Chris Hamrick

[Chris Hamrick Interview]

Title History

  • PWF (Pro Wrestling Federation) Eastern States Heavyweight title defeating Black Angel (July 15, 1996);
  • PWF (Pro Wrestling Federation) Tag Team titles w/Ripper defeating Black Dragons (August 22, 1997);
  • PWF (Pro Wrestling Federation) Tag Team titles w/Ripper defeating Black Dragons (August 29, 1997);
  • ACW (Assault Championship Wrestling) Heavyweight title won a tournament (August 24, 2001);
  • NEPW (New Era Pro Wrestling) Triple Crown Heavyweight title defeating ??????? (October 13, 2001);
  • APW (West Virginia) Tag Team titles w/Mike Preston defeating Urban Death Squad (April 9, 2002);
  • NEPW (New Era Pro Wrestling) Triple Crown Heavyweight title defeating J Rocc (May 11, 2002);
  • PWF (Premiere Wrestling Federation) Universal Heavyweight title defeating C.W Anderson (July 13, 2002);
  • PWF (Premiere Wrestling Federation) Universal Heavyweight title defeating Rapid Fire Maldonado & Rockin Rebel (Nov 1, 2002);
  • HWA (Heritage Wrestling Alliance) Tri State Heavyweight title defeating Breaker Morant (November 22, 2002);
  • NEPW (New Era Pro Wrestling) Triple Crown Heavyweight title defeating Julio Dinero (January 11, 2003);
  • FWA (Frontier Wrestling Alliance) All England Heavyweight title defeating Zebra Kid (April 21, 2003);
  • NWA Mid Atlantic Junior Heavyweight title defeating ??????? (December ??, 2003);
  • IWC (International Wrestling Cartel) Tag Team titles w/Tracy Smothers defeating Matt Cross & Josh Prohibition (May 8, 2004);
  • IWA Mid South Tag Team titles w/Tracy Smothers defeating Colt Cabana & CM Punk [Tournament] (May 29, 2004);
  • CAPW (Cleveland All Pro Wrestling) Unified Heavyweight title defeating Jason Bane (January 9, 2005);
  • IWC (International Wrestling Cartel) Tag Team titles w/Tracy Smothers defeating Hentai & Sebastian Dark (August 26, 2005);
  • PWF (Premiere Wrestling Federation) Universal Heavyweight title defeating Josh Daniels for vacant title (September 16, 2005);
  • CAPW (Cleveland All Pro Wrestling) Unified Heavyweight title defeating Jerry Lynn (November 7, 2005);
  • BP (West Virginia) Heavyweight title defeating Sonny Landell (September 8, 2006);

Career Highlights

In The Beginning:

