Quick Facts
Born:
1955-02-10
Birthplace:
Rugby, England, United Kingdom
Credits:
33 Total Roles
Chris Adams
Acting
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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.
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.
Known For
Dark Side of the Ring
Self (Archival Footage)
WCW Monday Nitro
Self
Stone Cold Steve Austin: The Bottom Line on the Most Popular Superstar of All Time
Himself
Biography: WWE Legends
"Gentleman" Chris Adams (archive footage)
WCW Thunder
Chris Adams
House of Deadly Lies
Brett
The Triumph and Tragedy of World Class Championship Wrestling
Self
Heroes of World Class
Chris Adams
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | House of Deadly Lies MOVIE | Brett |
| 2021 | Biography: WWE Legends TV | "Gentleman" Chris Adams (archive footage) |
| 2019 | Dark Side of the Ring TV | Self (Archival Footage) |
| 2013 | Legends of Mid-South Wrestling MOVIE | Himself |
| 2011 | Stone Cold Steve Austin: The Bottom Line on the Most Popular Superstar of All Time MOVIE | Himself |
| 2008 | Gentleman's Choice: The Tragic Story of Gentleman Chris Adams MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2007 | The Triumph and Tragedy of World Class Championship Wrestling MOVIE | Self |
| 2006 | Heroes of World Class MOVIE | Chris Adams |
| 1998 | WCW World War 3 1998 MOVIE | "Gentleman" Chris Adams |
| 1998 | WCW Thunder TV | Chris Adams |