Chris Candido

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[Chris Candido GALLERY]

Title History

  • WWA (World Wrestling Association) Junior heavyweight title defeating Johnny Hot Body (June 3, 1990);
  • WWA (World Wrestling Association) Junior heavyweight title defeating Chris Evans (March 6, 1992);
  • WWA (World Wrestling Association) tag team titles w/Chris Evans defeating Lords of Darkness (March 6, 1993);
  • ECW tag team titles w/Johnny Hot Body defeating Tony Stetson and Larry Winters (April 3, 1993);
  • SMW (Smokey Mountain Wrestling) United States Junior heavyweight title defeating Bobby Blaze (October 4, 1993);
  • SMW (Smokey Mountain Wrestling) United States Junior heavyweight title defeating Bobby Blaze (October 9, 1993);
  • SMW (Smokey Mountain Wrestling) United States Junior heavyweight title defeating Bobby Blaze (November 13, 1993);
  • SMW (Smokey Mountain Wrestling) Beat the Champ Television title defeating Tracy Smothers (December 6, 1993);
  • SMW (Smokey Mountain Wrestling) tag team titles w/Brian Lee defeating Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson (April 23, 1994);
  • CCW (California Creative Wrestling) heavyweight title defeating Sabu (June 19, 1994);
  • SMW (Smokey Mountain Wrestling) Beat the Champ Television title defeating Scott Studd for vacant (July 5, 1994);
  • SMW (Smokey Mountain Wrestling) tag team titles w/Brain Lee defeating Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson (August 6, 1994);
  • NWA world heavyweight title defeating Tracy Smothers [Tournament] (November 19, 1994);
  • PCW (Pennsylvania Championship Wrestling) United States title defeating Ray Odyssey for vacant title (December 1, 1995);
  • WWF world tag team titles w/Zip (aka Tom Prichard) defeating Henry and Phidas Godwinn (March 31, 1996);
  • ECW tag team titles w/Lance Storm defeating Furnas and Lafon and Axl and Balls in a 3-WAY (December 6, 1997);
  • ISPW (New Jersey) heavyweight title defeating Ace Darling and 2 Cold Scorpio in a 3-WAY (July 22, 1999);
  • NWA New Jersey State heavyweight title defeating Equalizer for vacant title (February 19, 2000);
  • XPW (Xtreame Pro Wrestling) heavyweight title defeating Damien Steele (February 26, 2000);
  • WCW world cruiserweight title by winning a 6-WAY match for vacant title (April 16, 2000);
  • JCW (Jersey Championship Wrestling) Television title defeating Don Montoya (September 7, 2001);
  • USA Pro Wrestling United States heavyweight title defeating Amazing Red (August 19, 2002);
  • WWC (World Wrestling Council) Television title defeating Fidel Sierra (June 7, 2003);
  • UWA (Universal Wrestling Association) heavyweight title defeating won a 4 way match (March 26, 2004);
  • UWA (Universal Wrestling Association) heavyweight title defeating Billy Reil and Balls Mahoney in a 3 Way Match (May 23, 2004);
  • USA Pro Wrestling United States heavyweight title defeating Mike Tobin (June 19, 2004);
  • NWA North Jersey heavyweight title defeating Crazy Ivan (October 24, 2004);
  • NWA Midwest heavyweight title defeating Ken Anderson (November 12, 2004);

Career Highlights

In the Beginning:

  • Chris Candido formed a faction with Tom Brandi, Flex Lavender and Darren Wyse known as “Heart Throb 4” in IWCCW.
  • June 3, 1990: Chris Candido defeated Johnny Hot Body for the WWA (Larry Sharpe’s World Wrestling Association) Junior HW title.
  • March 6, 1992: Chris Candido pinned Chris Evans for the vacant WWA Junior heavyweight title.
  • March 6, 1993: Chris Candido and Chris Evans defeated The Lords of Darkness (Pain and Agony) for the WWA tag team title.

Smokey Mountain Wrestling:

  • April 1993: Chris Candido was awarded the Smoky Mountain Wrestling/WWA title.
  • April 3, 1993: Chris Candido and Johnny Hot Body defeated Tony Stetson and Larry Winters for the ECW World Tag Team title.
  • October 4, 1993: Chris Candido defeated Bobby Blaze for the SMW United States title in Jellico, Tennessee.
  • ~~~After dropping the title back to Blaze, Chris Candido regained it from him five days later.
  • December 6, 1993: Chris Candido defeated Tracy Smothers for the SMW Television title.
  • June 19, 1994: Chris Candido became the first California Creative Wrestling champion by defeating Sabu in San Jose.
  • July 5, 1994: Chris Candido regained the SMW Television title but was defeated a month later by Lance Storm.
  • August 5, 1994 – Smokey Mountain Wrestling: Night Of The Legends: The Rock and Roll Express beat Brian Lee and Chris Candido.
  • ~~~Ricky Gibson was handcuffed to Tammy Fytch during this tag team title match, which was won by the Rock’N’Roll Express.
  • November 19, 1994: Chris Candido pinned Tracy Smothers in the finals of a tournament to capture the NWA (New Jersey) title.
  • December 1, 1995: Wrestling as SKIP, Chris Candido defeated Ray Odyssey for the PCW United States title in Reading, Penn.