  • March 21, 1994 – WWF RAW: Tatanka defeated Chris Hamrick…
  • May 23, 1994 – WWF RAW: Jeff Jarrett defeated Chris Hammrick…Extreme Championship Wrestling:
  • Chris Hamrick formed an alliance with EZ Money & Julio Dinero known as “Hot Commodity”..
  • August 27, 2000–ECW: Tommy Dreamer & Christian York & Joey Matthews defeated EZ Money & Julio Dinero & Chris Hamrick
  • October 7, 2000–ECW Beer, Blood and Barbed Wire: Kid Kash & The Sandman defeated Chris Hamrick & Julio Dinero
  • November 5, 2000–ECW November to Remember: Amish Roadkill & Danny Doring & Spike Dudley defeated Hot Commodity..
  • December 23, 2000–ECW Holiday Hell: Hot Commodity defeated Tommy Dreamer & Christian York & Joey Matthews
  • January 7, 2001–ECW Guilty as Charged: Nova defeated Chris Hamrick..Xtreme Pro Wrestling & Indy Circuit:
  • December 9, 2001 – Cleveland All-Pro Wrestling (Season’s Beatings): Chris Hamrick defeated M-Dogg 20..
  • October 5, 2002 – XPW Show: Chris Hamrick is defeated by Chris Chetti..
  • November 16, 2002 – Xtreme Pro Wrestling: Maliace defeated Chris Hamrick..
  • November 20, 2002 – NWA^TNA: AJ Styles defeats Crimson Dragon (Hamrick) & Jorge Estrada in a triple threat match..
  • November 27, 2002 – NWA^TNA: Sonny Siaki defeats Crimson Dragon (Chris Hamrick)..
  • December 8, 2002–Premiere Wrestling Federation: Chris Hamrick b A.J. Styles to keep Universal title with help from Jack Victory..
  • December 21, 2002 – Xtreme Pro Wrestling: Chris Hamrick defeats Shark Boy..
  • January 4, 2002–New Blood Championship Wrestling: Chris Hamrick b Ron Killings..
  • January 10, 2002–UWF: Slyk Wagner Brown b Chris Hamrick on the best match of the show..
  • January 11, 2002–NEPW: Chris Hamrick b Julio Dinero to win their Triple Crown..
  • January 17, 2003 – Xtreme Pro Wrestling: Tracy Smothers & Chris Hamrick defeats Shark Boy & Angel..
  • January 18, 2003 – Xtreme Pro Wrestling: Angel defeats Chris Hamrick..
  • January 25, 2002–CSWF: Smokey M & Jackie Dreamer b E.Z. Money & Chris Hamrick..
  • February 14, 2003 – Xtreme Pro Wrestling: Jerry Lynn defeats Chris Hamrick..
  • March 8, 2003 – XPW: Youthanazia over Christian York/Danny Doring & Tracy Smothers/Chris Hamrick to retain..Independent Wrestling:
  • May 11, 2003–Premiere Wrestling Federation: Steve Corino b Chris Hamrick to keep Universal title..
  • September 21, 2003 – FWA Hotwired: Jonny Storm defeated Chris Hamrick via DQ when Hamrick used a piledriver, illegal in FWA..
  • October 23, 2003 – IWA: Mid South: J.C. Bailey b Chris Hamrick..
  • December 30, 2003–NWA Mid-Atlantic in China: Chris Hamrick beat Rikki Nelson..
  • May 8, 2004–New Era Pro Wrestling: Marty Jannetty & Deviant defeated Chris Hamrick & Tracy Smothers..
  • May 29, 2004–IWA Mid South: Tracy Smothers & Chris Hamrick won a 1-night tournament to capture the IWA Tag Team titles!
  • ~~~They beat Eddie Kingston & Blackjack Marciano (1st), Homicide & B-Boy (2nd), & CM Punk & Colt Cabana (finals)..
  • May 30, 2004–IWA Mid South: Brad Bradley & Ryan Boz beat Tracy Smothers & Chris Hamrick to win IWA Tag Team titles..
  • June 13, 2004–Cleveland All Pro Wrestling: Chris Hamrick defeated “Fabulous” John Mc Chesney.
  • September 11, 2004–All Pro Wrestling: Chris Hamrick won a TWO RING battle royal..
  • September 25, 2004–International Wrestling Cartel: Tracy Smothers & Chris Hamrick beat Scottish Highlanders..
  • October 5, 2004–NWA Mid Atlantic Championship Wrestling: Chris Hamrick defeated Russian Assassin..
  • November 5, 2004–Pro Wrestling Unplugged: Rockin Rebel & Greg Matthews b Hot Commodity (Chris Hamrick & Julio Deniro)..
  • November 15, 2004–UCW: Jose & Joel Maximo defeated Chris Hamrick & Jeff Lewis..
  • December 11, 2004–IWC: Dennis Condrey & Bobby Eaton beat Tracy Smothers & Chris Hamrick to win IWC Tag Team titles..
  • December 17, 2004–Fusion Wrestling: New Jack defeated Chris Hamrick (Hamrick had insulted Tommy Dreamer beforehand)..Assault Championship Wrestling (If you have DATES for these shows please help!):
  • First Assault: Chris Hamrick won a tournament to become the first ACW Champion..
