Chris Adams: Profile, Career Stats, Face/Heel Turns, Titles Won & Gimmicks

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
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)
Nationality England
Birth Place Rugby, Warwickshire, England
Billed From
- Stratford-upon-Avon, England
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight
- 229 lbs (104 kg)
Nicknames Gentleman
Notes He 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

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 WCWA	November 13, 1987	April 28, 1991
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 NJPWBrand Heavyweight	August 27, 1982	September 23, 1982
Promotion UWA	June 28, 1981	December 13, 1981
Promotion NJPWBrand Heavyweight	May 8, 1981	June 4, 1981

Images History

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

Face / Heel Turns

Alignment	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
Low Card January 20, 1998 November 30, 1999
Mid Card September 15, 1997 January 19, 1998

Status	Details	from	to
Low Card		January 20, 1998	November 30, 1999
Mid Card		September 15, 1997	January 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)