Chris Adams

Known as: Chris Adams, The Masked Avenger
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Chris Adams - Pro Wrestlers Database

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

  • GenderMale
  • Real NameChristopher Adams
  • 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)
  • NationalityNationality: EnglandEngland
  • Birth PlaceRugby, Warwickshire, England
  • Billed From
    • Stratford-upon-Avon, England
  • Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
  • Weight
    • 229 lbs (104 kg)
  • NicknamesGentleman
  • NotesHe was the inventor of the superkick.

Career History

  • Roles

    • Promoter (January 1, 2000 - October 7, 2001)
    • Wrestler (June 1, 1978 - February 25, 2000)
    • Coach (November 1, 1988 - December 31, 1992)

  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    PromotionWorld Championship WrestlingWCWSeptember 15, 1997November 30, 1999
    PromotionIndependent CircuitINDYSeptember 15, 1990May 3, 1996
    PromotionBig Japan Pro WrestlingBJWMay 29, 1995November 17, 1995
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWAOctober 29, 1994February 25, 1995
    PromotionGlobal Wrestling FederationGWFJanuary 22, 1993September 17, 1994
    PromotionUnited States Wrestling AssociationUSWAJuly 26, 1993August 29, 1993
    PromotionWorld Class Wrestling AssociationWCWANovember 13, 1987April 28, 1991
    PromotionSuper World SportsSWSMarch 7, 1991March 11, 1991
    PromotionUnited States Wrestling AssociationUSWAApril 22, 1989September 7, 1990
    PromotionWorld Wrestling AllianceWWA KSApril 7, 1988September 16, 1988
    PromotionJim Crockett PromotionsJCPMay 24, 1987September 5, 1987
    PromotionUniversal Wrestling FederationUWFSeptember 30, 1986September 4, 1987
    PromotionWorld Class Championship WrestlingWCCWApril 15, 1983September 12, 1986
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWAJanuary 9, 1981February 14, 1986
    PromotionTexas All-Star WrestlingTASWDecember 1, 1985January 26, 1986
    PromotionMid-South WrestlingMSWJuly 10, 1983September 22, 1985
    PromotionHeart of America Sports AttractionsCSW, St. Louis Wrestling ClubSLWCMarch 30, 1984September 14, 1984
    PromotionPacific Northwest WrestlingPNWMay 15, 1982March 5, 1983
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Heavyweight August 27, 1982September 23, 1982
    Promotion, Dale Martin PromotionsDMPSeptember 7, 1981January 27, 1982
    PromotionUniversal Wrestling AssociationUWAJune 28, 1981December 13, 1981
    PromotionNational Wrestling Alliance Hollywood WrestlingNWA HOLLYWOODJanuary 9, 1981November 28, 1981
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Heavyweight May 8, 1981June 4, 1981
    Promotion, Dale Martin PromotionsDMPJuly 8, 1978December 30, 1980
    PromotionRelwyskow & Green PromotionsRGPDecember 18, 1979November 4, 1980

  • Images History

    Sep 1997
    Sep 1997
    Sep 1990
    Sep 1990
    Jan 1985
    Jan 1985
    Aug 1982
    Aug 1982
    Jan 1980
    Jan 1980
    Jun 1978
    Jun 1978

  • Face / Heel Turns

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    FaceDecember 1, 1985October 7, 2001
    HeelNovember 1, 1984November 30, 1985
    TweenerAugust 1, 1984October 31, 1984
    FaceJanuary 9, 1981July 31, 1984

  • Card Positions

    StatusDetailsfromto
    WCW Low CardJanuary 20, 1998November 30, 1999
    WCW Mid CardSeptember 15, 1997January 19, 1998

  • Finishers

    • Superkick (January 9, 1981 - February 25, 2000)

  • 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

  • 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)

  • Other Accomplishments

    • PWI Most Inspirational Wrestler of the Year (1986) 

Teams & Relations

  • Tag Teams & Stables

    • Dynamic Duo - Gino Hernandez (October 1, 1984 - December 25, 1985)
  • Managers

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