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==In wrestling==
==In wrestling==
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Revision as of 03:57, 16 July 2008

Curtis Hughes
Born (1964-12-07) December 7, 1964 (age 59)
Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Curtis Hughes
Mr. Hughes
Mr. Mean
Big Cat Hughes
The Roughneck
Gotch Gracie
Billed height6 ft 6.25 in (1.99 m)
Billed weight323.5 lb (146.7 kg)
Billed fromKansas
Debut1988

Curtis Hughes (born December 7 1964), better known by his ring name Mr. Hughes, is an American professional wrestler that has worked for the World Wrestling Federation, World Championship Wrestling, the American Wrestling Association, the American Wrestling Federation, and Extreme Championship Wrestling.[1] Hughes currently trains up-and-coming wrestlers in the WWA4 Training School and wrestles for the independent circuits in Southeastern states.

Career

Hughes broke into wrestling in 1988 after having a standout college football career, adopting an enforcer gimmick who commonly wore a suit and tie to ring and frowned a lot. Upon debuting in the southeastern independent circuit, Hughes became a prominent member of stables such as the York Foundation, the Rat Pack and the Darkside.

World Wrestling Federation (1993)

After stints in several independent promotions, Hughes signed a short-term deal with the World Wrestling Federation and was brought in as a part of the feud between The Undertaker and Harvey Wippleman. During the feud, Hughes managed to fight off Undertaker and even stole his urn before ultimately being defeated by him, after which Hughes left the company.

Extreme Championship Wrestling (1993–1996)

After his first departure from the WWF, Hughes made his Extreme Championship Wrestling debut as the bodyguard for Shane Douglas during Douglas' first and second ECW World Heavyweight Championship reigns, as well as an individual singles competitor.

Return to the WWF (1997, 1999)

Hughes made two more short-lived appearances for the WWF, first as the bodyguard for Triple H in 1997, before being replaced by Chyna,[2] and then as the bodyguard for Chris Jericho in 1999, before being turned on by Jericho himself.

Independent circuit (1999–present)

Hughes now works on the independent circuit and has also become the head trainer at the WWA4 Wrestling School,[3] the training school of the Atlanta World Wrestling Alliance in Atlanta, Georgia. In 2006, WWA4 launched a professional wrestling program which is televised in local markets and available on the internet. Mr. Hughes co-hosts the show alongside wrestling announcer Taylor McKnight.

In 2007, Hughes became the focus of Memphis Championship Wrestling, when he called Jerry Lawler a "sell out" for not showing up for a scheduled match against Hulk Hogan (due to WWE legal issues with the match). After his statement, Hughes began a feud with Lawler. After shoving Lawler's real life girlfriend on an edition of Memphis Primetime, the two battled three weeks later at Sam's Town River Palace Arena in Tunica, Mississippi. The match ended when Hughes got down on his knees and apologized for his actions, but moments later hit he hit Lawler with a low blow and punched Renee in the face, losing via disqualification. This action led to rematch in Tunica a month later, where Hughes battled both Renee and Lawler in a handicap match.

Hughes is credited for breaking in several of his students to Memphis Championship Wrestling, including Sam Shaw, Cameron Valentine, Reece Royale and Chris Deal. Taylor McKnight, who was an announcer before meeting Hughes, still credits Hughes for his recent work in Memphis and other bigger promotions in the area.

In wrestling

Championship and accomplishments

  • All States Wrestling
    • ASW Brass Knuckles Championship (1 time)
  • International Wrestling Union
    • IWU Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
  • Pro Wrestling Illustrated
  • Southern States Championship Wrestling
    • SSCW Heavyweight Championship (1 time)

Personal life

Hughes played college football for the Kansas State Wildcats and then for the Kansas Jayhawks.

References

  1. ^ Online World of Wrestling profile
  2. ^ Mick Foley (2000). Have A Nice Day: A Tale of Blood and Sweatsocks. HarperCollins. p. 213. ISBN 0061031011.
  3. ^ WWA4 ATLANTA WORLD WRESTLING ALLIANCE & PRO WRESTLING SCHOOL - MR HUGHES - WWA4 ATLANTA WORLD WRESTLING SCHOOL
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