Curtis Hughes

Title History

• IWN (Independent Wrestling Network) Heavyweight title defeating Buff Bagwell and Rob Adonis in a 3-WAY (April 4, 2008);
• PWA Heritage title winning a battle royal (February 18, 2012);

Career Highlights

In The Beginning:

• Mr. (Curtis) Hughes was worked in the AWA, WCW, WWF & ECW in basically the same roll, as a bodyguard for upper talent..

NWA: World Championship Wrestling:

• November 20, 1990 – The Clash: The Big Cat defeated Brad Armstrong by Submission..
• December 16, 1990 – Starrcade: The Skyscrapers (Dan Spivey & Sid Vicious) defeated Big Cat & Motor City Madman..
• The Big Cat became “Mr. Hughes”, the head of security of The York Foundation, led by Alexandra York in WCW..
• Mr. Hughes moved on to become the bodyguard of manager Harley Race and wrestler Lex Luger..
• January 5, 1991 – Worldwide: The Big Cat defeated Jamie Mikinnon.
• February 24, 1991 – WrestleWar: WCW world 6 man tag team champions Ricky Morton, The Junkyard Dog & Tommy Rich defeated Big Cat & State Patrol (Lt. James Earl Wright & Sgt. Buddy Lee Parker) to retain the titles.
• March 21, 1991 – NJPW Starrcade: El Gigante defeated Mr. Hughes.
• July 13, 1991 – Worldwide: Mr. Hughes defeated Scott Allen.
• September 30, 1991 – Worldwide: Lex Luger & Mr. Hughes defeated Joey Maggs & Larry Santo.
• December 29, 1991 – Starrcade: Big Van Vader & Mr. Hughes defeated The Nightstalker & Rick Steiner (Lethal Lottery)..
• ~~~Mr. Hughes & Big Van Vader later participated in the 2-ring Battlebowl Battle Royal, which was won by Sting!
• January 11, 1992 – Saturday Night: Mr. Hughes defeated Larry Santo & Rick Ryder in a handicap match.
• January 19, 1992 – House Show: Mr. Hughes defeats Marcus Alexander Bagwell.
• January 21, 1992 – The Clash: The Steiner Brothers defeated Big Van Vader & Mr. Hughes w/Harley Race..
• There was an angle where Junk Yard Dog head-butted Mr. Hughes and his glasses shatters into his eyes..
• Mr. Hughes turned face and went back to his “Big Cat” name and teamed with Junk Yard Dog as “Cat & Dog”..
• February 1, 1992 – Power Hour: The Steiner Brothers defeated Mr. Hughes & Big Van Vader.
• February 14, 1992 – House Show: Mr. Hughes defeated Van Hammer.
• February 15, 1992 – House Show: The Steiner Brothers defeated Mr. Hughes & Cactus Jack.
• February 16, 1992 – House Show: Mr. Hughes defeated The Z-Man.
• February 24, 1992 – House Show: Mr. Hughes defeated Johnny B. Badd.
• February 25, 1992 – House Show: Mr. Hughes defeated Big Josh.
• March 12, 1992 – House Show: Mr. Hughes defeated PN News.
• May 9, 1992 – House Show: The Great Muta defeated Mr. Hughes.
• May 17, 1992 – WrestleWar: Ron Simmons defeated Mr. Hughes.
• June 13, 1992 – Worlwide: Dustin Rhodes defeated Mr. Hughes.
• Curtis Hughes claimed in a shoot interview that WCW planned to turn him against Luger and give him the World title..
• September 14, 1992 – USWA: Jeff Jarrett & Jerry Lawler defeated Mr. Hughes & Tracy Smothers.
• October 12, 1992 – USWA: Mr. Hughes defeated Randy Rhodes.

