Gary JacksonTHE NIGHT TRAIN
A St. Louis wrestling story

GaryJackson

The man. The miles. The Night Train.

Four decades between the ropes. From Wrestling at the Chase to the independent rings of St. Louis and Southern Illinois.

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U.S. VeteranProfessional wrestlerSt. Louis
Gary Jackson — all businessPhoto source: Slam Wrestling
THE NIGHT TRAIN GARY JACKSON
KEEP THE STORY MOVING
01 / THE STORY

A life between
the ropes.

From the St. Louis territory tradition to today’s independent rings.

The boy at the Chase

Gary’s love of wrestling grew through Wrestling at the Chase. In his Cauliflower Alley Club tribute, Herb Simmons recalled Mickey Garagiola helping the young fan get into the shows.

Gary began his professional wrestling career in 1984. His story would carry him from the St. Louis wrestling tradition into regional rings and national television.

The journeyman years

Gary appeared on WWF and WCW television during the late 1980s and 1990s, alongside his work in regional wrestling.

In Memphis, he wrestled as Night Train Jackson and held the USWA Junior Heavyweight Championship.

Home is between the ropes

South Broadway Athletic Club and Southern Illinois Championship Wrestling are central parts of Gary’s wrestling story.

From championship matches to independent shows, his career has remained connected to the St. Louis wrestling community.

Always bring your gear

Herb Simmons’s 2024 Cauliflower Alley Club tribute describes Gary as a leader who encourages younger wrestlers to be ready for their opportunity.

“Be Prepared.”Gary’s advice, as recalled by Herb Simmons

02 / THE DEPARTURE BOARD

Milestones.
Part of the story.

The stops along Gary’s line, in order. Filter by the kind of ring.

Career routeAll stops
  1. 1984Career begins

    Gary begins his professional wrestling career.

  2. 1980sWWF television

    WWF television appearances become part of Gary’s regional wrestling career.

  3. 1991Memphis

    Night Train Jackson holds the USWA Junior Heavyweight Championship.

  4. 1990sWCW and WWF

    Gary appears on WCW and WWF television.

  5. MMWASouth Broadway

    Gary holds MMWA heavyweight and tag team championships.

  6. SICWSouthern Illinois

    Gary’s SICW career includes the Classic Wrestling Championship.

  7. 2024Las Vegas

    The Cauliflower Alley Club names Gary its Independent Wrestling Award honoree.

Gorgeous Gary Jackson
THE PRESENCE Gorgeous Gary / South Broadway archive
Gary Jackson delivering a dropkick
THE IMPACT Gary in flight / Slam Wrestling archive
A LITTLE INSIDE KNOWLEDGE

Did you know?

Gary once called himself the most famous unknown wrestler in the world.

There’s a story behind that

In a 2024 interview with Slam Wrestling, Gary recalled saying it to Larry Matysik. His face appeared across wrestling programs, while much of his career unfolded beyond the main-event spotlight.

Read Thomas Starr’s feature · August 13, 2024 ↗
03 / THE CHAMPIONSHIP LEDGER

Earned in
the ring.

Championships documented in wrestling archives. Reign totals are omitted where the available records do not establish a complete count.

  • MMWA Heavyweight Champion
    Mid-Missouri Wrestling Alliance / South Broadway Athletic Club
  • SICW Classic Wrestling Champion
    Southern Illinois Championship Wrestling
  • MMWA Tag Team Champion
    Mid-Missouri Wrestling Alliance
  • USWA Junior Heavyweight Champion
    Memphis / Night Train Jackson

Cauliflower Alley Club

2024 Independent Wrestling Award honoree.

Herb Simmons’s tribute ↗

The wrestling archives

Explore Gary’s career through South Broadway and Missouri Wrestling Revival.

South Broadway profile ↗
04 / FOUR IDENTITIES

Four names.
One Gary.

Four ring identities. Pick a name to explore.

Night Train

Gary’s Night Train persona connects the Memphis chapter of his career with his St. Louis story.

06 / NEXT STOP

Catch Gary
with SICW.

Gary’s schedule follows SICW dates listed on Mat Report Midwest. Cards and appearances are subject to change.

2027 SICW dates · tentative

These dates are marked tentative in the source calendar. Confirm details with SICW before traveling.

Source: Mat Report Midwest calendar · Updated October 9, 2026.

GARY, AT A GLANCE

The questions.
The answers.

Quick answers about the man behind the Night Train.

Who is Gary Jackson?

Gary Jackson is a St. Louis professional wrestler and U.S. veteran. Known as Night Train, he began his professional wrestling career in 1984.

What names has Gary Jackson used in wrestling?

Gary’s ring identities include Night Train, Gorgeous Gary Jackson, The Great One, and The SICW Sheriff.

Did Gary Jackson wrestle in WWF and WCW?

Yes. Gary Jackson appeared on WWF and WCW television during the late 1980s and 1990s, alongside his regional wrestling career.

What championships has Gary Jackson held?

Documented championships include the MMWA Heavyweight and Tag Team titles, the SICW Classic Wrestling Championship, and the USWA Junior Heavyweight Championship. This site does not claim a complete reign count.

What recognition did Gary Jackson receive in 2024?

Gary Jackson was the Cauliflower Alley Club’s 2024 Independent Wrestling Award honoree.

Career sources: Cauliflower Alley Club · Slam Wrestling · South Broadway archive.

07 / BOOKING

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Short bio

Gary Jackson is a St. Louis professional wrestler and U.S. veteran known as Night Train. His career began in 1984 and includes WWF and WCW television appearances, regional championships, and recognition as the Cauliflower Alley Club’s 2024 Independent Wrestling Award honoree.

Announcer card

From St. Louis, Missouri—a U.S. veteran, regional wrestling champion, and 2024 Cauliflower Alley Club Independent Wrestling Award honoree: Night Train Gary Jackson!

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