15 Facts About Charlie Norris

Charles Norris was an American professional wrestler, best known for his tenure in the World Championship Wrestling in 1993.

Charlie Norris spent the majority of his career in Minnesota-based Pro Wrestling America, where he became a five-time Heavyweight Champion and a two-time Tag Team Champion.

Charlie Norris was born on October 21,1963, in Red Lake, Minnesota, a community located in the Red Lake Indian Reservation.

Charlie Norris graduated at Red Lake Senior High School in 1984.

Charlie Norris began training with Eddie Sharkey in 1988 and signed with Sharkey's professional wrestling promotion Pro Wrestling America, where he was quickly pushed as a main eventer.

Charlie Norris was booked to win the promotion's Heavyweight Championship for the first time by beating Ricky Rice on October 4,1989.

Charlie Norris regained the title from Terminator Riggs on February 7,1991, only to lose it back to Riggs four days later.

Charlie Norris lost the title to Punisher Sledge on February 17,1992, and beat him to win the title for a record setting fifth time on April 26.

Charlie Norris was considered to be brought in during early 1991 to portray a Native American character in the World Wrestling Federation, but the company instead opted for Chris Chavis.

Charlie Norris made his televised debut in WCW as a fan favorite on the August 21,1993 episode of Saturday Night by defeating Fury.

Charlie Norris received a push during his early days by racking up wins against numerous mid-card opponents.

Charlie Norris made his pay-per-view debut at the Fall Brawl event, where he defeated Big Sky.

Charlie Norris then formed a tag team with Derrick Dukes in 1996, known as "Thunderblood" and defeated Storm Troopers to win the title for a second time.

Charlie Norris briefly joined American Wrestling Federation during 1996 teaming with Tito Santana in his feud against Bob Orton, Sr.

Charlie Norris appeared in the several independent circuit cards for the next decade.