Kurt Sellers (born March 20, 1982), better known as Kasey/KC James or James Curtis, is an American retired

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who was best known for working in

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Career

Early career

James started his career along with

CM Punk Phillip Jack Brooks (born October 26, 1978), better known by the ring name CM Punk, is an American professional wrestler, sports commentator, actor, and retired mixed martial artist currently signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW). Best known for ...

, Colt Cabana,

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, and

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under the training of Rockin' Randy and the NAWF. He also held the NAWF North American Title.

International Wrestling Association

James also spent much time in Puerto Rico for the

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teaming with

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, Bison Smith, and Chet the Jet. He won the Intercontinental title and is a former three-time tag team champion. He was also a member of

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's La Compania and was managed by Jose Chapparo. KC James became infamous within the IWA when he brought in a wrestler named "Carlitos" to parody Carlito when he was still with the

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. James often called the fans in attendance "you puercos", which translates as "you pigs". He feuded with Miguel Pérez, Jr., Chicano, Slash Venom, Glamour Boy Shane,

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, and Invader #1.

World Wrestling Entertainment

Along with

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, James won the

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Southern Tag Team Championship from

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(

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and Deuce Shade) on April 5, 2006 in

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. Roadkill and James lost the titles on May 27, 2006 to

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Neighborhoodie in

, before he was called up to WWE's main roster. On August 4, 2006, James made his '' SmackDown!'' debut when he was introduced (along with Idol Stevens) by

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as one of her favorite "Teacher's Pets". The two went on to defeat Funaki and

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with the help of McCool. The following week, Stevens and James defeated WWE Tag Team Champions

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in a non-title match. On the August 18 edition of SmackDown, Stevens and James ambushed the Tag Team Champions. James and Stevens had many run-ins with the WWE Tag Team Champions

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and

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and "The Pit Bulls" (until

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was released from his contract), leading up to a title match at No Mercy, which London and Kendrick won. After McCool got injured, the tag team fell apart in early March 2007. He was then moved to Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW), where he was placed in a

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alongside

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. Calling themselves The James Boys, they defeated The Major Brothers to capture the

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on June 29, 2007. In September, James once again started wrestling dark matches for WWE. Wrestling as "James Curtis", he defeated Colt Cabana on November 17, to become the OVW Television Champion. On December 14, he beat

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in a title defense. He lost the title to Jamin Olivencia on February 20, 2008 due to OVW and WWE parting ways on February 7. He appeared regularly on

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as a

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throughout the end of 2007 and the start of 2008, losing to wrestlers such as

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, CM Punk,

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and others. After a period of inactivity, he returned on the July 22, 2008 edition of ''ECW'', losing to

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. He wrestled his final WWE match on the August 5 edition of ''ECW'' in a losing effort to Braden Walker. On August 8, 2008, Sellers was released from his WWE contract.

Return to IWA

James returned to Puerto Rico for the International Wrestling Association (IWA) on September 6, 2008, attacking

Championships and accomplishments

* International Wrestling Association **

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( 1 time) **

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( 3 times) - with

(1) and Chet Jablonski (2) *

( 5 times) - with

(1) and Kassidy James (4) **

OVW Television Championship The OVW Television Championship was the secondary championship of Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW), started on January 5, 2005. When the title was originally conceived, the champion defended against randomly selected opponents, with the winner receivin ...

( 1 time) *North American Wrestling Federation **NAWF North American Championship (1 time)http://www.nawf.com/kcjames.html

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:James, Kasey 1982 births American male professional wrestlers Living people People from Belvidere, Illinois Sportspeople from Rockford, Illinois Professional wrestlers from Illinois