Psycho Sam Cody
American professional wrestler
Sammy Couch is an American retired professional wrestler, better known by the ring name Psycho Sam Cody.
Professional wrestling career
Couch was trained by Crusher Verdu, debuting in 1980.
Cody mostly wrestled on the independent level, making his career in the Midwest Championship Wrestling (MCW) circuit under the guidance of fellow wrestler and promoter "Big" Jim Lancaster. Cody stayed with the company until the promotion dissolved in 1992. In March and June 2004, the company resurfaced, holding shows in St. Marys, Ohio and Botkins, Ohio. Cody participated in both shows and was also inducted into the Midwest Hall of Fame.
Cody appeared with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) in March 1987, facing Kamala in a bout that aired on episode #31 of WWF Wrestling Challenge the following month. The match saw Kamala defeat Cody and inflict kayfabe injuries that required Cody to be carried from the ring on a stretcher.
Cody made his first appearance with World Championship Wrestling (WCW) in May 1990, teaming with Ned Brady in a loss to the Southern Boys on an episode of NWA World Wide Wrestling.
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