Chris Harris

Photo credit: Kevin Ganley

Real name: Christopher Eric Harris
Height: 6’3″
Weight: 232 lbs.
Date of Birth: December 25, 1973
Hometown: Ft. Wright, KY
Pro debut: November 1994
Trained by: Charlie Fulton, Kid Collins,
& Roger Ruffen
Finishing move: Death Sentence

Biography

– Harris began his career for Kentucky’s NWF promotion
– In August 1996, Harris made a pair of enhancement talent appearances on WWF Superstars, losing to Justin Bradshaw & Faarooq
– In October 1999, Harris signed with WCW
– Harris appeared as one of the fake Stings at Halloween Havoc 2000
– Harris wrestled a dark match at SuperBrawl Revenge 2001, defeating Kid Romeo
– Harris’ contract was not picked up by WWF after the demise of WCW
– On January 12, 2002, Harris defeated Ashley Hudson to win the USA North American Heavyweight Title
– On February 2, Harris defeated Ashley Hudson to retain the USA North American Heavyweight Title
– On February 9, Harris defeated Rick Michaels to retain the USA North American Heavyweight Title
– On February 16, Harris defeated Larry Zbyszko by DQ to retain the USA North American Heavyweight Title
– On March 31, Harris again defeated Larry Zbyszko to retain the USA North American Heavyweight Title
– On June 1, 2002, Harris wrestled James Storm in a TNA tryout match. The duo were both signed to contracts and would compete together as ‘America’s Most Wanted’
– AMW debuted as a team on the second ever TNA weekly PPV event, defeating The Rainbow Express (Bruce & Lenny)
– On September 18, 2002, AMW defeated Ron Harris & Brian Lee to win the vacant NWA Tag Team Titles
– On September 25, AMW defeated Harris & Lee in a Tables Match to retain the NWA Tag Team Titles
– On October 9, AMW defeated The SAT (Jose & Joel Maximo) to retain the NWA Tag Team Titles
– On October 16, AMW defeated Chris & Rick Michaels to retain the NWA Tag Team Titles
– On October 23, AMW defeated The Hot Shots (Chase Stevens & Cassidy O’Reilly) to retain the NWA Tag Team Titles
– At the NWA’s 54th Anniversary Show, AMW defeated AJ Styles & Rocky Reynolds to retain the NWA Tag Team Titles
– On October 30, AMW defeated Chris Michaels & Rick Michaels and The Hot Shots (Chase Stevens & Cassidy O’Reilly) to retain the NWA Tag Team Titles
– On November 6, AMW defeated The Disciples Of The New Church (Brian Lee & Slash) by DQ to retain the NWA Tag Team Titles, but would lose them to Lee & Slash a week later
– On January 8, 2003, AMW defeated The Disciples Of The New Church to regain the NWA Tag Team Titles
– On January 15, AMW defeated Divine Storm (Chris Divine & Quiet Storm) to retain the NWA Tag Team Titles, but would lose them to Triple X (Elix Skipper & Lo-Ki) a week later
– On June 11, AMW defeated David Young & Traci to win the Anarchy Alliance Tournament
– On June 25, AMW defeated Triple X (Elix Skipper & Christopher Daniels) in a Cage Match to win the NWA Tag Team Titles
– On July 2, AMW defeated David Young & Sonny Siaki to retain the NWA Tag Team Titles
– On July 9, AMW defeated Simon Diamond & Johnny Swinger to retain the NWA Tag Team Titles
– On July 23, AMW defeated Diamond & Swinger by DQ to retain the NWA Tag Team Titles
– In early 2004, with Storm nursing a shoulder injury, Harris embarked upon a short solo run, including several opportunities at the NWA World Title
– On June 3, 2004, the debut episode of TNA Impact, AMW defeated Kid Kash & Dallas to win the NWA Tag Team Titles
– On June 9, AMW defeated The New York Connection (Johnny Swinger & Glenn Gilberti) to retain the NWA Tag Team Titles
– On June 16, AMW defeated Abyss & Monty Brown by DQ to retain the NWA Tag Team Titles
– On June 23, AMW defeated Miyamoto & NOSAWA to retain the NWA Tag Team Titles
– On June 26, AMW won a 7-Team Gauntlet Match to win the CSWF Tag Team Titles
– On September 8, Harris & Elix Skipper defeated The Naturals (Chase Stevens & Andy Douglas) to win the NWA Tag Team Titles, but would lose them before the month was out
– On October 30, AMW defeated The Hungarian Barbarian & Mana to retain the CSWF Tag Team Titles