  • The Second Wave: Chris Hamrick defeated Jeff Rocker w/Sydney to retain ACW Championship..
  • No Surrender: Chris Hamrick defeated Dylan Kage to retain ACW Championship..
  • The Enemy Within: Chris Hamrick defeated Dylan Kage to retain ACW Championship..
  • Seek and Destroy: Slyk Wagner Brown w/April Hunter defeated Chris Hamrick w/Bobcat to become ACW Champion..
  • Blood for Blood: Dylan Kage w/Talia & Fred Curry Jr. defeated Chris Hamrick & Chi Chi Cruz..
  • Next Level – Anger Rising: Chris Hamrick deafeated Chi Chi Cruz..
  • Full Circle – Zero Tolerance: Chris Hamrick vs Kid Kash ended in a double pin..
  • Total Impact- Chris Hamrick defeated Kid Kash..
  • November Pain – Balance of Power: Chris Hamrick defeated Tony Devito..
  • Fury Unleashed: Chris Hamrick & Julio Dinero defeated Kid Kash & Tony Devito & Trinity..
  • No Excuses: Chris Hamrick defeated Johnny Thunder w/Talia..Independent Wrestling 2005:
  • January 8, 2005–New Era Pro Wrestling: Chris Hamrick defeated Glenn Spectre..
  • January 9, 2005 – Cleveland All-Pro Wrestling: Chris Hamrick defeated Jason Bane for the Unified Heavyweight title..
  • February 6, 2005 – Cleveland All-Pro Wrestling: Southern Comfort (Chris Hamrick & Tracy Smothers) beat Chris Hero & Jason Bane..
  • February 11, 2005–UCW TV taping: Chris Hamrick defeated Justin Idol..
  • February 12, 2005–NEPW: Glenn Spectre defeated Chris Hamrick..
  • February 26, 2005–IWC: Tracy Smothers & Chris Hamrick defeated Matt Cross & Josh Prohibition..
  • March 6, 2005 – Cleveland All-Pro Wrestling: Chris Hamrick defeated Billy Gunn to retain the Unified Heavyweight title..
  • March 12, 2005–NEPW: Glenn Spectre defeated Chris Hamrick in An “I Quit” Match..
  • March 26, 2005–NWA Cyberspace: Chris Hamrick defeated Julio Dinero (Rodney Mack attacked both men)..
  • April 3, 2005 – Cleveland All-Pro Wrestling: Chris Hamrick defeated Axl Rotten to retain the Unified Heavyweight title..
  • April 10, 2005–NEPW April Assault: Glenn Spectre & Olsen Twins defeated Chris Hamrick & Ring Crew Express..
  • April 29, 2005–International Wrestling Cartel: Dennis Condrey & Bobby Eaton defeated Tracy Smothers & Chris Hamrick..
  • April 30, 2005–NWA Cyberspace: Rodney Mack defeated Chris Hamrick when Jazz interfered..
  • May 1, 2005 – Cleveland All-Pro Wrestling: Chris Hamrick defeated Colt Cabana to retain the Unified Heavyweight title..
  • June 5, 2005 – Cleveland All-Pro Wrestling: Chris Hamrick defeated Chad Collyer to retain the Unified Heavyweight title..
  • June 24, 2005–NWA Cyberspace: Sonjay Dutt defeated Shark Boy and Chris Hamrick and Nick Berk in a 4-WAY to retain X-title..
  • July 1, 2005–International Wrestling Cartel: Sebastian Dark & Hentai beat Tracy Smothers & Chris Hamrick to retain the Tag titles
  • July 10, 2005 – Cleveland All-Pro Wrestling: Buff Bagwell defeated Chris Hamrick to capture the Unified Heavyweight title..
  • July 28, 2005 – Smackdown!: Road Warrior Animal & John Heidenreich destroyed Chris Hamrick & Scott Szili..
  • July 29, 2005–International Wrestling Cartel: Tracy Smothers & Chris Hamrick defeated Sebastian Dark & Hentai (Champs) by DQ..
  • August 26, 2005–IWC: Tracy Smothers & Chris Hamrick beat Sebastian Dark & HENTAI in a Ladder Match to win the Tag Titles..
  • August 28, 2005–UCW: Jeff Lewis won three-way over Chris Hamrick and Morbid..
  • November 7, 2005 – Cleveland All-Pro Wrestling: Chris Hamrick defeated Jerry Lynn for the vacant Unified Heavyweight title..
  • November 27, 2005–IWC: Mickey & Marshall Gambino defeated Chris Hamrick & Jason Cage to win the Tag Team titles..
  • December 2, 2005–New Generation Championship Wrestling: Sonny Landell defeated Chris Hamrick..
  • December 3, 2005–International Wrestling Cartel: Tommy Dreamer & John McChesney defeated Shannon Moore & Chris Hamrick..
  • December 4, 2005 – Cleveland All-Pro Wrestling: Chris Hamrick defeated Chris Cronus to retain the Unified Heavyweight title..
  • December 10, 2005–Queen City Clash: Shannon Moore defeared Chris Hamrick in Charlotte, North Carolina..
