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{{short description|American former professional wrestler|bot=PearBOT 5}}
{{Infobox Wrestler
{{Redirect|Jay Ross|the Green Bay Packers football player|Jay Ross (American football)}}
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|birth_place =[[Southern California]],<br>U.S.
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'''Jeremiah''' "'''Jay'''" '''Ross''' (born August 2, 1975)<ref name=Cagematch>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.de/?id=2&nr=223|title=Cagematch profile}}</ref> is an American retired [[Professional wrestling|professional wrestler]]. He is best known under his [[ring name]] '''Fabulous Blitzkrieg''' (later shortened to '''Blitzkrieg''') and for his appearances with [[World Championship Wrestling]] (WCW).


==Professional wrestling career==
===Early career (1994–1997)===
Ross made his professional wrestling debut on November 7, 1994, for [[All Pro Wrestling]] (APW) under the [[ring name]] Fabulous Blitzkrieg, where he took part in a [[tag team]] match with Hellblazer in a losing effort to Mr. Excitement and Suicide Kid. After the loss, Ross tweaked his ring name to simply Blitzkrieg and began feuding with Hellblazer, which culminated at APW's event Mini Invasion as Blitzkrieg and [[Super Dragon]] defeated Hellblazer and American Wild Child in a tag team match on August 15, 1997.<ref name=Matches>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.de/?id=2&nr=223&view=matches#matches|title=Matches}}</ref>


===World Championship Wrestling (1998–1999)===
'''Jay Ross''' was a [[professional wrestling|professional wrestler]] from Southern [[California]], best known as '''Blitzkrieg'''.
After officially signing a contract with WCW, Blitzkrieg made his debut for the company in a [[dark match]] on the July 16, 1998 episode of ''[[WCW Thunder|Thunder]]'', where he and [[Super Dragon]] defeated Blitzkrieg's former rival American Wild Child and Dragon Yakuza.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ddtdigest.com/updates/1998073t.htm|title=Thunder report on July 16, 1998}}</ref> On January 27, 1999, Blitzkrieg appeared on the first and only ''Festival de Lucha'' special, where he competed in and won two [[Professional wrestling tag team match types#Multiple man themed matches|six-man tag team matches]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ddtdigest.com/updates/h0000165.htm|title=Festival de Lucha report on January 27, 1999}}</ref> Blitzkrieg then made his televised debut against [[Rey Mysterio, Jr.]] on the February 8 episode of ''[[WCW Monday Nitro|Nitro]]'', where he was defeated.<ref name=Nitro>{{cite web|url=http://www.ddtdigest.com/updates/1999021m.htm|title=Nitro report on February 8, 1999}}</ref> Over the next few months, he wrestled in the company's [[Cruiserweight wrestling|cruiserweight division]] against fellow cruiserweights [[Juventud Guerrera]], [[Billy Kidman]], [[Dean Malenko]], [[Super Caló]], and [[Silver King (wrestler)|Silver King]].<ref name=Matches/> Blitzkrieg later faced Guerrera in a rematch at [[Spring Stampede (1999)|Spring Stampede]] to determine the number one contender for the [[WWE Cruiserweight Championship (1996–2007)|Cruiserweight Championship]], although Guererra managed to defeat Blitzkrieg after performing a ''[[Professional wrestling throws#Michinoku Driver II|Juvi Driver]]'' from the [[Professional wrestling aerial techniques#Super|top rope]], thus securing the title shot.<ref name=Matches/> Despite this, Blitzkrieg took part in a [[Professional wrestling match types#Basic non-elimination matches|four-way match]] for the Cruiserweight Title against Guererra, [[Psicosis]] and the champion Mysterio Jr. on the April 19 episode of ''Nitro'', which was won by Psicosis after he pinned Blitzkrieg.<ref name=CWTitle>{{cite web|url=http://www.ddtdigest.com/updates/1999043m.htm|title=Nitro report on April 19, 1999}}</ref> After Mysterio, Jr. later reclaimed the Cruiserweight Title, Blitzkrieg wrestled him for the title on the July 1 episode of ''Thunder'', but was unable to win the championship.<ref name=CWTitle2>{{cite web|url=http://www.ddtdigest.com/updates/1999064t.htm|title=Thunder report on July 1, 1999}}</ref> Blitzkrieg then competed at [[house shows]] over the next few months<ref name=Matches/> before wrestling [[Evan Karagias]] on the September 20 episode of ''Nitro'' to determine the number one contender for the Cruiserweight Championship, but was defeated.<ref name=Karagias>{{cite web|url=http://www.ddtdigest.com/updates/1999093m.htm|title=Nitro report on September 20, 1999}}</ref> Following this, Ross retired from wrestling on October 14 in order to begin working full-time as a [[computer]] technician.<ref name=OWOW/> However, his final match was broadcast a week later on the October 21 episode of ''Thunder'', where he and [[Kaz Hayashi]] lost to [[Juventud Guerrera]] and [[Silver King (wrestler)|Silver King]].<ref name=Thunder4>{{cite web|url=http://www.ddtdigest.com/updates/1999103t.htm|title=Thunder report on October 21, 1999}}</ref> He would retire from wrestling.