World Wrestling Federation

• Mr. Hughes resurfaced in the World Wrestling Federation managed by Harvey Wippleman and stole The Undertaker’s urn..
• April 10, 1993 – Superstars: Mr. Hughes defeated JD Stryker.
• April 11, 1993 – Wrestling Challenge: Mr. Hughes defeated JD Stryker.
• April 24, 1993 – Superstars: Mr. Hughes defeated Raven Clark.
• April 26, 1993 – Monday Night RAW: Mr. Hughes defeated Jason Knight..
• May 2, 1993 – Wrestling Challenge: Mr. Hughes defeated Mark Ming.
• May 8, 1993 – Superstars: Money Inc. (Irwin R. Schyster & Ted DiBiase) & Mr. Hughes defeated Kamala & The Nasty Boys (Brian Knobbs & Jerry Sags).
• May 10, 1993 – Monday Night RAW: Mr. Hughes defeated The Cannonball Kid..
• May 15, 1993 – Superstars: Mr. Hughes defeated Bobby Young.
• May 16, 1993 – Wrestling Challenge: Mr. Hughes defeated Dan Farren.
• May 23, 1993 – Wrestling Challenge: Mr. Hughes defeated Kamala by count-out to qualify for the King of the Ring tournament.
• May 31, 1993 – Monday Night RAW: Mr. Hughes defeated Bert Centeno..
• June 5, 1993 – Superstars: Mr. Hughes defeated Russ Greenberg.
• June 11-12, 1993 – House Show: Mr. Hughes defeated Virgil.
• June 13, 1993 – Superstars: Mr. Hughes defeated Scott Despres.
• June 13, 1993 – King of the Ring: Mr. Perfect defeated Mr. Hughes by disqualification in the 1st Round of the KotR Tournament..
• June 21, 1993 – Monday Night RAW: Mr. Hughes defeated Bobby Who..
• June 26-27, 1993 – House Show: Mr. Hughes defeated Bob Backlund.
• June 28-30, 1993 – House Show: Mr. Hughes defeated Jim Duggan.
• July 4, 1993 – Wrestling Challenge: Mr. Hughes defeated Mike Collins.
• July 5, 1993 – RAW: Bret Hart defeated Mr. Hughes by disqualification in a dark match.
• July 8-10, 1993 – House Show: Mr. Hughes defeated Kamala.
• July 12, 1993 – Monday Night RAW: Mr. Hughes defeated Tony DeVito..
• July 17, 1993 – Superstars: Mr. Hughes defeated Sonny Rogers.
• July 18, 1993 – Wrestling Challenge: Mr. Hughes defeated Marty Jannetty..
• July 18, 1993 – House Show: Mr. Hughes defeated Randy Savage..
• July 19, 1993 – RAW: Razor Ramon defeated Mr. Hughes in a dark match..
• July 23, 1993 – House Show: Randy Savage defeated Mr. Hughes.
• July 26, 1993 – Monday Night RAW: Mr. Hughes defeated Russ Greenberg..
• July 31, 1993 – Superstars: Mr. Hughes defeated Jason Headings.
• August 6, 1993 – WWC: Mr. Hughes vs. Miguelito Perez in the 1st round ended in a double count-out.
• August 8, 1993 – Wrestling Challenge: Mr. Hughes defeated Dale Thornberg.
• August 8, 1993 – WWC: The Bushwhackers defeated The Warlord & Mr. Hughes.
• August 9, 1993 – Monday Night RAW: Tatanka defeated Mr. Hughes by Count Out after Hughes’ glasses shattered in his eyes..
• August 21, 1993 – Superstars: Mr. Hughes defeated Mike Bucci.
• August 29, 1993 – Wrestling Challenge: Mr. Hughes defeated Dan Dubiel.
• September 4, 1993 – Superstars: Mr. Hughes defeated Rich Myers in a dark match.

