Chris Adams

Chris Adams

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.

  • Popularity : 0.413
  • Known For : Acting
  • Birthday : 1955-02-10
  • Place of Birth : Rugby, England, United Kingdom
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Chris Adams Movies

  • 2006
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    Heroes of World Class

    Heroes of World Class

    8.5 2006 HD

    In 1983 World Class Championship Wrestling and its franchise stars, the Von Erich brothers, were known around the world. A small Dallas based...

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  • 2023
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    House of Deadly Lies

    House of Deadly Lies

    5.2 2023 HD

    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...

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  • 2021
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    Biography: “Stone Cold” Steve Austin

    Biography: “Stone Cold” Steve Austin

    7.8 2021 HD

    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...

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  • 1985
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    WCCW Thanksgiving Star Wars 1985

    WCCW Thanksgiving Star Wars 1985

    1 1985 HD

    WCCW hosts their Thanksgiving Day event from the Reunion Arena in Dallas, Texas.

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  • 1983
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    WCCW Christmas Star Wars '83

    WCCW Christmas Star Wars '83

    1 1983 HD

    The most wonderful time of the year sees some intense action inside the squared circle in The Lone Star State.

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  • 1984
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    WCCW Thanksgiving Star Wars '84

    WCCW Thanksgiving Star Wars '84

    1 1984 HD

    Its turkey time in Texas with all the stars of World Class Championship Wrestling.

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  • 2008
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    Gentleman's Choice: The Tragic Story of Gentleman Chris Adams

    Gentleman's Choice: The Tragic Story of Gentleman Chris Adams

    5.5 2008 HD

    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...

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  • 2013
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    Legends of Mid-South Wrestling

    Legends of Mid-South Wrestling

    9.3 2013 HD

    For the first time ever, WWE presents the Legends of Mid-South Wrestling. One of the 1980’s hottest territories, Mid-South garnered national...

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  • 2011
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    Stone Cold Steve Austin: The Bottom Line on the Most Popular Superstar of All Time

    Stone Cold Steve Austin: The Bottom Line on the Most Popular Superstar of All Time

    8.4 2011 HD

    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...

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  • 2007
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    The Triumph and Tragedy of World Class Championship Wrestling

    The Triumph and Tragedy of World Class Championship Wrestling

    9 2007 HD

    Documentary that chronicles the story of the Von Erich family, siblings and wrestlers who attained the heights of championship glory but who also...

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  • 1987
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    WCCW Christmas Star Wars '87

    WCCW Christmas Star Wars '87

    1 1987 HD

    The High Holidays bring high tension deep in the heart of Texas. Can The Von Erich's come out unscathed?

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  • 1983
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    WCCW Star Wars (June 1983)

    WCCW Star Wars (June 1983)

    1 1983 HD

    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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  • 1985
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    WCCW Parade of Champions '85

    WCCW Parade of Champions '85

    7 1985 HD

    The second annual David Von Erich Memorial Parade of Champions held at Texas Stadium in Irving, Texas

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  • 1984
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    WCCW Christmas Star Wars '84

    WCCW Christmas Star Wars '84

    7.5 1984 HD

    Kerry Von Erich seeks revenge and The NWA World's Heavyweight Championship from "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair.

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  • 1984
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    WCCW Cotton Bowl Extravaganza '84

    WCCW Cotton Bowl Extravaganza '84

    1 1984 HD

    The feud between Kevin Von Erich and Chris Adams gets personal when blood is shed.

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  • 1985
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    WCCW Cotton Bowl Extravaganza '85

    WCCW Cotton Bowl Extravaganza '85

    1 1985 HD

    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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  • 1990
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    TWA Autumn Armageddon '90

    TWA Autumn Armageddon '90

    1 1990 HD

    Terry Funk and Jerry Lawler renew a nearly ten-year rivalry in The City of Brotherly Love!

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  • 1985
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    WCCW Christmas Star Wars '85

    WCCW Christmas Star Wars '85

    1 1985 HD

    Witness a brutal battle when The Von Erichs clash with The Freebirds

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  • 1984
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    WCCW Parade of Champions

    WCCW Parade of Champions

    1 1984 HD

    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...

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  • 1990
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    WCW Starrcade '90: Collision Course

    WCW Starrcade '90: Collision Course

    8.5 1990 HD

    WCW Starrcade '90: Collision Course was the eighth annual Starrcade professional wrestling PPV event produced under the NWA banner. It was the third...

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  • 1986
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    WCCW Parade of Champions '86

    WCCW Parade of Champions '86

    1 1986 HD

    World Class Championship Wrestling returns to Texas Stadium with some all-star action!

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  • 1998
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    WCW World War 3 1998

    WCW World War 3 1998

    1 1998 HD

    Sixty Men compete in a Three Ring Battle Royale with the winner gaining an opportunity at the WCW World Heavyweight Championship. Competitors include...

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  • 1997
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    WCW World War 3 1997

    WCW World War 3 1997

    7 1997 HD

    Sixty men compete in a Three Ring Battle Royale for a chance at the WCW World Heavyweight Championship. Participants include Lex Luger, The Giant,...

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  • 1983
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    WCCW Thanksgiving Star Wars '83

    WCCW Thanksgiving Star Wars '83

    1 1983 HD

    Kerry Von Erich and Michael Hayes clash in a steel cage in a loser leaves town match.

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  • 1995
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    WCW Monday Nitro

    WCW Monday Nitro

    8.4 1995 HD

    WCW Monday Nitro was a weekly professional wrestling telecast produced by World Championship Wrestling, created by Ted Turner and Eric Bischoff. The...

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  • 1998
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    WCW Thunder

    WCW Thunder

    7.7 1998 HD

    WCW Thunder was a professional wrestling show produced by World Championship Wrestling.

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  • 2021
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    Biography: WWE Legends

    Biography: WWE Legends

    7.2 2021 HD

    The stories behind some of the most memorable WWE Superstars of all time.

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  • 1995
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    AWF Warriors of Wrestling

    AWF Warriors of Wrestling

    1 1995 HD

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