History of Tracy Smothers in Timeline

Tracy Stanton Smothers was a renowned American professional wrestler known for his time in various wrestling promotions. These include World Championship Wrestling, Smoky Mountain Wrestling, World Wrestling Federation, and Extreme Championship Wrestling.

September 2, 1962: Birth of Tracy Smothers

Tracy Smothers was born on September 2, 1962.

1982: Tracy Smothers Begins Wrestling Career

In 1982, Tracy Smothers began his professional wrestling career after training with Steve Keirn and Stan Lane.

September 18, 1984: Televised Debut in Pro Wrestling USA

Tracy Smothers made his televised debut in Pro Wrestling USA on September 18, 1984, at a taping in Memphis.

1985: Enhancement Talent in Continental Wrestling Association

Tracy Smothers spent 1985 working for the Continental Wrestling Association as an enhancement talent, appearing on their Saturday morning television program.

February 1987: The Wild-Eyed Southern Boys Debut in Championship Wrestling from Florida

Tracy Smothers joined Championship Wrestling from Florida in February 1987 and formed "The Wild-Eyed Southern Boys" tag team with Steve Armstrong.

April 23, 1990: The Wild-Eyed Southern Boys Debut in World Championship Wrestling

The Wild-Eyed Southern Boys, Tracy Smothers and Steve Armstrong, made their debut in World Championship Wrestling (WCW) on April 23, 1990, at a dark match during a Main Event/WCW WorldWide taping in Marietta.

June 16, 1990: The Wild-Eyed Southern Boys vs. The Fabulous Freebirds

The Wild-Eyed Southern Boys, composed of Tracy Smothers and Steve Armstrong, got their revenge against The Fabulous Freebirds by defeating them on the June 16, 1990, episode of WCW Worldwide.

February 24, 1991: The Wild-Eyed Southern Boys Victorious at WrestleWar

At WrestleWar on February 24, 1991, The Wild-Eyed Southern Boys, Tracy Smothers and Steve Armstrong, triumphed over The Royal Family (Jack Victory and Rip Morgan).

February 16, 1992: Loss of WCW United States Tag Team Championship

On February 16, 1992, The Young Pistols, Tracy Smothers and Steve Armstrong, lost their WCW United States Tag Team Championship to Ron Simmons and Big Josh on WCW Pro.

October 31, 1992: Tracy Smothers Debuts in Smoky Mountain Wrestling

Tracy Smothers, now known as "The Wild Eyed Southern Boy," debuted in Smoky Mountain Wrestling (SMW) on October 31, 1992, defeating Paul Lee.

1993: Tracy Smothers' Success in Smoky Mountain Wrestling

Throughout 1993, Tracy Smothers achieved significant success in Smoky Mountain Wrestling, engaging in a feud with SMW Heavyweight Champion Tony Anthony and capturing both the Beat the Champ Television Championship and the SMW Heavyweight Championship.

January 8, 1994: Chris Candido Wins Beat the Champ Championship

Chris Candido defeated Tracy Smothers for the Beat the Champ Championship on the January 8, 1994, episode of Smoky Mountain Wrestling television.

December 11, 1995: USWA Tag Team Championship Victory

Tracy Smothers and Jesse James Armstrong won the USWA Tag Team Championship on December 11, 1995, at the Mid-South Coliseum in Memphis, Tennessee, defeating PG-13.

1995: Tracy Smothers in Smoky Mountain Wrestling

In 1995, Tracy Smothers continued wrestling in Smoky Mountain Wrestling, feuding with The Gangstas and forming a tag team with Dirty White Boy known as The Thugs.

January 3, 1996: Loss of USWA Tag Team Championship

Tracy Smothers and Jesse James Armstrong lost the USWA Tag Team Championship on January 3, 1996, to Doug Gilbert and Tommy Rich.

June 29, 1996: Freddie Joe Floyd Debuts in WWF

Tracy Smothers, under the name "Freddie Joe Floyd," debuted in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) on June 29, 1996, defeating Justin Hawk Bradshaw on WWF Superstars.

1996: Start of IWA Mid-South Career

Smothers began his long stint with IWA Mid-South in 1996.

January 5, 1997: Match for the Intercontinental Championship

On January 5, 1997, Smothers challenged Hunter Hearst Helmsley for the Intercontinental Championship on an episode of Superstars but was unsuccessful.

January 1997: Tracy Smothers Joins Nation of Domination in USWA

In January 1997, Tracy Smothers joined the United States Wrestling Association (USWA) branch of the Nation of Domination, changing his ring name to Shaquille Ali.

February 22, 1997: Debut in Extreme Championship Wrestling

On February 22, 1997, Tracy Smothers debuted in Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) under the name "The Main Man" Tracy Smothers.

September 11, 1997: IWA Mid-South Heavyweight Title Win

Smothers won the IWA Mid-South Heavyweight Title on September 11, 1997, after defeating Bull Pain.

