Charlie Cook | |
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Birth name | Charles W. Cook |
Born | [1] Calhoun, Georgia, United States [2] | March 2, 1941
Died | January 5, 2020[1] | (aged 78)
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.
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]
Charlie Cook died on January 8, 2020. [7]
Charlie Cook | |
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Birth name | Charles W. Cook |
Born | [1] Calhoun, Georgia, United States [2] | March 2, 1941
Died | January 5, 2020[1] | (aged 78)
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.
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]
Charlie Cook died on January 8, 2020. [7]