World Wrestling Federation – Skip and Sunny:

  • January 9, 1995 – RAW: Chris Candido defeated Barry Horowitz in a dark match.
  • Chris Candido and Tammy Sytch officially signed with the World Wrestling Federation and vacated the PCW US Title.
  • Chris Candido (Zip) and Tammy Sytch (Sunny) became known as the BodyDonnas in a fitness guru gimmick.
  • June 3, 1995 – Superstars: Skip defeated Scott Taylor.
  • June 5, 1995 – RAW: Skip pinned Barry Horowitz.
  • June 11, 1995 – Wrestling Challenge: Skip defeated Doug Smith.
  • June 24, 1995 – Superstars: Skip defeated John Chrystal.
  • June 26, 1995 – RAW: Skip pinned Scott Taylor (aka Scotty Too Hotty).
  • June 30, 1995 – House Show: Skip defeated Doink.
  • July 8, 1995 – House Show: The Undertaker defeated Skip in a casket match.
  • July 9, 1995 – Wrestling Challenge: Barry Horowitz defeated Skip.
  • July 22, 1995 – Superstars: Skip defeated Russ Greenberg.
  • July 23, 1995 – In Your House 2: Skip defeated Aldo Montoya in a dark match.
  • July 31, 1995 – RAW: Skip pinned Barry Horowitz.
  • August 5, 1995 – Superstars: Shawn Michaels defeated Skip.
  • August 26, 1995 – Superstars: The 1-2-3 Kid defeated Skip by count-out.
  • August 27, 1995 – SummerSlam: Barry Horowitz defeated Skip in an upset!
  • September 16, 1995 – Superstars: Hakushi defeated Skip.
  • September 24, 1995 – In Your House 3: Ahmed Johnson defeated Skip in a dark match.
  • September 25, 1995 – RAW: Marty Jannetty pinned Skip.
  • September 30, 1995 – Superstars: Hakushi and Barry Horowitz defeated Skip and Rad Radford.
  • October 9, 1995 – RAW: Fatu pinned Skip.
  • October 14, 1995 – Superstars: Skip defeated Sonny Rogers.
  • October 23, 1995 – RAW: Skip was in the #1 contenders battle royal for the Intercontinental title won by Owen Hart.
  • November 19, 1995 – Survivor Series: The Body Donnas (Rad Radford, Skip, The 1-2-3 Kid & Tom Prichard) defeated The Underdogs (Barry Horowitz, Bob Holly, Hakushi & Marty Jannetty) in a tag team elimination match.
  • November 20, 1995 – RAW: Skip and Savio Vega fought to a No Contest.
  • December 16, 1995 – Superstars: Skip defeated Rich Myers.
  • December 23, 1995 – Superstars: The Smoking Gunns defeated Rad Radford and Skip.

World Wrestling Federation – Skip, Zip and Sunny:

  • Skip and Sunny were joined by a new partner named Zip (played by Tom Prichard).
  • January 6, 1996 – Superstars: Skip defeated Rad Radford.
  • January 20, 1996 – Superstars: The BodyDonnas defeated Glen Ruth and Chaz Warrington.
  • January 21, 1996 – Royal Rumble: The Smoking Gunns defeated The Body Donnas to retain the tag team titles.
  • January 29, 1996 – RAW: The Godwinns defeated The BodyDonnas (Skip and Zip).
  • February 18, 1996 – In Your House 6: The Godwinns (Henry and Phinias) defeated The Bodydonnas (Skip and Zip) in a dark match.
  • February 19, 1996 – RAW: The BodyDonnas defeated Barry Horowitz and Aldo Montoya.
  • February 24, 1996 – Superstars: The BodyDonnas defeated AC Connor and Major Yates.
  • March 11, 1996 – RAW: Skip defeated Dwayne Johnson (The Rock) in dark match.
  • March 16, 1996 – Superstars: The BodyDonnas defeated The Bushwhackers in the quarter-finals of the tag team titles tournament.
  • March 23, 1996 – Superstars: The BodyDonnas defeated Savio Vega and Steve Austin in the semi-finals of the tag team titles tournament.
  • March 31, 1996 – WrestleMania XII: The BodyDonnas (Skip and Zip w/Sunny) defeated The Godwinns to win the tag team titles!
  • April 20, 1996 – Superstars: Tag team champions The BodyDonnas defeated Joe DeLeon and Steve Bradley to retain the titles.
  • April 28, 1996 – In Your House 7: The BodyDonnas defeated The Godwinns to retain the tag team titles.
  • May 3, 1996 – NEW: Ahmed Johnson defeated Skip.
  • May 4, 1996 – Superstars: The Bushwhackers defeated The BodyDonnas.
  • May 6, 1996 – RAW: The BodyDonnas defeated Techno Team 2000 (Travis and Troy).
  • May 18, 1996 – Superstars: Tag team champions The BodyDonnas defeated The New Rockers to retain the titles.
  • May 19, 1996 – House Show: The Godwinns defeated The BodyDonnas to win the tag team titles.
  • May 27, 1996 – RAW: The Smoking Gunns defeated The BodyDonnas to win the tag team titles!
  • ~~~After this match, Sunny left the BodyDonnas and became a Cowgirl, siding with the Smoking Gunns.

