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Wrestler remembered as man who loved life
Shore resident Christopher B. Candito, 33, died Thursday
in hospital
Published in the Asbury Park Press 04/30/05
By CAROL GORGA WILLIAMS
COASTAL MONMOUTH BUREAU
MATAWAN — Christopher B. Candito, a well-known professional
wrestler and longtime Shore resident who died Thursday from what
his brother called complications from surgery, was remembered Friday
as a man who loved life and loved wrestling more.
Candito, who wrestled under the name Chris Candido,
died at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick,
and had earned many wrestling accolades over his life, including
the National Wrestling Alliance World Title.
Born in Edison, Candito, 33, had lived in Spring Lake
until moving to Matawan 10 years ago. He attended H.W. Mountz Grammar
School in Spring Lake, Red Bank Catholic High School and the University
of Tennessee.
He had been wrestling competitively since he was 14,
according to information provided by the funeral home handling arrangements
for his memorial.
Candito is survived by his wife, Tamara Sytch, his parents,
two sisters and a brother, Jonathan, who also wrestles professionally.
According to an e-mail posted on USAProWrestling.net,
his "best friend, brother and soul mate" died from a blood clot
brought on by complications from surgery. "I just want to tell everyone
that in their sorrow, find a way to be happy that he went out the
way he wanted to. . .on top of the world — blond, tan and loving
life up until the last minute . . . Chris went out a happy man and
will forever live on as the. . . greatest of all time. He would
have had it no other way."
Candito's funeral is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Tuesday
at St. Catharine's Roman Catholic Church, Spring Lake. The wake
will be from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday at the
O'Brien Funeral Home, Route 35 at New Belford Road, Wall. In lieu
of flowers, the family is requesting donations to the Christopher
B. Candito Foundation, in care of the Bank of New York, 1310 3rd
Ave., Spring Lake, NJ 07762. The donations will go toward establishing
a scholarship to benefit a student at the H.W. Mountz Grammar School.
Joe Panzarino, promoter for the independent wrestling
organization, National Wrestling Superstars, which is based in Hazlet
and Stafford townships, said Candito would receive a 10-bell salute
Friday at a match in Middletown. Participants also would wear black
arm bands.
An event Saturday in South Toms River will be renamed
in honor of Candito.
"As long as I'm promoting it, I'm going to try to keep
his memory alive," Panzarino said. Candito was "probably the most
consummate professional in the independent wrestling circuit over
the last two years." Panzarino said Candito's death "is a tragic
loss to the industry."
Candito was supposed to be at the Middletown event Friday
to watch his brother perform, Panzarino said.
"We're all at a loss for words," he said. "The industry
has lost an absolute gem. He will be very, very dearly missed on
every aspect of professional wrestling."
Candito's attendance at his brother's match was typical
of him, Panzarino said. He always had time to explain nuances or
impart advice to other wrestlers.
"He was a great teacher," Panzarino said.
Panzarino also said Candito was a natural wrestler.
"There are people who are natural actors, natural comedians. He
made it look easy," he said. "I think Chris loved performing for
the fans. Chris has a twinkle in his eye. He had a way of relating
to fans. He loved every aspect of it. He loved making people smile."
Candito was so versatile that he could play the hero
as well as the heel in the ring, though he leaned toward the heel
in his ever-changing, on-stage persona, Panzarino said. "He was
a heel but he was not a terrible heel," Panzarino said. "He was
a heel you could love."
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In Perspective: No Gimmicks Needed
Finally, I want to send out a shout out to my close friend Chris
Candido. Get well soon, I know you will be able to bounce back from
this temporary set back.
I ended my first column with Inside Pulse with those wishes, and
I never in my wildest imagination (and I do have a pretty big one)
did I ever expect my life to be turned outside down to where I'm
writing a column to honor Chris because of his unexpected passing.
