Person Open DS/UK/18397 Adams; Chris (10 February 1955-7 October 2001); English wrestler, promoter and judoka Adams Chris 10 February 1955-7 October 2001 English wrestler, promoter and judoka Male (cisgender) Christopher Adams Gentleman | The Masked Avenger Rugby, England, United Kingdom (born)

Waxahachie, Texas, United States (died)

English Sportsperson | Wrestler White No known disability No known religious affiliation 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 Heterosexual "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. Awards, Honours and Legacy: In 2015, the wrestling career of Adams was recognized with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the British Wrestlers Reunion. The award was presented to Adams' ex-wife and longtime friend Jeanie Clarke. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Adams_(wrestler) (2022) International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 Yes Murder/Manslaughter charge In 2000, Adams and his girlfriend of four months, Linda Kaphengst, were both found unconscious inside a friend's apartment, the victims of an overdose of the drug GHB and alcohol. Adams recovered, but Kaphengst died at a local hospital. Over a year later, Adams was indicted on a manslaughter charge, but in 2001, while awaiting trial, he was fatally shot in the chest during a drunken brawl with a friend, Brent "Booray" Parnell, in Texas. The gun owner claimed self-defense and was acquitted of all charges. RAHhbaulcombe 6/27/2014 RAHAKirkbride 6/9/2022 91201bee-e26b-4a7f-9a68-d1c2ce37ac80