Charlie Cook (wrestler)
American professional wrestler
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. He dropped the title to Funk the following month. After regaining the belt, he later lost the title to The Spoiler. The following year, he held the WWC Caribbean Heavyweight Championship but dropped it to Abdullah the Butcher.
Cook was voted second runner up for Pro Wrestling Illustrated''s Most Improved Wrestler of the Year award in 1981.
Personal life
Charlie Cook died on January 8, 2020.
Championships and accomplishments
Championship Wrestling from Florida
NWA Florida Heavyweight Championship (2 times)
NWA Mid-America
NWA World Six-Man Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Dennis Hall and George Gulas
NWA Tri-State
NWA Arkansas Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
Southeastern Championship Wrestling
NWA Alabama Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
World Wrestling Council
WWC Caribbean Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
References
Further reading
Shabazz, Julian L. D. (1999).
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