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{{Short description|American professional wrestler}}
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{{Infobox professional wrestler
{{Infobox professional wrestler
|name= Eric Embry
| name = Eric Embry
| image = Eric Embry 1983.png
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|birth_name=Douglas Eric Embry
| birth_name = Douglas Eric Embry
| names = Don Fulton<ref name="Kreikenbohm"/><br />Don Starr<ref name="Kreikenbohm"/><br />Eric Embry<ref name="Kreikenbohm"/><br />Eric Emery<ref name="Kreikenbohm"/>
|names=Eric Embry<br />Don Fulton
|height={{height|ft=5|in=10}}
| height = 5 ft 10 in<ref name="Kreikenbohm"/>
| weight = 224 lb<ref name="Kreikenbohm"/>
|weight={{convert|232|lb|abbr=on}}
|birth_date={{birth date and age|1959|2|28}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1959|7|10}}
|birth_place=[[Tell City, Indiana]]
| birth_place = [[Kentucky]], United States<ref name="Kreikenbohm"/>
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| billed = [[Dallas, Texas]]
|death_date=
| trainer = [[Lou Thesz]]<ref name="Kreikenbohm"/>
|death_place=
| debut = 1977<ref name="Kreikenbohm"/>
|resides=Cloverport, Kentucky
| retired = March 28, 1993
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|billed=[[Dallas, Texas]]
|caption = Embry, {{Circa|1983}}}}
|trainer=[[Lou Thesz]]
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'''Douglas Eric Embry''' (born July 10, 1959) is an American retired [[professional wrestler]]. He is best known for his appearances with [[Championship Wrestling from Florida]], [[World Class Championship Wrestling]], and the [[United States Wrestling Association]].
|debut=1977
|retired=October 30, 1992
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'''Douglas Eric Embry''' (born July 10, 1959) is a retired [[professional wrestler]], best known for his appearances with [[Championship Wrestling from Florida]] (as "Nitro" Eric Embry), [[World Class Championship Wrestling]] and the [[United States Wrestling Association]] (as "The Flamboyant" Eric Embry). He is known for his feuds with [[Skandor Akbar]] and his army, eventually winning control of World Class from Akbar and changing the name to USWA.


==Professional wrestling career==
== Professional wrestling career ==


===Early career (1977 - 1985)===
=== Early career (1977–1987) ===
[[File:Mr. Onita, David Von Erich, and Eric Embry, 1981.png|thumb|Embry on the ground during a 1981 match with [[David Von Erich]]. [[Mr. Onita]] is ringside in the background.]]
Embry wrestled in [[Southwest Championship Wrestling]] (later Texas, then USA All Star Wrestling) as one of the Fabulous Blondes, along with Ken Timbs and later Dan Greer. Later, he wrestled for 5 Star Wrestling in Baton Rouge. He would also wrestle in Canada, for [[Stampede Wrestling]] in Calgary, Alberta, [[All Star Wrestling]] in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Embry wrestled in [[Southwest Championship Wrestling]] (later Texas, then USA All Star Wrestling) as one of the Fabulous Blondes, along with Ken Timbs and later Dan Greer. Later, he wrestled for 5 Star Wrestling in Baton Rouge. He would also wrestle in Canada, for [[Stampede Wrestling]] in Calgary, Alberta, [[All Star Wrestling]] in Vancouver, British Columbia. In 1980 Embry wrestled in Pacific Northwest Wrestling (Portland), as Eric Emery.


