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Christopher Adams (10 February 1955 – 7 October 2001), best known as " Gentleman " Chris Adams, was an English professional wrestler, promoter, coach, and judoka. He won the British National Judo Championship in his age and weight class three times by the time he was 21.
Oct 22, 2016 · Chris Adams, best known to wrestling fans as “Gentleman” Chris Adams, was fatally shot on October 7, 2001, during an altercation in his friends Waxahachie, Texas home. Reported as a “drunken brawl”, the shooter was Brent “Booray” Parnell, a fellow wrestler and friend of Adams.
Dec 27, 2021 · An oft-overlooked pivotal figure in professional wrestling, the England-born ‘Gentleman’ Chris Adams played a huge role in the uprising of World Class Championship Wrestling in the 1980s, bringing a new dynamic to the sport with more of a karate influence.
Apr 18, 2024 · According to Dead Wrestler Database, Chris Adams’ friend introduced him to professional wrestling in 1978. Subsequently, Chris began following Dynamite Kid’s matches and began performing...
Gentleman Chris Adams was a national Judo Champion three times over by the age of 21. During his career, his greatest successes came from competing for World Class Championship Wrestling. While he competed for the UWA and WCW, it was his time in WCCW where his star shined the brightest.
Christopher Adams (February 10, 1955 – October 7, 2001) was a British professional wrestler, judoka, trainer and promoter who was best known for his work in Dallas-based World Class Championship Wrestling (WCCW).
Apr 17, 2024 · We see some judo training from the brothers. Chris realized the Olympics weren’t going to be in his cards, so he joined World of Sport Wrestling. He was first known as Black Belt Chris...
May 14, 2009 · This is the story of “Gentleman” Chris Adams, the English architect and judoka who would achieve fame and fortune in America as a professional wrestler, but later became a tragic figure as he fell under the lures and trappings that notoriety offered.
Mar 12, 2024 · Today, Chris Adams is known as the pioneer of the superkick and trainer of Steve Austin but he is also notorious for his own personal demons. A talented in-ring worker, behind the scenes, he had a turbulent life, being described by a close friend as “the closest thing to Jekyll and Hyde I’d ever met.”. Early Life.
World Heavyweight Champion Ric Flair defends his title against "Gentleman" Chris Adams at the Sportatorium. Sunshine at ringside. WCCW, February 1984.
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