I met Chris and Tammy in a pretty unique way, I became a fan when
they first started the then World Wrestling Federation. I didn't
get Smokey Mountain Wrestling footage until after the fact, and
I grew up watching wrestling ever since I can hold memories with
my family. At 15 or 16 years old, I decided to start a online fan
club for Tammy, called Tammy's Team, but made it unique was I made
it where not everyone was automatically accepted like a wrestling
email list. I had to be told why they were fans of Chris and Tammy.
There was no cost but I wanted the most loyal, true and passionate
fans to be in the club, when I mailed out newsletters on the latest
happenings and set up a web page. I decided to write a long letter
to Tammy and Chris and forwarded it to address I was given where
I knew they would read it. Nothing had to come from it, but they
sent back two autographed color promos with thanks, their love and
blessing and asked me to start Candido's Crew, and Chris' first
autograph to me which you can see in my online profile with Inside
Pulse, thanking me for my comments. I gave my good friend, Brett
Schwann, who had been running the Bodydonna Brigade for Chris and
Tammy before I came along, the name to use because I didn't think
it'd be fair for me to do both - so we became brother and sister
clubs of each other. So I started as a fan and over the years, Chris,
Tammy and I became closer as we kept contact. I would write letters,
then we kept in touch via phone, they would do a online shout out
to the Team and I through the WWF online crew whom I had a good
relationship with at the time, such as Bill Banks, and then they
became part of the online community finally and kept in touch that
way.
Chris and I would always talk about anything and everything. As
I said in a online letter to CC, for some reason, he called me Bammer.
Maybe he liked the sound of it, I hated the sound of Bambi because
of how official it was, so I have always went by Bam with people
I considered friends. I accepted his nickname and no matter where
I am in my life, I can always hear Chris going 'hi Bammer, what's
up?' on the phone with me. We would discuss his matches, the latest
storylines, the behind the scenes and of course Tammy and everyday
life. Chris has one of the quickest wits and minds I have ever known.
When Tammy and Chris first got online, they called me to help them
get set up. Chris understanding my sense of humor, took my invitation
to go into a wrestling chat with him on AOL and just participate
and read. People never believed it was him, and my philosophy about
wrestling talent taking the time to mingle with fans, for whatever
reason, people can believe what they want. We would have good times
as Chris would produce zingers in his at the time, trademark ALL
CAPITAL LETTERS WAY OF COMMUNICATING ONLINE. It wasn't "shouting"
because he had no idea, it was Chris' way of talking online. He
introduced me to a friend who just happens to be employed within
one of the big companies, whose identify I wish to protect, that
I've become close friends with over the years, so that was also
a blessing in my life too. He introduced me to her as his friend
he met in Los Angeles. I didn't make the connection until a little
bit later, which embarrassed me a bit but it goes to show you that
no one cared about the fame aspect, this was just Chris' friend
and I was only too happy to meet one of Chris' friends. We did some
discussion of Chris recently, and our online chats where no one
bought that they really got the real deal. Lots of laughing back
in those days, between the three of us. My philosophy with Chris
is this and always remains, anyone who Chris considered a friend
or family I will consider a friend too.
Chris as a career has been nothing short of amazing, every up and
down of it. I think you have to go through the bad to really experience
and treasure the good. He's wrestled for every major company there
is to wrestle for, has held numerous titles for numerous promotions
over the years, being cemented in history with other greats. What
sticks in my mind about Chris is he truly needed no gimmick, in
life or in wrestling. He basically had the same 'character' over
the years, with the exception of the WWF work as Skip, has basically
been a extension of himself. I think of his fast talking Jersey
accent, performing on the stick or in a promo. My favorite promos
were the ones he did his famous impersonations over the years -
the two that stick in my mind were in ECW: whenever he folded his
arms up and stuck out his chest like Taz and pointing up the air
to imitate Sabu with that Chris look on his face. That look of 'what
did I do?' and innocence combined. One of the promos I think about
was also in ECW, where he explained his Triple Threat tattoo. When
I had bad days growing up, I would play Chris promos and they made
me laugh and made me feel better. Chris had a gift for comic timing,
in his matches and with his promos. His gift in the ring went without
saying -- he could do it all. He could technical wrestle with the
best of them, as well as hit a Blonde Bombshell, a top rope powerbomb
as well as hit a top rope leg drop and do his trademarked standing
and holding suplex for a 10+ silent count. Anyone who wants to get
in the business needs to study Chris' tapes. Chris always tried
to study his tapes and better himself, he constantly was seeking
reviews of his recent work - he wanted to know how you were reacting.
