Chris Candido

Known as: Chris Candido, Skip, Underdog, Sir Chris Candido, Avenger, Chris Candito, Blonde Bomber
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Hardcore Hall of Fame: Individual

On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Chris Candido, 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 Barrett Candito was born in Edison, New Jersey on March 21, 1972.

He died on April 28, 2005 at the age of 33.

Chris Candido is a 1-time World Champion, and has won a total of 6 championships in major promotions during his career.

Chris Candido was inducted in the Hardcore Hall of Fame in 2009.

Chris Candido Profile Index

Profile Info

  • GenderMale
  • Real NameChristopher Barrett Candito
  • Ring Names
    • Chris Candido (September 22, 1996 - April 28, 2005)
    • Skip (May 16, 1995 - September 23, 1996)
    • Chris Candido (May 27, 1991 - May 15, 1995)
    • Underdog (June 28, 1993 - July 23, 1993)
    • Sir Chris Candido (April 2, 1993 - May 15, 1993)
    • Avenger (March 20, 1993 - April 19, 1993)
    • Chris Candito (January 11, 1992 - November 28, 1992)
    • Blonde Bomber (March 21, 1986 - February 11, 1992)
  • Born March 21, 1972
  • Died April 28, 2005 (aged 33)
  • NationalityNationality: United StatesUnited States
  • Birth PlaceEdison, New Jersey
  • Billed From
    • Spring Lake, New Jersey
  • Height 5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
  • Weight
    • 225 lbs (102 kg)
  • NicknamesHard Knox; Mr. Charisma; The Suicide Blond; No Gimmicks Needed

Career History

  • Roles

    • Wrestler (March 21, 1986 - April 28, 2005)

  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    PromotionTotal Nonstop ActionTNAJanuary 4, 2005April 28, 2005
    PromotionIndependent CircuitINDYMay 27, 1991April 15, 2005
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Heavyweight May 18, 2001June 16, 2002
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWADecember 27, 2000March 16, 2001
    PromotionWorld Championship WrestlingWCWMarch 16, 2000June 21, 2000
    PromotionExtreme Championship WrestlingECWOctober 26, 1996December 10, 1999
    PromotionWorld Wrestling FederationWWFMay 16, 1995September 23, 1996
    PromotionSmoky Mountain WrestlingSMWMarch 18, 1993February 26, 1995
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWAJuly 10, 1993November 19, 1994
    PromotionAll Japan Pro WrestlingAJPWBrand Heavyweight September 30, 1994October 22, 1994
    PromotionEastern Championship WrestlingECWApril 2, 1993May 15, 1993
    PromotionFrontier Martial-Arts WrestlingFMWJanuary 30, 1992February 11, 1992
    PromotionUnited States Wrestling AssociationUSWAMay 27, 1991July 21, 1991

  • Images History

    Oct 1996
    Oct 1996
    Mar 1986
    Mar 1986

  • Face / Heel Turns

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    HeelOctober 26, 1996April 28, 2005
    FaceMay 19, 1996October 25, 1996
    HeelMarch 21, 1986May 18, 1996

  • Finishers

    • Blonde Bombshell - Top Rope Powerbomb (January 11, 1992 - April 28, 2005)
    • Suicide Blonde - Diving Headbutt (January 11, 1992 - April 28, 2005)
    • New Jersey Jam - Diving Leg Drop (March 21, 1986 - April 28, 2005)

  • Theme Songs

    • Theme Song"Born & Raised" by Dale Oliver - Single (February 25, 2005 - April 28, 2005)
    • Theme Song“Back In Black” by AC/DC - Single (October 26, 1996 - April 15, 2005)
    • Theme Song"Smack" by Dale Oliver - Single (January 4, 2005 - February 24, 2005)
    • Theme Song"Rock Box" by Ross Hardy & Brian White - Single (April 16, 2000 - June 21, 2000)
    • Theme Song"Chris Candido Theme" by Jimmy Hart & Howard Helm - Single (March 16, 2000 - April 15, 2000)
    • Theme Song"Body Donna" by Jim Johnston - with The BodyDonnas - Team (May 16, 1995 - September 23, 1996)
    • Theme Song"Get the Funk Out" by Extreme - Single (November 19, 1994 - February 26, 1995)
    • Theme Song"Suicide Blonde" by INXS - Single (March 18, 1993 - November 18, 1994)

Titles & Accomplishments

  • Career Awards

  • National Wrestling Alliance

    World Wrestling Entertainment

    Extreme Championship Wrestling & National Wrestling Alliance

    World Championship Wrestling

  • California Creative Wrestling

    • 1 CCW Heavyweight Championship

    Independent Superstars of Professional Wrestling

    • 1 ISPW Heavyweight Championship

    Jersey Championship Wrestling

    • 1 JCW Television Championship

    Legacy Wrestling Enterprises

    • 1 LWE World Heavyweight Championship

    Mid-American Wrestling

    • 1 MAW Heavyweight Championship

    NWA Midwest

    • 1 NWA Midwest Heavyweight Championship

    NWA New Jersey

    • 1 NWA New Jersey Heavyweight Championship

    Pennsylvania Championship Wrestling

    • 1 PCW United States Heavyweight Championship

    Smoky Mountain Wrestling

    • 2 SMW Beat the Champ Television Championship
    • 2 SMW Tag Team Championship (with Brian Lee)
    • 3 SMW United States Junior Heavyweight Championship

    United States Extreme Wrestling

    • 3 USEW United States Heavyweight Championship

    USA Pro Wrestling

    • 1 USA Pro United States Championship

    World Wrestling Association

    • 2 WWA Junior Heavyweight Championship
    • 1 WWA Tag Team Championship (with Chris Evans)

    World Wrestling Council

    • 1 WWC World Television Championship

    Xtreme Pro Wrestling

    • 1 XPW World Heavyweight Championship

  • Other Accomplishments

    • WWF World Tag Team Title Tournament Winner (1996 - with Zip)
    • NWA World Championship Tournament Winner (1994)
    • PWI Most Inspirational Wrestler of the Year (2005)
    • WON Most Underrated (1995)

Teams & Relations

Games Appearances (2)

Chris Candido
Ultra Pro Wrestling
Chris Candido
Wcw Backstage Assault

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