  • January 6, 2006–1PW – No Turning Back 1: Tracy Smothers & Chris Hamrick beat Al Snow & The Blue Meanie in England …
  • January 7, 2006–1PW – NTB 2: Al Snow & Blue Meanie beat Tracy Smothers & Chris Hamrick in a “Losers Wear Dresses” match..
  • January 8, 2006 — Cleveland All-Pro Wrestling: Chris Hamrick defeated Steve Corino in a Street Fight….
  • January 23, 2006 – RAW: Domino & Deuce Shade w/Cherry Pie defeated Chris Hamrick & Brad Allen in a dark match..
  • January 27, 2006–New Generation Wrestling: Sonny Landel defeated Chris Hamrick in a lumberjack match.. .
  • January 28, 2006–PW Elite: C.W. Anderson & Simon Diamond defeated Ricky Landell & Chris Hamrick..
  • February 9, 2006–MTV’s Wrestling Society X: Chris Hamrick participated in a special Royal Rumble Death match…
  • February 12, 2006–CAPW: Adam Cage defeated Claudio Castagnoli and Chris Hamrick in a 3-WAY to win the Unified title!
  • February 13, 2006 – RAW: Tyson Tomko & Gene Snitsky defeated Chris Hamrick & ???????? in a match taped for HEAT..
  • February 17, 2006 – Smackdown!: The Gymini w/Simon Dean defeated Chris Hamrick & Phil Brown in a dark match..
  • February 18, 2006–NGW: Chris Hamrick/Chase Stevens/Dollar D beat John Thornhill/Shane Matthews/Jason Rumble..
  • February 24, 2006–New Generation Wrestling: Chris Hamrick & Tracy Smothers defeated Sonny Landel & Morbid..
  • March 4, 2006–1 Pro Wrestling – All Or Nothing Night #1 in Doncaster, England: 4-WAY Tag Team Match ——-
  • ~~~Tracy Smothers & Chris Hamrick beat Homicide & Ricky Reyes and Colt Cabana & Spud and Jody Fleisch & Jonny Storm..
  • April 7, 2006–Birchfield Promotions: Chris Hamrick defeated Shea McGrady…
  • April 9, 2006–Pro-Wrestling WORLD-1: “HiFlying” Chris Hamrick defeated “Dark Horse” Greg Spitz…
  • April 15, 2006–NWA Pro Wrestling Express: Brandon K & Justin Idol beat Dirk Ciglar & Chris Hamrick..
  • May 26, 2006–1 Pro Wrestling: Tracy Smothers & Chris Hamrick beat Al Snow & Blue Meanie in a Quarter-Final Tournament match
  • May 27, 2006–1 Pro Wrestling: Jody Fleisch & Jonny Storm defeated Tracy Smothers & Chris Hamrick in a Semi-final match..
  • July 22, 2006–Pro Wrestling World 1: Kirby Mack defeated Chris Hamrick in Bay City, Michigan …
  • July 29, 2006–1 Pro Wrestling: Tracy Smothers & Chris Hamrick defeated Team Supreme (Dave Moralez & Jack Storm)..
  • August 5, 2006–International Wrestling Cartel: Team IWC defeated The Unholy Alliance in a War Games Cage Match!
  • ~~~ ~~~ Team IWC (Dennis Gregory & Sterling James Keenan & Troy Lords & Chris Hamrick [sub for M-Dogg20])..
  • ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ The Unholy Alliance (Shirley Doe & Sebastian Dark & HENTAI & Dean Radford & Abyss)
  • ~~~~~~Dennis Gregory forced Shirley Doe to submit by putting Sterling James Keenan’s sword in Doe’s eye!
  • August 6, 2006 –Cleveland All-Pro Wrestling: Claudio Castagnoli defeated Chris Hamrick to retain the CAPW Heavyweight title…
  • August 19, 2006–1 Pro Wrestling: Abyss led his team to victory in a 10-Man Hardcore Elimination match..
  • ~~~Team ABYSS: Abyss & Matt Hyson & Sterling James Keenan & Dave Moralez & Jack Storm..
  • ~~~Team CORINO: Steve Corino & Tracy Smothers & Chris Hamrick & Teddy Hart & Spud.. .. ..
  • September 2, 2006–Great Southern Championship Wresting: Chris Hamrick defeated Sonny Landell….
  • September 16, 2006–World-1 Wrestling: “The Alpha Male” Monty Brown defeated Chris Hamrick…
  • October 14, 2006–1 Pro Wrestling: Chris Hamrick w/Tracy Smothers defeated Majik w/Damned Nation..
  • October 14, 2006–1PW: Team SHAG (Colt Cabana & Darren Burridge) won a 3-WAY Ladder Match to win the 1PW Tag Team titles!
  • ~~~Colt Cabana & Darren Burridge defeated Southern Comfort (Tracy Smothers & Chris Hamrick) and Jonny Storm & Jody Fleisch..
  • December 9, 2006–MACW: Rick & Scott Steiner defeated Chris Hamrick & Rikki Nelson in South Carolina ..
  • March 17, 2007–Wrestling For Jesus: “High Flyin” Chris Hamrick defeated “The Risin Star” Brice Anthony..
  • April 14, 2007–Wrestling For Jesus: Chris Hamrick defeated Chris Grant in Salley, South Carolina…
