Charlie Cook (wrestler)
| Charlie Cook | |
|---|---|
| Born | Calhoun, Georgia, United States[1] |
| Died | January 5 2020 |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Ring name(s) | Charlie Cook |
| Billed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Billed weight | 120 kg (260 lb) |
Charlie Cook was a retired American professional wrestler who competed in Southeastern regional promotions such as Mid-South Wrestling, Georgia Championship Wrestling and Florida Championship Wrestling as well as the National Wrestling Alliance during the 1970s and 1980s.
On August 11, 1981, Cook was placed in a match as a substitute for Jack Brisco. He defeated Dory Funk, Jr. to win the NWA Florida Heavyweight Championship.[2] He dropped the title to Funk the following month.[2] After regaining the belt, he later lost the title to The Spoiler.[3] The following year, he held the WWC Caribbean Heavyweight Championship but dropped it to Abdullah the Butcher.[4]
Cook was voted second runner up for Pro Wrestling Illustrated''s Most Improved Wrestler of the Year award in 1981.[5]
Charlie Cook died January 8, 2020.[6]
Championships and accomplishments
- Championship Wrestling from Florida
- NWA Mid-America
- NWA Tri-State
- Southeastern Championship Wrestling
- World Wrestling Council
References
- ^ "Charlie Cook". Cage Match - The Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved 2012-08-07.
- ^ a b Baker, David. "Dory Funk Jr. Match Results". Mid-Atlantic Gateway. Retrieved 2016-01-01.
- ^ Hoops, Brian (2015-11-03). "Daily Pro Wrestling History (11/3): Bobby Roode Wins Big, Rusev Wins WWE U.S. Gold". Figure Four Wrestling. Retrieved 2016-01-01.
- ^ "Abdullah the Butcher". Canadian Online Explorer. SLAM! Sports. Retrieved 2016-01-01.
- ^ "Achievement Awards: Past Winners". Pro Wrestling Illustrated. London Publishing Co.: 88 March 1996. ISSN 1043-7576.
- ^ "Former NWA star Charlie Cook passes away".
- ^ Royal Duncan & Gary Will (2000). Wrestling Title Histories (4th ed.). Archeus Communications. p. 158. ISBN 0-9698161-5-4.
- ^ "Charlie Cook". Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved 2012-08-07.
- ^ Royal Duncan & Gary Will (2000). Wrestling Title Histories (4th ed.). Archeus Communications. p. 196. ISBN 0-9698161-5-4.
- ^ Lentz III, Harris M. (2003). Biographical Dictionary of Professional Wrestling. McFarland. p. 72. ISBN 0786417544.
- ^ Royal Duncan & Gary Will (2000). Wrestling Title Histories (4th ed.). Archeus Communications. p. 233. ISBN 0-9698161-5-4.
- ^ Royal Duncan & Gary Will (2000). Wrestling Title Histories (4th ed.). Archeus Communications. p. 182. ISBN 0-9698161-5-4.
- ^ Royal Duncan & Gary Will (2000). Wrestling Title Histories (4th ed.). Archeus Communications. p. 327. ISBN 0-9698161-5-4.
Further reading
- Shabazz, Julian L. D. (1999). "Charlie Cook". Black Stars of Professional Wrestling. Clinton, South Carolina: Awesome Records. ISBN 1893680037.