Extreme Championship Wrestling

• November 12, 1993–ECW Terror At Tabor: Mr. Hughes defeated Keith Scherer. Pat Tanaka and Paul Diamond defeated Don E. Allen and Mr. Hughes.
• November 13, 1993–November to Remember: Mr. Hughes defeated Johnny Gunn..
• December 7, 1993–ECW Hardcore TV: Mr. Hughes defeated Mike Norman.
• December 14, 1993–ECW Hardcore TV: Chad Austin vs. Mr. Hughes ended in a no contest.
• December 26, 1993–Holiday Hell: Mr. Hughes defeated Sandman by knock out..
• January 25, 1994–ECW Hardcore TV: Mr. Hughes defeated Mikey Wellbody.
• February 5, 1994–The Night the Line was Crossed: Mr. Hughes defeated Sal Bellomo..
• February 15, 1994–ECW Hardcore TV: Mr. Hughes defeated Hack Myers.
• March 2, 1994–WAR: King Haku defeated Mr. Hughes.
• March 15, 1994–ECW Hardcore TV: Mr. Hughes defeated Billy Firehawk.
• March 26, 1994–ECW Ultimate Jeopardy: Shane Douglas’ Team defeated Terry Funk’s Team in a War Games match..
• ~~~Shane Douglas & Mr. Hughes & Rocco Rock & Johnny Grunge beat Hawk & Kevin Sullivan & The Tazmaniac & Terry Funk..
• April 12, 1994–ECW Hardcore TV: Mr. Hughes & Shane Douglas defeated Chad Austin & Johnny Hot Body.
• May 14, 1994–When Worlds Collide: The Bruise Brothers & J.T. Smith defeated Shane Douglas & Mr. Hughes & Public Enemy..
• May 17, 1994–ECW Hardcore TV: Mr. Hughes defeated Salvatore Bellomo.
• May 24, 1994–ECW Hardcore TV: Mr. Hughes, Shane Douglas & The Public Enemy (Johnny Grunge & Rocco Rock) defeated JT Smith, The Bruise Brothers (Don Harris & Ron Harris) & Tommy Dreamer.
• June 21, 1994–ECW Hardcore TV: Mr. Hughes defeated Chad Austin.
• June 24, 1994–Hostile City Showdown: The Bruise Brothers defeated Shane Douglas & Mr. Hughes..
• June 28, 1994–ECW Hardcore TV: Mr. Hughes and Shane Douglas defeated Ron and Don Harris.
• July 16, 1994–Heat Wave: Mr. Hughes defeated Tommy Dreamer..
• July 22, 1994–ECW: Mr. Hughes defeated Tommy Cairo.
• August 4, 1994–WWC: Invader #1 defeated Mr. Hughes.
• August 5, 1994–WWC: Carlos Colon defeated Mr. Hughes.
• August 7, 1994–WWC: Mr. Hughes defeated Pulgarcito.
• August 13, 1994–Hardcore Heaven: 911 defeated Mr. Hughes..
• September 1, 1994–ECW Hardcore TV: 911 defeated Mr. Hughes in a dark match.
• September 24, 1994–ECW: Dory Funk Jr. defeated Mr. Hughes..
• October 4, 1994–ECW: Cactus Jack defeated Mr. Hughes..
• October 15, 1994–ECW: Ron Simmons defeated Mr. Hughes..
• October 22, 1994–ECW: 911 & Sabu defeated Mr. Hughes & Shane Douglas.
• November 4, 1994–ECW: Mr. Hughes defeated Chris Kanyon.. Chris Benoit, Ron Simmons & Too Cold Scorpio defeated Hack Myers, Mr. Hughes & Shane Douglas.
• November 5, 1994–November to Remember: Too Cold Scorpio defeated Mr. Hughes..
• April 14, 1995–NWC: Mr. Hughes defeated Little Haystacks.
• June 24, 1995–NWC: NWC heavyweight champion Sabu defeated Mr. Hughes, Virgil and Cactus Jack in a 4-way steel cage match to retain the title.
• January 26, 1996–ECW: ECW world heavyweight champion The Sandman defeated Mr. Hughes to retain the title.
• January 27, 1996–ECW: Hack Myers defeated Mr. Hughes.
• February 2, 1996–ECW: Mr. Hughes & The Bad Crew (Dog & Rose) defeated Axl Rotten, El Puerto Ricano & Hack Myers.
• February 3, 1996–Big Apple Blizzard Blast: Sabu defeated Mr. Hughes..
• February 17, 1996–CyberSlam: Buh Buh Ray Dudley defeated Mr. Hughes..

