Ricky Gibson (wrestler)
.JPG) | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | Richard Cain November 19, 1952 |
| Died | September 15, 2006 (aged 53) |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Ring name | Rick Gibson |
| Billed weight | 220 lb (100 kg)[1] |
| Debut | 1970 |
| Retired | 1987 |
Richard Earl Cain (November 19, 1952 – September 15, 2006)[2] was an American professional wrestler.
Professional wrestling career
In 1982, Gibson was in a car accident and spent 39 days in intensive care.[3]
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
- NWA Mid-America / Continental Wrestling Association / Championship Wrestling Association
- AWA Southern Tag Team Championship (5 times) – with Robert Gibson (3)[6][7]
- Gulf Coast Championship Wrestling
- NWA Alabama Heavyweight Championship (7 times)[8]
- NWA United States Tag Team Championship (Gulf Coast version) (1 time) – with Robert Gibson[9]
- Southeastern Championship Wrestling
- NWA Mid-America / Continental Wrestling Association / Championship Wrestling Association
References
- ^ "Ricky Gibson: Profile". CageMatch.
- ^ "Ricky Gibson". Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
- ^ Teal, Scott (September 20, 2006). "The forgotten talent of Rick Gibson". SLAM! Wrestling. Canoe.com. Retrieved September 20, 2006.
- ^ Teal, Scott (September 20, 2006). "The forgotten talent of Rick Gibson". SLAM! Wrestling. Canoe.com. Retrieved September 20, 2006.
- ^ "Reflections on the late wrestling legend, Ricky Gibson". www.wwe.com. Retrieved March 5, 2017.
- ^ Duncan, Royal; Will, Gary (2006) [2000.]. "(Memphis, Nashville) Tennessee: Southern Tag Team Title [Roy Welsch & Nick Gulas, Jerry Jarrett from 1977]". Wrestling title histories: professional wrestling champions around the world from the 19th century to the present. Waterloo, Ontario: Archeus Communications. pp. 185–189. ISBN 0-9698161-5-4.
- ^ "Southern Tag Team Title". Wrestling-Titles. Retrieved January 19, 2020.
- ^ Hoops, Brian (January 19, 2019). "Pro wrestling history (01/19): Ric Flair wins WWF title in 1992 Royal Rumble". Wrestling Observer Figure Four Online. Retrieved January 18, 2019.
- ^ NWA United States Tag Team Title (Gulf Coast) history At wrestling-titles.com
- ^ Royal Duncan & Gary Will (2006). "NWA Tennessee Tag Team Title". Wrestling Title Histories (4th ed.). Archeus Communications. pp. 206–207. ISBN 0-9698161-5-4.
- ^ NWA Mid-America Tag Team Title history At wrestling-titles.com