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My Take
James Yun, better known to wrestling fans as Jimmy Yang, Akio or Jimmy Wang Yang, represents the unsung craftsman of the ring. Trained in WCW's famed Power Plant, he worked steadily through WCW, WWF and WWE from 1999 to 2010, reinventing his persona more than once. He was rarely the headline act, but he gave matches color, athleticism and energy. I have a soft spot for performers who elevate the show without demanding top billing. Wrestling thrives on these dependable supporting players, and Yun's adaptability across companies and gimmicks reflects a genuine professionalism that I think deserves more recognition.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- James Yun
- Name (Japanese)
- ジミー・ヤン
- Reading
- じみー・やん
- Born
- May 13, 1981 (age 45)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Rooster
- Origin
- Hollywood, California, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 175 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- professional wrestler / actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- South Cobb High School
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was James Yun born?
Born May 13, 1981 (age 45).
Where is James Yun from?
James Yun is from Hollywood, California, United States.
What does James Yun do?
James Yun works as professional wrestler, actor.
How tall is James Yun?
James Yun is 175 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.