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In 1985, Embry first joined [[World Wrestling Council]] in Puerto Rico. On August 17, 1985, he defeated [[Super Medico II]] to win the [[WWC Puerto Rico Heavyweight Championship]]. On November 25, 1985, he became a double champion, by defeating [[Invader III]] to win the [[WWC World Junior Heavyweight Championship]]. On January 18, 1986, Embry lost the Junior Heavyweight title back to Invader III, after nearly two months as champion. On May 17, 1986, after exactly nine months as champion, he lost the Puerto Rico Heavyweight title back to Super Medico III. Embry left WWC in 1987. During Embry's times as a [[heel (professional wrestling)|heel]], fans (particularly in Puerto Rico) would often chant ''Erica! Erica!'' to draw [[heat (professional wrestling)|heat]], because Eric Embry called the Puerto Rican fans "greasy, slimy Puerto Ricans". He also insulted commentator and former referee from the heel's side, [[Hugo Savinovich]], by calling him "son of a bitch", instead of the correct last name, that led to a heated feud.
===World Class Championship Wrestling/USWA Dallas (1987 - 1991)===
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Embry joined [[World Class Championship Wrestling]] in 1987. Embry was a booker for the Dallas Sportatorium promotion from 1988 until 1991. During his time as booker, Embry lived at the Sportatorium because he had no other place to live.<ref name=sterling/> In early 1988, he had a feud with [[Jason Sterling]], where Sterling was offered $100 for every minute he spent in the ring with Embry.<ref name=sterling>{{cite web|url=http://www.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2004/02/09/341596.html|title=Sterling jumps into Link with past|author=Renwick, Meredith|publisher=SLAM! Wrestling|accessdate=2009-12-26|date=February 11, 2004}}</ref> [[Jeff Jarrett]] won the [[WCWA World Light Heavyweight Championship]] from Embry on October 15 of that year, but Embry regained the title in November.<ref name=jeff>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/Bios/pf-jarrett.html|title=Jeff Jarrett|publisher=SLAM! Wrestling|accessdate=2009-12-16|date=February 5, 2005}}</ref> After trading the title with Jarrett once more, Embry regained it at [[SuperClash|SuperClash III]] on December 13.<ref name=jeff/> Two weeks later, he lost the title to [[Mick Foley|Cactus Jack]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/Bios/pf-foley.html|title=Mick Foley|publisher=SLAM! Wrestling|accessdate=2009-12-16|date=November 18, 2004}}</ref> In 1989, he became a [[Face (professional wrestling)|face]] during his feud with [[Skandor Akbar]] and his army before the promotion went out of business.


===World Wrestling Council (1985 - 1987, 1990 - 1991)===
=== World Class Championship Wrestling / United States Wrestling Association (1987–1990) ===
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Embry joined [[World Class Championship Wrestling]] in 1987. Embry was a booker for the Dallas Sportatorium promotion from 1988 until 1991. During his time as booker, Embry lived at the Sportatorium because he had no other place to live.<ref name=sterling/> In early 1988, he had a feud with [[Jason Sterling]], where Sterling was offered $100 for every minute he spent in the ring with Embry.<ref name=sterling>{{cite web|url=http://www.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2004/02/09/341596.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130115111802/http://www.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2004/02/09/341596.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=January 15, 2013|title=Sterling jumps into Link with past|author=Renwick, Meredith|publisher=SLAM! Wrestling|access-date=2009-12-26|date=February 11, 2004}}</ref> [[Jeff Jarrett]] won the [[WCWA World Light Heavyweight Championship]] from Embry on October 15 of that year, but Embry regained the title in November.<ref name=jeff>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/Bios/pf-jarrett.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130115101248/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/Bios/pf-jarrett.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=January 15, 2013|title=Jeff Jarrett|publisher=SLAM! Wrestling|access-date=2009-12-16|date=February 5, 2005}}</ref> After trading the title with Jarrett once more, Embry regained it at [[SuperClash|SuperClash III]] on December 13.<ref name=jeff/> Two weeks later, he lost the title to [[Mick Foley|Cactus Jack]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/Bios/pf-foley.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120713211653/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/Bios/pf-foley.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=July 13, 2012|title=Mick Foley|publisher=SLAM! Wrestling|access-date=2009-12-16|date=November 18, 2004}}</ref> In 1989, he became a [[Face (professional wrestling)|face]] during his feud with [[Skandor Akbar]] and his army before the promotion went out of business.
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In 1985, Embry first joined [[World Wrestling Council]] in Puerto Rico. On August 17, 1985, he defeated [[Super Medico II]] to win the [[WWC Puerto Rico Heavyweight Championship]]. On November 25, 1985, he became a double champion, by defeating [[Invader III]] to win the [[WWC World Junior Heavyweight Championship]]. On January 18, 1986, Embry lost the Junior Heavyweight title back to Invader III, after nearly two months as champion. On May 17, 1986, after exactly nine months as champion, he lost the Puerto Rico Heavyweight title back to Super Medico III. Embry left WWC in 1987.


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=== All Japan Pro Wrestling (1990) ===
During Embry's times as a [[heel (professional wrestling)|heel]], fans (particularly in Puerto Rico) would often chant ''Erica! Erica!'' to draw [[heat (professional wrestling)|heat]], because Eric Embry called the Puerto Rican fans "greasy, slimy Puerto Ricans". He also insulted commentator and former referee from the heel's side, Hugo Savinovich, by calling him "son of a bitch", instead of the correct last name, that led to a heated feud.
In the summer of 1990, Embry wrestled a tour for [[All Japan Pro Wrestling]].


