Cable Jones
Encyclopedia
Donald Moore is an American professional wrestler
, also known by his ring name
s Cable Jones, Lamar Braxton and Lamar Braxton Porter.
Moore won his first championship
during his tenure in the National Wrestling Alliance's
Pro Wrestling Revolution (PWR) when he won a tournament entitled the "Lethal Lottery" to become the inaugural PWR Heavyweight Champion.
Moore was also reportedly backstage at the TNA Wrestling
pay-per view No Surrender 2007 and an Impact!
taping the next day alongside fellow wrestlers 2 Cold Scorpio
, Rikishi, Brimstone
and Justin Cage.
(WWE) and began appearing in its developmental territory Florida Championship Wrestling
(FCW). On March 25, 2010, Jones scored a victory when teaming with Drake Brewer
against Conrad Tanner and Mason Ryan
. He was inactive for a short while following that. He was seen on June 16 in attendance at an FCW house show
. The next night, Jones made his official return to FCW when he, Bo Rotundo and Byron Saxton were brought out by Aksana with intentions of one of them being her sidekick for the "Aksana Show". She gave each of them a subject to talk about as a test. Jones had to talk about Dogs however she repeatedly interrupted him and as a result, he did not win.
Once fully recovered from injury, Jones made his in-ring return on the 8th of July at an FCW Live event in a losing effort to Shad Gaspard
. On the July 29 edition of FCW, Jones was defeated by Wes Brisco. His losing streak continued when on the August 5 edition of FCW, Jones and partner Jinder Mahal lost to the team of Devin Allen and Rhys Ali when he was pinned by Ali.
On the episode of FCW taped for the September 5, 2010, following being utilized as a preliminary talent, Jones was repackaged when he was interviewed by Ashley Valance
. During the interview, Jones requested that Valance called him "Dr. Cable Jones, Chiropractor... with a speciality in pain." He stated he will redefine the meaning of pain on all the other Superstars on FCW. On the 19th of August, Jones was involved in an FCW Heavyweight Championship
number one contender decider however lost in the first stage during a "Liviana Classic" Battle Royal. In November 2010, Jones was released from his WWE contract.
and previously worked as a Residential Counselor for Children with special needs. Also his chiropractor gimmick is based on his own background as he received a Doctorate of Chiropractic from New York Chiropractic College in 2008.
Professional wrestling
Professional wrestling is a mode of spectacle, combining athletics and theatrical performance.Roland Barthes, "The World of Wrestling", Mythologies, 1957 It takes the form of events, held by touring companies, which mimic a title match combat sport...
, also known by his ring name
Ring name
A ring name is a stage name used by a professional wrestler, martial artist, or boxer. While some ring names may have a fictitious first name and surname, others may simply be a nickname, such as The Undertaker.-Wrestling:...
s Cable Jones, Lamar Braxton and Lamar Braxton Porter.
Independent circuit (2000-2010)
Moore began his training at the Hardcore Wrestling Alliance (HWA) on January 1, 2000. Following his training he wrestled for the HWA as well as Jersey Championship Wrestling (JCW); Critical Mass Professional Wrestling (CMPW); Wrestling Cage Productions (WCP) as well as seven other independent promotions.Moore won his first championship
Championship (professional wrestling)
A Championship or "title" in professional wrestling is a recognition promoted by professional wrestling organizations.Championship reigns are determined by professional wrestling matches, in which competitors are involved in scripted rivalries...
during his tenure in the National Wrestling Alliance's
National Wrestling Alliance
The National Wrestling Alliance is a wrestling promotion company and sanctions various NWA championships in the United States. The NWA has been in operation since 1948...
Pro Wrestling Revolution (PWR) when he won a tournament entitled the "Lethal Lottery" to become the inaugural PWR Heavyweight Champion.
Moore was also reportedly backstage at the TNA Wrestling
Total Nonstop Action Wrestling
Total Nonstop Action Wrestling is a privately held professional wrestling promotion founded by Jeff Jarrett and Jerry Jarrett. The company broadcasts its events on television and the Internet fifty two weeks a year with over a million weekly viewers on its primary television program, Impact...
pay-per view No Surrender 2007 and an Impact!
TNA iMPACT!
Impact Wrestling is a professional wrestling television program for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling that currently airs in the United States and Canada on Spike...
taping the next day alongside fellow wrestlers 2 Cold Scorpio
2 Cold Scorpio
Charles Scaggs is an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name 2 Cold Scorpio . Scaggs has competed in Extreme Championship Wrestling, World Championship Wrestling, World Wrestling Entertainment and Pro Wrestling Noah...