As a lot of fans, my favorite period of his career was in SMW and
ECW. Chris Candido was ECW as much as anyone would be - he would
never take the credit he truly deserves for all his contributions,
both inside and outside the ring.
When I first brought Candido Online online, and got the word around
to friends within the wrestling Net community to put out the word
that we were back online, I excitedly told Chris that we got 300,something
hits since it came back in December. His words were, "wow -
holy shit Bammer." That's exactly how Chris would feel about
the amazing outpouring from workers, family, friends and fans throughout
the world. Chris never knew how loved he really was, I know I can't
remember anything like this since Owen Hart's passing. That hit
me hard, as it did Chris and Tammy, but this has leveled me because
I lost my extended brother I never had too soon. I want everyone
to know that Chris was genuinely thankful for all the good in his
life, his family, friends and the ability to work. I have never
remembered Chris happier in recent memory - he loved working for
TNA, he loved being the positive role model backstage, he loved
that people cared about his opinions backstage. He felt appreciated,
he was happy to be involved with TNA whenever we talked about it.
In a business where people don't always mean what they say, Chris
Candito is a man of honor. He and Tammy respectfully took this writer/fan
from North Carolina, and made me apart of their family as much as
they are apart of mine. My father stood stunned in silence as I
was hysterical at 7:30 am when I opened my mailbox to a 'I'm so
sorry' emails from my friends Tim and Mike, to not reading the email
clearly because I was half awake to reading the headlines and then
going to the TNA web site to find out that it was true. Family is
everything when your family isn't always close, it's not something
to be taken for granted. There isn't a day when I don't think about
the man I consider my big brother. I thought we'd have more time.
I just heard from him last week when I asked about May 21st and
the three scheduled appearances he had to make that day - I wanted
to make sure there wasn't any errors, that he wasn't being improperly
booked on the Net. He took the time to say hi, explain that he was
going to make all appearances, thank me for asking and that he loved
me. Tammy and I were in close contact about his ankle surgery, we
all expected this to go just fine and he be back in the ring and
we all knew he would miss zero dates and the bookers were more than
willing to work around the injury. I can't explain or understand
why this all happened the way it did. I will never understand why
he was called away. All I know is I miss him already, I missed him
the moment I found out, that I wanted to be selfish, and keep him
here for everyone that loved him. I find myself talking to him and
God now as I try to fall asleep at night, which isn't a easy task
when it never was to begin with and I have yet to be able to remember
dreams like I used to. Chris brought in my life himself which in
itself was a great joy - a man who I hope I'm similar to in his
great attitude, love, and joy for living; and my soul mate best
friend and sister in Tammy' he brought many friends I made through
the work I've done and will continue to do over the years through
the web site and the Team, he brought entertainment to the entire
world when he came down to the ring, strutting and raising his arms
to Back in Black with the Triple Threat sign high in the air. Chris
did one thing often in his match, after a good spot in the match
he would do a 'that's it, it's done' wiping of the hands and go
for the pin. He never got the victory usually after doing that sign,
it was this smart psychology that he implemented that I associate
with CC alone to get a reaction. Chris, your work is done here -
and your work continues where we can't see it. I'm sure you are
somewhere entertaining the boys and pulling some great ribs. Can't
wait to hear about it. I know you will watch after Tammy, your family,
myself and all your friends. We love you, and I promise to keep
your work available for fans to remember for as much as I can control.
