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Larry Stephens was a professional wrestler in the NWA's Jim Crockett Promotions.

Career

Larry Stephens was trained by the late Gene Anderson and Nelson Royal in Mooresville, North Carolina and made his debut aganst The Midnight Express on TBS in late 1986 at 19 years old.

He worked for Jim Crockett Promotions and did guest shots with Vince McMahon in the World Wrestling Federation rising to midcard in both promotions before leaving to join Nelson Royal's ACW. Larry was partners with Doug Somers and was making a bid for the ACW tag titles when the promotion folded. He also worked in the booking office with Grizzly Smith and Colt Steel.

After taking some time to pursue a coaching career and working the Indy's, he booked a spot on David Baucom's NWA Mid Atlantic troop and toured the world during the early 2000's as L.A. Stephens. While teaming with Big Bubba Pain defeted the Rock 'N Roll Express team of Robert Gibson and Ricky Morton for the NWA World Tag Team Championship.

Trivia

Larry has trained with the late Giant Baba,Dory Funk Jr. Dick Murdoch, Swede Hanson, Hiro Matsuda, and Johnny Weaver. He also helped train Ken Shamrock and Road Warrior Animal's two brothers, Johnny Ace and The Terminator.

Profile

Height: 6 ft 0 in
Weight: 225 lb.
Birthday: 1967
Hometown: Salisbury, North Carolina
Trainer: Gene Anderson
and Nelson Royal
Debut: 1986
Other Gimmicks: L.A. Stephens

Championships and accomplishments

1-time NWA World Tag Team Champion (with Bubba Pain)
1-time CCW Heavyweight Champion

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