After graduating high school in 1971, Conway refused scholarships from universities and chose to follow his father's foot steps into wrestling.

In 1972, he made his debut for Houston Wrestling and won Rookie of the Year from Paul Boesch.

From 1979 to 1980 Conway with Jose Lothario won the NWA American Tag Team Championship three times feuding with Mr. Hito and Mr. Sakurada over the titles.

Conway and Mr. Wrestling II won the Mid-South Tag Team Championship defeating the Rat Pack (Ted DiBiase and Matt Borne).

In 1987, Conway returned to the Mid-Atlantic teaming with Pez Whatley as the Jive Tones.