216. Chris Adams

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Some have argued that Chris Adams’ greatest contribution to wrestling was training a young Steve Austin.  We will argue against it as the “Gentleman” was a major star in World Class and a part of the some of the most memorable angles of that promotion’s history.  With his spectacular “superkick” and ability to work as a pure baby face or despicable heel, Chris Adams did well in both Dallas and Memphis.  Adams however he was basically a jobber in WCW and had many personal demons that would eventually do him in.  A posthumous induction seems unlikely at this stage.

 

Should Chris Adams be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 56.4%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 15.4%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 10.3%
No opinion. - 5.1%
No way! - 12.8%

The Bullet Points

  • Other Aliases: “Gentleman” Chris Adams
    The Masked Avenger
  • Billed From: Stratford-upon-avon, England
  • Key Championships Held: NWA Americas Heavyweight
    NWA Americas Tag Team (2) 1w/Tom Prichard, 1w/Ringo Rigsby
    UWA Light Heavyweight
    NWA World Class Television (3)
    NWA World Class Brass Knuckles
    NWA World Class American Heavyweight (4)
    NWA World Class Tag Team (2) w/Gino Hernandez
    World Class Heavyweight
    UWF Tag Team w/Terry Taylor
    World Class Texas Heavyweight
    Global North American Heavyweight (2)
  • Why they will get in: He was an icon in Texas and trained Stone Cold Steve Austin
  • Why they won't get in: He was not in the WWE, and his demise was controversial
  • Five Greatest Matches/Moments: 1.  Wins the World Class Heavyweight over Jimmy Garvin (11/24/83)
    2.  Pinned by Kevin Von Erich, but becomes a full fledged heel after the match (10/27/84)
    3.  With Gino Hernandez loses a Hair Match to the Von Erich but are the Main Event in the Cotton Bowl Card (10/6/85)
    4.  With Gino Hernandez beats the Von Erichs for the World Class Tag Team Belts (11/28/85)
    5.  Wins the World Class Belt over Rick Rude (7/4/86)

Should Chris Adams be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 56.4%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 15.4%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 10.3%
No opinion. - 5.1%
No way! - 12.8%
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