| Code | DS/UK/18397 |
| Name | Adams; Chris (10 February 1955-7 October 2001); English wrestler, promoter and judoka |
| Variations of Name | Christopher Adams |
| Alias | Gentleman | The Masked Avenger |
| Dates | 10 February 1955-7 October 2001 |
| Gender | Male (cisgender) |
| Place of Birth/Origin | Rugby, England, United Kingdom (born) |
| Relationships | Son of Cyril and Jean Adams
Sibling of Neil Adams (English judoka)
Spouse of Karen J Burge
Former spouse of Toni Collins (wrestling manager)
Former partner of Jeanie Clarke (wrestling manager), Brandi Freeman (wrestler) and Linda Kaphengst |
| Biography | "Gentleman" Chris Adams was an English professional wrestler, wrestling promoter, trainer, and judoka.
By age 21, he was a three-time British National Judo Champion in his age and weight classes. In professional wrestling, Adams gained his greatest success in World Class Championship Wrestling (WCCW), where he became the promotion's World Heavyweight Champion and one of its biggest stars. He performed for companies such as World Championship Wrestling (WCW), and the Universal Wrestling Association (UWA), where he held the World Wrestling Federation's (WWF) Light Heavyweight Championship. He held 26 titles over a 23-year career.
Adams is known for training wrestlers such as Stone Cold Steve Austin and Scott Hall (Razor Ramon), and for popularizing the superkick finishing move, which would later be used by many performers. |