Charlie Haas

Aug 30, 2009 - by Steve Gerweck

Real name: Charles D. Haas
Height: 6’2″
Weight: 235 lbs.
Date of birth: March 27, 1972
From: Edmond, OK
Pro debut: 1996
Trained by: “Iron” Mike Sharpe
Finishing move: Haas of Pain
Audio: Haas interviewed on the Gerweck Report Hotline

Biography

– On July 22, 1998, the Haas (Charlie and Russ) brothers defeated Zeig and Flash Wheeler to capture the JAPW (Jersey All Pro Wrestling) Tag Team title.
– The Haas brothers defeated The Big Unit on May 21, 1999 to re-capture the JAPW Tag Team title.
– In 2000, the Haas brothers captured the ECWA (East Coast Wrestling Association) Tag Team title.
– On February 12, 2000, the Haas brothers defeated the Kasmireno Brothers, the Thrill Kill Kult and the Hit Squad in a “four way” match to capture the CZW (Combat Zone Wrestling) World Tag Team title in Blackwood, NJ.
– In August 2000, the Haas brothers were offered a WWF try out, and eventually signed to developmental deals.
– The WWF assigned the Haas brothers to Memphis Championship Wrestling (MCW), and later transferred them to Heartland Championship Wrestling in Cincinnati.
– The Haas brothers defeated the Dupps on February 21, 2001 in Jonesboro, AR to capture the MCW Tag Team title.
– On February 24, 2001, the Haas brothers successfully defended the ECWA Tag Team belts against Simon Diamond and Ty Street at the Annual Super 8 Tournament.
– On May 25, 2001, the Haas brothers regained the MCW Tag Team title, this time beating the Island Boys (3 Minute Warning) for the gold.
– The Haas brothers claimed their third MCW Tag Team title on June 1, 2001 in Marmaduke, AR by winning a three way match over the Island Boys and Joey Matthews and Christian York.
– At the fourth Annual Brian Pillman Memorial show in Cincinnati, the Haas brothers defeated Steve Bradley and Constantino.
– On August 30, 2001, the Haas brothers teamed with the Big Show to win a six man tag match over Chris Kanyon, Mark Jindrak and Mike Sanders.
– On December 14, 2001, Thomas Russell “Russ” Haas died in his sleep. The cause of death was heart failure.
– Following the passing of his brother, Charlie was moved to Ohio Valley Wrestling in Louisville. He changed his ring name to R.C. Haas in honor of his departed brother.
– Haas defeated EZ Money on January 8, 2002 in Dayton, OH to capture the HWA Heavyweight title.
– On February 2, 2002, Haas defeated Simon Diamond and Devon Storm at JAPW’s Russ Haas Benefit show.
– On August 31, 2002, Haas and Nova downed Doug Basham and Damaja to win the Russ Haas Memorial Tag Team tournament.
– On the December 26, 2002 edition of “Smackdown,” Haas arrived with Benjamin in the formation of Team Angle.
– Haas upset Edge on the January 9, 2003 episode of “Smackdown.”
– Team Angle defeated Edge and Chris Benoit on the January 30, 2003 edition of “Smackdown” to earn a WWE Tag Team title shot.
– At the February 4, 2003 “Smackdown” taping in Philadelphia, PA, Team Angle defeated Los Guerreros to capture the WWE World Tag Team title.
– At Wrestlemania XIX in Seattle, WA, Team Angle successfully defended the WWE World Tag Team title against Los Guerreros and Chris Benoit and Rhyno in a three way match.
– Team Angle defeated Los Guerreros to retain the WWE World Tag Team title at the 2003 Backlash PPV.
– On the June 12, 2003 edition of “Smackdown,” Haas and Benjamin had a falling out with Kurt Angle.
– At the July 1, 2003 “Smackdown” taping in Rochester, NY, Haas and Benjamin defeated Eddy Guerrero and Tajiri to regain the WWE World Tag Team title.
– On July 17, 2003, Haas and Benjamin defeated Rhyno and Chris Benoit in Yokohama, Japan to retain the WWE Tag Team title.
– At Vengeance ’03 in Denver, CO, Haas and Benjamin successfully defended the WWE Tag Team title against Rey Mysterio Jr. and Billy Kidman.
– Haas and Benjamin were voted Pro Wrestling Illustrated’s Tag Team of the Year for 2003.
– On January 24, 2004, Haas and Kidman were inducted into the ECWA hall of fame in Wilmington, DE.
– At No Way Out ’04, Haas and Benjamin defeated the APA.
– Benjamin was “drafted” by Eric Bischoff to join the “Raw” roster on the March 22, 2004 edition of “Raw,” splitting up the World’s Greatest Tag Team.
– At the April 20, 2004 “Smackdown” taping, Haas and Rico defeated Rikishi and Scotty Too Hotty in Kelowna, BC, Canada, to capture the WWE Tag Team title.
– Haas and Rico defeated Billy Gunn and Hardcore Holly to successfully defend the WWE World Tag Team title at the 2004 Judgment Day PPV.
– At the 2004 No Mercy PPV, Haas, Rico and Miss Jackie defeated the Dudley Boyz and Dawn Marie in a six person tag team match.
– On June 10, 2005, Haas married Jackie Gayda.
– On July 6, 2005, Haas and Gayda were both released by WWE.