=== World Wrestling Council (1990–1991) ===
After leaving Texas in 1990, Embry made his return to WWC and won the [[WWC Caribbean Tag Team Championship]] with [[Kerry Brown (wrestler)|Rick Valentine]] twice.
In late-1990, Embry made his return to WWC and won the [[WWC Caribbean Tag Team Championship]] with [[Kerry Brown (wrestler)|Rick Valentine]] twice.


=== United States Wrestling Association (1991–1992) ===
===USWA Memphis (1991 - 1992)===
In February 1991, Embry went to Memphis in the [[United States Wrestling Association]], teaming up with [[Tom Prichard]] and [[Jacqueline Moore|Miss Texas]], sparking a Texas vs. Tennessee feud. On May 3, 1991, Embry defeated Jeff Jarrett to win the [[USWA Southern Heavyweight Championship]]. His reign didn't last, as he lost the title to [[Bill Dundee]] ten days later on May 13. A week later on May 20, Embry regained the title from Dundee. On July 15, Embry defeated booker [[Eddie Marlin]] and referee Paul Neighbors in a hair vs. hair handicap match, shaving both men bald. On August 12, Embry and Miss Texas lost a hair vs. hair tag team match to [[Jeff Jarrett]] (subbing for an injured [[Tony Anthony (wrestler)|Dirty White Boy]]) and the [[Lady Mystic|Dirty White Girl]], losing Miss Texas' hair as she was the loser of the fall. On November 4, Embry finally lost the Southern title to Tom Prichard, after reigning as champion for nearly six months. Embry and Prichard would switch the title back and forth multiple times until February 1992.
In February 1991, Embry went to Memphis in the [[United States Wrestling Association]], teaming up with [[Tom Prichard]] and [[Jacqueline Moore|Miss Texas]], sparking a Texas vs. Tennessee feud. On May 3, 1991, Embry defeated Jeff Jarrett to win the [[USWA Southern Heavyweight Championship]]. His reign didn't last, as he lost the title to [[Bill Dundee]] ten days later on May 13. A week later on May 20, Embry regained the title from Dundee. On July 15, Embry defeated booker [[Eddie Marlin]] and referee Paul Neighbors in a hair vs. hair handicap match, shaving both men bald. On August 12, Embry and Miss Texas lost a hair vs. hair tag team match to [[Jeff Jarrett]] (subbing for an injured [[Tony Anthony (wrestler)|Dirty White Boy]]) and the [[Lady Mystic|Dirty White Girl]], losing Miss Texas' hair as she was the loser of the fall. On November 4, Embry finally lost the Southern title to Tom Prichard, after reigning as champion for nearly six months. Embry and Prichard would switch the title back and forth multiple times until February 1992.


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In July 1992, Embry wrestled a tour for [[Wrestling International New Generations]], due to the talent exchange between USWA and W*ING.
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===Japan (1990, 1992)===
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In the summer of 1990, Embry wrestled a tour for [[All Japan Pro Wrestling]]. In July 1992, he wrestled a tour for [[Wrestling International New Generations]], due to the talent exchange between USWA and W*ING.


===Career-ending accident===
=== Retirement ===
On October 30, 1992, Embry's career came to an end due to a road accident in Hawesville, Kentucky, when a big rig jack-knifed while coming down a hill hit his vehicle. "I saw it coming, pulled over as close to guardrail as possible, and prayed, please God don't let it be that bad", stated Eric. He was thrown to the back seat. He suffered a badly bruised liver and severe ligament and cartilage damage to his left knee. He said that he took it as a sign from God that it was time to get out of the Business.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/pages/unions/read_article.php?topic_id=23868610&union_id=392 |archive-url=https://archive.is/20130123232529/http://www.gamespot.com/pages/unions/read_article.php?topic_id=23868610&union_id=392 |url-status=dead |archive-date=January 23, 2013 |title=Paul Bearer Interview |publisher=PWInsider (Archived by Gamespot) |accessdate=2009-12-21 |date=October 10, 2005 }}</ref>
On October 30, 1992, Embry's career came to an end due to a road accident in Hawesville, Kentucky, when a [[big rig]] truck jack-knifed{{what|date=May 2024}} while coming down a hill hit his vehicle. "I saw it coming, pulled over as close to guardrail as possible, and prayed, please God don't let it be that bad", stated Eric. He was thrown to the back seat. He suffered a badly bruised liver and severe ligament and cartilage damage to his left knee. He said that he took it as a sign from God that it was time to get out of the wrestling business.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/pages/unions/read_article.php?topic_id=23868610&union_id=392 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130123232529/http://www.gamespot.com/pages/unions/read_article.php?topic_id=23868610&union_id=392 |url-status=dead |archive-date=January 23, 2013 |title=Paul Bearer Interview |publisher=PWInsider (Archived by Gamespot) |access-date=2009-12-21 |date=October 10, 2005 }}</ref> Fully recovered from his injuries, he attempted a comeback in March 1993, but after one match on March 28, Embry decided to retire after fifteen years.