World Wrestling Federation – Skip and Zip:

  • June 10, 1996 – RAW: Marc Mero pinned BodyDonna Skip to qualify for the King of the Ring tournament.
  • June 23, 1996 – King of the Ring: The Bodydonnas defeated The New Rockers in a pre-show match.
  • ~~~Skip and Zip introduced their replacement for Sunny. A blonde tranvestite with tatoos named “Cloudy”.
  • June 24, 1996 – RAW: The BodyDonnas defeated The Brooklyn Brawler and Jerry Fox.
  • July 13, 1996 – Superstars: The Body Donnas (Skip & Zip) defeated Rock Warner & Todd Becker.
  • July 21, 1996 – In Your House 9: The Bodydonnas defeated The Smoking Gunns in a non-title match.
  • August 3, 1996 – Superstars: The Body Donnas (Skip & Zip) defeated Randy Tyler & Sumito.
  • August 5, 1996 – RAW: The BodyDonnas defeated The New Rockers (Marty Jannetty and Leif Cassidy) by disqualification.
  • August 12, 1996 – RAW: Faarooq Asad pinned BodyDonna Skip.
  • August 18, 1996 – SummerSlam: The Smoking Gunns beat The Godwinns, The BodyDonnas and The Rockers to retain.
  • September 23, 1996 – RAW: Owen Hart and Davey Boy Smith defeated The BodyDonnas.
  • Chris Candido eventually left the WWF and rejoined Extreme Championship Wrestling.

Extreme Championship Wrestling:

