Chris Adams

Known as: Chris Adams, The Masked Avenger
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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 Nationality: EnglandEngland
  • 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

    Promotionfromto
    Promotion World Championship WrestlingWCW September 15, 1997 November 30, 1999
    Promotion Independent CircuitINDY September 15, 1990 May 3, 1996
    Promotion Big Japan Pro WrestlingBJW May 29, 1995 November 17, 1995
    Promotion National Wrestling AllianceNWA October 29, 1994 February 25, 1995
    Promotion World Class Wrestling AssociationWCWA November 13, 1987 April 28, 1991
    Promotion Super World SportsSWS March 7, 1991 March 11, 1991
    Promotion World Wrestling AllianceWWA April 7, 1988 September 16, 1988
    Promotion Jim Crockett PromotionsJCP May 24, 1987 September 5, 1987
    Promotion Universal Wrestling FederationUWF September 30, 1986 September 4, 1987
    Promotion World Class Championship WrestlingWCCW April 15, 1983 September 12, 1986
    Promotion National Wrestling AllianceNWA January 9, 1981 February 14, 1986
    Promotion Texas All-Star WrestlingTASW December 1, 1985 January 26, 1986
    Promotion Mid-South WrestlingMSW July 10, 1983 September 22, 1985
    Promotion Heart of America Sports AttractionsCSW, St. Louis Wrestling ClubSLWC March 30, 1984 September 14, 1984
    Promotion New Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Heavyweight August 27, 1982 September 23, 1982
    Promotion Universal Wrestling AssociationUWA June 28, 1981 December 13, 1981
    Promotion New Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Heavyweight May 8, 1981 June 4, 1981

  • 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

    Alignmentfromto
    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

    StatusDetailsfromto
    WCW Low Card January 20, 1998 November 30, 1999
    WCW 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) 

Teams & Relations

  • Tag Teams & Stables

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

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