Chris Candido
Christopher Barrett Candito (March 21, 1972 – April 28, 2005) was an American professional wrestler. Candito is best remembered for his tenures with promotions such as World Championship Wrestling (WCW), Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW), New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) and Smoky Mountain Wrestling, where he performed under the ring name Chris Candido, as well as for his appearances in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF; now known as WWE) under the ring name Skip, one-half of the tag team The Bodydonnas. For much of his career, he performed alongside his real-life partner, Tammy "Sunny" Sytch, who acted as his valet.[1][2]
Chris Candido
Christopher Barrett Candito
March 21, 1972[1]
Edison, New Jersey, U.S.[2]
April 28, 2005 (aged 33)[1]
New Brunswick, New Jersey, U.S.[2]
Acute pneumonia brought on by surgery
Tammy Lynn Sytch (1990–2005)
Johnny Candido (brother)
5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)[1]
225 lb (102 kg)[1]
1986[1]
In the course of his career, Candito held professional wrestling championships such as the NWA World Heavyweight Championship, WWF World Tag Team Championship, ECW World Tag Team Championship and WCW Cruiserweight Championship. When he died he was the reigning NWA Midwest Heavyweight Champion.
Professional wrestling career[edit]
Early career (1986–1992)[edit]
As a teenager, Candito and his friend Jonathan Rechner began working for independent professional wrestling promotions in New Jersey, setting up the wrestling rings. Candito and Rechner trained to wrestle at Larry Sharpe's Monster Factory in Bellmawr, New Jersey, with Candito making his debut in 1986.[4]
1Candido defended the championship with either Hotbody or Michaels under the Freebird Rule.