  • October 29, 1996 – ECW Hardcore TV: Chris Candido defeated Spike Dudley.
  • November 16, 1996 – November to Remember: Chris Candido defeated Mikey Whipwreck..
  • December 3, 1996 – ECW Hardcore TV: The Eliminators (John Kronus & Perry Saturn) defeated Chris Candido & Mikey Whipwreck.
  • January 2, 1997 – ECW Hardcore TV: Rob Van Dam defeated Chris Candido.
  • January 11, 1997 – House Party: Chris Candido defeated Louie Spicolli..
  • February 1, 1997 – Crossing The Line Again: Tommy Dreamer and The Pitbulls beat Shane Douglas and Chris Candido and Brian Lee.
  • February 22, 1997 – CyberSlam: Sabu defeated Chris Candido.
  • March 15, 1997 – Hostile City Showdown: Chris Candido defeated Louie Spicolli in a “Best 2/3 Falls” match.
  • May 10, 1997 – Chapter 2: Taz and Chris Candido defeated Sabu and Rob Van Dam.
  • June 6, 1997 – Wrestlepalooza: Terry Funk defeated Chris Candido to retain the World heavyweight title.
  • June 16, 1997 – Raw is War: Chris Candido defeated Brian Christopher by disqualification.
  • June 26, 1997 – ECW Hardcore TV: The Triple Threat (Bam Bam Bigelow, Chris Candido & Shane Douglas) defeated The Pitbulls (Pitbull #1 & Pitbull #2) & Balls Mahoney.
  • July 3, 1997 – ECW Hardcore TV: Chris Candido defeated Tom Prichard.
  • July 17, 1997 – ECW Hardcore TV: The Triple Threat (Bam Bam Bigelow, Chris Candido & Shane Douglas) defeated Balls Mahoney & The Pitbulls (Pitbull #1 & Pitbull #2).
  • July 19, 1997 – Heat Wave: Chris Candido and Bam Bam Bigelow defeated Chris Chetti and Balls Mahoney.
  • August 1, 1997 – ECW Hardcore TV: The Triple Threat (Bam Bam Bigelow, Chris Candido & Shane Douglas) defeated Chris Chetti, Spike Dudley & Super Nova.
  • August 7, 1997 – ECW Hardcore TV: Chris Candido defeated Spike Dudley.
  • August 9, 1997 – Born To Be Wired: Chris Candido defeated Chris Chetti.
  • August 17, 1997 – Hardcore Heaven: Taz defeated Chris Candido by Submission to retain the Television title.
  • September 11, 1997 – ECW WrestleFest: ECW world heavyweight champion Taz defeated Chris Candido to retain the title.
  • September 20, 1997 – As Good As It Gets: Chris Candido defeated Lance Storm.
  • October 31, 1997 – ECW Fright Fight: ECW world heavyweight champion Bam Bam Bigelow defeated Chris Candido to retain the title.
  • November 1, 1997 – ECW Hardcore TV: Chris Candido and Lance Storm defeated Doug Furnas and Phil LaFon.
  • November 8, 1997 – Ultimate Jeopardy: Chris Candido and Lance Storm defeated Tommy Rogers and Jerry Lynn.
  • November 30, 1997 – November to Remember: Chris Candido and Lance Storm defeated Tommy Rogers and Jerry Lynn.
  • December 6, 1997 – Better Than Ever: Chris Candido and Lance Storm defeated Phil LaFon and Doug Furnas & Axl Rotten and Balls Mahoney in a 3-way tag team elimination match to win the tag team titles.
  • January 10, 1998 – House Party: Jerry Lynn defeated Chris Candido.
  • January 31, 1998 – Hostile City Showdown: Triple Threat (Douglas/Candido/Storm) vs Taz and BamBamBigelow in a “Handicap” match.
  • ~~~This match ended in a no contest when Bam Bam turned on Taz and joined the Triple Threat, thus Storm was kicked out.
  • February 4, 1998 – ECW Hardcore TV: Bam Bam Bigelow & Taz vs. Chris Candido, Lance Storm & Shane Douglas ended in a no contest.
  • February 21, 1998 – CyberSlam: Lance Storm defeated Chris Candido.
  • March 1, 1998 – Living Dangerously : Lance Storm and Al Snow defeated Chris Candido and Shane Douglas..
  • March 11, 1998 – ECW Hardcore TV: Chris Candido and Lance Storm defeated Little Guido and Tracy Smothers to retain the tag team titles.
  • March 18, 1998 – ECW Hardcore TV: The Triple Threat (Bam Bam Bigelow, Chris Candido & Shane Douglas) defeat Chris Chetti, Jerry Lynn & Lance Storm.
  • March 25, 1998 – ECW Hardcore TV: Chris Candido and Lance Storm defeated Chris Chetti and Jerry Lynn to retain the titles.
  • April 15, 1998 – ECW Hardcore TV: Chris Candido and Lance Storm defeated Axl Rotten and Balls Mahoney to retain the titles.
  • April 22, 1998 – ECW Hardcore TV: Axl Rotten defeated Chris Candido.
  • May 3, 1998 – Wrestlepalooza: Chris Candido and Lance Storm defeated Balls Mahoney and Axl Rotten.
  • May 14, 1998 – It Ain’t Seinfeld: Chris Candido defeated Jamie Dundee.
  • May 16, 1998 – A Matter of Respect: Chris Candido and Sabu vs Lance Storm and Rob Van Dam ended in a no contest.
  • June 10, 1998 – ECW Hardcore TV: Rob Van Dam and Sabu defeated Chris Candido and Shane Douglas.
  • June 20, 1998 – ECW Hardcore TV: ECW tag team champions Chris Candido and Lance Storm defeated Chris Chetti and Mikey Whipwreck to retain the titles.
  • July 15, 1998 – ECW Hardcore TV: Chris Candido and Lance Storm defeated Blue Meanie and Super Nova.
  • July 22, 1998 – ECW Hardcore TV: ECW: Sabu and Rob Van Dam defeated Chris Candido and Lance Storm to retain the tag team titles.
  • July 24, 1998 – ECW: Bam Bam Bigelow and Chris Candido defeated Blue Meanie and Super Nova.
  • August 2, 1998 – Heat Wave: Chris Candido w/Tammy Sytch defeated Lance Storm.
  • ~~~Tammy Sytch announced that she was, as of right then and there, officially employed by ECW!!!
  • August 7, 1998 – ECW: Chris Candio w/Tammy Sytch defeated Lance Storm.
  • August 12, 1998 – ECW Hardcore TV: Chris Candio w/Tammy Sytch defeated Lance Storm.
  • August 26, 1998 – ECW Hardcore TV: ECW tag team champions Rob Van Dam and Sabu defeated The Dudley Boyz & Chris Candido and Bam Bam Bigelow in a 3-way dance to retain the titles.
  • August 28, 1998: Lance Storm hired a valet of his own to feud with Chris Candido and Tammy Sytch.
  • ~~~It turned out to be Dawn Marie, who called herself “Tammy Lynn Bytch”, and later changed to Dawn Marie Bytch.
  • September 2, 1998 – ECW Harcdore TV: Chris Candido defeated Lance Storm.
  • September 19, 1998 – ECW Ultra Clash: Chris Candido & Tammy Lynn Sytch defeated Lance Storm & Tammy Lynn Bytch.
  • September 30, 1998 – ECW Hardcore TV: Rob Van Dam, Sabu & Taz (w/Bill Alfonso) vs. The Triple Threat (Bam Bam Bigelow, Chris Candido & Shane Douglas) ended in a no contest.
  • October 14, 1998 – ECW Hardcore TV: Chris Candido defeated Jerry Lynn.
  • November 1, 1998 – November 2 Remember: Sabu and Rob Van Dam and Taz defeated Shane Douglas and Bam Bam Bigelow and Chris Candido.
  • January 16, 1999 – House Party: Taz vs Chris Candido ended in a no contest (Taz retains ECW World title).
  • April 3, 1999 – CyberSlam: Taz defeated Chris Candido to retain the ECW World heavyweight title.
  • May 16, 1999 – Hardcore Heaven: Taz defeated Chris Candido by Submission to retain the World Heavywieght title.
  • June 4, 1999 – ECW Hardcore TV: Taz defeated Chris Candido to retain the ECW world heavyweight title.
  • August 17, 1999 – NWA OVW: Nick Dinsmore defeated Chris Candido.
  • October 15, 1999 – ECW on TNN: Lance Storm defeated Chris Candido.
  • October 22, 1999 – ECW on TNN: Super Nova defeated Chris Candido by disqualification.
  • October 23, 1999 – Re-enter the Sandman: Nova defeated Chris Candido.
  • November 7, 1999 – November to Remember: Sabu defeated Chris Candido by Submission.
  • November 19, 1999 – ECW on TNN: ECW tag team champions Tommy Dreamer and Raven defeated Rhino and Chris Candido to retain the titles.
  • November 26, 1999 – ECW Hardcore TV: Chris Candido defeated Simon Diamond.
  • January 2, 2000 – ECW on TNN: The Impact Players (Justin Credible & Lance Storm) defeated Chris Candido & Rhino to become #1 contender for the tag titles.

