the sinister minister - wrestling's devil's advocate

In 1997 James Mitchell joined World Championship Wrestling. He changed his name to James Vandenburg, Purveyor of Oddities.

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On November 5, 2000, Mitchell was injured by a fireball thrower in a ring confrontation. It was literally a freak accident.

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Father James Mitchell

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Dr. Frankenstein and His Monster

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PUPPET MASTER

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THE DEVIL INSIDE

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swipe up to read

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