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	'''Chris Candito''' (], ] - ], ]) aka '''Chris Candido''' or '''Skip''' was a ] best known for his participation in a ] ] known as '''The Bodydonnas''' with Zip (]) and for his wife/valet ].		'''Chris Candito''' (], ] - ], ]) aka '''Chris Candido''' or '''Skip''' was a ] best known for his participation in a ] ] known as '''The Bodydonnas''' with Zip (]) and for his wife/valet ].

	He was most successful during his tenure with ], although he he had a short stint in ] in 2000. He worked for ] before his shocking and untimely death at the age of 33.		He was most successful during his tenure with ], although he he had a short stint in ] in ]. He worked for ] before his shocking and untimely death at the age of 33.

	== Profile ==		== Profile ==
	*Height: 5'8"		*Height: 5'8" (172.7 cm)
	*Weight: 225lbs		*Weight: 225lbs (102 kg)
	*Birthday: March 21, 1972		*Birthday: ], ]
	*Hometown: Spring Lake, New Jersey ~~<sup>~~</sup>~~~~		*Hometown: ]
	*Trained By: Larry Sharpe		*Trained By: Larry Sharpe
	*Professional Debut: 1986		*Professional Debut: ]
	*Previous Identities: Bodydonna Skip, Skip, Chris Candido, "Hard Knox", "No Gimmicks Needed", "Mr. Charisma"		*Previous Identities: Bodydonna Skip, Skip, Chris Candido, "Hard Knox", "No Gimmicks Needed", "Mr. Charisma"
	*Previous Manager(s): ], Cloudy, ]		*Previous Manager(s): ], Cloudy, ]
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	== Career ==		== Career ==

	Chris Candido started wrestling at the age of 16 on the independent wrestling circuit. He had grown up loving professional wrestling due to his ], "Popeye" ], being a wrestler.		Chris Candido started wrestling at the age of 16 on the independent wrestling circuit. He had grown up loving professional wrestling due to his ], "Popeye" ], being a wrestler. While in high school, he met ], who he would marry several years later.

	~~Chris's~~ ~~first~~ ~~real~~ ~~success~~ ~~was~~ in ], where he ~~won~~ the Television, US Junior Heavyweight and Tag Team titles. He was managed by his wife, then known as "Tamara Murphy Fytch".		Candido debuted in the World Wrestling Association, a promotion operated by his trainer, Larry Sharpe. After winning several titles, he moved on to ], where he had his first real success, winning the Television, United States Junior Heavyweight and Tag Team titles. He was managed by his wife, then known as "Tamara Murphy Fytch". At the same time, Candido also worked for ]. At just 22, he won a tournament to become the new ].

	The World Wrestling Federation signed Candido and his wife and renamed them "Skip" and "Sunny" respectively, giving them the characters of a fitness obsessed couple. Though Candido's success was overshadowed by the popularity of Sunny, he eventually gained a tag team partner, Zip (], and went on to win the WWF tag team titles~~. The team competed~~ at ] against their nemeses, ~~the~~ ]. Candido ~~eventually~~ left the Federation, possibly because of friction between himself and the ].		The World Wrestling Federation signed Candido and his wife in ] and renamed them "Skip" and "Sunny" respectively, giving them the characters of a fitness obsessed couple. Though Candido's success was overshadowed by the popularity of Sunny, he eventually gained a tag team partner, Zip (], and went on to win the WWF tag team titles at ] in a tournmanet final against their nemeses, ]. Candido left the Federation in ], possibly because of friction between himself and the ]. He later claimed that both Pritchard and himself disliked the ].

	As part of Extreme Championship Wrestling, Candido was a member of the ] which consisted of himself, the leader, ], and ]. Candido also enjoyed a seven month tag team title reign with ]. ~~<sup></sup>~~		As part of Extreme Championship Wrestling, Candido was a member of the ] which consisted of himself, the leader, ], and ]. Candido also enjoyed a seven month tag team title reign with ], with the champions constantly bickering with one another. Tammy left the WWF soon after Candido, and followed him to ECW, resuming her position as his manager In addition to being a performer, he was also the travel agent of the company, responsible for booking plane flights.