World Wrestling Federation

• 1997: Mr. Hughes was very briefly the bodyguard for Hunter Hearst Helmsley in the WWF..
• November 21, 1998–ECW: Spike Dudley defeated Mr. Hughes.
• September 1999: Curtis Hughes, with a drastically modified image, returned to the WWF as the bodyguard for Chris Jericho..
• Jim Ross mentioned on RAW that Curtis Hughes played football for the Kansas City Jayhawks..
• Curtis Hughes mostly aided Chris Jericho in his feud with Ken Shamrock..
• September 13, 1999 – RAW: Chris Jericho defeated Gotch Gracie in a steel cage match.
• September 16, 1999 – SD!: Curtis Hughes defeated Ken Shamrock by disqualification with a masked referee named El Dopo (Howard Finkel)..
• September 23, 1999 – Smackdown!: Chris Jericho beat Ken Shamrock in a First Blood Match with help from Curtis Hughes..
• October 10, 1999 – HEAT: The Dudley Boyz defeated Chris Jericho & Mr. Hughes.
• October 11, 1999 – RAW: The Headbangers defeated Chris Jericho & Curtis Hughes when Y2J turned on Hughes..
• October 14, 1999 – Smackdown!: Chris Jericho defeated Curtis Hughes with help from Howard Finkel..
• After the match, Chris Jericho “gave” Curtis Hughes the services of Howard Finkel..
• October 18, 1999 – RAW: Curtis Hughes lost everything, including Howard Finkel, to the Acolytes in a game of poker..

Semi-retirement:

• March 4, 2000–MCW TV: Mr. Hughes defeated Tomahawk.
• March 18, 2000–MCW TV: Mr. Hughes defeated Half-A-Mask in the 1st round.
• March 25, 2000–MCW TV: Jerry Lawler defeated Mr. Hughes in the 2nd round.
• April 12, 2000–MCW: Mr. Hughes vs. Joey Abs ended in a no contest. Bill Dundee and Jerry Lawler defeated K-Krush and Mr. Hughes.
• April 29, 2000–MCW: Mr. Hughes defeated Dr. Bud Ganja.
• August 31, 2002–WWC: The Reggaetones (Reggaetone 1 & Reggaetone 2) defeated Mr. Hughes & Superstar.
• 2003: Mr. Hughes appeared on shows for the AWWL Detroit Big Time Wrestling and looks very good physically..
• May 3, 2003–AWWL: Big Jake & Chris Sabin defeated Mr. Hughes & The Great Mongo.
• June 6, 2003–AWWL: Mr. Hughes defeated Truth Martini.
• June 7, 2003–AWWL: Mr. Hughes defeated Gutter. Mr. Hughes defeated Blackjack Phoenix.
• July 18, 2003–AWWL: Mr. Hughes defeated Soulman Carter.
• July 19, 2003–AWWL: Kevin Sullivan & Mr. Hughes defeated Chris Sabin & Soulman Carter.
• July 20, 2003–AWWL: Kevin Sullivan & Mr. Hughes defeated Buddy Hanlon & Soulman Carter.
• September 7, 2003–AWWL: Gorilla Barone & Mr. Hughes defeated Big Jake & Soulman Carter.
• October 25, 2003–FC !BANG!: Marcus Dillon and Samson defeated Big Cat and Bonecrusher to win the tag team titles.
• November 23, 2003–AWWL: Mr. Hughes defeated Monty Brown by disqualification.
• December 13, 2003–AWWL: Sabu defeated Mr. Hughes.
• 2004: Curtis Hughes has worked independent shows in Puerto Rico and in Georgia..
• November 5, 2004–WWC: Bronco defeated Mr. Hughes..
• November 6, 2004–WWC: Abdullah the Butcher vs Mr. Hughes ended in a double disqualification..
• February 12, 2005–Carolina Championship Wrestling: Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson beat Mr. Hughes & The Barbarian by disqualification..
• February 26, 2005–ACPW: Mr. Hughes defeated Brad Morton..
• March 19, 2005–CIW: Chainsaw, Greg Valentine, Nitro, Pal Guerrero and The Milwaukee Mauler defeated Dave Duponte, Jayson Yang, Mr. Hughes, nWo Sting and The Bounty Hunter.
• January 14, 2006–Global Championship Wrestling: Mr. Curtis Hughes defeated Theodore Tuttweiler III..
• March 25, 2006–ACPW: Mr. Hughes defeated Amie Radick..
• April 22, 2006–Global Championship Wrestling: Mr. Hughes defeated Chrisjen Hayme..
• July 7, 2006–Legends Show: Kamala defeated Mr. Hughes by disqualification..
• April 27, 2007–Memphis Wrestling: Greg “The Hammer” Valentine defeated Mr. Hughes)..
• August 17, 2007–Memphis Wrestling: Mr. Hughes & Kevin White defeated Bill Dundee & Koko Ware..
• March 22, 2008–Independent Wrestling Network: Mr. Hughes defeated Reese in Fort Valley, Georgia..
• April 4, 2008–IWN: Mr. Hughes defeated Buff Bagwell and Rob Adonis in a 3-WAY to become the IWN Heavyweight title..
• April 11, 2008–Independent Wrestling Network: Mr. Hughes defeated A.J. Steele to retain the IWN Heavyweight title..
• April 18, 2008–Independent Wrestling Network: Mr. Hughes defeated Mr. Columbus to retain the IWN Heavyweight title..
• April 24, 2008–Southern Extreme Championship Wrestling: Mr. Hughes defeated Pretty Boy Floyd by disqualification..
• May 16, 2008–Independent Wrestling Network: Mr. Hughes defeated Chris Stevens in Columbus, Georgia..
• ~~~MAIN EVENT: Jason Cross vs. A.J. Steele was ruled a no contest when Mr. Hughes interfered on Steel’s behalf..
• ~~~~~~~~~~~~~A.J. Steele & Mr. Hughes threw Jason Cross into a table, resulting in a reportedly legit broken elbow..
• May 17, 2008–Prime Time Pro Wrestling: Chris Stevens vs. Mr. Hughes ended in a double disqualification in Georgia..
• May 31, 2008–Prime Time Pro Wrestling: Mr. Hughes defeated Chris Stevens with the help of brass knuckles..
• June 21, 2008–Prime Time Pro Wrestling: Mr. Hughes defeated Big Rod Simmons in Manchester, Georgia..
• June 28, 2008–Prime Time Pro Wrestling: Chris Stevens defeated Mr. Hughes with an impromptu no disqualification match..
• July 19, 2008–Prime Time Pro Wrestling: Mr. Hughes defeated Ampliflyer in Manchester, Georgia..
• August 8, 2008–Prime Time Pro Wrestling: Chris Stevens defeated Mr. Hughes in Columbus, Georgia..
• August 23, 2008–Peachstate Wrestling Alliance: Mr. Hughes defeated American Rex (sub for Rob Adonis)..
