders) along with explaining his hate towards the Philadelphia Eagles and he also shoots on his Fall Fever opponent Angelus. The fourth episode of the series was an all CWF edition of the show as James discussed gang warfare in the CWF, his predictions on what's gonna happen at CWF's Fall Fever and of course addressing his opponent Angelus. Baker also nearly got robbed before the show began, but Baker murdered the guy and nothing in his home was taken. Baker has said that the show will not air a new episode for a while due to the possibility of it being stale and repetitive. Baker also said that the show is not canceled and he has also said in multiple interviews that the series will be a bit more extreme and controversial real soon once the 5th episode airs.

The fifth episode of "Shootin' On The Game" finally aired and James discussed the horrendous sales of the Kyle Sync DVD, whether Pledge Alligence will interfere in the Danielle Lopez vs Trixie Lee match up and of course he shot on Terry Richards as well. The sixth episode of the series features Baker shooting on the horrific weightlifting accident with USC Running Back Stafon Johnson, the spectacular catch made by Colorado Rockies infielder Clint Barmes and of course the accident that Terry Richards was involved in. The seventh episode of the series was an all CWF edition as Baker gives out his predictions for each match on Showdown, he shoots on Pledge Alligence and his wife Danielle shoots on Trixie Lee.

The eighth episode of the series featured a discussion on the fall of Krispy Kreme Dounuts, Tyra Banks' weight loss, predictions on what would happen for the October 17th edition of Showdown and the episode concluded with James shootin' on his Night of Champions III: Halloween Extreme opponent Terry Richards and his Showdown opponent Magnus Thunder. The ninth episode of the series featured all of the members of Da Xtreme Dynasty attempting to stir the pot against Degradation and The Richards Legion. Baker also had two fans as guests on the show and each of those fans gave their predictions about what will happen at Night of Champions III: Halloween Extreme.

Ever since the national television airing of the ninth episode of the show. The series future has been in doubt as on that episode Baker and his Da Xtreme Dyansty teammates Kevin Styles and J.T. Banks repeatedly used the word faggot (James claims that the word faggot was aimed towards rival stable The Horsemen). The show was kicked off of the website that they were operating under. Baker and his stable were banned from letting "Shootin' on the Game" appear on national television. It was reported that both Baker and his agent/friend Malik Jones were in negotiations with Comedy Central about letting them air the show on their network, but Baker went off the record to state that the series has officially come to a close due to Baker wanting to focus squarely on his in-ring career.

Issues with Kyle Sync
In multiple interviews and a few episodes of "Shootin' On The Game", Baker has had a disdain for current CWF Mega Jobber Kyle Sync. Baker was quoted at saying: "Oh yeah it's his way of life actually and Kyle Sync is also a fuckin' faggot." Baker has also said some more comments such as: "I also hope that her food won't make me go to the bathroom and cause me to take a Kyle Sync." Baker has expressed a desire to "beat the livin' dog shit" out of Kyle in a future CWF event. Baker has also said to the New York Times that "I know that I may be a little bit of a cocky wrestler, but I have earned the right to be cocky as I am a seven time World Heavyweight Champion in this profession, what the fuck has Kyle Sync done in wrestling? Wait I know, he's done jack and shit in professional wrestling. So I suggest to Kyle to shut his cocky mouth, grow a set of nuts and actually do somethin' that's worth a fuckin' shit in wrestling instead of just talkin' about it." In that same interview with the New York Times, Baker has also expressed a desire to face a healthy Paul Blair and a healthy Gary "Chemical X" Scarletti, both which did happen eventually in the CWF. At Step Up, Baker got his wish of facing Sync, which he defeated with ease.

Controversial Moments
During his career, Baker has ran into some controversial moments when he's away from the wrestling ring. The list is below.
 * Beats up WZCW interviewer Johnny Klamor inside of Malik Jones' mansion in Los Angeles, California.
 * Gains revenge against his former friend Marcus by beating him to a bloody pulp in a therapist office (it's unknown if Marcus is dead or if he's still alive).
 * Stalking Mariano Fernandez' then girlfriend Nagase from multiple places on a repeated basis.


