Mark starr biography
Mark Ashford-Smith (26 December – 7 June ), best known by his ring name Mark Starr, was an English professional wrestler....
Mark Starr
English professional wrestler (1962–2013)
This article is about the professional wrestler.
Mark Ashford-Smith, best known by his ring name Mark Starr, was an English professional wrestler.
For the labor historian, see Mark Starr (labor educationalist).
Mark Ashford-Smith (26 December 1962 – 7 June 2013), best known by his ring nameMark Starr, was an English professional wrestler.
Early life
Mark Ashford-Smith was born in Staffordshire on 26 December 1962.[1] His older brother Chris was also a professional wrestler under the name Chris Champion, and the two often teamed together.[2]
Wrestling career
Continental Wrestling Association (1986–1989)
Starr debuted in 1986 and competed in the Memphis-based Continental Wrestling Association (CWA).[1] His first championship came in 1987 when he teamed with veteran wrestler Steve Keirn to win the CWA International Tag Team Championship on April 27, 1987.
They held the title belts for twelve days before dropping them to the team of Paul Diamond and Pat Tanaka.[3]