Chris Candido American professional wrestler Date of Birth: 21.03.1972 Country: USA

1. Wrestling Career
2. Early Life and Training
3. NWA Heavyweight Championship
4. WWF's Bodydonnas
5. Return to ECW and TNA
6. Wrestling Injury and Death
7. Legacy

Wrestling Career

Christopher Candido, known by his ring name "Chris Candido," was an American professional wrestler. He gained prominence in the Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW), National Wrestling Alliance (NWA), World Championship Wrestling (WCW), and World Wrestling Federation (WWF).

Early Life and Training

Born the grandson of WWF wrestler Chuck Richards, Candido began training at age 14 alongside Larry Sharpe. He adopted the ring name Candido during this period. In the early 1990s, he joined Eastern Championship Wrestling (later renamed ECW), forming the trio "The Suicide Blonds" with Johnny Hotbody and Chris Michaels.

NWA Heavyweight Championship

On November 19, 1994, Candido won the ECW Tournament of Champions, earning the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. He defended the title primarily in independent promotions, losing it to Dan Severn on February 24, 1995.

WWF's Bodydonnas

Candido joined WWF in 1995 with his real-life love, Tammy Lynn Sytch. They became known as "The Bodydonnas" alongside Zip and Sunny. On March 31, 1996, the Bodydonnas won the WWF Tag Team Championship but lost it on May 19th.

Return to ECW and TNA

After leaving WWF, Candido returned to ECW, where he reunited with "Triple Threat." In January 2005, he joined Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA), wrestling until his death.

Wrestling Injury and Death

On April 24, 2005, Candido suffered a broken femur, tibia, and dislocated ankle in a match. He underwent surgery, but his condition worsened, revealing pneumonia. On April 28th, Candido passed away due to a blood clot resulting from the surgery.

Legacy

Beyond his wrestling career, Candido mentored his brother, Johnny Candido. He is remembered for his innovative style and charisma, leaving an enduring impact on the wrestling world.