 * Beating up Danielle's ex-boyfriend John.
 * Taking a baseball bat from a little kid and then hitting a guy repeatedly in the face with the bat to protect Danielle from further abuse from the guy.
 * Kidnaps Nagase and takes her to an undisclosed location.
 * Stabs a guy repeatedly in the kidney area and breaks the guy's arms & legs after the guy ran up to James and Danielle and slammed Danielle onto the ground.
 * Kills Danielle's ex-boyfriend John with a 9MM after John assaulted Danielle
 * Beats up a Security Guard at a Fashion show for kicking him, Malik Jones and Danielle out for no reason. James also locked the Security Guard in Tha Notorious Clutch.
 * He and his former rival/former tag team partner Phillip Mustang beat up Baker's former friends Eric, Mike and Bone in the parking lot of a grocery store after the three were trying to break into Phillip Mustang's car.
 * Beats up a pedestrian repeatedly with his Spiked Out Baseball Bat for taking a piss in Baker's yard.
 * Helps Danielle beat up former ECCW Owner Jack Conway.
 * Murders a man with a 9MM Pistol after the man attempted to rob him.
 * Stabs his father in-law (Danielle Lopez's father) repeatedly with a steak knife.
 * Burns the corpses and caskets of Vicky Richards and Brooke Bridgewater as a message to Terry Richards.
 * Kidnaps a woman moments after he lit the corpses and caskets of Vicky Richards and Brooke Bridgewater on fire.
 * Reveals himself to kidnapping Hikari Richards in retaliation to the Enrique Lopez kidnapping.
 * Attacks Trent Walker from behind, throws him in the trunk of the 64 Impala and throws him off the Red River Bridge in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on the February 6th edition of Showdown.
 * Was involved in a deal with the Cuban Nation that ended up in Snipers killing the Cuban Nation as James and crew barely sneak out alive with Hikari and some important documents.
 * Kills a former stockholder by laying him out with Da Xtreme Knockout and throwing him out of the window after the guy trashed the Dallas Cowboys.
 * Hits his son's principal with Da Xtreme Knockout onto the tile floor after having his parenting skills questioned.
 * Beats up a guy and then hits him with Da Xtreme Knockout onto the concrete pavement, after the guy slammed into his 64 Impala.
 * Shoots Ricardo Ramirez three times in the head and kills him instantly after he suggested that he and other guys wanted to have sex with Danielle Lopez.
 * Beats the living shit out of Tracy Anderson and hits him with Da Xtreme Knockout through the coffee table after Tracy called Danielle a whore.
 * Beats down a waiter at a restaurant after the waiter had questioned whether Danielle was in a porn video or not. Of course we all know that she was never in any of those videos.
 * Helped Steve Storme, Leon Lonewolf and TJ Tilli brutally assault Rocky Ali on the second episode of Rapture. Baker poured some gasoline on Rocky before Storme lit him on fire.
 * At a Food Court in the Aventura Mall in Aventura, Florida. Baker hit the manager of the Taco Palace with a spatula before throwing the guy face first into a fryer. It's unknown what injuries the manager received.
 * Hit Justin Bieber with Da Xtreme Knockout at a Musical Event in Los Angeles, California after Bieber annoyed Baker constantly. Baker was due to hand Bieber the award of "Artist of the Month." J.T. Banks also beat him down by hitting him with New York State of Mind.

Fashion
For his entire career, Baker's attire has reflected the most current thug fashions and stylings within the hip hop culture that his character represents. Baker has said that his chosen fashion not only represents what his character is about, but it also reflects on his early life and his past as it's been documented of his troubled days as a youth. Baker's fashion of choice includes various wearing throwback Dallas Cowboys Jerseys, a throwback Michael Jordan #23 Chicago Bulls Jersey, a Dirk Nowitzki #41 Dallas Mavericks Jersey and as recently as Night of Champions III: Halloween Extreme, Baker has started wearing his very own "Da Xtreme Gangsta" James Baker t-shirt and a Da Xtreme Dynasty t-shirt that his new clothing line called "The James Baker Clothing Line" produced both of the t-shirts.