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== Championships and accomplishments ==
He now owns a business in Kentucky installing and servicing satellite TV systems for Dish Network.

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==Championships and accomplishments==
*'''[[Championship Wrestling from Florida]]'''
*'''[[Championship Wrestling from Florida]]'''
**[[NWA Florida Television Championship]] ([[NWA Florida Television Championship#Title history|1 time]])
**[[NWA Florida Television Championship]] ([[NWA Florida Television Championship#Title history|1 time]])
*'''[[Universal Wrestling Federation (Bill Watts)|NWA Tri-State]]'''
*'''[[Universal Wrestling Federation (Bill Watts)|NWA Tri-State]]'''
**[[NWA United States Tag Team Championship (Tri-State version)|NWA Tri-State Tag Team Championship]] ([[NWA United States Tag Team Championship (Tri-State version)#Title history|1 time]]) – with Chief Frank Hill
**[[NWA United States Tag Team Championship (Tri-State version)|NWA Tri-State Tag Team Championship]] ([[NWA United States Tag Team Championship (Tri-State version)#Title history|1 time]]) – with [[Chief Frank Hill]]
*'''[[Pro Wrestling Illustrated]]'''
*'''''[[Pro Wrestling Illustrated]]'''''
**PWI ranked him #'''37''' of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the [[Pro Wrestling Illustrated#PWI 500|PWI 500]] in 1992<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.100megsfree4.com/wiawrestling/pages/pwi/pwi50092.htm |accessdate=2008-07-14 |title=Pro Wrestling Illustrated Top 500 - 1992 |publisher=Wrestling Information Archive |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080607044856/http://www.100megsfree4.com/wiawrestling/pages/pwi/pwi50092.htm |archivedate=2008-06-07 }}</ref>
**PWI ranked him #'''37''' of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the [[Pro Wrestling Illustrated#PWI 500|PWI 500]] in 1992<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.100megsfree4.com/wiawrestling/pages/pwi/pwi50092.htm |access-date=2008-07-14 |title=Pro Wrestling Illustrated Top 500 - 1992 |publisher=Wrestling Information Archive |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080607044856/http://www.100megsfree4.com/wiawrestling/pages/pwi/pwi50092.htm |archive-date=2008-06-07 }}</ref>
**PWI ranked him #'''32''' of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the [[Pro Wrestling Illustrated#PWI 500|PWI 500]] in 1991<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.100megsfree4.com/wiawrestling/pages/pwi/pwi50091.htm |accessdate=2008-07-14 |title=Pro Wrestling Illustrated Top 500 - 1991 |publisher=Wrestling Information Archive |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080607044856/http://www.100megsfree4.com/wiawrestling/pages/pwi/pwi50092.htm |archivedate=2008-06-07 }}</ref>
**PWI ranked him #'''32''' of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the [[Pro Wrestling Illustrated#PWI 500|PWI 500]] in 1991<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.100megsfree4.com/wiawrestling/pages/pwi/pwi50091.htm |access-date=2008-07-14 |title=Pro Wrestling Illustrated Top 500 - 1991 |publisher=Wrestling Information Archive |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080607044856/http://www.100megsfree4.com/wiawrestling/pages/pwi/pwi50092.htm |archive-date=2008-06-07 }}</ref>
**[[PWI Most Inspirational Wrestler of the Year]] (1989)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.100megsfree4.com/wiawrestling/pages/pwi/pwiinsp.htm |accessdate=2008-07-27 |title=Pro Wrestling Illustrated Award Winners Inspirational Wrestler of the Year |publisher=Wrestling Information Archive |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080616062715/http://www.100megsfree4.com/wiawrestling/pages/pwi/pwiinsp.htm |archivedate=2008-06-16 }}</ref>
**[[PWI Most Inspirational Wrestler of the Year]] (1989)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.100megsfree4.com/wiawrestling/pages/pwi/pwiinsp.htm |access-date=2008-07-27 |title=Pro Wrestling Illustrated Award Winners Inspirational Wrestler of the Year |publisher=Wrestling Information Archive |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080616062715/http://www.100megsfree4.com/wiawrestling/pages/pwi/pwiinsp.htm |archive-date=2008-06-16 }}</ref>
*'''[[Southwest Championship Wrestling]]'''
*'''[[Southwest Championship Wrestling]]'''
