James Beard has worked in pro wrestling for over 20 years, including in World Class, USWA, GWF, WWF/SWS (Japan), NOW (Japan), Big Japan and countless other smaller . He’s been a referee, a promotions man, a creative consultant, booker, TV producer and writer, and a trainer. James has also shared many stories from his career with the Old School Wrestling website and the KayfabeMemories website.
STORIES ABOUT JAMES BEARD
- Dec. 19, 2023: ‘The Iron Claw’ through the eyes of James Beard
- July 25, 2014: Book by Texas ref James Beard impartially entertaining
STORIES BY JAMES BEARD
- Apr. 9, 2018: Guest column: Remembering Terry Garvin Simms and his two ring characters
- October 22, 2013: Remembering “Hardbody” Calvin Knapp
- March 17, 2013: Time for the oldtimers to give back
- February 1, 2006: Refereeing 101: A refresher course
