Charlie Cook (wrestler)

Charlie Cook
Cook as NWA Florida Heavyweight Champion, c. 1983
Birth nameCharles W. Cook
Born(1941-03-02)March 2, 1941[1]
Calhoun, Georgia, United States[2]
DiedJanuary 5, 2020(2020-01-05) (aged 78)[1]
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Charlie Cook
Billed height6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Billed weight264 lb (120 kg)

Charles W. "Charlie" Cook was an American professional wrestler who competed in Southeastern regional promotions such as Mid-South Wrestling, Georgia Championship Wrestling, and Championship Wrestling from Florida during the 1970s and 1980s.

Professional wrestling career

Cook (left) vs Jimmy Garvin (right), c. 1983

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.[3] He dropped the title to Funk the following month.[3] After regaining the belt, he later lost the title to The Spoiler.[4] The following year, he held the WWC Caribbean Heavyweight Championship but dropped it to Abdullah the Butcher.[5]

Cook was voted second runner up for Pro Wrestling Illustrated''s Most Improved Wrestler of the Year award in 1981.[6]

Personal life

Charlie Cook died on January 8, 2020.[7]

Championships and accomplishments

References

  1. ^ a b Saalbach, Axel. "Charlie Cook".
  2. ^ "Charlie Cook". Cage Match - The Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved August 7, 2012.
  3. ^ a b Baker, David. "Dory Funk Jr. Match Results". Mid-Atlantic Gateway. Retrieved January 1, 2016.
  4. ^ Hoops, Brian (November 3, 2015). "Daily Pro Wrestling History (11/3): Bobby Roode Wins Big, Rusev Wins WWE U.S. Gold". Figure Four Wrestling. Retrieved January 1, 2016.
  5. ^ "Abdullah the Butcher". Canadian Online Explorer. SLAM! Sports. Archived from the original on September 19, 2015. Retrieved January 1, 2016.
  6. ^ "Achievement Awards: Past Winners". Pro Wrestling Illustrated. London Publishing Co.: 88 March 1996. ISSN 1043-7576.
  7. ^ "Former NWA star Charlie Cook passes away".
  8. ^ Royal Duncan & Gary Will (2000). Wrestling Title Histories (4th ed.). Archeus Communications. p. 158. ISBN 0-9698161-5-4.
  9. ^ "Charlie Cook". Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved August 7, 2012.
  10. ^ Royal Duncan & Gary Will (2000). Wrestling Title Histories (4th ed.). Archeus Communications. p. 196. ISBN 0-9698161-5-4.
  11. ^ Lentz III, Harris M. (2003). Biographical Dictionary of Professional Wrestling. McFarland. p. 72. ISBN 0786417544.
  12. ^ Royal Duncan & Gary Will (2000). Wrestling Title Histories (4th ed.). Archeus Communications. p. 233. ISBN 0-9698161-5-4.
  13. ^ Royal Duncan & Gary Will (2000). Wrestling Title Histories (4th ed.). Archeus Communications. p. 182. ISBN 0-9698161-5-4.
  14. ^ 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.
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