**[[SCW Southwest Junior Heavyweight Championship]] ([[SCW Southwest Junior Heavyweight Championship#Title history|3 times]])
**[[SCW Southwest Junior Heavyweight Championship]] ([[SCW Southwest Junior Heavyweight Championship#Title history|3 times]])
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*'''[[United States Wrestling Association]]'''
*'''[[United States Wrestling Association]]'''
**[[AWA Southern Heavyweight Championship|USWA Southern Heavyweight Championship]] ([[AWA Southern Heavyweight Championship#Title history|4 times]])
**[[AWA Southern Heavyweight Championship|USWA Southern Heavyweight Championship]] ([[AWA Southern Heavyweight Championship#Title history|4 times]])
**[[NWA Texas Heavyweight Championship|USWA Texas Heavyweight Championship]] ([[NWA Texas Heavyweight Championship#Title history|3 times]])<ref name=TexasBook>{{cite book| last1=Will | first1=Gary | first2=Royal | last2= Duncan | title=Wrestling Title Histories: professional wrestling champions around the world from the 19th century to the present | publisher=Archeus Communications | year=2000 | location=Pennsylvania | chapter=Texas: NWA Texas Heavyweight Title [Von Erich] | isbn=0-9698161-5-4 | pages=268–269}}</ref><ref name=TexasWeb>{{cite web | url=http://www.wrestling-titles.com/us/tx/tx-h.html | title= NWA Texas Heavyweight Title | accessdate=March 30, 2017 | work=Wrestling-Titles}}</ref>
**[[NWA Texas Heavyweight Championship|USWA Texas Heavyweight Championship]] ([[NWA Texas Heavyweight Championship#Title history|3 times]])<ref name=TexasBook>{{cite book| last1=Will | first1=Gary | first2=Royal | last2= Duncan | title=Wrestling Title Histories: professional wrestling champions around the world from the 19th century to the present | publisher=Archeus Communications | year=2000 | location=Pennsylvania | chapter=Texas: NWA Texas Heavyweight Title [Von Erich] | isbn=0-9698161-5-4 | pages=268–269}}</ref><ref name=TexasWeb>{{cite web | url=http://www.wrestling-titles.com/us/tx/tx-h.html | title= NWA Texas Heavyweight Title | access-date=March 30, 2017 | work=Wrestling-Titles}}</ref>
*'''[[Universal Wrestling Association]]'''
*'''[[Universal Wrestling Association]]'''
**[[UWA World Junior Light Heavyweight Championship]] ([[UWA World Light Heavyweight Championship#Title history|1 time]])
**[[UWA World Junior Light Heavyweight Championship]] ([[UWA World Light Heavyweight Championship#Title history|1 time]])
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**[[NWA Texas Heavyweight Championship|WCWA Texas Heavyweight Championship]] ([[NWA Texas Heavyweight Championship#Title history|3 times]])
**[[NWA Texas Heavyweight Championship|WCWA Texas Heavyweight Championship]] ([[NWA Texas Heavyweight Championship#Title history|3 times]])
**[[WCWA World Light Heavyweight Championship]] ([[WCWA World Light Heavyweight Championship#Title history|5 times]])<ref name=TexasBook/><ref name=TexasWeb/>
**[[WCWA World Light Heavyweight Championship]] ([[WCWA World Light Heavyweight Championship#Title history|5 times]])<ref name=TexasBook/><ref name=TexasWeb/>
**[[WCWA World Tag Team Championship]] ([[WCWA World Tag Team Championship#Title history|1 time]]) – with Frank Lancaster
**[[WCWA World Tag Team Championship]] ([[WCWA World Tag Team Championship#Title history|1 time]]) – with Frank Lancaster<ref name=WCCWAmTag>{{cite book | author=Royal Duncan & Gary Will | title=Wrestling Title Histories |chapter= (Dallas) Texas: NWA American Tag Team Title [Fritz Von Erich] | publisher=Archeus Communications | year=2006 | isbn=978-0-9698161-5-7}}</ref><ref name=WCWATagWeb>{{cite web |url=http://www.wrestling-titles.com/us/tx/wcwa/wcwa-t.html |title=World Class Wrestling Association Tag Team Title |access-date=December 26, 2019 |work=Wrestling-Titles.com}}</ref>
*'''[[World Wrestling Council]]'''
*'''[[World Wrestling Council]]'''
**[[WWC Caribbean Tag Team Championship]] ([[WWC Caribbean Tag Team Championship#Title history|2 times]]) – with [[Kerry Brown (wrestler)|Rick Valentine]]
**[[WWC Caribbean Tag Team Championship]] ([[WWC Caribbean Tag Team Championship#Title history|2 times]]) – with [[Kerry Brown (wrestler)|Rick Valentine]]
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**[[WWC World Junior Heavyweight Championship]] ([[WWC World Junior Heavyweight Championship#Title history|1 time]])
**[[WWC World Junior Heavyweight Championship]] ([[WWC World Junior Heavyweight Championship#Title history|1 time]])


