Charlie Cook (wrestler) explained

Charlie Cook
Names:	Charlie Cook
Birth Name:	Charles W. Cook
Height:	6 ft 3 in
Weight:	264 lb
Birth Place:	Calhoun, Georgia, United States^[1]
Birth Date:	2 March 1941
Death Date:	^[2]

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

• Championship Wrestling from Florida
  • NWA Florida Heavyweight Championship (2 times)^[8]
• NWA Mid-America
  • NWA World Six-Man Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Dennis Hall and George Gulas^{[9] [10]}
• NWA Tri-State
  • NWA Arkansas Heavyweight Championship (1 time)^{[11] [12]}
• Southeastern Championship Wrestling
  • NWA Alabama Heavyweight Championship (1 time)^[13]
• World Wrestling Council
  • WWC Caribbean Heavyweight Championship (1 time)^[14]

Further reading

• Book: Shabazz, Julian L. D. . 1999 . Black Stars of Professional Wrestling . Clinton, South Carolina . Awesome Records . Charlie Cook . 1893680037 .

External links

• • Charlie Cook at Oklafan.com

Notes and References

1. Web site: Charlie Cook. Cage Match - The Internet Wrestling Database. 2012-08-07.
2. Web site: Axel . Saalbach . Charlie Cook.
3. Web site: Dory Funk Jr. Match Results. Mid-Atlantic Gateway. David. Baker. 2016-01-01.
4. Web site: Brian. Hoops. Daily Pro Wrestling History (11/3): Bobby Roode Wins Big, Rusev Wins WWE U.S. Gold. Figure Four Wrestling. 2016-01-01. 2015-11-03.
5. Web site: Abdullah the Butcher. SLAM! Sports. Canadian Online Explorer. 2016-01-01. https://web.archive.org/web/20150919180347/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/ResultsArchive/Wrestlers/abdullah.html. dead. September 19, 2015.
6. 88. March 1996. London Publishing Co.. Pro Wrestling Illustrated. Achievement Awards: Past Winners. 1043-7576.
7. Web site: Former NWA star Charlie Cook passes away.
8. Book: Royal Duncan & Gary Will . Wrestling Title Histories . Archeus Communications . 158 . 2000. 4th . 0-9698161-5-4 .
9. Web site: Charlie Cook. Online World of Wrestling. 2012-08-07.
10. Book: Royal Duncan & Gary Will . Wrestling Title Histories . Archeus Communications . 196 . 2000. 4th . 0-9698161-5-4 .
11. Book: Lentz III, Harris M.. 72. Biographical Dictionary of Professional Wrestling. 0786417544. McFarland. 2003.
12. Book: Royal Duncan & Gary Will . Wrestling Title Histories . Archeus Communications . 233 . 2000. 4th . 0-9698161-5-4 .
13. Book: Royal Duncan & Gary Will . Wrestling Title Histories . Archeus Communications . 182 . 2000. 4th . 0-9698161-5-4 .
14. Book: Royal Duncan & Gary Will . Wrestling Title Histories . Archeus Communications . 327 . 2000. 4th . 0-9698161-5-4 .