Chief Jay Eagle

Jerry Thomas Bragg (born August 18, 1953), better known by the ring name Chief Jay Eagle, was an American professional wrestler, promoter and businessman.

Bragg has performed for many different wrestling companies in the NWA and the independent circuit.

Bragg was the promoter of Southern Championship Wrestling (SCW), National Championship Wrestling (NCW) and Big Time Wrestling (BTW).

Bragg began his wrestling career in 1975, being trained by Wahoo McDaniel who was a hunting buddy of Bragg's Father.

George South is also credited for training Bragg.

In one of Bragg's early matches against the tag team The Bandits his parents were in the crowd seeing their son perform for the first time.

Bragg was set to take a beating and lose the match.

His Mother, Betty Bragg jumped into the ring thinking he was in real danger and tried to protect him.

Bragg said this embarrassing story is something he and his Mother had to live with for years.

Bragg performed for 6 weeks as Denny Wolfe for Georgia Championship Wrestling (GCW) as a jobber.

This experience convinced him that working for smaller promotions was better for him.

Bragg was the promoter for Southern Championship Wrestling (SCW) between 1983 and 1990.

On the September 22, 1990 (taped previously) episode of South Atlantic Pro Wrestling (SAPW), Bragg teaming with David Isley were defeated by The Nasty Boys Brian Knobbs and Jerry Sags.

Bragg was the promoter for National Championship Wrestling (NCW) between 1990 and 1993.

Bragg performed for the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) defeating Helmut Hessler on August 28, 1993.

Bragg was the promoter for Big Time Wrestling (BTW) between 1993 and 1998.

Bragg worked for Pro Wrestling Federation (PWF) between 1994 and 1995.

In 1994; Bragg defeated Russian Assassin in Inman, South Carolina on August 6, Bragg was defeated by Texas Outlaw No. 1 in Forest City, North Carolina on August 20, Star Ryder and The Flaming Youth win against Bragg and Chris Hamrick by disqualification in Forest City, North Carolina on November 25, and Bragg and Wahoo McDaniel defeat Chris Hamrick and Rick Michaels at the County Fair in Charlotte, North Carolina on December 10.

On October 22, 1994, Bragg defeated Mad Dog in an Indian strap match at the National Guard Armory in King's Mountain, North Carolina.

Less than a week later, on October 17, Bragg would wrestle and defeat Mad Dog again at an independent wrestling event held at the Tryon Mall in Charlotte, North Carolina.

On November 4, 1995, Big Time Wrestling (BTW) held an event at Meigs County High School in Pomeroy, Ohio.

Bragg, in a losing effort participated in a 6-man blindfold battle royal against Bobby Fulton, Lou Marconi, Paul Atlas, T. Rantula and The Grim Reaper, who won the match.

Later on at the same event, Bragg defeated T. Rantula in a singles match.

In 1995; Bragg and Chris Hamrick win against Damage Inc. Scott Powers and Too Hot Thomas by disqualification in Inman, South Carolina on January 7 and Chris Hamrick and Terry Austin defeat Bragg and The Italian Stallion in Inman, South Carolina on December 2.

Between 1996 and 1997, Bragg performed for American Championship Wrestling (ACW) where he became the ACW United States Champion.

On June 1, 1996, ACW had a TV taping at Manning Junior High School in Manning, South Carolina.

Bragg, teaming with Johnny Red Cloud defeated Ethan Storm and Les Parker.

During that same event, Bragg also defeated Chaz Rocco by disqualification in an ACW United States Championship title match.

On September 21, 1996, Bragg performed in taped matches for ACW at Candor Elementary School in Candor, North Carolina.

Bragg defeated Wolverine, High Voltage defeats Bragg and Bragg goes to a double count out against Chief Red Thunder.

Bragg is formerly the owner of American Pro Wrestling (APW) which has been running events since 1997.

On January 18, 1997, Bragg goes to a double count out against Johnny Red Cloud at an ACW event in Sylvia, North Carolina

In 1997; Bragg defeated Mike Hart by disqualification at a National Championship Wrestling (NCW) event at Bailey's Nightlife Club in Sylva, North Carolina on March 6 and Rusty Riddle defeated Bragg, also at an NCW event at Bailey's Nightlife Club on September 4.

Bragg performed at an independent wrestling show in Forest City, North Carolina on April 11, 1998.

Bragg, in a losing effort participated in a battle royal against Gene Davis, Grunge Master, Hunter Thompson, Jake Steele, James Fulton, Kevin Kirby, Pat Rukus, Ringmaster and Jeff Hamrick, who won the match.

Some time before March 1999, Bragg along with Wahoo McDaniel trained aspiring professional wrestler John E. Stone.

Between 1999 and 2000, Bragg performed in matches for National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) Wildside at the NWA Arena in Cornelia, Georgia.

In 1999; Bragg defeated TJ Gray on September 18 and on October 9 during a NWA Wildside TV taping.

On August 19, 2000, Bragg teaming with Johnny Eagle in a losing effort participated in Round No. 1 of a NWA Wildside Tag Team Championship title tournament handicap mega Royal Rumble match.

The other participants were; White Trash, Ben Thrasher, Ron Star, Danny Whitbrow, Johnny Blast, Spyder Crowley and Scottie Wrenn, who won the match without a tag team partner.