He also wears multiple long chains on his neck with the more notable chain being a Platinum Long Chain with a cross pendant on it. Baker says that he wears that necklace in tribute to all of the deceased people that have passed away over the years, in which he was closest to. Baker also wears either Baggy Black Phat Farm Jeans, Baggy Blue Phat Farm Jeans or Black Dickies while he wrestles and usually accompanies that with either White Phat Farm Shoes or Black Lugz Boots.

Baker has also stated that he will never ever wear speedo's or tights in his wrestling career as he said that wearing those would make him look like a faggot, a punk ass bitch and it would stand against everything that he represents.

Accomplishments
Elite Class Championship Wrestling

Classic Wrestling Federation
 * ECCW World Heavyweight Championship (7 times)
 * ECCW Television Championship (2 times, final champion)
 * ECCW Hardcore Championship (1 time)
 * ECCW World Tag Team Championship (3 times, final champions): with Phillip Mustang
 * Winner of The Rumble match (1 time, 2003)

WrestleZone Championship Wrestling
 * CWF Unified Championship (1 time)

Miscellaneous
 * WZCW Mayhem Championship (2 times, his first reign is tied for 4th longest reign in WZCW history with Steamboat Ricky)
 * A member of WZCW's Molten Five (top ranked WZCW champions) (5 times)
 * WZCW World Tag Team Championship (1 time): with Mr. Baller

Records
 * 2003 Pro Wrestling Rookie of the Year
 * 5-0 record at Night of Champions events (both ECCW and CWF combined)
 * First ever competitor to defeat Osiris in a match (six man tag team match between Da Xtreme Dynasty and The Arbiters of Truth and Virtue at PCW's first ever pay-per-view event, Anarchy)


 * ECCW Record: 80-42-4


 * WZCW Record: 11-14-2


 * CWF Record: 11-21-1


 * VS Record: 2-2


 * FCW Record: 0-2-1


 * NWE Record: 0-1
 * PCW Record: 6-3

Match History
Main Article: James Baker's Match History

Championship History
Main Article: James Baker's Title History

Previous Tag Teams/Stables

 * The Driveby Express w/Phillip Mustang (ECCW)
 * Da Xtreme Dynasty w/Kevin Styles, J.T. Banks, Ashley Rose, Terrell Ryder and Desiree Miles (ECCW)
 * The Driveby Express Pt. 2 w/"The One and Only" Kyle Christiansen (WZCW)
 * The Pact (NWE)
 * Da Xtreme Dynasty w/Danielle Lopez, Kevin Styles, J.T. Banks, Israel Blair and Phillip Mustang (CWF)
 * The Husband and Wife Connection w/Danielle Lopez (CWF) (affiliated with Da Xtreme Dynasty)
 * The Doubtful Alliance w/Terry Richards, Alex Richards, Chris Richards, Danielle Lopez, Enrique Lopez, Kevin Styles and J.T. Banks (CWF)
 * T.R.U (The Realist Untouchables) w/Terrell Odom, Dante Jones, Corey Odom and Devon Poole (DXX) (a supposed affiliation with Da Xtreme Dynasty, but never transpired)
 * The Ghetto Stars w/Mr. Baller (WZCW)
 * Da Xtreme Dynasty w/Danielle Lopez, Kevin Styles, J.T. Banks, Terrell Ryder and Phillip Mustang (YCW)
 * Da Xtreme Dynasty w/Danielle Lopez, Kevin Styles, J.T. Banks and Israel Steele (PCW)

Finishing Moves

 * Da Xtreme Knockout (Snap DDT, sometimes onto a weapon)
 * Tha Notorious Clutch (Rear Naked Choke Hold, sometimes with either the Spiked Out Baseball Bat or a Steel Chain around the opponent's throat area) - was used as a normal move for WZCW
 * The Payoff (Styles Clash)
 * Modified Curb Stomp (Hair-pulled head stomp or a standing surfboard followed into a head stomp) - used on either his Spiked Out Baseball Bat or any other weapon of choice - only used at Pyramid Battle.
 * All Eyez on Me (Shooting Star Press, sometimes to a standing opponent) - used as a finisher from 2003 2010, used as a normal move from July 2010 to November 2010. Move is not used any more.