  • May 5, 2007–Mid Atlantic Championship Wrestling: Chris Hamrick defeated Donny Dollar in Gastonia, North Carolina ..
  • July 14, 2007–Hardcore Cham’p Wrestling: Chris Hamrick beat Shea Shea McGrady and Wicked and Axel Night in a 4-WAY..
  • July 21, 2007–IWA Mid South Wrestling: Billy Roc defeated Chris Hamrick in Joliet, Illinois..
  • July 22, 2007–IWA Mid South: Chris Hero defeated Chris Hamrick in Sellersburg, Indiana…
  • August 4, 2007–International Wrestling Cartel: Matt Cross & Josh Prohibition defeated Tracy Smothers & Chris Hamrick..
  • August 5, 2007–CAPW: Christian Faith & Vincent Nothing beat Tracy Smothers & Chris Hamrick to retain the Tag Team titles..
  • August 9, 2007–CWA: Zack Salvation & Danny Dollar defeated Chris Hamrick & Brick Layer in Columbia, South Carolina..
  • August 18, 2007–1 Pro Wrestling: James Wallace defeated Chris Hamrick to retain the 1PW Openweight Title
  • August 20, 2007–RAW: Chris Hamrick appeared on RAW as a fake “Triple H” during a segment with King Booker..
  • October 13, 2007–1PW: Southern Comfort (Tracy Smothers & Chris Hamrick) beat Iron Lions (Andy Simmonz & James Tighe)..
  • November 8, 2007–CWA: Phil Shatter defeated Chris Hamrick in Columbia, South Carolina….
  • November 17, 2007—NWA Mid-Atlantic: Bobby Eaton defeated Chris Hamrick in Bamberg, South Carolina ..
  • ~~~MATCH: Ricky Morton & Chris Hamrick defeated Rikki Nelson & Bobby Eaton in a tag team main event..
  • December 8, 2007–ICW: Sexual Harassment (Justin Idol & Eric Xtasy) defeated Tracy Smothers & Chris Hamrick
  • January 26, 2008–Mit Atlantic: Chris Hamrick (billed from ECW) beat Donnie Dollars following a legdrop off the top rope..
  • March 15, 2008–Mid Atlantic Championship Wrestling: Andrue Bane defeated Chris Hamrick in Gastonia, North Carolina …
  • May 16, 2008–Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling: Chris Hamrick defeated Donnie Dollar$ in Lincolnton, North Carolina ..
  • August 16, 2008–New Frontier Wrestling Association: The Saturday Night Sensation defeated K.C. Thunder & Chris Hamrick..
  • September 5, 2008–Champions With Attitudes: Chris Hamrick defeated Malachi in Columbia, South Carolina ..
  • November 22, 2008–Flatline Championship Wrestling: Matt F’N Crosby & Josh Magnum defeated Sixx & Chris Hamrick
  • February 21, 2009–Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling: Hardcore champion High Flying Chris Hamrick defeated Donnie Dollar$..
  • June 29, 2009–Legends of The Arena: Chris Hamrick defeated Devon “Crowbar” Storm in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • April 10, 2010–Mid Atlantic Championship Wrestling: BANE defeated “High Flying” Chris Hamrick to win the MACW Hardcore Title
  • July 13, 2010: Chris Hamrick, 43, best known for his appearances in the original ECW, attempted to commit suicide..Mike Aldren wrote (On July 14, 2010): Chris Hamrick, 43, best known for his appearances in the original ECW, attempted suicide on Tuesday. He had posted some strange messages on his Facebook page including, “BIG announcement tonight. Stay tuned. Its to die for!” followed later by “Hey world I just took 25 sleeping pills. Goodnight !” He had also sent out what were described as unusual text messages to friends. Last night authorities visited Hamrick’s residence in Rutherfordton, NC, to check on his welfare. He’s said to be getting the help he needs now with the support of his family.
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Active Promotion Inactive

Trained By

Self Trained
Ricky Morton

Debut

1985

Birthday

October 21, 1966

Hometown

Bristol, Tennessee
Rutherfordton, North Carolina

Gender

Male

Height

6'1"

Weight

210 lbs

Finishing Move(s)

Confederate Crunch
Southern Bellringer

Favorite Move(s)

Tennessee Drop
Dixie Drop
Super Dixie Drop
Springboard Missile Dropkick
Inverted Facelock/Indian Deathlock Combo
Super Rana
Low Yakuza Kick
Rope Slingshot Moonsault Press Suicida
Canadian Back Rack Piledriver
Pendelum Submission
Springboard Van Terminator

Notable Feuds

"The Rock Superstar" Kaos

Status

Living