World Championship Wrestling:

  • Chris Candido and Tammy Sytch then moved onto World Championship Wrestling.
  • March 20, 2000 – WCW Monday NITRO: Chris Candido defeated Lash LeRoux.
  • March 22, 2000 – Thunder: Chavo Guerrero Jr. defeated Chris Candido.
  • March 29, 2000 – Thunder: Chris Candido defeated Chavo Guerrero Jr..
  • April 12, 2000 – Thunder: Crowbar, Lash LeRoux & Shannon Moore defeated Chris Candido, Juventud Guerrera & The Artist.
  • April 16, 2000 – Spring Stampede: Chris Candido defeated Crowbar and Juventud Guerrera and Lash LeRoux and Shannon Moore and The Artist in a 6-way match to win the cruiserweight title.
  • April 25, 2000 – WCW Monday NITRO: Chris Candido & Tammy defeated Paisley & The Artist.
  • May 3, 2000 – Thunder: Chris Candido was in the #1 contenders battle royal for the world heavyweight title won by Ric Flair.
  • May 7, 2000 – Slamboree: Chris Candido defeated TAFKAPI to retain the Cruiserweight title.
  • May 10, 2000 – Thunder: WCW cruiserweight champion Chris Candido defeated Crowbar to retain the title.
  • May 15, 2000 – WCW Monday NITRO: Crowbar and Daffney defeated Chris Candido and Tammy Sytch. Daffney won the cruiserweight title by pinning Chris Candido.
  • May 24, 2000 – Thunder: WCW cruiserweight champion Daffney defeated Chris Candido and The Artist in a 3-way match to retain the title.
  • May 26, 2000 – XPW: XPW world heavyweight champion Sabu defeated Chris Candido to retain the title.
  • May 27, 2000 – Worldwide (Taped): Chris Candido and Tammy Sytch defeated Shawn Stasiak and Mona.
  • May 27, 2000 – XPW: XPW world heavyweight champion Sabu defeated Chris Candido and The Messiah in a 3-way match to retain the title.
  • May 28, 2000 – XPW: The Messiah defeated Chris Candido.
  • May 31, 2000 – Thunder: Terry Funk defeated Chris Candido in a Hardcore match to retain the hardcore title.
  • Summer 2000: The Triple Threat (Douglas, Candido and Bigelow) were briefly reunited in WCW..
  • June 7, 2000 – Thunder: Scott Steiner vs. The New Blood (Chris Candido, Chuck Palumbo, Shawn Stasiak & The Cat) in a gauntlet match ended in a no contest.
  • June 14, 2000 – Thunder: Kronik defeated Bam Bam Bigelow and Chris Candido.
  • June 17, 2000 – Worldwide: Chris Candido defeated Christopher Daniels.
  • June 19, 2000 – WCW Monday NITRO: Buff Bagwell and Kronik defeated Bam Bam Bigelow, The Franchise and Chris Candido.
  • June 22, 2000 – Thunder: Chris Candido and Bam Bam Bigelow defeated Buff Bagwell in a handicap match.
  • Chris Candido and Tammy Sytch were fired from WCW after drug paraphanalia was found in a trash can in their dressing room.

Xtreme Pro Wrestling:

  • January 29, 2000: Chris Candido and Tammy Sytch debuted in XPW Wrestling.
  • February 26, 2000: Chris Candido defeated “The Real Deal” Damien Steele for the XPW title in Hollywood, California.