Signature Moves

 * The Ganja Special (Omoplata crossface)
 * Brainbuster (sometimes onto a weapon)
 * The Compton Street Cutter (Brainbuster turned into the RKO) (used to be a finishing move, now a signature move)
 * Running Knee Strike to a sitting opponent (usually occurs after he hits opponent with the Springboard Seating Senton)
 * Shining Wizard
 * South Central (Camel Clutch)
 * Springboard Seating Senton

Normal Moves

 * Spike DDT from the top rope
 * Spike DDT from the middle rope
 * Spike DDT from the bottom rope
 * Diving Hurricanrana
 * Da Xtreme Submission (Guillotine Choke hold)
 * Fujiwara Armbar
 * Diving Crossbody
 * Clothesline/Bulldog combination
 * Shining Wizard/Bulldog combination
 * Side Headlock
 * Full Nelson Hold
 * Diving Elbow Drop
 * Corkscrew Diving Leg Drop
 * Corkscrew Moonsault
 * Corkscrew Shooting Star Leg Drop
 * Spear
 * Sharpshooter
 * Guilotine Headlock
 * Chicken Wing Arm Bar
 * Snapmare
 * Powerslam
 * Ankle Lock
 * Suicide Dive
 * Crucifix Headscissors
 * Hurricanrana
 * Diving Moonsault (sometimes to a standing opponent)
 * Frog Splash
 * Van Terminator (only when there's a chair involved)
 * Springboard Flying Forearm
 * Dragon Sleeper
 * Crossface
 * Van Daminator (only when there's a chair involved)
 * Low Blow (multiple versions)
 * Eye Rake
 * Eye Poke
 * Darkness Choke
 * Roundhouse Kick
 * Martial Arts Kicks
 * Spinning Backfist

Double Team Moves

 * Driveby 101 (Electric Chair/Seating Senton combo) (Baker and Mustang)
 * Half Baked (Spear/All Eyez On Me combo) (Baker and Christiansen) (named after the movie entitled Half Baked )
 * How High (Powerbomb/Springboard Flying Forearm combo) (Baker and Mustang) (named after the movie entitled How High)
 * The Bar Exam (Cobra Clutch Slam/Running Clothesline combo) (Baker and Christiansen) (named after the series of mixtapes by Royce da 5'9")
 * The Air Express (Mustang Express/All Eyez On Me combo) (Baker and Mustang)
 * The Husband & Wife Connection (Da Xtreme Knockout/Latinasault combo) (Baker and Danielle Lopez)
 * Flash Back (Russian Leg Sweep/Springboard Dropkick Combination) (Baker and Mr. Baller)
 * Royally Screwed (also known as Royally Fucked) (Spike Piledriver) (Baker and Mr. Baller)
 * The Traumatizing Sweep (Russian Leg Sweep/STO Combination) (Baker and Mr. Baller)
 * Brain Damage (Double Brainbuster DDT) (Baker and Mr. Baller)

Entrance Music

 * "What's Yo Psycho?" by Tech N9ne (2010 - present) (PCW)
 * "Hail Mary" by 2Pac (2003 - 2010) (ECCW, CWF, WZCW, FCW, Shining Road, Violent Society, YCW and PCW)
 * "Till I Collapse" by Eminem (used during early ECCW run and first ECCW World title reign) (2003)
 * "Guerrilla Radio" by Rage Against the Machine (used with Da Xtreme Dynasty) (2003 - 2005, 2009 - 2010)

Entrance Description
 PCW Entrance Description: 

