Chris Adams
Also Known As: Gentleman, The Masked Avenger, "Gentleman" Chris Adams
Biography: Christopher Adams, best known as "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 also performed for companies such as World Championship Wrestling (WCW), and the Universal Wrestling Association (UWA), where he held WWE Light Heavyweight Championship. All totalled, he held 26 titles over a 23-year career. Adams is known for training wrestlers such as Stone Cold Steve Austin and for popularizing the superkick finishing move, which would later be used by many other performers.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Rugby, England, United Kingdom
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Birthday: February 10, 1955
Age: 70 years old
Gender: Male
Deathday: October 07, 2001
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Heroes of World Class
Overview: In 1983 World Class Championship Wrestling and its franchise stars, the Von Erich brothers, were known around the world. A small Dallas based promotion running out of a shack of a venue, the Sportatorium, World Class was one of the most syndicated television programs in America, making the Von Erichs household names. Run by legendary wrestler Fritz Von Erich, a.k.a. Jack Adkinsson, World Class made his oldest sons, Kevin, David and Kerry, three of hte biggest stars in the world of wrestling. Little did anyone know that just as the Von Erichs and World Class were reaching worldwide stardom they would begin a downfall that would cast a full eclipse on their meteoric rise to fame. Directed by Brian Harrison who, as a ten year old in 1983, watched on television as wrestling's world of staged combat between good and evil took a sharp turn into a surreal and tragic reality.
Genres: Action Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-12-26
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House of Deadly Lies
Overview: A stay-at-home mom takes in her struggling best friend to help her through a tough time but soon secrets are revealed that could tear her family apart and put everyone in danger.
Genres: Thriller Mystery TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-03-19
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Biography: “Stone Cold” Steve Austin
Overview: Traces the story of the man who became WWE's biggest star in the 90s. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin's authentic, fiery personality epitomized WWE's "Attitude Era" and transformed him into a pop culture icon. After nearly being paralyzed by a neck injury, Austin made one of the greatest comebacks in WWE history. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2009.
Genres: Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-04-18
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WCCW Thanksgiving Star Wars 1985
Overview: WCCW hosts their Thanksgiving Day event from the Reunion Arena in Dallas, Texas.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-11-28
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WCCW Christmas Star Wars '83
Overview: The most wonderful time of the year sees some intense action inside the squared circle in The Lone Star State.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-12-25
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WCCW Thanksgiving Star Wars '84
Overview: Its turkey time in Texas with all the stars of World Class Championship Wrestling.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-11-22
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Gentleman's Choice: The Tragic Story of Gentleman Chris Adams
Overview: GENTLEMAN'S CHOICE is the story of a truly nice guy who became a total jerk when he was drinking. When the STEROID GHB was added to the mix he became truly dangerous. A trained architect and judo competition winner from England, and a man with strong will and ambition, Chris Adams sought fame and fortune in America. He achieved it as a professional wrestler in the mid-1980 s as Gentleman Chris Adams. At the peak of his career, he was performing in front of tens of thousands in stadiums and arenas with wrestling legends including Kerry and Kevin Von Erich. Adams submitted to the temptations that accompany fame and fortune. As soon as things were starting to go really well, other things started to go seriously wrong. He got involved with the wrong crowd, accidentally killed a girlfriend, assaulted men and women, spent time in prison, and ultimately perished at the hands of his best friend.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-12-16
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Legends of Mid-South Wrestling
Overview: For the first time ever, WWE presents the Legends of Mid-South Wrestling. One of the 1980’s hottest territories, Mid-South garnered national attention for its revolutionary storytelling and bruising, athletic matches orchestrated by no-nonsense promoter, “COWBOY” BILL WATTS. Now, the legends and Hall of Famers who cut their teeth in Mid-South share their tales of the fabled proving ground as we deliver OVER 20 classic confrontations from legends Ted DiBiase, Andre The Giant, Shawn Michaels, Ric Flair, Sting, Muhammad Ali, and many more…
Genres: Action Drama Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-09-10
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Stone Cold Steve Austin: The Bottom Line on the Most Popular Superstar of All Time
Overview: He's one of the most popular Superstars in the history of sports-entertainment, with a resume that includes six WWE Championship reigns, three Royal Rumble victories, a King of the Ring Championship, and an unprecedented run of raising hell throughout WWE. Stone Cold Steve Austin continues to be both popular and controversial.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-11-29
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The Triumph and Tragedy of World Class Championship Wrestling
Overview: Documentary that chronicles the story of the Von Erich family, siblings and wrestlers who attained the heights of championship glory but who also struggled with despair, tragedy and suicide.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-12-11
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WCCW Christmas Star Wars '87
Overview: The High Holidays bring high tension deep in the heart of Texas. Can The Von Erich's come out unscathed?