===Later career (2004)===
He debuted on [[November 7]] [[1994]] and received bookings in [[Mexico]] (and purportedly [[Japan]], though little to no record of a Japanese tour exists) before returning to [[United States|America]] and signing with [[World Championship Wrestling]].
On December 12, 2004, at a Pro Wrestling WAR event in [[California]], Ross cemented his retirement when he allowed [[Jack Evans (wrestler)|Jack Evans]], who was inspired by Ross to become a professional wrestler, to assume his Blitzkrieg [[Glossary of professional wrestling terms#Gimmick|gimmick]] and attire. As a result, Evans competed as Blitzkrieg II for a short time thereafter out of respect for Ross but retired the gimmick after suffering an injury from a botched move.<ref name=OWOW/>


Since retiring, Ross works as a registered nurse in Austin, Texas.
Blitzkrieg made his WCW debut on Nitro in 1999 wrestling against [[Oscar Gutierrez|Rey Mysterio Jr]]. He then had some exciting bouts in the coming months against [[Juventud Guerrera]], [[Billy Kidman]], and [[César González|Silver King]] on [[WCW Thunder|Thunder]]. Blitzkrieg would face Guerrera for a second time at WCW Spring Stampede in what many consider the 1999 Match of the Year for WCW. He also unveiled a new ring attire at Spring Stampede. Blitzkrieg officially made his way into the record books on an edition of Nitro later in the year. Psicosis defeated Blitzkrieg, Rey Mysterio, and Juventud Guerrera on Nitro for Rey Mysterio's Cruiserweight Championship. Although Blitzkrieg neither won or lost the title in the bout, he was involved in a match where a title changed hands, writing his name in history. He would be involved in WCW for a couple more months engaging in more battles with Mysterio and on an edition of [[WCW Saturday Night|Saturday Night]], he had a great match with the late, great [[Eddie Guerrero]]. Blitzkrieg left WCW in late 1999 and began work on the independent wrestling circuit, primarily in Southern California, for a short time. Many feel that Blitzkrieg is one of, if not the most underratted wrestler in wrestling history and that if he had stayed with WCW he would have achieved great success by now.

On [[December 12]] [[2004]] he handed his gimmick and mask over to [[Jack Evans]]. Jay Ross now works as a [[computer]] technician.

==Wrestling facts==
*'''Finishing and signature moves'''
:*'''''Sky Twister Press''''' ([[Professional wrestling aerial techniques#Corkscrew 450 splash|Corkscrew 450 splash]])
:*[[Moonsault#Corkscrew moonsault|Corkscrew moonsault]]


==Championships and accomplishments==
==Championships and accomplishments==
*'''''[[Pro Wrestling Illustrated]]'''''
*ECPW Light Heavyweight Champion
**PWI ranked him No. 99 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the [[Pro Wrestling Illustrated#PWI 500|PWI 500]] in 1999<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.accelerator3359.com/Wrestling/bios/blitzkrieg.html|title=Accelerator profile}}</ref><ref name=Awards>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.de/?id=2&nr=223&page=12|title=Awards}}</ref>
*ECPW Tag Team Champion (1-time with Skinhead Ivan)
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*'''''[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards|Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]'''''
**[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards#Rookie of the Year|Rookie of the Year]] (1999)<ref name=OWOW/><ref name=Awards/>


==References==
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===[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]===
{{Reflist|2}}
*1999 Rookie of the Year


==External links==
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* {{Professional wrestling profiles}}


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Latest revision as of 04:15, 13 November 2024

"Jay Ross" redirects here. For the Green Bay Packers football player, see Jay Ross (American football).

