James Yun, 1981
Actors · May 13, 1981
James Yun
★ HOW OLD IS JAMES YUN?
James Yun is 45 years old, born May 13, 1981 in United States · Taurus.
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About
James Yun is an American professional wrestler known for his stints in World Championship Wrestling and WWE under ring names Jimmy Yang, Akio, and Jimmy Wang Yang. Born May 13, 1981, Yun trained at WCW's Power Plant and worked across major U.S. promotions from 1999 to 2010. His most iconic persona was Jimmy Wang Yang, an Asian-American cowboy character. As a Taurus, Yun channeled persistence through multiple comebacks across wrestling's biggest stages.
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Biography
James Carson Yun is an American professional wrestler who built a 11-year career across wrestling's major promotions under multiple ring identities. Born May 13, 1981, Yun trained at WCW's Power Plant developmental territory and debuted during WCW's final years, working there until the promotion's 2001 closure. After WCW folded, he cycled through three separate WWE stints between 2001 and 2010, interspersed with runs in NWA Total Nonstop Action (where he competed in the promotion's inaugural match), Ring of Honor, and All Japan Pro Wrestling. His most recognizable character was Jimmy Wang Yang, an Asian-American cowboy and redneck persona. In Japan, he claimed tag-team gold at the 2002 World's Strongest Junior Tag League alongside Kaz Hayashi and won the Junior League tournament in 2010. As a Taurus born in May, Yun embodied the sign's trademark tenacity—his career arc spanned multiple wrestling boom cycles and reinventions. Professional wrestlers perform matches, develop characters, and tour extensively; Yun's work across WCW, WWE, and Japan reflected the international scope of modern wrestling careers.
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Trivia
- Yun trained at WCW's Power Plant, the promotion's official farm territory for developing new talent.
- He competed in NWA Total Nonstop Action's inaugural match, marking a historic appearance for a wrestler who would later become more associated with WWE.
- His Jimmy Wang Yang character was an Asian-American cowboy, a comedic gimmick that became his most memorable wrestling persona.
- Yun won the World's Strongest Junior Tag League in All Japan Pro Wrestling in 2002 with tag partner Kaz Hayashi.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and self-reliant. James Yun tend to step into pioneer roles early and prefer setting direction over following it.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Tian XiweiOx · 1997
- PinkPantheressSnake · 2001
- Janhvi KapoorOx · 1997
- Taylor SwiftSnake · 1989
- Khvicha KvaratskheliaSnake · 2001
CHALLENGING
- Isa BrionesRabbit · 1999
- Rocky
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Frequently asked
- How old is James Yun?
- James Yun is 45 years old (born May 13, 1981).
- When is James Yun's birthday?
- James Yun was born on May 13, 1981.
- What is James Yun's zodiac sign?
- James Yun is a Taurus, born May 13, 1981.
- What is James Yun's Chinese zodiac sign?
- James Yun was born in 1981, the year of the Metal Rooster.
- Where is James Yun from?
- James Yun is from United States.
- What does James Yun do?
- James Yun is a actor.
- Is James Yun still alive?
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