December 5, 1997: Loss of the ECW Tag Team Championship

Smothers and Guido lost the ECW Tag Team Championship to Doug Furnas and Phil Lafon on December 5, 1997.

February 21, 1998: Match against Al Snow

Smothers wrestled against his former SMW opponent, Al Snow, at CyberSlam on February 21, 1998, and lost.

1998: Sporadic IWA Mid-South Appearances

Smothers made sporadic appearances for IWA Mid-South in 1998.

January 10, 1999: Elimination match at Guilty as Charged

The F.B.I., consisting of Guido and Smothers, participated in an elimination match on January 10, 1999, at Guilty as Charged but were defeated.

1999: Sporadic IWA Mid-South Appearances

Smothers made sporadic appearances for IWA Mid-South in 1999.

August 18, 2001: Unsuccessful Title Challenge

On August 18, 2001, at the Night The Lights Went Out In Charlestown event, Smothers unsuccessfully challenged Trent Baker for the IWA Mid-South Heavyweight Title.

August 25, 2005: IWC Tag Team Championship Victory

Southern Comfort, the team of Smothers and Chris Hamrick, won the IWC Tag Team Championship on August 25, 2005.

2005: ECW Reunion Shows

Tracy Smothers participated in both ECW reunion shows in 2005, wrestling at Hardcore Homecoming and appearing at ECW One Night Stand.

January 11, 2006: CCW Heavyweight Championship Win

On January 11, 2006, Smothers defeated Chuck Taylor to win the CCW Heavyweight Championship.

2006: Full-Time Independent Circuit Run

Smothers worked a full-time schedule at various independent promotions in 2006.

June 3, 2007: Loss of CAPW Heavyweight Championship

Smothers lost the CAPW Heavyweight Championship to The Blue Meanie on June 3, 2007.

August 12, 2007: JCW Bloodymania

On August 12, 2007, at Juggalo Championship Wrestling's Bloodymania event, Tracy Smothers faced Ron Killings in a losing effort.

August 10, 2008: JCW Bloodymania II

Tracy Smothers, along with Bull Pain, took on Boondox and 2 Tuff Tony at Juggalo Championship Wrestling's Bloodymania II on August 10, 2008. The match ended with Boondox and Tony securing the victory.

September 2008: Ted Petty Invitational

Smothers participated in the Ted Petty Invitational in September 2008, losing to Dave Taylor in the first round.

2008: Return to Japan and JAPW Tag Team Championship Win

Smothers returned to Japan for an XWF event and reunited with Little Guido in JAPW, winning the JAPW Tag Team Championship.

2009: Winding Down Wrestling Schedule

Tracy Smothers started to wind down his wrestling schedule in 2009.

April 17, 2010: Return to Wrestling

Smothers returned to wrestling on April 17, 2010, after a period of inactivity.

August 8, 2010: TNA Hardcore Justice

On August 8, 2010, Tracy Smothers participated in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling's Hardcore Justice event, an ECW reunion show. He teamed with Little Guido and Tony Luke to defeat Kid Kash, Simon Diamond, and Johnny Swinger in a six-man tag team match.

August 15, 2010: JCW Bloodymania IV

Tracy Smothers faced Booker T, who was accompanied by Boondox, at Juggalo Championship Wrestling's Bloodymania IV event on August 15, 2010, where he was defeated.

2010: End of IWA Run

Smothers continued to wrestle for IWA until 2010.

August 16, 2011: Match against Tommy Rich

On August 16, 2011, Tracy Smothers faced his former F.B.I teammate, Tommy Rich, in a match where he was defeated.

2011: End of JCW Tenure

Tracy Smothers concluded his work with Juggalo Championship Wrestling in 2011.

June 16, 2013: Brad Armstrong Memorial Event

Tracy Smothers reunited with Steve Armstrong, his former tag team partner, for the first time in over two decades at the Brad Armstrong Memorial Event on June 16, 2013. The Southern Boys, as they were known, teamed with Doug Gilbert to defeat Paul Lee, The Storm Trooper & Vordell Walker.

March 2016: HLW Tag Team Championship Victory

In March 2016, Tracy Smothers, teaming with Bobby Fulton, won the HLW Tag Team Championship by defeating Jake Omen & Scotty Young in Heroes And Legends Wrestling.

July 2016: Class Action Lawsuit Against WWE

In July 2016, Tracy Smothers joined a class action lawsuit against WWE alleging that the company had concealed the risks of traumatic brain injuries that wrestlers endured during their tenure.

2016: Return to IWA Mid-South

Smothers returned to IWA Mid-South in 2016 after a six-year hiatus.

2017: Independent Circuit Appearances

Tracy Smothers maintained a busy wrestling schedule in 2017, making appearances for various promotions, including Pure Wrestling Association in Canada, Rocket City Championship Wrestling, ZERO-1 USA, and IWA Mid-South.