– In late 2005, Haas agreed to terms to return to WWE.
– Haas returned to WWE television on the April 17, 2006 edition of “Raw” and defeated his former tag team partner, Shelton Benjamin.
– On April 15, 2009, Haas was drafted to Smackdown during the Supplemental draft.
– WWE released Haas on February 28, 2010.
– On April 1, 2011, Haas and Shelton Benjamin defeated the Kings of Wrestling in Atlanta, GA to capture the ROH tag team titles.
– At ROH’s Best in the World iPPV, Haas and Benjamin defeated Mark & Jay Briscoe, The All Night Express and Chris Hero & Claudio Castagnoli to retain the tag team titles.
– At ROH’s Death Before Dishonor, Haas defeated Michael Elgin.
– In March 2013, Haas announced his retirement from wrestling.
– Haas came out of retirement in October 2013, defeating Ryan Genesis at a Branded Outlaw Wrestling event
– On September 28, 2014, Haas defeated Americos to win the IHWE DFW Title
– At JAPW’s 18th Anniversary Show, The World’s Greatest Tag Team reunited to defeat Teddy Hart & Chris Sabin
– On April 17, 2015, Haas & Dane Griffin defeated Shane Taylor & Ray Rowe to win the NWA Texoma Tag Team Titles
– On May 15, Haas & Griffin defeated Bruiser Schmidt & Seth Allen to retain the NWA Texoma Tag Team Titles, before Haas defeated Jerome Daniels to win the NWA Texoma Heavyweight Title
– The next day, Haas & Griffin (now dubbed ‘The Imperialists’) defeated The Dirt Road Dynasty (Chad Thomas & Jay Hazzard) to retain the NWA Texoma Tag Team Titles
– On June 7, Haas defeated Thomas Shire to win the IHWE Heavyweight Title
– On June 19, Haas defeated Jerome Daniels to retain the NWA Texoma Heavyweight Title
– On October 9, Haas defeated Jermaine Johnson to retain the NWA Texoma Heavyweight Title
– On October 16, Haas defeated Apocalypse to retain the NWA Texoma Heavyweight Title
– The World’s Greatest Tag Team reunited once again for OVW in November 2015, winning the Danny Davis Invitational Tournament, defeating The Wild Boyz (Eddie Diamond & Bud Dwight) in the final
– On May 29, Haas defeated Americos to unify the IHWE Heavyweight, DFW and California West Coast Titles
– On June 4, Haas defeated Moonshine Mantell to retain the NWA Texoma Heavyweight Title
– On July 9, Haas again defeated Moonshine Mantell to retain the NWA Texoma Heavyweight Title
– On August 21, Haas (under a mask as ‘The Sickness’) defeated Will Allday to win the Texoma Pro Title
– On September 18, The Sickness defeated Dexter Hardaway to retain the Texoma Pro Title
– On October 2, The Sickness defeated Nate Collins to retain the Texoma Pro Title
– On October 16, The Sickness fought Will Allday to a no-contest to retain the Texoma Pro Title
– On November 6, The Sickness defeated Nate Collins to retain the Texoma Pro Title
– On December 4, The Sickness defeated Johnny O’Mara to retain the Texoma Pro Title
– On December 18, The Sickness defeated Adam Asher to retain the Texoma Pro Title
– On New Year’s Day 2021, The Sickness defeated Johnny O’Mara to retain the Texoma Pro Title
– On February 6, Haas defeated Tim Storm to win the SWE Heavyweight Title
– On February 27, Haas defeated Frank Stone to retain the SWE Heavyweight Title
– On March 5, The Sickness defeated AC Riley to retain the Texoma Pro Title
– On March 20, Haas defeated Will Allday & Edge Stone to retain the SWE Heavyweight Title
– On April 16, The Sickness lost a Mask vs. Career Match to Adam Asher, forcing Haas to unmask
– On April 24, Haas defeated Heartthrob Jaden to retain the SWE Heavyweight Title
– On May 1, Haas defeated Moonshine Mantell to retain the SWE Heavyweight Title
– On May 7, Haas defeated Luke Savage to retain the Texoma Pro Title
– On May 21, Haas defeated Max Beckett to retain the Texoma Pro Title
– The next day, Haas defeated Hernandez & Kaun to retain the SWE Heavyweight Title
– On June 4, Haas defeated Tino Valentino to retain the Texoma Pro Title
– On June 18, Haas defeated Luke Savage in under 20 seconds to retain the Texoma Pro Title
– The next day, Haas defeated Carlton Easley & Big Fitz to retain the SWE Heavyweight Title
– On July 24, Haas defeated Mil Muertes to retain the SWE Heavyweight Title
– On August 28, Haas defeated Kahagas to retain the SWE Heavyweight Title
– On December 11, Haas defeated Jerry Bostic to retain the SWE Heavyweight Title and win ownership of SWE
– In January 2022, Haas debuted with Impact Wrestling, but would suffer a concussion in his first match with the company and would not make any further appearances for them
– On February 27, Haas defeated Wayne Black to retain the SWE Heavyweight Title
– On April 10, Haas defeated Aaron Orion to win the XICW Heavyweight Title

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