Chad Wicks

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Chad Wicks
Birth nameCharles Wicks
Born (1978-03-06) March 6, 1978 (age 47)
Inoki Dojo
Ohio Valley Wrestling
Debut2000
Retired2006

Charles Wicks (born March 6, 1978) is an American retired

professional wrestler best known for his time with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), where he wrestled as Chad Toland in its Ohio Valley Wrestling affiliate and later as Chad Dick on its SmackDown!
brand.

Professional wrestling career

In 2000, Wicks started his training at the Chaotic Training Center in

Young Lions Cup and teamed with Jushin Thunder Liger
.

In May 2004, Wicks signed a developmental deal and reported to Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW) in June. On December 1, 2004, he began appearing on OVW programming under the name Chad Toland (sub for Tank Toland) and defeated Chris Cage to capture the OVW Heavyweight Championship. The next year he began to team with Tank Toland as The Blond Bombers and on April 12, 2005, the team won the OVW Southern Tag Team Title from the Thrillseekers.

He made his WWE debut as Chad Dick along with his partner Toland, now known as James Dick, on the October 14, 2005 of

Chippendale dancers. On the November 25 episode of SmackDown!, they made their official SmackDown! debuts, defeating Heidenreich and Road Warrior Animal. They ultimately became regulars on Velocity before a final appearance on the February 24, 2006 edition of SmackDown! where they were defeated by The Boogeyman in a handicap match.[1] Shortly after the taping, they were released.[1]

Personal life

On November 14, 2016, Wicks joined a class action lawsuit against WWE, litigated by Konstantine Kyros, who has been involved in a number of other lawsuits against them, alleging that "he is suffering from multiple symptoms of repetitive traumatic brain injuries and is undergoing neurological care." US District Judge Vanessa Lynne Bryant dismissed the lawsuit in September 2018.[2]

Wicks made his

NFL player Demetrin Veal.[3][4]

Championships and accomplishments

References

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    ISBN 978-0-7566-4190-0
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  2. ^ Robinson, Byron (September 22, 2018). "Piledriver: WWE uses 'Hell in a Cell' as springboard to future shows". Montgomery Advertiser. Retrieved October 28, 2018.
  3. ^ "Grippin headstrong after Ring of Fire 43 MMA defeat". brushnewstribune.com. June 5, 2012. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
  4. ^ "Leandro Veal". tapology.com. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
  5. ^ "OVW Title Histories - OVW Heavyweight Championship". Ohio Valley Wrestling. Archived from the original on May 31, 2009. Retrieved July 5, 2009.
  6. ^ "OVW Title Histories - OVW Southern Tag Team Championship". Ohio Valley Wrestling. Archived from the original on May 31, 2009. Retrieved July 5, 2009.
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