 As a result of this win, Jones vacated his British Light Heavyweight title after six years as undefeated champion.Jones would go on to win this title several times trading it back and forth with Dave "Fit" Finlay on several occasions.He also lost the title to Wright who was billed as being "Bull Blitzer" from Germany (kayfabe)  

During the early 1980s Jones also wrestled for New Japan Pro Wrestling.