1. Douglas Eric Embry was born on July 10,1959 and is an American retired professional wrestler.
14 Facts About Eric Embry
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Eric Embry is best known for his appearances with Championship Wrestling from Florida, World Class Championship Wrestling, and the United States Wrestling Association.
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Eric Embry would wrestle in Canada, for Stampede Wrestling in Calgary, Alberta, All Star Wrestling in Vancouver, British Columbia.
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In 1985, Eric Embry first joined World Wrestling Council in Puerto Rico.
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On January 18,1986, Eric Embry lost the Junior Heavyweight title back to Invader III, after nearly two months as champion.
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Eric Embry insulted commentator and former referee from the heel's side, Hugo Savinovich, by calling him "son of a bitch", instead of the correct last name, that led to a heated feud.
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Eric Embry was a booker for the Dallas Sportatorium promotion from 1988 until 1991.
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In late-1990, Eric Embry made his return to WWC and won the WWC Caribbean Tag Team Championship with Rick Valentine twice.
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In February 1991, Eric Embry went to Memphis in the United States Wrestling Association, teaming up with Tom Prichard and Miss Texas, sparking a Texas vs Tennessee feud.
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On May 3,1991, Eric Embry defeated Jeff Jarrett to win the USWA Southern Heavyweight Championship.
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In July 1992, Eric Embry wrestled a tour for Wrestling International New Generations, due to the talent exchange between USWA and W*ING.
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On October 30,1992, Eric Embry's career came to an end due to a road accident in Hawesville, Kentucky, when a big rig truck jack-knifed while coming down a hill hit his vehicle.
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Eric Embry said that he took it as a sign from God that it was time to get out of the wrestling business.
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Fully recovered from his injuries, he attempted a comeback in March 1993, but after one match on March 28, Eric Embry decided to retire after fifteen years.