Acting
Chris Adams
EN cinema · 23 credits
Born
10 February 1955
Died
7 October 2001 (aged 46)
Birthplace
Rugby, England, United Kingdom
Also known as Gentleman · The Masked Avenger · "Gentleman" 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.
Known for
Filmography

House of Deadly Lies
as Brett

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

Gentleman's Choice: The Tragic Story of Gentleman Chris Adams
as Self (archive footage)

Heroes of World Class
as Chris Adams

WCW World War 3 1998
as "Gentleman" Chris Adams

WCW World War 3 1997
as "Gentleman" Chris Adams
TWA Autumn Armageddon '90
1990
TWA Autumn Armageddon '90
as "Gentleman" Chris Adams

WCW Starrcade 1990
as "Gentleman" Chris Adams
WCCW Christmas Star Wars '87
1987
WCCW Christmas Star Wars '87
as "Gentleman" Chris Adams
WCCW Parade of Champions '86
1986
WCCW Parade of Champions '86
as "Gentleman" Chris Adams
WCCW Thanksgiving Star Wars 1985
1985
WCCW Thanksgiving Star Wars 1985
as "Gentleman" Chris Adams
WCCW Parade of Champions '85
1985
WCCW Parade of Champions '85
as "Gentleman" Chris Adams
WCCW Cotton Bowl Extravaganza '85
1985
WCCW Cotton Bowl Extravaganza '85
as "Gentleman" Chris Adams
WCCW Christmas Star Wars '85
1985
WCCW Christmas Star Wars '85
as "Gentleman" Chris Adams
WCCW Thanksgiving Star Wars '84
1984
WCCW Thanksgiving Star Wars '84
as "Gentleman" Chris Adams
WCCW Christmas Star Wars '84
1984
WCCW Christmas Star Wars '84
as "Gentleman" Chris Adams
WCCW Cotton Bowl Extravaganza '84
1984
WCCW Cotton Bowl Extravaganza '84
as "Gentleman" Chris Adams
WCCW Parade of Champions
1984
WCCW Parade of Champions
as "Gentleman" Chris Adams
WCCW Christmas Star Wars '83
1983
WCCW Christmas Star Wars '83
as "Gentleman" Chris Adams
WCCW Star Wars (June 1983)
1983
WCCW Star Wars (June 1983)
as "Gentleman" Chris Adams
WCCW Thanksgiving Star Wars '83
1983
WCCW Thanksgiving Star Wars '83
as "Gentleman" Chris Adams



