| Charlie Cook | |
|---|---|
 Cook as NWA Florida Heavyweight Champion, c. 1983 | |
| Birth name | Charles W. Cook |
| Born | March 2, 1941[1] Calhoun, Georgia, United States[2] |
| Died | January 5, 2020 (aged 78)[1] |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Ring name(s) | Charlie Cook |
| Billed height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) |
| Billed weight | 264 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
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
- NWA Mid-America
- NWA World Six-Man Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Dennis Hall and George Gulas[9][10]
References
- ^ a b Saalbach, Axel. "Charlie Cook".
- ^ "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. Archived from the original on September 19, 2015. 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.
External links
- Charlie Cook's profile at Cagematch.net, Wrestlingdata.com, Internet Wrestling Database
- Charlie Cook at Oklafan.com