Thank you for making me apart of your life, my book on the NWA will
be dedicated to you and you will always remain close to my heart.
- Bambi Weavil (CandidoOnline.com Webmistress)
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The following was posted by Georgie on WrestlingFigs.com:
"TNA superstar Chris Candido passed away Thursday
night after collapsing earlier in the evening and being rushed to
a hospital by ambulance. The cause of death is unknown at this time.
Chris's brother Johnny posted, that Chris died of a blood clot
due to complications from surgery.
Candido had suffered a serious ankle injury at the Lockdown
PPV on Sunday and had surgery to repair the injury on Monday evening.
Candido appeared at TNA's iMPACT taping on Tuesday night in Orlando
just hours after being released from the hospital.
The news comes as a total shock to all of us . All of us here
at wrestlingfigs send our condolences to Tammy Lynn Sytch and Chris's
family, friends and fans.
Chris just turned 33. Birthday 3/21/1972"
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I remember reading in 'Apter magazines' as a teenager,
in the very early 1990's, of his name.
I remember how difficult it was to get SMW tapes back in the early
1990's in the UK. Chris and Tammy were two of the main reasons (Jericho
and Storm as the Thrillseekers were the other), that I went out
of my way to get these tapes which I still have today.
I remember thinking 'what HAVE they done to him?' when he became
a Body Donna, but then figured that at least it was bigger money
and worldwide exposure.
I remember worrying about him, as the stories would come out of
his personal demons. I remember actually praying that someone I
loved to watch would overcome this.
I remember a man who was always entertaining, be it in WWF, WCW,
SMW, ECW, and wherever he was.
I remember being thrilled that he and Tammy had sorted their lives
out from what it could of been.
I remember quizzing one particular Florida based worker friend of
mine about what they were like as people.
I remember the happiness I felt that he had got back on track with
IWA-MS, and TNA.
I remember finally being in a position to consider booking Chris
in the United Kingdom, and chasing a price to bring him over.
And now.....the only thing that stops me from breaking down in tears....is
that I remember that someone who I only ever heard good things about,
is surely wrestling main events in Heaven already.
God Bless, Chris.
by Peter Staniforth
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THE TWO SHEDS REVIEW by Julian Radbourne
E-mail: twosheds316@aol.com
Website: www.twoshedsreview.com
It's difficult to know how to begin this column. When I woke
up this morning and logged onto the Internet, I was probably as
shocked as the rest of you when I found out that Chris Candido was
dead.
Like most of you, the first two words that came into my head were
"f***ing hell". The guy was only 33 years old, the same
age as me. I thought at first that this could be a cruel joke played
by some sick f**k, like the story that someone put out a couple
of years back that Leon "Vader" White had died. But a
check on Google's news service made me soon realize that this was
no joke.
So just why did Chris die? This may be sound a bit harsh, but given
his past problems with drugs, when I first heard the news I thought
that he had overdosed or something. But apparently this all goes
back to TNA's Lockdown pay-per-view last Sunday. While competing
in a tag-team match, Candido was on the receiving end of a Sonny
Siaki drop-kick. Siaki landed awkwardly on Candido's leg, and the
scene afterwards brought back memories of the infamous moment in
WCW when Sid Vicious broke his leg.
Those of us who follow many different sports have seen this kind
of injury before, particularly in football. Liverpool's Djibril
Cisse suffered a similar injury earlier this season, but recently
made his first-team comeback a few weeks ago. When I first heard
of Candido's injury, like everyone else I thought that he'd make
a full recovery.
Everyone knew of his past drug problems, and many injuries which
included a broken neck, many in the wrestling business were pleased
that he had finally put his problems behind him, and now had another
shot at the big time with TNA. Things certainly looked good for
him.
Then came the accident in the ring last Sunday, followed by an operation
to repair the damage. He appeared at ringside at the next TNA tapings,
acting as manager for The Naturals as they won the tag titles. He
wasn't letting a busted leg get in the way of his career, and we
were all looking forward to seeing him at the two upcoming ECW reunions,
even though competing on those shows was now out of the question.
