Action Mike Jackson: Inside the Legendary Wrestling Career You Can’t Miss!

Michael Jackson (born November 11, 1949), better known by his ring name "Action" Mike Jackson, is an American professional wrestler who currently works for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling and makes frequent appearances on the independent circuit in Georgia and Alabama. Jackson made his professional wrestling debut in June 1972. Early in his career he worked for NWA Mid-America and Southeast Championship Wrestling.

Throughout his extensive career, Mike Jackson has faced numerous opponents and participated in various promotions. Here's a look at some of his notable matches and events:

Key Matches and Events

Here are some of the matches "Action" Mike Jackson has participated in, spanning various promotions and events:

Georgia Championship Wrestling (GCW)

GCW has been a frequent stage for Mike Jackson's matches. Here's a glimpse into some of those events:

June 20th, 2025, GCW Bangin' In Little Rock: Effy (c) defeated Mike Jackson for the GCW World Championship.
April 19th, 2025, GCW Joey Janela's Spring Break: Clusterfuck Forever: Brodie Lee Jr. won a Clusterfuck Battle Royal, which included Mike Jackson among many other participants.
April 18th, 2025, GCW Joey Janela's Spring Break 9: Damian 666, George South, Mike Jackson, Ricky Morton, and Robert Gibson defeated Kerry Morton in a 6-way scramble.
February 3rd, 2024, GCW The Coldest Winter 2: Kerry Morton defeated Mike Jackson.
November 24th, 2023, GCW At WrestleCade Weekend: Santana Jackson defeated Mike Jackson.
November 4th, 2023, GCW Si Or No?: Charles Mason defeated Mike Jackson.
June 24th, 2023, GCW Mastermind: Jordan Oliver, Mike Jackson, and Nick Gage defeated Ciclope, Jimmy Lloyd, and Miedo Extremo in a 6-person tag match.
April 21st, 2023, GCW Into The Light: Blake Christian defeated Mike Jackson.
January 21st, 2023, GCW Take A Picture 2023: Mike Jackson defeated Marko Stunt.
June 18th, 2022, GCW You Wouldn't Understand: Mike Jackson defeated Joey Janela.
March 12th, 2022, GCW Astronaut: Matt Cardona defeated Mike Jackson.
December 7th, 2019, GCW The Invisible Man Presents W.O.M.B.A.T. 2: Mike Jackson & Tommy Rich defeated 1 Called Manders (c) & Mance Warner (c) to win the WOMBAT Tag Team Titles.

Impact Wrestling

Jackson has also made appearances in Impact Wrestling (formerly TNA):

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January 14th, 2023, Impact #963 Taping: Trey Miguel defeated Mike Jackson.
January 13th, 2023, Impact Hard To Kill 2023: KUSHIDA defeated Angels, Delirious, Mike Bailey, Mike Jackson, and Yuya Uemura in a 6-Way match.
June 19th, 2022, Impact Slammiversary 2022: Shark Boy defeated Aiden Prince, Bhupinder Gujjar, Chase Stevens, Chris Bey, Crazzy Steve, David Young, Johnny Swinger, Mike Jackson, Nate Webb, Raj Singh, Shera, Shogun, Slash, Steve Maclin, and Zicky Dice in a Reverse Battle Royal.
December 18th, 2021, Impact Throwback Throwdown II - IPWF Winter War '84: Johnny Swinger & Mikey Singer defeated Ace Reporter & Editor-In-Chief.
March 7th, 2020, Impact/Xplosion Tapings: Johnny Swinger defeated Mike Jackson.

Other Promotions and Events

Mike Jackson has also competed in various other promotions, showcasing his versatility and enduring presence in the wrestling world.

August 5th, 2023, Tmart Promotions The Gathering 4: Mike Jackson defeated Brock Garvin.
July 4th, 2022, IWTV Southeast First Uncharted Territory: Season 4 Episode 9: Adam Priest defeated Mike Jackson.
March 23rd, 2022, NWA USA S2E3 Taping: Colby Corino defeated Mike Jackson.
November 27th, 2021, WrestleCade 2021 - Revenge: Shane Taylor won a battle royal that included Mike Jackson.
September 3rd, 2021, Black Label Pro/GCW 3 Cups Stuffed: Jordan Oliver defeated Billie Starkz, Marcus Mathers, Mike Jackson, Nick Wayne, and Starboy Charlie in a 6-way scramble.
July 24th, 2021, Tmart Promotions The Gathering II: Hilton Rumble: Mike Jackson defeated Antonio Alonzo.
November 23rd, 2019, House of Hardcore #56: Johnny Swinger defeated Mike Jackson.
August 17th, 2019, Tmart Promotions The Gathering: Rumble at the Hilton: Mike Jackson defeated Johnny Rage.
August 9th, 2009, NWA Wrestling Legends Fan Fest - Night 2: Mike Jackson defeated El Mexicano.
June 3rd, 1991, WCW Worldwide Wrestling Taping: Dick Murdoch & Dick Slater defeated Mike Jackson & Reno Riggins.

During his career he wrestled against Ric Flair, Carlos Colon and Bob Backlund. Jackson returned to Impact for one night only on December 18, 2021, teaming with Johnny Swinger as The Rhythmic Warriors as they defeated Kar Daniel Dunn and Chris Sabin. He wrestled in a 6-way scramble won by KUSHIDA at Hard To Kill (2023).

Titles and Accomplishments

Mike Jackson's career is marked by several notable achievements:

Alabama Jr. Heavyweight Championship: "Action" Mike Jackson defeated The Ultimate Dragon to become the first champion.
WOMBAT Tag Team Titles: Won with Tommy Rich on December 7th, 2019, in GCW.
RCCW Rumble Match: Won on January 6, 2024.

His contributions to the sport have solidified his status as a respected figure in professional wrestling.

On May 9, 2009, at a Southeastern Wrestling show, a riot occurred during Mike Jackson's retirement ceremony, highlighting his impact on fans. An elderly man even brought an axe to the arena to confront the heels, before police confiscated the weapon.

Mike Jackson continues to be an active and influential presence in professional wrestling, delighting fans with his performances and contributions to the sport.

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