208. Chris Adams

Some have argued that Chris Adams’ greatest contribution to wrestling was training a young Steve Austin. We will argue against it as the “Gentleman” was a major star in World Class and a part of the some of the most memorable angles of that promotion’s history. With his spectacular “superkick” and ability to work as a pure baby face or despicable heel, Chris Adams did well in both Dallas and Memphis. Adams however he was basically a jobber in WCW and had many personal demons that would eventually do him in. A posthumous induction seems unlikely at this stage.

Should Chris Adams be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 56.4%

Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 15.4%

Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 10.3%

No opinion. - 5.1%

No way! - 12.8%

The Bullet Points

Other Aliases: “Gentleman” Chris Adams
The Masked Avenger
Billed From: Stratford-upon-avon, England
Key Championships Held: NWA Americas Heavyweight
NWA Americas Tag Team (2) 1w/Tom Prichard, 1w/Ringo Rigsby
UWA Light Heavyweight
NWA World Class Television (3)
NWA World Class Brass Knuckles
NWA World Class American Heavyweight (4)
NWA World Class Tag Team (2) w/Gino Hernandez
World Class Heavyweight
UWF Tag Team w/Terry Taylor
World Class Texas Heavyweight
Global North American Heavyweight (2)
Why they will get in: He was an icon in Texas and trained Stone Cold Steve Austin
Why they won't get in: He was not in the WWE, and his demise was controversial
Five Greatest Matches/Moments: 1. Wins the World Class Heavyweight over Jimmy Garvin (11/24/83)
2. Pinned by Kevin Von Erich, but becomes a full fledged heel after the match (10/27/84)
3. With Gino Hernandez loses a Hair Match to the Von Erich but are the Main Event in the Cotton Bowl Card (10/6/85)
4. With Gino Hernandez beats the Von Erichs for the World Class Tag Team Belts (11/28/85)
5. Wins the World Class Belt over Rick Rude (7/4/86)