On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Chris Adams, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.
Christopher Adams was born in Rugby, Warwickshire, England on February 10, 1955.
He died on October 7, 2001 at the age of 46.
He was the inventor of the superkick.
Chris Adams Profile Index
Profile Info
- Gender Male
- Real Name Christopher Adams
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Ring Names
- Chris Adams ( June 1, 1978 - October 7, 2001 )
- The Masked Avenger ( October 21, 1983 - October 21, 1983 )
- Born February 10, 1955
- Died October 7, 2001 (aged 46)
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Nationality
England - Birth Place Rugby, Warwickshire, England
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Billed From
- Stratford-upon-Avon, England
- Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
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Weight
- 229 lbs (104 kg)
- Nicknames Gentleman
- Notes He was the inventor of the superkick.
Career History
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Roles
- Promoter ( January 1, 2000 - October 7, 2001 )
- Wrestler ( June 1, 1978 - February 25, 2000 )
- Coach ( November 1, 1988 - December 31, 1992 )
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
WCW September 15, 1997 November 30, 1999 Promotion 
INDY September 15, 1990 May 3, 1996 Promotion 
BJW May 29, 1995 November 17, 1995 Promotion 
NWA October 29, 1994 February 25, 1995 Promotion 
GWF January 22, 1993 September 17, 1994 Promotion 
USWA July 26, 1993 August 29, 1993 Promotion 
WCWA November 13, 1987 April 28, 1991 Promotion 
SWS March 7, 1991 March 11, 1991 Promotion USWA April 22, 1989 September 7, 1990 Promotion 
WWA KS April 7, 1988 September 16, 1988 Promotion 
JCP May 24, 1987 September 5, 1987 Promotion 
UWF September 30, 1986 September 4, 1987 Promotion 
WCCW April 15, 1983 September 12, 1986 Promotion NWA January 9, 1981 February 14, 1986 Promotion 
TASW December 1, 1985 January 26, 1986 Promotion 
MSW July 10, 1983 September 22, 1985 Promotion CSW, 
SLWC March 30, 1984 September 14, 1984 Promotion 
PNW May 15, 1982 March 5, 1983 Promotion 
NJPW Brand
Heavyweight
August 27, 1982 September 23, 1982 Promotion 
JP, 
DMP September 7, 1981 January 27, 1982 Promotion 
UWA June 28, 1981 December 13, 1981 Promotion 
NWA HOLLYWOOD January 9, 1981 November 28, 1981 Promotion NJPW Brand
Heavyweight
May 8, 1981 June 4, 1981 Promotion JP, DMP July 8, 1978 December 30, 1980 Promotion 
RGP December 18, 1979 November 4, 1980 -
Images History
Sep 1997
Sep 1990
Jan 1985
Aug 1982
Jan 1980
Jun 1978 -
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment Details from to Face December 1, 1985 October 7, 2001 Heel November 1, 1984 November 30, 1985 Tweener August 1, 1984 October 31, 1984 Face January 9, 1981 July 31, 1984 -
Card Positions
Status Details from to WCW Low Card January 20, 1998 November 30, 1999 WCW Mid Card September 15, 1997 January 19, 1998
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Finishers
- Superkick ( January 9, 1981 - February 25, 2000 )
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Theme Songs
- Theme Song “Salute the Heroes” BY Larry Wolff - Single ( October 18, 1997 - November 30, 1999 )
- Theme Song “I Won't Back Down” by Tom Petty - WCCW - Single
- Theme Song “Eye of the Tiger” by Survivor - WCCW - Single
- Theme Song “Bad to the Bone” by George Thorogood & The Destroyers - with Gino Hernandez - Single
- Theme Song “Beat It” by Michael Jackson feat. Eddie Van Halen - WCCW - Single
- Theme Song “We Are the Champions” by Queen - WCCW - Single
Titles & Accomplishments
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Universal Wrestling Association
- 1 WWF Light Heavyweight Championship
World Class Championship Wrestling / World Class Wrestling Association
- 4 NWA American Heavyweight Championship
- 2 NWA American Tag Team Championship (with Gino Hernandez)
- 1 NWA Texas Brass Knuckles Championship
- 1 NWA Texas Heavyweight Championship
- 2 NWA World Six-Man Tag Team Championship (Texas version) (1 with Gino Hernandez & Jake Roberts, 1 with Steve Simpson & Kevin von Erich)
- 1 WCWA World Heavyweight Championship
- 4 WCCW/WCWA Television Championship
Global Wrestling Federation
- 2 North American Heavyweight Championship
NWA Hollywood Wrestling
- 2 NWA Americas Heavyweight Championship
- 2 NWA Americas Tag Team Championship (1 with Tom Prichard, 1 with Ringo Rigby)
- 1 NWA "Beat the Champ" Television Championship
Universal Wrestling Federation / Mid-South Wrestling
- 1 UWF Tag Team Championship (with Terry Taylor)
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Other Accomplishments
- PWI Most Inspirational Wrestler of the Year (1986)
Teams & Relations
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Tag Teams & Stables
- Dynamic Duo - Gino Hernandez ( October 1, 1984 - December 25, 1985 )
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Managers
- Gary Hart ( June 1, 1984 - January 1, 1985 )