But the fact that he had had some of best matches in ECW meant that
he just had to be at those shows.
But who among us would have known that the events last Sunday would
lead to his death? The simple answer is that none of us did.
I'm not going to lie to you and pretend that I was a big fan of
Candido's work. I enjoyed his matches, but I never really went out
of my way to watch them. But this doesn't mean that I don't feel
sympathy for his family and friends right now. They've lost a part
of themselves, a part of their very being when he died last night.
Chris Candido was just 33 years old. It certainly makes you think
about certain things, doesn't it?
R.I.P. Chris. Thanks for the great matches.
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One Day Later And It Only Feels Worse(A Community In Grief)
A lot of swirling emotions were laid before me the day after
the night we lost Chris Candido.I tried and succeeded in having
a good and productive morning.In retrospect I feel that the positive
early vibes served as a form of immunization of the pain to come,a
salve to protect against the chaff of the cold wind of finality.
I have seen a lot of death in the wrestling world these past few
years.I have tried my best to convey my feelings as I watched young
men and women self destructing at an alarming rate.I have done so
as a fan and my discussions have been with other fans.But this one
is different.We at the Mark have been blessed to be welcomed into
the family of wrestling.It is a family I speak very little of and
in reality am still in the adoption stage.But my friendships with
my brothers and sisters gives me a new perspective.This death hurts.And
it has ramifications.
Chris Candido was living the dream.He fought of his adversities
and he was once again bringing to the national stage the fullfilment
of the promise he had long shown.He was a young man.One who litterally
had a good ten year run in him that assuredly would bring his name
into the pantheon of legend.This is not hyperbole.This guy was that
damn good.The respect on a national level on his passing brings
praise from two promotions that do not even acknowledge each others
existance.Quietly,very quietly,he was drawing people into his light.And
they loved what they saw.
In the indy world his departure has deflated some of the most positive
people that I know.The general feeling was one of gut twisting loss.Those
who believe that there is no higher power found no solace to their
despair.The very nature and timing of this tragedy has left even
those of us with strong spiritual beliefs with too many questions.And
no comfort.The youngsters are disheartened.The veterans are crestfallen.He
touched lives and whether you knew him for one night or a span of
years his shadow follows you.His ghost will not let go.
I want to make this end on a positive.I cannot.It lies in the back
of my mind like a cut that will not stop throbbing.Rest in Peace
Chris.We will NEVER forget you.
- Grange
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The outpouring of love for Chris Candido was very evident at
the wake yesterday.
Tammy was even heard telling friends, "Chris sold the place
out tonight, that would make him very happy."
I couldn't make it to the wake, but have received a bunch of
calls.
I know I will be leaving out tons of names of those who attended
both the afternoon and evening viewings. But I thought it would
be nice showing how many "friends" came to pay their respects.
In the afternoon it was:Tom Prichard, Balls Mahoney, Shane Douglas
(TNA), Mick Foley, Jimmy Shoulders, Johnny Ova, Bobby Riedel, Mary
Kate & Kathy Grosso, Harry Slash, at least 260 were there to
say good-bye, mostly family and friends. Someone mentioned flowers
from OVW - Jim Cornette.
Here is only a partial list, hundreds and hundreds were there
for Tammy and Chris's family.
Balls Mahoney, Tommy Dreamer, Tommy Cairo, Simon Diamond, Al
Snow, Alison Danger, Ace Darling, Donnie B, Gorgeous George, Chris
& Deena Ford (Crowbar), Electra, Bobcat, Amy Lee, Kathy Fitzpatrick,
Fat Frank (JAPW), Gino Moore, Joe Panzarino, Ken Sweeney, The Bodyguard,
Equalizer, Dangerous Johnny Diamond, Biggie Bigs, Justin Credible
(PJ), Promoter Mike O'Brien, Brett Schwan, CM Punk, Bill Apter,
Lee Platt, Jr., Scott Epstein, Doc Diamond, Frankie G, Photographer
George Napolitano, Ringside Charlie, Eric Rosen, Joan Prizzi, Pete
Theophall (my artist for the Chatterbox) and many, many others.