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-12-25
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WCCW Star Wars (June 1983)
Overview: Kevin Von Erich tangles with NWA World's Heavyweight Champion Harley Race with the 'Ten Pounds of Gold' up for grabs!
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-06-17
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WCCW Cotton Bowl Extravaganza '84
Overview: The feud between Kevin Von Erich and Chris Adams gets personal when blood is shed.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-10-24
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WCCW Christmas Star Wars '84
Overview: Kerry Von Erich seeks revenge and The NWA World's Heavyweight Championship from "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-12-25
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WCCW Parade of Champions '85
Overview: The second annual David Von Erich Memorial Parade of Champions held at Texas Stadium in Irving, Texas
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-05-05
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WCCW Cotton Bowl Extravaganza '85
Overview: The Dynamic Duo of Gino Hernandez & Chris Adams square off with Kerry & Kevin Von Erich in a Hair vs. Hair Tag Team encounter.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-10-06
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TWA Autumn Armageddon '90
Overview: Terry Funk and Jerry Lawler renew a nearly ten-year rivalry in The City of Brotherly Love!
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-09-15
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WCCW Parade of Champions
Overview: The first annual David Von Erich Memorial Parade of Champions at Texas Stadium in Irving, Texas features David's brother Kerry Von Erich battling Ric Flair for The NWA World's Heavyweight Championship.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-05-06
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WCCW Christmas Star Wars '85
Overview: Witness a brutal battle when The Von Erichs clash with The Freebirds
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-12-25
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WCW Starrcade '90: Collision Course
Overview: WCW Starrcade '90: Collision Course was the eighth annual Starrcade professional wrestling PPV event produced under the NWA banner. It was the third Starrcade event produced by WCW, and the last PPV event held by the NWA. It took place on December 16, 1990 from the Kiel Auditorium in St. Louis, Missouri. The main event was a steel cage match between Sting and The Black Scorpion for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. Other matches included a Street Fight between Doom and the team of Arn Anderson and Barry Windham for the NWA World Tag Team Championship, and a Texas Lariat match between Stan Hansen and Lex Luger for the NWA United States Heavyweight Championship. The event also hosted the Pat O'Connor Memorial International Cup Tag Team Tournament.
Genres: Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-12-16
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WCCW Parade of Champions '86
Overview: World Class Championship Wrestling returns to Texas Stadium with some all-star action!
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-05-04
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WCW World War 3 1998
Overview: Sixty Men compete in a Three Ring Battle Royale with the winner gaining an opportunity at the WCW World Heavyweight Championship. Competitors include Booker T, Eddy Guerrero, Kevin Nash, and more. "Diamond" Dallas Page defends the WCW United States Championship against "The Hitman" Bret Hart. Rick Steiner faces his brother "Big Poppa Pump" Scott Steiner and much more!
Genres: Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-11-22
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WCW World War 3 1997
Overview: Sixty men compete in a Three Ring Battle Royale for a chance at the WCW World Heavyweight Championship. Participants include Lex Luger, The Giant, "Macho Man" Randy Savage, and others. Plus, Curt Hennig defends the WCW United States Championship against Ric Flair, Eddy Guerrero defends the WCW Cruiserweight Championship against Rey Misterio Jr., and more!
Genres: Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-11-23
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WCCW Thanksgiving Star Wars '83
Overview: Kerry Von Erich and Michael Hayes clash in a steel cage in a loser leaves town match.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-11-24
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