The Independent Wrestling Circuit:

  • August 9, 2001 – 4th Annual Brian Pillman Memorial Show: Evan Karagias defeated Chris Candido.
  • September 8, 2001: Chris Candido defeated Don Montoya for the JCW (Jersey Championship Wrestling) Television title.
  • October 13, 2001 – LAW: Balls Mahoney defeated Chris Candido.
  • January 4, 2002 – IWA Mid-South: Chris Hero vs. Chris Candido ended in a no contest.
  • January 5, 2002 – IWA Mid-South: Tracy Smothers defeated Chris Candido.
  • January 11, 2002 – IWA Mid-South: Colt Cabana defeated Chris Candido.
  • January 12, 2002 – IWA Mid-South: Chris Candido defeated Cash Flo.
  • February 2002: Chris Candido toured the Orient with New Japan Pro Wrestling.
  • February 1, 2002 – NJPW: Giant Singh defeated Chris Candido.
  • February 2, 2002 – NJPW: Katsuyori Shibata defeated Chris Candido.
  • February 3, 2002 – NJPW: GOKU-DO defeated Chris Candido.
  • February 8, 2002 – NJPW: Chris Candido defeated Katsushi Takemura.
  • February 9, 2002 – NJPW: Giant Silva & Giant Singh defeated Chris Candido & Rick Steiner.
  • February 10, 2002 – NJPW: Blue Wolf defeated Chris Candido.
  • February 11, 2002 – NJPW: Chris Candido, El Samurai & Masayuki Naruse defeated Katsushi Takemura, Katsuyori Shibata & Wataru Inoue.
  • February 13, 2002 – NJPW: Chris Candido defeated GOKU-DO.
  • February 14, 2002 – NJPW: Gedo, Jado & Koji Kanemoto defeated Chris Candido, Jushin Thunder Liger & Minoru Tanaka.
  • February 16, 2002 – NJPW: TEAM2000 (Giant Silva & Giant Singh) defeated Chris Candido, Dan Devine & Yutaka Yoshie in a handicap match.
  • March 30, 2002 – APWF: Chris Candido defeated Dr. Feelgood.
  • June 28, 2002 – QWA: Chris Candido defeated Bam Bam Bigelow and Shane Douglas in a 3-way match.
  • August 17, 2002 – USA Pro Wrestling: Low-Ki and Tammy Sytch had a confrontation backstage at a show in Deer Park, NY.
  • ~~~The argument was over Low Ki sitting in a seat Tammy said was hers.
  • ~~~As they argued, Chris Candido then got involved to attempt to defuse the situation.
  • ~~~Low Ki told Chris Candido that he respected him but he needed to get his wife in line.
  • September 26, 2002 – MLW: Terry Funk defeated Chris Candido.
  • December 5, 2002 – LWE: Chris Candido defeated The Sandman to win the LWE heavyweight title.

Xtreme Pro Wrestling:

  • October 5, 2002 – XPW Show: Shane Douglas defeated Chris Candido to retain the XPW heavyweight title.
  • November 16, 2002 – XPW: Shane Douglas defeated Vic Grimes and Chris Candido in a triple threat to retain the XPW title.
  • December 5, 2002 – Legacy Wrestling Enterprisees: Chris Candido beat Sandman to win LWE World title as final two in a Royal Rumble.
  • January 17, 2003 – XPW: Julio DiNero defeated Chris Candido.
  • January 18, 2003 – XPW: Chris Candido defeated Julio DiNero.
  • February 14, 2003 – Xtreme Pro Wrestling: Youthenazia defeated Chris Chetti and Chris Candido to retain the tag team titles.
  • February 28, 2003 – XPW: Super Crazy defeated Chris Candido in the 1st round.
  • March 1, 2003 – XPW: Justice Pain defeated Chris Candido.
  • March 8, 2003 – XPW: Justice Pain defeated Chris Candido when Tammy Sytch turned on Candido!
  • April 4, 2003 – USA Pro: Chris Candido defeated Mafia.

The Independent Wrestling Circuit:

  • July 19, 2003 – WWC: Vengador Boricua defeated Chris Candido to win the WWC TV title.
  • November 29, 2003 – USA Pro: Bam Bam Bigelow & Chris Candido defeated Matt Striker & Simon Diamond.
  • December 19, 2003 – MXPW: Chaz defeated Chris Candido.
  • January 31, 2004 – SSCW: Damien Adams defeated Chris Candido to retain the heavyweight title.
  • February 14, 2004 – USA Pro Wrestling: Balls Mahoney won three-way over Axl Rotten and Chris Candido.
  • February 22, 2004 – JCW: Bam Bam Bigelow & Chris Candido defeated Kamala & Prince Nana.
  • February 28, 2004 – IWC: The Triple Threat (Bubba The Bulldog & Jimmy Vegas) defeated Chris Candido & Shane Douglas.
  • March 6, 2004 – JAPW: Al Snow defeated Chris Candido.
  • March 20, 2014 – IWC: Chris Candido defeated The Triple Threat (Bubba The Bulldog, Dennis Gregory & Jimmy Vegas) in a handicap match.
  • May 15, 2004 – WWSA: Danny Doring defeated Chris Candido.
  • June 5, 2014 – NEPW: Chris Candido defeated Chris Hamrick.
  • June 5, 2004 – IWC: Chris Candido, CM Punk & Michael Shane defeated The Triple Threat (Bubba The Bulldog, Dennis Gregory & Jimmy Vegas) in a war games steel cage match.
  • June 8, 2004: Chris Candido was rumored to compete in a dark match at a SD! tapings against Carly Colon, but was replaced by Funaki.
  • June 19, 2004 – USA Pro Wrestling: Chris Candido w/Tammy Sytch beat Mike Tobin w/Tony Lo to win the USA Pro United States title.
  • July 2, 2004 – IWC: CM Punk defeated Chris Candido and Tracy Smothers in a 3-way match.
  • July 17, 2004 – Buffalo Brawl: Al Snow defeated Chris Candido.
  • July 24, 2004 – FIP: Scoot Andrews defeated Chris Candido.
  • August 10, 2004 – IWF: IWF heavyweight champion Roman defeated Chris Candido to retain the title.
  • August 14, 2014 – IWA: Balls Mahoney defeated Chris Candido.
  • September 17, 2004 – USA Pro Wrestling: Chris Candido defeated Mike Kruel to retain the United States title.
  • October 2, 2004 – North East Wrestling: Al Snow and Jerry Lawler beat D-Lo Brown and Chris Candido with Mick Foley as referee.
  • October 3, 2004 – New England Wrestling: Al Snow defeated Chris Candido.
  • October 20, 2004 – IWA Mid South: Chris Candido defeated A.J. Styles.
  • October 21, 2004 – IWA Mid South: Chris Candido defeated Danny Daniels.
  • October 22, 2004 – IWA Mid South: Danny Daniels, Matt Sydal & The Second City Saints (Ace Steel & CM Punk) defeated Claudio Castagnoli, Nigel McGuinness & The Dream Team (Chris Candido & Steve Stone).
  • October 23, 2004 – IWA Mid South: Dusty Rhodes and Ian Rotten defeated Chris Candido and Steve Stone.
  • October 30, 2004 – OVW TV: The Jersey Shore Crew (Danny Inferno & The Idol) defeated Chris Candido & Nova.
  • November 13, 2004 – All Star Championship: Ken Anderson and Spanish Stew defeated Chris Candido and Steve Stone and Brandon Blaze.
  • November 14, 2004 – MSPW: Shane Douglas and Chris Candido and DDS beat Eric Priest and Marco Styles and Danny Dominion.
  • November 19, 2004 – USA Pro Wrestling: Trent Acid defeated Chris Candido w/Sunny to win the United States title.
  • ~~~After the match, Sandman appeared and challenged Chris Candido to a match – Sandman defeated Chris Candido.
  • December 10, 2004 – IWA Mid-South: Chris Candido defeated Matt Sydal.
  • December 12, 2004 – IWA Mid South: Ian Rotten and Terry Funk and Danny Daniels beat B.J. Whitmer and Steve Stone and Chris Candido.
  • December 26, 2004 – New Milennium Wrestling: Chris Candido defeated Simon Diamond.

NWA: Total Nonstop Action:

  • January 2005: Chris Candido is brought in to NWA TNA by newly appointed booker, Dusty Rhodes.
  • ~~~This stemmed from previous talks the two had about Candido getting his life straight and wanting to revive his career.
  • January 7, 2005 – TNA IMPACT: AJ Styles defeated Chris Candido.
  • January 8, 2005 – IWA Mid South/NWA No Limits: Chris Candido defeated Delirious.
  • January 14, 2005 – TNA IMPACT: Dustin Rhodes defeated Chris Candido.
  • January 15, 2005 – IWA Mid South: Chris Candido defeated Danny Daniels by disqualification.
  • January 16, 2005 – TNA Final Resolution: Chris Candido defeated Cassidy O’Reilly in a pre-show match.
  • January 28, 2004 – TNA IMPACT: Chris Candido pinned Sonny Siaki with two feet on the middle rope!
  • February 11, 2005 – TNA IMPACT: Diamond Dallas Page defeated Chris Candido.
  • February 13, 2005 – TNA Against All Odds: Chris Candido complains about TNA failing to book himself and the Naturals on PPV.
  • February 5, 2005 – NWA Cyberspace: Frankie Kazarian defeated Chris Candido in Wayne, New Jersey .
  • February 5, 2005 – National Wrestling Superstars: King Kong Bundy defeated Chris Candido in Edison, New Jersey.
  • February 18, 2005 – TNA IMPACT: Chris Candido defeated Shark Boy and Chris Sabin in a Triple Threat match.
  • February 19, 2005 – PWX: Resin defeated Chris Candido by Disqualification.
  • February 25, 2005 – TNA IMPACT: Elix Skipper defeated Chris Candido w/The Naturals.
  • February 25, 2005 – Pro Wrestling Unplugged: Trent Acid defeated Chris Candido.
  • February 26, 2005 – Frank Goodman’s UXW: Chris Candido defeated Mike Kruel and Jay Lethal in a 3-WAY.
  • ~~~Later on, Mick Foley came out saying that there is no point waiting for June for an ECW reunion.
  • ~~~Mick Foley called out Axl Rotten, Chris Candido, Tammy Sytch, Balls Mahoney, Raven, Al Snow, Sandman and Justin Credible.
  • March 4, 2005 – TNA IMPACT: Chris Candido, Chase Stevens and Andy Douglas beat Elix Skipper, Petey Williams and Mikey Batts.
  • March 13, 2005 – TNA Destination X: Chris Candido and Andy Douglas defeated Lex Lovett and Buck Quartermain (Pre-show match).
  • March 18, 2005 – TNA IMPACT: Dustin Rhodes and America’s Most Wanted defeated The Naturals and Chris Candido.
  • March 18, 2005 – NWS: Jim Neidhart and Balls Mahoney defeated Chris Candido and Danny Doring.
  • March 26, 2005 – Jersey All Pro Wrestling: Chris Candido (unadvertised!) defeated E.C. Negro.
  • March 26, 2005 – NWA Cyberspace: Matt Stryker vs Chris Candido ended in a draw.
  • April 8, 2005 – IWA Mid South: Chris Hero defeated Arik Cannon and Chris Candido and Claudio Castagnoli and Danny Daniels and Eddie Kingston in a 6-way match to become #1 contender for the heavyweight title.
  • April 9, 2005 – IWA Mid-South: Chris Candido defeated Ian Rotten.
  • April 15, 2005 – Frank Goodman’s UXW: Chris Candido defeated Homicide.
  • April 24, 2005 – TNA Lockdown: Gran Apolo and Sonny Siaki defeated Lance Hoyt and Chris Candido in a Tag Team Cage Match!
  • ~~~Chris Candido broke his leg LEGIT when Siaki landed on it after a flying dropkick early in the match.
  • April 25, 2005: Chris Candido underwent surgery in the morning to put pins and screws into his leg.
  • April 29, 2005 – TNA IMPACT: The Naturals w/Chris Candido defeated America’s Most Wanted to capture the tag team titles!
  • ~~~This show was taped on April 26, and prominantly featured Chris Candido in a managerial roll dispite his injury to his leg.