I'm told there could have been as many as 1,000 paying tribute.
I am told that Terry Funk plans to be at the funeral, Sabu is
a pall bearer. Besides Shane Douglas, from TNA will be Jeff Jarrett,
Bob & Dixie Carter, Scott D'Amore, Terry Taylor and Sonny Siaki.
TNA sent up an NWA World Tag Team belt to give to Tammy, which
I'm sure she will love.
There were rubberbands on the tables, they wanted everyone to
wear one on your wrist, like Chris used to.
Electra told me she was crying, and Tammy told her not to cry,
Chris wouldn't want her to be sad.
Tammy had a tattoo on her neck initials CC put on Sunday.
I'm sure Chris was pleased with the turnout.
So many wonderful stories were told.
All our LOVE AND THOUGHTS go out to Tammy and the Candito family
tomorrow, when they say their last good-byes.
You will be remembered forever Chris, Rest In Peace, my friend.
Courtesy: Georgianne Makropoulos, Wrestlingfigs.com
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Naked in Baton Rouge
Originally Posted July 29, 2003
(After last week's request for questions I was reminded of a
few funny stories, from my ECW days, that I thought would make for
good commentaries. The following is a story I’ve told to the
boys many times, and it was one of my more silly moments in the
ring)
We were doing a house show in Baton Rouge, LA. This was right
after Dawn Marie’s debut. She was still working as Tammy Lynn
Bytch. We were just starting our initial program with Tammy and
Chris. It was or first loop through all of our regular towns after
Tammy joined the company.
Paul liked giving the fans everything on a show so every night
he would have us do the bit where Tammy would strip Dawn down to
her bra and panties then I would grab Tammy and go to Suplex her.
I would hold the standing Suplex so Tammy’s skirt would drop
and everyone would get to see her thong too (or rather her @$$).
After that Chris would usually hit me in the back of the head with
a chain and Tammy would roll me up in a small package for the pin.
(again showing her, shall we say, good side) Chris usually on his
own, just to be silly, would then take his trunks off and parade
around in his thong doing a great Jim Duggan like stomp around the
ring.
On this particular night Tammy was off so Francine was subbing
in. Shane Douglas was also there but not working due to an injury.
With the Triple Threat tie in we decided to put him in our match
as well. Now I don’t remember who started it all but we kept
getting sillier and sillier with ideas on how to end the match and
show off our @$$es.
After all, Dawn was getting stripped damn near naked every night
it’s only fair that she gets to see someone’s @$$ too.
We kept adding ideas on top of ideas to the point were I was literally
rolling on the floor in hysterical laughter. The following was how
the match concluded.
Chris and I hit a big move for a near fall. Dawn rolls in to
break the count. Francine rolls in and the catfight ensues. Francine
strips Dawn down to her bra and thong. I grab Francine and go to
Pile Drive her. She is wearing shorts (It’s the only outfit
she brought) so the Suplex spot wouldn’t work.
Before piledriving her I grab her shorts and hike them up into
what was most likely a very uncomfortable Wedgy. That’s 2 out
of 5 in the bare @$$ department. Before I can deliver the piledriver,
Candito executes a roll up and when he gets me rolled up he grabs
two hands full of tights and pulls. There is now a FULL moon in
Baton Rouge (3 out of 5). I swear if I wasn’t folded up for
the roll up my tights would have been around my knees.
The three members of the Triple Threat hit the ring to celebrate
and Candito strips down and does his Jim Duggan impression again
in his thong (4 out of 5). From there Francine and Chris look at
Shane in a, “How about you?” look. Shane obliges and takes
off his short and hikes his under wear up his butt to make due in
place of a thong. (5 out of 5) but we aren’t done yet.