	Candido ~~wrestled~~ briefly ~~for~~ World Championship Wrestling ~~(WCW)~~ in 2000, competing (and winning gold) in the cruiserweight division. He was part of the New Blood, the stable formed by ] to oppose the older, more powerful wrestlers dominating the promotion. Candido left WCW in late 2000, allegedly as a result of drug abuse by his wife, Tammy Lynn Sytch. A syringe was found in the women's restroom and ] told management that it was Tammy's. Tammy volunteered to a drug test and passed, but they still let her go. Candido left with her. ~~It didn't help matters that Chris~~ and Tammy ~~had a~~ well-known history of drug abuse in ~~the~~ ~~past~~.		Candido, along with Tammy, was released from ECW in ], ] as a result of their ]. Candido appeared briefly with ] before signing with ] in 2000, competing (and winning gold) in the cruiserweight division. He was part of the New Blood, the stable formed by ] to oppose the older, more powerful wrestlers dominating the promotion. Candido left WCW in late 2000, allegedly as a result of drug abuse by his wife, Tammy Lynn Sytch. A syringe containing ] was found in the women's restroom and ] told management that it was Tammy's. Tammy volunteered to a drug test and passed, but they still let her go. Candido left with her. Candido and Tammy's well-known history of drug abuse did not help their case.

	Candido then wrestled for numerous independent promotions and toured ], winning several regional titles.		Candido then wrestled for numerous independent promotions and toured ], winning several regional titles. At one point he and Tammy relocated to ] to work for the ]. In ] ] he gave up drugs after his addiction to ] led to him suffering a heart attack.

	Candido's career had underwent something of a revival in 2005, as he was hired by Total Nonstop Action, the second largest wrestling promotion in North America. He regularly competed in six man tag matches with his allies, ].		Candido's career had underwent something of a revival in ], as he was hired by ], the second largest wrestling promotion in North America. He regularly competed in six man tag matches with his allies, ]. Candido had had meetings with WWE official ] in 2004, and had speculated that a succesful tenure in TNA could lead to his being rehired by the WWE.

	On ], 2005 at the TNA ] ], Candido fractured both his ] and ] and dislocated his ankle when ] landed awkwardly on his leg. He underwent surgery on ] to have steel plates and screws inserted into his leg, and was expected to be sidelined for approximately six weeks. Unfortunately, on ], 2005, Candido passed away at the age of 33. The cause of his death was a blood clot due to complications from the surgery.		On ], 2005 at the TNA ] ''Lockdown'', Candido fractured both his ] and ] and dislocated his ankle when ] landed awkwardly on his leg. He underwent surgery on ] to have steel plates and screws inserted into his leg, and was expected to be sidelined for approximately six weeks. Unfortunately, on ], 2005, Candido passed away at the age of 33. The cause of his death was a blood clot due to complications from the surgery.

	The tragic death of Chris Candido was met with grief from fans and wrestlers alike. Candido will be remembered for his good humour, his excellent physique, his talents and achievements in the ring from an early age and his inspirational victories over the personal issues that threatened his career.		The tragic death of Chris Candido was met with grief from fans and wrestlers alike. Candido will be remembered for his good humour, his excellent physique, his talents and achievements in the ring from an early age and his inspirational victories over the personal issues that threatened his career.
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	== Championships/Accomplishments ==		== Championships/Accomplishments ==
	<br>		<br>
	'''World Championship Wrestling'''		''']'''
	*1-time ]		*1-time ]
	<br>		<br>
	'''World Wrestling Federation'''		''']'''
	*1-time ]		*1-time ]
	<br>		<br>
	'''Extreme Championship Wrestling'''		''']'''
	*2-time ]		*2-time ]
	<br>		<br>
	'''National Wrestling Alliance'''		''']'''
	*1-time ]		*1-time ]
	*1-time NWA United States Tag Team Champion		*1-time NWA United States Tag Team Champion
	*1-time NWA New Jersey Heavyweight Champion		*1-time NWA New Jersey Heavyweight Champion
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	*1-time NWA Midwest Heavyweight Champion		*1-time NWA Midwest Heavyweight Champion
	<br>		<br>
	'''Smokey Mountain Wrestling'''		''']'''
	*2-time SMW US Junior Heavyweight Champion		*2-time SMW US Junior Heavyweight Champion
	*1-time SMW Television Champion		*1-time SMW Television Champion
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	*2-time UXW United States Champion		*2-time UXW United States Champion
	<br>		<br>
			'''Pennsylvania Championship Wrestling'''
	*1-time ] United States Champion		*1-time ] United States Champion
			<br>
⚫	*1-time ] Heavyweight Champion
			'''Independent Superstars of Pro Wrestling'''
		⚫	*1-time ISPW Heavyweight Champion
			<br>
			'''Jersey Championship Wrestling'''
	*1-time JCW Television Champion		*1-time JCW Television Champion
			<br>
			'''United Wrestling Alliance'''
	*2-time UWA Heavyweight Champion		*2-time UWA Heavyweight Champion
			<br>

	==References==		==References==
	* - http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0133754/ IMDB biography		* - http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0133754/ IMDB biography
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	==External Links==		==External Links==
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Revision as of 19:19, 29 April 2005

Chris Candito (March 21, 1972 - April 28, 2005) aka Chris Candido or Skip was a professional wrestler best known for his participation in a World Wrestling Federation tag team known as The Bodydonnas with Zip (Tom Prichard) and for his wife/valet Sunny.