==Lucha de Apuesta record==
=== Lucha de Apuesta record ===
{{See also|Lucha libre#Luchas de Apuestas|l1=Luchas de Apuestas}}
{{See also|Lucha libre#Luchas de Apuestas|l1=Luchas de Apuestas}}
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|Eric Embry (hair) || [[Eddie Marlin]] and Paul Neighbors (hair) || Memphis, Tennessee || live event || {{dts|1991|07|15}} ||
|Eric Embry (hair) || [[Eddie Marlin]] and Paul Neighbors (hair) || Memphis, Tennessee || live event || {{dts|1991|07|15}} ||
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==Notes==
== References ==
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<ref name="Kreikenbohm">{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=27|title=Eric Embry|access-date=June 30, 2021|website=Cagematch.net|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm}}</ref>
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==External links==
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20070510112444/http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile Official myspace of Eric Embry]


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== External links ==
* {{IMDb name|nm1336455|Eric Embry}}
* {{Professional wrestling profiles|cagematch=27|wrestlingdata=874|iwd=eric-embry-518}}

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Latest revision as of 04:18, 13 November 2024

Eric Embry
Embry, c. 1983
Birth nameDouglas Eric Embry
Born (1959-07-10) July 10, 1959 (age 65)
Kentucky, United States[1]
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Don Fulton[1]
Don Starr[1]
Eric Embry[1]
Eric Emery[1]
Billed height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)[1]
Billed weight224 lb (102 kg)[1]
Billed fromDallas, Texas
Trained byLou Thesz[1]
Debut1977[1]
RetiredMarch 28, 1993

Douglas Eric Embry (born July 10, 1959) is an American retired professional wrestler. He is best known for his appearances with Championship Wrestling from Florida, World Class Championship Wrestling, and the United States Wrestling Association.

Professional wrestling career

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Early career (1977–1987)

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Embry on the ground during a 1981 match with David Von Erich. Mr. Onita is ringside in the background.

Embry wrestled in Southwest Championship Wrestling (later Texas, then USA All Star Wrestling) as one of the Fabulous Blondes, along with Ken Timbs and later Dan Greer. Later, he wrestled for 5 Star Wrestling in Baton Rouge. He would also wrestle in Canada, for Stampede Wrestling in Calgary, Alberta, All Star Wrestling in Vancouver, British Columbia. In 1980 Embry wrestled in Pacific Northwest Wrestling (Portland), as Eric Emery.

In 1985, Embry first joined World Wrestling Council in Puerto Rico. On August 17, 1985, he defeated Super Medico II to win the WWC Puerto Rico Heavyweight Championship. On November 25, 1985, he became a double champion, by defeating Invader III to win the WWC World Junior Heavyweight Championship. On January 18, 1986, Embry lost the Junior Heavyweight title back to Invader III, after nearly two months as champion. On May 17, 1986, after exactly nine months as champion, he lost the Puerto Rico Heavyweight title back to Super Medico III. Embry left WWC in 1987. During Embry's times as a heel, fans (particularly in Puerto Rico) would often chant Erica! Erica! to draw heat, because Eric Embry called the Puerto Rican fans "greasy, slimy Puerto Ricans". He also insulted commentator and former referee from the heel's side, Hugo Savinovich, by calling him "son of a bitch", instead of the correct last name, that led to a heated feud.