, Rikishi, Brimstone
Brimstone (wrestler)
William M. Kucmierowski is an American professional wrestler, actor, author, and philanthropist who is better known by his shortened name Will Kaye or his ring name, Brimstone....
and Justin Cage.
Florida Championship Wrestling
In March 2010, it was announced Moore had signed with World Wrestling EntertainmentWorld Wrestling Entertainment
World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. is an American publicly traded, privately controlled entertainment company dealing primarily in professional wrestling, with major revenue sources also coming from film, music, product licensing, and direct product sales...
(WWE) and began appearing in its developmental territory Florida Championship Wrestling
Florida Championship Wrestling
Championship Wrestling from Florida was the corporate and brand name of the Tampa, Florida wrestling office existing from 1961, when Eddie Graham first bought into the promotion, until 1987, when it closed down. It is also referred to as Florida Championship Wrestling...
(FCW). On March 25, 2010, Jones scored a victory when teaming with Drake Brewer
Joe Doering
Joe Doering is an Canada professional wrestler, currently working for All Japan Pro Wrestling. In the past he has worked for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling and was also signed to World Wrestling Entertainment under a developmental deal...
against Conrad Tanner and Mason Ryan
Barri Griffiths
Barri Griffiths is a Welsh professional wrestler and former Gladiators competitor, also known as Goliath and by his ring name Mason Ryan. He is signed to WWE, where he wrestles on the Raw brand.He was also a member of The Nexus...
. He was inactive for a short while following that. He was seen on June 16 in attendance at an FCW house show
House show
A house show is a professional wrestling show run by a major promotion that is not televised, though they can be recorded. Promotions use house shows mainly to cash in on the exposure that they and their wrestlers receive during televised events, as well as test reactions to matches, wrestlers, and...
. The next night, Jones made his official return to FCW when he, Bo Rotundo and Byron Saxton were brought out by Aksana with intentions of one of them being her sidekick for the "Aksana Show". She gave each of them a subject to talk about as a test. Jones had to talk about Dogs however she repeatedly interrupted him and as a result, he did not win.
Once fully recovered from injury, Jones made his in-ring return on the 8th of July at an FCW Live event in a losing effort to Shad Gaspard
Shad Gaspard
Shad Chad Javier Romane Chittick Gaspard is an American professional wrestler of Haitian and Curaçaon descent, currently signed with Inoki Genome Federation...
. On the July 29 edition of FCW, Jones was defeated by Wes Brisco. His losing streak continued when on the August 5 edition of FCW, Jones and partner Jinder Mahal lost to the team of Devin Allen and Rhys Ali when he was pinned by Ali.
On the episode of FCW taped for the September 5, 2010, following being utilized as a preliminary talent, Jones was repackaged when he was interviewed by Ashley Valance
Ashley Ann Vickers
Ashley Ann Vickers is an American television personality, sports announcer, and model. She is an emcee for NBA team the Memphis Grizzlies and in 2010 became a WWE Diva as a ring announcer/co-host for the WWE program NXT under the name Ashley Valence...
. During the interview, Jones requested that Valance called him "Dr. Cable Jones, Chiropractor... with a speciality in pain." He stated he will redefine the meaning of pain on all the other Superstars on FCW. On the 19th of August, Jones was involved in an FCW Heavyweight Championship
Florida Championship Wrestling
Championship Wrestling from Florida was the corporate and brand name of the Tampa, Florida wrestling office existing from 1961, when Eddie Graham first bought into the promotion, until 1987, when it closed down. It is also referred to as Florida Championship Wrestling...
number one contender decider however lost in the first stage during a "Liviana Classic" Battle Royal. In November 2010, Jones was released from his WWE contract.
Other media
Moore appeared in the film The Wrestler as a Wrestler. He was credited under his ring name Lamar Braxton Porter.Personal life
Moore has a black belt in KenpoKenpo
is the name of several Japanese martial arts. The word kenpō is a Japanese translation of the Chinese word "quánfǎ. This term is often informally transliterated as "kempo", as a result of applying Traditional Hepburn romanization, but failing to use a macron to indicate the long vowel...
and previously worked as a Residential Counselor for Children with special needs. Also his chiropractor gimmick is based on his own background as he received a Doctorate of Chiropractic from New York Chiropractic College in 2008.
In wrestling
- Finishing moves
- Porter House Special (Swinging side slam)
Championships and accomplishments
- Pro Wrestling Revolution
- PWR Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
- Pro Wrestling IllustratedPro Wrestling IllustratedPro Wrestling Illustrated is a professional wrestling magazine. PWI is currently based in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania and published by Kappa Publishing Group.-History:The first issue of Pro Wrestling Illustrated was released in 1979...
- PWI ranked him #450 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the PWI 500 in 2010.