Chris Candido

Chris Candido
Candido in 1998
Birth nameChristopher Barrett Candito
Born(1972-03-21)March 21, 1972[1]
Edison, New Jersey, U.S.[2]
DiedApril 28, 2005(2005-04-28) (aged 33)[1]
New Brunswick, New Jersey, U.S.[2]
Cause of deathAcute pneumonia brought on by surgery
PartnerTammy Lynn Sytch (1990–2005)
FamilyJohnny Candido (brother)
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Chris Candido[1]
Skip[1]
Billed height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)[1]
Billed weight225 lb (102 kg)[1]
Billed fromAsbury Park, New Jersey
Spring Lake, New Jersey
Trained byLarry Sharpe[1]
Debut1986[1]

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]

During 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.

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i "Chris Candido Profile". Online World Of Wrestling. Retrieved March 20, 2008.
  2. ^ a b c "Christopher B. Candito, 33, of Matawan". Asbury Park Press. Gannett Company. April 30, 2005. Retrieved May 3, 2014.