– At Victory Road 2004, AMW defeated Triple X (Elix Skipper & Christopher Daniels) in a Last Man Standing Match
– At Turning Point 2004, AMW defeated Triple X (Elix Skipper & Christopher Daniels) in a Cage Match, forcing Triple X to disband
– At Final Resolution 2005, AMW defeated Team Canada (Eric Young & Bobby Roode) to win the NWA Tag Team Titles
– On January 29, 2005, AMW defeated Dory Funk Jr & Terry Funk by DQ to retain the NWA Tag Team Titles
– At Against All Odds 2005, AMW defeated Kid Kash & Lance Hoyt to retain the NWA Tag Team Titles
– On April 16, AMW defeated Team Canada (Eric Young & Petey Williams) to retain the NWA Tag Team Titles
– At Lockdown 2005, AMW defeated Team Canada (Eric Young & Petey Williams) in a Strap Cage Match to retain the NWA Tag Team Titles but would lose them to The Naturals on the following episode of Impact
– At Slammiversary 2005, AMW defeated The 3 Live Kru (BG James & Konnan)
– At No Surrender 2005, AMW defeated Matt Bentley & Alex Shelley
– On the October 22, 2005 episode of Impact, AMW defeated The Naturals (Chase Stevens & Andy Douglas) to win the NWA Tag Team Titles
– At Bound For Glory 2005, AMW defeated The Naturals to retain the NWA Tag Team Titles
– On the following episode of Impact, AMW defeated The 3 Live Kru (BG James & Konnan) to retain the NWA Tag Team Titles
– On November 19, Harris defeated Jeff Jarrett to win the NWA Cyberspace Heavyweight Title, but would immediately lose it to Abyss
– On January 13, 2006, AMW defeated Team 3D (Brother Ray & Brother Devon) by DQ to retain the NWA Tag Team Titles
– At Final Resolution 2006, AMW defeated Team 3D to retain the NWA Tag Team Titles
– At Against All Odds 2006, AMW defeated Sonjay Dutt & Chris Sabin to retain the NWA Tag Team Titles
– On the following episode of Impact, AMW defeated Ron Killings & Rhino to retain the NWA Tag Team Titles
– On the March 11, 2006 episode of Impact, AMW defeated The Naturals (Chase Stevens & Andy Douglas) to retain the NWA Tag Team Titles
– On March 3, AMW defeated The Naturals to retain the NWA Tag Team Titles
– At Destination X 2006, AMW, Jeff Jarrett & Abyss defeated Team 3D (Brother Ray & Brother Devon), Ron Killings & Rhino
– On the April 1 episode of Impact, AMW defeated The James Gang (Kip & BG) to retain the NWA Tag Team Titles
– On May 4, AMW defeated AJ Styles & Christopher Daniels to retain the NWA Tag Team Titles
– On May 13, AMW defeated The Naturals (Chase Stevens & Andy Douglas) to retain the NWA Tag Team Titles
– At Sacrifice 2006, AMW defeated AJ Styles & Christopher Daniels to retain the NWA Tag Team Titles
– AMW were forced to separate after losing a match to The LAX (Homicide & Hernandez) on the December 14, 2006 episode of Impact
– At Sacrifice 2007, Harris defeated Storm in a Texas Death Match
– At Hard Justice 2007, Harris defeated Black Reign
– At No Surrender 2007, Harris defeated Black Reign in a No-DQ Match
– Harris was released from his TNA deal on January 11, 2008 and would sign with WWE on January 29
– Harris wrestled his first WWE match on March 11, 2008, losing to Shelton Benjamin in a dark match prior to an ECW taping
– Harris debuted on the ECW brand as ‘Braden Walker’ on July 8, but would be released from his WWE contract less than a month later
– On June 12, 2010, Harris defeated David Young & Bobby Hayes to win the PICW Heavyweight Title
– On July 10, Harris defeated Mikael Judas to retain the PICW Heavyweight Title
– On August 7, Harris defeated Raven to retain the PICW Heavyweight Title
– Harris made a one-off return to TNA at Sacrifice 2011, teaming with Matt Hardy in a loss to Beer Money Inc (James Storm & Robert Roode)
– On February 5, 2017, Harris & Abyss defeated Benjamin Bartholomew & JJ DeVille) to win the ASWA Tag Team Titles
– Harris walked away from wrestling in early 2018
– Harris made a one-off return to Impact Wrestling at Against All Odds 2002, teaming with James Storm, Doc Gallows, Karl Anderson & Heath to defeat Honor No More (Eddie Edwards, Mike Bennett, Matt Taven, Kenny King & PCO)