Blitzkrieg
Birth nameJeremiah Ross
Born (1975-08-02) August 2, 1975 (age 49)
Southern California,
U.S.
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Blitzkrieg[1][2]
Fabulous Blitzkrieg[1][2]
Jeremiah Ross[1]
Billed height5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)[1]
Billed weight179 lb (81 kg; 12.8 st)[1]
Billed fromThe Cosmos
DebutNovember 7, 1994[1][2]
RetiredDecember 12, 2004

Jeremiah "Jay" Ross (born August 2, 1975)[2] is an American retired professional wrestler. He is best known under his ring name Fabulous Blitzkrieg (later shortened to Blitzkrieg) and for his appearances with World Championship Wrestling (WCW).

Professional wrestling career

[edit]

Early career (1994–1997)

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Ross made his professional wrestling debut on November 7, 1994, for All Pro Wrestling (APW) under the ring name Fabulous Blitzkrieg, where he took part in a tag team match with Hellblazer in a losing effort to Mr. Excitement and Suicide Kid. After the loss, Ross tweaked his ring name to simply Blitzkrieg and began feuding with Hellblazer, which culminated at APW's event Mini Invasion as Blitzkrieg and Super Dragon defeated Hellblazer and American Wild Child in a tag team match on August 15, 1997.[3]

World Championship Wrestling (1998–1999)

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After officially signing a contract with WCW, Blitzkrieg made his debut for the company in a dark match on the July 16, 1998 episode of Thunder, where he and Super Dragon defeated Blitzkrieg's former rival American Wild Child and Dragon Yakuza.[4] On January 27, 1999, Blitzkrieg appeared on the first and only Festival de Lucha special, where he competed in and won two six-man tag team matches.[5] Blitzkrieg then made his televised debut against Rey Mysterio, Jr. on the February 8 episode of Nitro, where he was defeated.[6] Over the next few months, he wrestled in the company's cruiserweight division against fellow cruiserweights Juventud Guerrera, Billy Kidman, Dean Malenko, Super Caló, and Silver King.[3] Blitzkrieg later faced Guerrera in a rematch at Spring Stampede to determine the number one contender for the Cruiserweight Championship, although Guererra managed to defeat Blitzkrieg after performing a Juvi Driver from the top rope, thus securing the title shot.[3] Despite this, Blitzkrieg took part in a four-way match for the Cruiserweight Title against Guererra, Psicosis and the champion Mysterio Jr. on the April 19 episode of Nitro, which was won by Psicosis after he pinned Blitzkrieg.[7] After Mysterio, Jr. later reclaimed the Cruiserweight Title, Blitzkrieg wrestled him for the title on the July 1 episode of Thunder, but was unable to win the championship.[8] Blitzkrieg then competed at house shows over the next few months[3] before wrestling Evan Karagias on the September 20 episode of Nitro to determine the number one contender for the Cruiserweight Championship, but was defeated.[9] Following this, Ross retired from wrestling on October 14 in order to begin working full-time as a computer technician.[1] However, his final match was broadcast a week later on the October 21 episode of Thunder, where he and Kaz Hayashi lost to Juventud Guerrera and Silver King.[10] He would retire from wrestling.

Later career (2004)

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On December 12, 2004, at a Pro Wrestling WAR event in California, Ross cemented his retirement when he allowed Jack Evans, who was inspired by Ross to become a professional wrestler, to assume his Blitzkrieg gimmick and attire. As a result, Evans competed as Blitzkrieg II for a short time thereafter out of respect for Ross but retired the gimmick after suffering an injury from a botched move.[1]

Since retiring, Ross works as a registered nurse in Austin, Texas.

Championships and accomplishments

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i "Blitzkrieg profile". OWOW. October 8, 2023.
  2. ^ a b c d "Cagematch profile".
  3. ^ a b c d "Matches".
  4. ^ "Thunder report on July 16, 1998".
  5. ^ "Festival de Lucha report on January 27, 1999".
  6. ^ "Nitro report on February 8, 1999".
  7. ^ "Nitro report on April 19, 1999".
  8. ^ "Thunder report on July 1, 1999".
  9. ^ "Nitro report on September 20, 1999".
  10. ^ "Thunder report on October 21, 1999".
  11. ^ "Accelerator profile".
  12. ^ a b "Awards".
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