Ricky Gibson (wrestler) explained

Ricky Gibson
Birth Name:Richard Cain
Names:Ricky Gibson
Rick Gibson
Matt Gibson
Ricky Lee Jones
Height:5 ft 10 in
Weight:220 lb[1]
Birth Date:19 November 1952
Birth Place:Pensacola, Florida, U.S.
Debut:1970
Retired:1987

Richard Earl Cain (November 19, 1952 – September 15, 2006)[2] was an American professional wrestler who worked in the Southern Territories. He was the brother of Robert Gibson (wrestler).

Professional wrestling career

Gibson made his wrestling debut in 1970 working in Alabama and worked with Lee Fields. In 1975, he did a tour for All Japan Pro Wrestling.

Gibson trained his brother Robert who made his debut in 1977 and teamed together winning many tag team titles mainly in Continental Wrestling Association in Tennessee.

In 1982, Gibson was in a car accident and spent 39 days in intensive care.[3]

In 1983, the brothers disbanded when Robert went on to form the Rock 'n' Roll Express with Ricky Morton. Gibson would work in the AWA, and Mid-South.

In 1986, he wrestled as Ricky Lee Jones in the Mid-Atlantic. He lasted his match in 1987 against Ric Flair.

Death

Gibson died on September 15, 2006, of a heart attack at 53.[4] The WWE acknowledged Ricky's death on WWE.com.[5]

Championships and accomplishments

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ricky Gibson: Profile . CageMatch.
  2. Web site: Ricky Gibson. January 23, 2024. Internet Wrestling Database.
  3. Web site: Teal, Scott . The forgotten talent of Rick Gibson . 2006-09-20 . 20 September 2006 . SLAM! Wrestling. Canoe.com.
  4. Web site: Teal, Scott . The forgotten talent of Rick Gibson . 2006-09-20 . 20 September 2006 . SLAM! Wrestling. Canoe.com.
  5. News: Reflections on the late wrestling legend, Ricky Gibson. www.wwe.com. 2017-03-05. en.
  6. Book: Royal . Duncan . Gary . Will . Wrestling title histories: professional wrestling champions around the world from the 19th century to the present . Waterloo, Ontario . 2000.. (Memphis, Nashville) Tennessee: Southern Tag Team Title [Roy Welsch & Nick Gulas, Jerry Jarrett from 1977] . 185–189. Archeus Communications . 2006 . 0-9698161-5-4.
  7. Web site: Southern Tag Team Title . Wrestling-Titles . January 19, 2020.
  8. Web site: Pro wrestling history (01/19): Ric Flair wins WWF title in 1992 Royal Rumble . January 19, 2019 . January 18, 2019 . . Brian . Hoops.
  9. http://www.wrestling-titles.com/us/al/gc/gc-us-t.html NWA United States Tag Team Title (Gulf Coast) history
  10. Book: Royal Duncan & Gary Will . Wrestling Title Histories . Archeus Communications . 2006. 4th . NWA Tennessee Tag Team Title. 206–207. 0-9698161-5-4.
  11. http://www.wrestling-titles.com/us/tn/nwa/midam-t.html NWA Mid-America Tag Team Title history