He was most successful during his tenure with Extreme Championship Wrestling, although he he had a short stint in World Championship Wrestling in 2000. He worked for Total Nonstop Action before his shocking and untimely death at the age of 33.

Profile

Height: 5'8" (172.7 cm)
Weight: 225lbs (102 kg)
Birthday: March 21, 1972
Hometown: Spring Lake, New Jersey
Trained By: Larry Sharpe
Professional Debut: 1986
Previous Identities: Bodydonna Skip, Skip, Chris Candido, "Hard Knox", "No Gimmicks Needed", "Mr. Charisma"
Previous Manager(s): Sunny, Cloudy, Sonny Blaze
Finishing/Signature Move(s): Diving Headbutt, New Jersey Jam, Blonde Bombshell (Powerbomb from the top rope), Suicide-plex

Career

Chris Candido started wrestling at the age of 16 on the independent wrestling circuit. He had grown up loving professional wrestling due to his grandfather, "Popeye" Chuck Richards, being a wrestler. While in high school, he met Tammy Lynn Sytch, who he would marry several years later.

Candido debuted in the World Wrestling Association, a promotion operated by his trainer, Larry Sharpe. After winning several titles, he moved on to Smokey Mountain Wrestling, where he had his first real success, winning the Television, United States Junior Heavyweight and Tag Team titles. He was managed by his wife, then known as "Tamara Murphy Fytch". At the same time, Candido also worked for Eastern Championship Wrestling. At just 22, he won a tournament to become the new NWA World Heavyweight Champion.

The World Wrestling Federation signed Candido and his wife in 1995 and renamed them "Skip" and "Sunny" respectively, giving them the characters of a fitness obsessed couple. Though Candido's success was overshadowed by the popularity of Sunny, he eventually gained a tag team partner, Zip (Tom Pritchard, and went on to win the WWF tag team titles at Wrestlemania XII in a tournmanet final against their nemeses, The Godwinns. Candido left the Federation in 1996, possibly because of friction between himself and the Clique. He later claimed that both Pritchard and himself disliked the gimmick.

As part of Extreme Championship Wrestling, Candido was a member of the Triple Threat which consisted of himself, the leader, Shane Douglas, and Bam Bam Bigelow. Candido also enjoyed a seven month tag team title reign with Lance Storm, with the champions constantly bickering with one another. Tammy left the WWF soon after Candido, and followed him to ECW, resuming her position as his manager In addition to being a performer, he was also the travel agent of the company, responsible for booking plane flights.

Candido, along with Tammy, was released from ECW in October, 1999 as a result of their drug abuse. Candido appeared briefly with Xtreme Professional Wrestling before signing with World Championship Wrestling in 2000, competing (and winning gold) in the cruiserweight division. He was part of the New Blood, the stable formed by Eric Bischoff to oppose the older, more powerful wrestlers dominating the promotion. Candido left WCW in late 2000, allegedly as a result of drug abuse by his wife, Tammy Lynn Sytch. A syringe containing Nubain was found in the women's restroom and Kimberly Page told management that it was Tammy's. Tammy volunteered to a drug test and passed, but they still let her go. Candido left with her. Candido and Tammy's well-known history of drug abuse did not help their case.

Candido then wrestled for numerous independent promotions and toured Japan, winning several regional titles. At one point he and Tammy relocated to Puerto Rico to work for the World Wrestling Council. In January 2004 he gave up drugs after his addiction to Somas led to him suffering a heart attack.

Candido's career had underwent something of a revival in 2005, as he was hired by Total Nonstop Action, the second largest wrestling promotion in North America. He regularly competed in six man tag matches with his allies, The Naturals. Candido had had meetings with WWE official Jim Ross in 2004, and had speculated that a succesful tenure in TNA could lead to his being rehired by the WWE.

On April 24, 2005 at the TNA PPV Lockdown, Candido fractured both his tibia and fibula and dislocated his ankle when Sonny Siaki landed awkwardly on his leg. He underwent surgery on April 25 to have steel plates and screws inserted into his leg, and was expected to be sidelined for approximately six weeks. Unfortunately, on April 28, 2005, Candido passed away at the age of 33. The cause of his death was a blood clot due to complications from the surgery.

The tragic death of Chris Candido was met with grief from fans and wrestlers alike. Candido will be remembered for his good humour, his excellent physique, his talents and achievements in the ring from an early age and his inspirational victories over the personal issues that threatened his career.