Shane while celebrating his new look turns and Francine grabs
his under wear and pulls them off. Since this is a planned spot,
Shane very timely drops his World Title belt lower than usual and
covers his man hood. The crowd erupts in laughter as Candito then
casually strolls past him and takes the belt. Another planned spot
and Shane very quickly removes the hat of his head and once again
hides his man hood. Shane is now standing in the ring wearing nothing
but his boots and ball cap.
All the while Dawn and I are upset outside the ring having a
fit because we lost and were humiliated. Her in her bra and thong
and me with my @$$ hanging out. Being the “Dumb Heel”
I of course hadn’t noticed that my pants were still down showing
off my butt. If Dawn had to be out there I didn’t think it
fair that I pull my pant up immediately. After we all made it back
to the locker room, we had yet another round of laughter and that
match will be forever known as the night we got naked in Baton Rouge.
Till next week, keep your pants on!
Lance
(original
article)
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I'm sure that most of you know about the untimely passing of one
of pro wrestling's most underrated workers: Chris Candido. Candido
died last night as a result of a blood clot in his leg due to surgery
on it. Candido suffered a horrible injury at the NWA TNA Lockdown
PPV Sunday night. He was 33 years old.
This really blows, if you ask me. Candido was one of my favorite
workers in the ring. I have many fond memories of watching him perform
on videotape, especially his days in Smoky Mountain Wrestling. I
have a videotape from Dave Prazak with some great Chris Candido/Tammy
Fytch moments and matches on it, including the tournament where
Candido won the vacant NWA World Heavyweight Title. There is even
some clips of Candido and Tammy done to the music of John Cougar
Mellencamp's "Jack & Diane".
I also have another videotape dedicated to Tammy's work in SMW
and some of her early Sunny days in WWE, including the jaw-dropping
videos of her in lingerie and in a bathtub taking a bubble bath
on RAW.
I attended the WCW Thunder TV Taping at the Idaho Center in Nampa,
Idaho in May 2000 where Chris Candido took on Terry Funk in a wild
hardcore match. The horse stable was right outside the Idaho Center
itself. The commentators were trying to make it sound as if Terry
was driving somewhere far away. I thought Terry was going to get
killed by that horse!
*sigh* Another wrestler to add to my Deceased wrestlers page. Not
to mention, I'll be hearing Chris's name mentioned at the Cauliflower
Alley Club convention in Las Vegas in June 2006.
Here is Chris Candido's complete title history:
The Heart Throb 4/Darkside Inc./Suicide Blondes (ECW)/The Bodydonnas/The
Triple Threat/The New Blood/The International Playaz Club
(Texas)/Planet Jarrett: "Suicide Blonde"/Skip (Chris Candido):
New Jersey: WWA Junior Heavyweight Title-(2); New Jersey: WWA Tag
Team Title;
Philadelphia: NWA ECW Tag Team Title/ECW World Tag Team Title-(3);
Tennessee: SMW WWA Title; Tennessee: SMW United States Junior Heavyweight
Title-(3); Tennessee: SMW "Beat the Champ" Television
Title-(2); Tennessee: SMW Tag Team Title-(2); California: CCW Title;
NWA World Heavyweight Title; Pennsylvania: PCW United States Heavyweight
Title; WWE World Tag Team Title; New Jersey: ISPW Heavyweight Title;
New Jersey: NWA Jersey Heavyweight Title; California: XPW World
Heavyweight Title; WCW World Cruiserweight Title; New Jersey: JCW
Television Title; Puerto Rico: WWC Television Title; New York: USA
Pro Wrestling/USA Xtreme Wrestling United States Heavyweight Title-(3);
Illinois: NWA Midwest Heavyweight Title;
*Brian Westcott
Meridian, Idaho
brian@brianrich.net
http://www.brianrich.net/wrestle.html*
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