About Charlie Cook
Lived 1941 – 2020 (aged 78). Charlie Cook was an American professional wrestler.
Charles W. "Charlie" Cook was an American professional wrestler who competed in Southeastern regional promotions such as Mid-South Wrestling, Georgia Championship Wrestling, and Championship Wrestling from Florida during the 1970s and 1980s.
Professional wrestling career
On August 11, 1981, Cook was placed in a match as a substitute for Jack Brisco. He defeated Dory Funk, Jr. to win the NWA Florida Heavyweight Championship. He dropped the title to Funk the following month. The following year, he held the WWC Caribbean Heavyweight Championship but dropped it to Abdullah the Butcher.
Cook was voted second runner up for Pro Wrestling Illustrated's Most Improved Wrestler of the Year award in 1981.
Personal life Charlie Cook died on January 8, 2020.
Championships and accomplishments Championship Wrestling from FloridaNWA Florida Heavyweight Championship (2 times) NWA Mid-AmericaNWA World Six-Man Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Dennis Hall and George Gulas NWA Tri-StateNWA Arkansas Heavyweight Championship (1 time) Southeastern Championship WrestlingNWA Alabama Heavyweight Championship (1 time) World Wrestling Council' WWC Caribbean Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Charlie Cook?
American professional wrestler
When was Charlie Cook born?
Charlie Cook was born on 2 March 1941 in Calhoun.
When did Charlie Cook die?
Charlie Cook died on 5 January 2020.
What was Charlie Cook's occupation?
Charlie Cook was a professional wrestler.
What nationality was Charlie Cook?
Charlie Cook was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Charlie Cook (wrestler)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Charlie Cook. https://biography.guide/charlie-cook-professional-wrestler/
MLA: "Charlie Cook." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/charlie-cook-professional-wrestler/.
Chicago: "Charlie Cook." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/charlie-cook-professional-wrestler/.
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