Ricky Gibson (wrestler)

Richard Earl Cain (November 19, 1952 – September 15, 2006)^[2] was an American professional wrestler who worked in the Southern Territories. He was the brother of Robert Gibson.

Ricky Gibson
Birth name	Richard Cain
Born	(1952-11-19)November 19, 1952 Pensacola, Florida, U.S.
Died	September 15, 2006(2006-09-15) (aged 53)
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)	Ricky Gibson Rick Gibson Matt Gibson Ricky Lee Jones
Billed height	5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Billed weight	220 lb (100 kg)[1]
Debut	1970
Retired	1987

Professional wrestling career

Gibson made his wrestling debut in 1970 working in Alabama and worked with Lee Fields. In 1975, he did a tour for All Japan Pro Wrestling.

Gibson trained his brother Robert who made his debut in 1977 and teamed together winning many tag team titles mainly in Continental Wrestling Association in Tennessee.

In 1982, Gibson was in a car accident and spent 39 days in intensive care.^[3]

In 1983, the brothers disbanded when Robert went on to form the Rock 'n' Roll Express with Ricky Morton. Gibson would work in the AWA, and Mid-South.

In 1986, he wrestled as Ricky Lee Jones in the Mid-Atlantic. He lasted his match in 1987 against Ric Flair.

Death

Gibson died on September 15, 2006, of a heart attack at 53.^[4] The WWE acknowledged Ricky's death on WWE.com.^[5]

Championships and accomplishments

• Memphis Wrestling Hall of Fame
  • Class of 2022
• NWA Hollywood Wrestling
  • NWA Americas Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Robert Gibson
• NWA Mid-America / Continental Wrestling Association / Championship Wrestling Association
  • AWA Southern Tag Team Championship (5 times) – with Robert Gibson (3)^[6][7]
• Southeastern Championship Wrestling
  • NWA Southeastern Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Robert Gibson
• Gulf Coast Championship Wrestling
  • NWA Alabama Heavyweight Championship (7 times)^[8]
  • NWA United States Tag Team Championship (Gulf Coast version) (1 time) – with Robert Gibson^[9]
  • NWA World Six-Man Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Eddie Marlin and Tommy Gilbert (1)
• Southeastern Championship Wrestling
  • NWA Tennessee Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Bunkhouse Buck^[10]
• NWA Mid-America / Continental Wrestling Association / Championship Wrestling Association
  • NWA Mid-America Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Bill Dundee^[11]