Rest In Peace Chris Candido:

  • April 28, 2005: In a shocking and unfortunate turn of events, Chris Candido died of a blood clot due to surgery complications.
  • May 2, 2005: Among those in attendance at the wakes for Chris Candido included Tom Prichard, Balls Mahoney, Mick Foley, Shane Douglas, Jimmy Shoulders, Johnny Ova, George Napolitano, Amy Lee, Ken Sweeney, Johnny Diamond, Donnie Buci, Tommy Cairo, Tommy Dreamer, Al Snow, Simon Diamond, Mike O’Brien, Allison Danger, Devon Storm, Electra and Justin Credible.
  • May 3, 2005: Among those in attendance at the funeral for Chris Candido included Dixie Carter, Jeff Jarrett, Terry Funk, Howard Finkel, Jeremy Borash, Bob Ryder, Scott D’Amore, Shane Douglas, Billy Gunn, Sonny Siaki, C.M. Punk, Rob Feinstein, Steven DeAngelis, Sandman, Sabu, Terry Taylor and many of the names listed above.
  • ~~Tammy Sytch was described as very strong and smiling most of the time, giving winks and hugs to those who were said.
  • ~~It was reported as a nice touching service with one of the NWA tag team title belts draped over the casket during the mass.
  • ~~TNA offered the belt if the family wanted to bury Candido with it due to his love for wrestling.
  • June 10, 2005 – Hardcore Homecoming: Johnny Grunge, Gary Wolf and Tammy Sytch participated in a tribute to wrestlers who died.
  • ~~~RIP: Louie Spicolli, Road Warrior Hawk, Rocco Rock, Big Dick Dudley, Pitbull #2, Eddie Gilbert and Chris Candido.
  • ~~~Too Cold Scorpio defeated Kid Kash (who was a substitute for Chris Candido in this match).
  • June 12, 2005 – ECW One Night Stand: “Pitbull” Gary Wolf introduced a tribute to ECW wrestlers who have died since ECW closed.
  • ~~~RIP to Rocco Rock, Terry Gordy, Mike Lockwood, The Sheik, Mike Lozanski, Pitbull #2, Big Dick Dudley, Chris Candido.
  • May 20, 2006 – Frank Goodman’s UXW: Ghanda Rhea Akbar won Chris Candido Memorial Battle Royal.
  • November 18, 2006 – Chris Candido Cup: Slam Shady was the winner of the 8-Man Chris Candido Cup Tournament.
  • June 29, 2009 – Legends of The Arena: Chris Candido was inducted into the Hardcore Hall of Fame in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Updated: January 31, 2024 @ 8:55 am

Active Promotion Inactive

Trained By

"Pretty Boy" Larry Sharpe

Debut

1990-2005

Birthday

March 21, 1972

Hometown

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

Gender

Male

Height

5'8"

Weight

225 lbs

Finishing Move(s)

Blonde Bombshell (Powerbomb from the top rope)

Favorite Move(s)

Top Rope Headbutt,
The Superplex,
New Jersey Jam (Leg Drop from Middle Rope)

Notable Feuds

Bobby Blaze (SMW),
Boo Bradley (SMW),
Tim Horner (SMW),
Tracy Smothers (SMW),
RockNRoll Express (SMW),
The Godwinns (WWF),
The Smoking Gunns (WWF),
Barry Horowitz (WWF),
Hakushi (WWF),
Chris "The Edge" Evans (WWA),
Danny Davis (USWA),
Lance Storm (ECW),
The Artist (WCW),
Sabu (Indys),
Shane Douglas (XPW)

Status

Deceased