"What's Yo Psycho?" by Tech N9ne plays throughout the arena, strobe lights blinking a vary of colors as the crowd in attendance stand to their singing along to the lyrics of the song and just going crazy. Smoke starts hitting the ramp, fulfilling throughout the bottom level attendance. Cameras hit the entrance ramp, as out from behind of the mega tron, headlights on high beams coming into view through all of the smog, James Baker then appears from out of the curtain with his Spiked Out Baseball Bat occupying his left hand. He stands on the stage and as he raises his right arm in the air, fireworks go off on the stage. He then walks down the ramp with pure anger and intensity in his eyes. He finally hits the ring and slides in underneath the bottom rope before he hops on the top turnbuckle and stares out at the crowd. Once James does that, he hops off the ropes, takes off his jersey and his chain and then hands it to the ringside person and sits down in the corner while he awaits for his opponent.

 Violent Society Entrance Description: 

“Hail Mary” by 2Pac plays throughout the arena, strobe lights blinking a vary of colors as the crowd in attendance stand to their singing along to the lyrics of the song and just going crazy. Smoke starts hitting the ramp, fulfilling throughout the bottom level attendance. Cameras hit the entrance ramp, as out from behind of the mega tron, headlights on high beams coming into view through all of the smog, James Baker then appears from out of the curtain hand and hand with his beautiful wife Danielle Lopez. James and Danielle then pose together on the ramp as Fireworks go off on the stage. They then walk down the ramp, holding hands before James slaps hands with the fans on the side. He finally hits the ring and walks through the ropes before he hops on the top turnbuckle and plays up to the audience a little more by throwing up the West Side Signal with his left hand while he takes a drink of his 40 ounce bottle of Beer with his right hand. Once James does that, he hops off the ropes, takes off his jersey and his chain and then hands it to the ringside person and sits down in the corner while he awaits for his opponent.

 CWF Entrance Description: 

“Hail Mary” by 2Pac plays throughout the arena, strobe lights blinking a vary of colors as the crowd in attendance stand to their singing along to the lyrics of the song and just going crazy. Smoke starts hitting the ramp, fulfilling throughout the bottom level attendance. Cameras hit the entrance ramp, as out from behind of the mega tron, headlights on high beams coming into view through all of the smog cruises a Black 64 Impala, switches slamming to the ground. The camera then switches to "Da Xtreme Gangsta" James Baker who is decked out in a white Emmitt Smith #22 Dallas Cowboys Jersey, black dickies and a black bandana on his head as he's driving the car.

Ring Announcer: Making his way to the ring, from Compton, California, weighing in at 232 pounds! He is "Da Xtreme Gangsta" James Baker.

The lowrider makes its way down the ramp, James is playing up to the audience as the audience giving off more positive feedback towards him, James then hits the car’s hydraulic switches once again, causing the car to bounce up and down before the nose of the car makes a stop right in front of the ring. The car then moves side to side, before halting in position.

James opens his door, getting out of the car reaching into the upholstery to pick out a 40 ounce bottle of Beer wrapped in a white bandana. James then slaps hands with the fans at the corner of the barricade's and then steps in between the ropes to get inside of the ring. James then hops on the top turnbuckle and plays up to the audience a little more by throwing up the West Side Signal with his left hand while he takes a drink of his 40 ounce bottle of Beer with his right hand. Once James does that, he hops off the ropes, takes off his jersey, hands it to the ringside person and then sits down in the corner while he awaits for his opponent.

WZCW Entrance Description:

"Hail Mary" by 2Pac hits as James Baker and Malik Jones emerge from the curtain. Black and white lights flicker while James and Malik walk to the ring while James is carrying his Spiked Out Baseball Bat, James then slaps hands with the fans. Walks in between the ropes and starts playing up to the fans even more as he goes to the top turnbuckle & raises his arms up.