• September 20, 2008–Rome Georgia Wrestling: Bobby Eaton defeated Ricky Morton after interference by Mr. Hughes..
• March 28, 2009–IWC: Mr. Hughes defeated Chest Flexor.
• August 8, 2009–NWA Wrestling: Mr. Hughes defeated Jason Jones.
• August 9, 2009–NWA Wrestling: Myke Quest defeated Mr. Hughes.
• September 6, 2009–Memphis Wrestling: Buddy Landel defeated Mr. Hughes by disqualification.
• September 26, 2009–GCW: Orion Bishop defeated Mr. Hughes.
• December 26, 2009–GCW: AR Fox, Mr. Hughes & Super Shinobi defeated The Nasty Critters (??? & Nasty Critter Scum) & Thunderhorse.
• February 18, 2012–PWA: Billy Knight and Mr. Hughes defeated Eric Knocks and John O’Brien. Mr. Hughes won the PWA Heritage title by winning a battle royal.
• March 24, 2012–PWA: PWA Heritage champion Mr. Hughes defeated Mike Jackson to retain the title.
• April 14, 2012–PWA: Cru Jones defeated Mr. Hughes to win the Heritage title.
• August 30, 2012–WWA4: AR Fox defeated Mr. Hughes.
• March 2, 2013–PWA: Ace Haven and Mr. Hughes defeated Dat Alien and James Hardy.
• May 18, 2013–PWA: Mr. Hughes defeated Rick Michaels.
• June 1, 2013–PWA: Johnny Swinger defeated Mr. Hughes.
• June 5, 2014–WWA4: Gnsh defeated Mr. Hughes.
• May 30, 2015–GCW: Odinson defeated Mr. Hughes by disqualification.
• August 15, 2015–Saturday Night Live: Cameron Valentine, CJ Cash and Mike Carter defeated Koko B. Ware, Mr. Hughes and Precious.
• June 18, 2016–PWA: B-What defeated Mr. Hughes by disqualification.
• July 16, 2016–SWE: Mr. Hughes defeated Jonathan Wells.
• October 16, 2016–WOW: LW Estates (Isaiah Wolf & TK Luthor) and Mr. Hughes defeated ABSolutely Caucasian (Darwin & Scotchi) and Andros The Greek.
• October 15, 2016–WOW: JGeorge, Logan Black and Mr. Hughes defeated Aldo Rose, El Torito and The Brooklyn Brawler.
• November 26, 2016–WrestleCade: Mr. Hughes was in the 3rd Annual George South battle royal won by George South.
• February 4, 2017–SWE: Jake Knight defeated Mr. Hughes by disqualification.
• March 31, 2017–WrestleCon SuperShow: Mr. Hughes was in the DDT Iron Man Heavy Metal title battle royal won by Swoggle.
• June 17, 2017–BOTB 3: Cody Hawk defeated Mr. Hughes by disqualification.
• November 25, 2017–WrestleCade SuperShow: Mr. Hughes was in the battle royal won by Hurricane Helms.
• March 16, 2018–LPW: Mr. Hughes defeated Jaysin Masters.
• March 24, 2018–NCWA: Chase Stevens and Ricky Morton defeated Dee Mack and Mr. Hughes in the 1st round.
• April 21, 2018–MCW: Elroy Smoove and Mr. Hughes defeated The Rock N Bowl Express (??? and ???).
• August 30, 2018–DragonCon Wrestling: Mr. Hughes was in the battle royal won by Azrael.
• September 22, 2018–BOTB: Rob Conway defeated Mr. Hughes.
• November 24, 2018–WrestleCade: Mr. Hughes was in the battle royal won by Fallah Bahh.
• November 30, 2018–WCPBTW: Billy Gunn defeated Mr. Hughes.
• May 18, 2019–LPW: Royce Bishop and Vern Vicallo defeated Kellan Thomas and Mr. Hughes.
• August 17, 2019–The Gathering: Mr. Hughes won the rumble match.
• November 13, 2020–Talk ‘N Shop A Mania 2: The Cock Torturer World Order (Fake Sting, Mr. Hughes, The Barbarian, The Karate Man, The Warlord and Virgil) defeated Chad 2 Badd and Sex Ferguson.
• July 24, 2021–T-Mart Promotions: The Gathering II: Mr. Hughes defeated Bam Bam Bundy.
• November 27, 2021–WrestleCade: Mr. Hughes was in the battle royal won by Shane Taylor.
• March 12, 2022–WCPBTW: nZo and Tommy Rich defeated Chris Cannon and Mr. Hughes.
• April 29, 2022–WCPBTW: The Rock ‘n’ Roll Express (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson) defeated Lance Archer and Mr. Hughes.
• April 30, 2022–LPW: Darley Desamot and Nico Silva defeated Mr. Hughes and Randy Shawn.
• August 25, 2022–VCW: Team Pitbull (Bruce Grey, Gary Wolfe and Huffmanly) defeated The Franchise Players (Chris Cannon, Mr. Hughes and Shane Douglas).
• September 1, 2022–DragonCon: Curtis Hughes was in the battle royal won by Azrael.
• October 15, 2022–WCPBTW: Sam Houston defeated Mr. Hughes.
• October 29, 2022–C-K: Big Joe and Pony Johnson defeated AWOL and Mr. Hughes.
• November 26, 2022–WrestleCade: Mr. Hughes was in the battle royal won by Nick Aldis.
• March 11, 2023–WCPBTW: Mr. Hughes defeated Bryant Huff.