Current Catchphrases

 * "Believe that" (sometimes with a curse word at the end of the phrase)
 * "Actually scratch that" (usually with the word "shit" or with the words "for a sec" at the end of the phrase. Is not used on somebody that he has respect for)
 * "And that's that and nothin' more"
 * "Welcome to the Slaughterhouse" (started during his stint in Violent Society)
 * "God I love TV-MA Wrestling" (used for his love of TV-MA wrestling which is what PCW is rated)


 * "I am 100% real, 0% fake" (started when PCW made it's talent cuts just days prior to Alma Mater Diem)

Former Catchphrases

 * "Stay Tuned" (used for a brief time)
 * "Y'all can bank on that" (sometimes with a curse word at the end of the phrase) (used when he's in a tag team match)
 * "You can bank on that statement" (used when he's in a one on one match)
 * "And I Repeat" (usually begins with either "I do not" or "I am not" and then ends with either "I AM NOT" or "I DO NOT at the end of the phrase.)
 * "The Worst Has Yet to Come" (started during his feud with Terry Richards and The Richards Legion

Official Nicknames

 * "Da Xtreme Gangsta"
 * "The Doctor of Hardknoxx"

Quotations Made About Him

 * "The Egotistical World Champion" (ECCW play by play man Drew Carr)
 * "The Egotistical One" (ECCW play by play man Drew Carr)
 * "Da Xtreme World Heavyweight Champion" (self-proclaimed)
 * "Da Xtreme Champion" (self-proclaimed)
 * "Da Xtreme Dyansty" (self-proclaimed) (the name eventually was used for Baker's stable)
 * "Da One Man Army" (self-proclaimed)
 * "Tha Psychotic Beast" (Mariano Fernandez)
 * "Tha Notorious P.I.M.P" ("Beautiful" Bobby Crane)
 * "Da Xtreme One" ("Beautiful" Bobby Crane)
 * "Tha Ultimate Underdog" (ECCW play by play man Drew Carr) (only used as a face/tweener)
 * "The Most Feared Wrestler in the CWF" (Teddy Turnbuckle)
 * "The Wonder Boy" (Bob Osbourne)
 * "Captain James" (self-proclaimed) (used for the 4 on 4 match at CWF pay per view Battle to Survive)
 * "The Baddest Man/Mother Fucker on the Planet" (self-proclaimed)
 * "Greatness Personified" (self-proclaimed)

Signature Weapons

 * Spiked Out Baseball Bat
 * Switchblade
 * Lighter Fluid
 * Barbed Wire Board
 * Amplifier Speakers
 * Steel Chain
 * Ladder

Wrestlers Trained

 * Damon Wilson
 * Danielle Lopez
 * Enrique Lopez
 * Josh Thomas (has yet to make in-ring debut. Made an appearance in YCW)
 * J.T. Banks
 * Kevin Styles
 * Mr. Baller
 * Nathan Warrens

Managers

 * Terrell Ryder (ECCW)
 * Desiree Miles (ECCW)
 * Ashley Rose (ECCW)
 * Malik Jones (WZCW and CWF)
 * Mr. Baller (WZCW)
 * Phillip Mustang (ECCW and CWF)
 * Enrique Lopez (CWF)
 * Danielle Lopez (CWF, Violent Society and PCW)
 * Da Xtreme Dynasty (ECCW, CWF and PCW)

Taunts

 * "The Middle Finger Salute" (flips off either his opponent(s) or his rivals on the stage with either one or both of his middle fingers) (started during the Baker/Mustang feud in ECCW, recently returned during the feud with Terry Richards and The Horsemen)
 * "The West Side/South Side Salute" (The West Side Signal with his left hand and the Texas Longhorns taunt with his right hand) (only used when he's a face or a tweener)
 * "The Bird Dance", "The Bird" or "Wing Flap" (a similar taunt of the exact end zone dance that Terrell Owens did when he was a part of the Philadelphia Eagles) (only used when he goes to Philadelphia) (mainly used to mock the Philadelphia Eagles)
 * "The Throat Slash" (Makes the throat slash signal with his hand) (used during his heel run. Also has been resurrected for his feud with Terry Richards and The Legion of Shadows)