World Class Championship Wrestling / United States Wrestling Association (1987–1990)

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Embry joined World Class Championship Wrestling in 1987. Embry was a booker for the Dallas Sportatorium promotion from 1988 until 1991. During his time as booker, Embry lived at the Sportatorium because he had no other place to live.[2] In early 1988, he had a feud with Jason Sterling, where Sterling was offered $100 for every minute he spent in the ring with Embry.[2] Jeff Jarrett won the WCWA World Light Heavyweight Championship from Embry on October 15 of that year, but Embry regained the title in November.[3] After trading the title with Jarrett once more, Embry regained it at SuperClash III on December 13.[3] Two weeks later, he lost the title to Cactus Jack.[4] In 1989, he became a face during his feud with Skandor Akbar and his army before the promotion went out of business.

All Japan Pro Wrestling (1990)

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In the summer of 1990, Embry wrestled a tour for All Japan Pro Wrestling.

World Wrestling Council (1990–1991)

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In late-1990, Embry made his return to WWC and won the WWC Caribbean Tag Team Championship with Rick Valentine twice.

United States Wrestling Association (1991–1992)

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In February 1991, Embry went to Memphis in the United States Wrestling Association, teaming up with Tom Prichard and Miss Texas, sparking a Texas vs. Tennessee feud. On May 3, 1991, Embry defeated Jeff Jarrett to win the USWA Southern Heavyweight Championship. His reign didn't last, as he lost the title to Bill Dundee ten days later on May 13. A week later on May 20, Embry regained the title from Dundee. On July 15, Embry defeated booker Eddie Marlin and referee Paul Neighbors in a hair vs. hair handicap match, shaving both men bald. On August 12, Embry and Miss Texas lost a hair vs. hair tag team match to Jeff Jarrett (subbing for an injured Dirty White Boy) and the Dirty White Girl, losing Miss Texas' hair as she was the loser of the fall. On November 4, Embry finally lost the Southern title to Tom Prichard, after reigning as champion for nearly six months. Embry and Prichard would switch the title back and forth multiple times until February 1992.

In July 1992, Embry wrestled a tour for Wrestling International New Generations, due to the talent exchange between USWA and W*ING.

Retirement

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On October 30, 1992, Embry's career came to an end due to a road accident in Hawesville, Kentucky, when a big rig truck jack-knifed[clarification needed] while coming down a hill hit his vehicle. "I saw it coming, pulled over as close to guardrail as possible, and prayed, please God don't let it be that bad", stated Eric. He was thrown to the back seat. He suffered a badly bruised liver and severe ligament and cartilage damage to his left knee. He said that he took it as a sign from God that it was time to get out of the wrestling business.[5] Fully recovered from his injuries, he attempted a comeback in March 1993, but after one match on March 28, Embry decided to retire after fifteen years.

Championships and accomplishments

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Lucha de Apuesta record

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See also: Luchas de Apuestas
Winner (wager) Loser (wager) Location Event Date Notes
Eric Embry (hair) Eddie Marlin and Paul Neighbors (hair) Memphis, Tennessee live event July 15, 1991

References

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  2. ^ a b Renwick, Meredith (February 11, 2004). "Sterling jumps into Link with past". SLAM! Wrestling. Archived from the original on January 15, 2013. Retrieved December 26, 2009.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  3. ^ a b "Jeff Jarrett". SLAM! Wrestling. February 5, 2005. Archived from the original on January 15, 2013. Retrieved December 16, 2009.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  4. ^ "Mick Foley". SLAM! Wrestling. November 18, 2004. Archived from the original on July 13, 2012. Retrieved December 16, 2009.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  5. ^ "Paul Bearer Interview". PWInsider (Archived by Gamespot). October 10, 2005. Archived from the original on January 23, 2013. Retrieved December 21, 2009.
  6. ^ "Pro Wrestling Illustrated Top 500 - 1992". Wrestling Information Archive. Archived from the original on June 7, 2008. Retrieved July 14, 2008.
  7. ^ "Pro Wrestling Illustrated Top 500 - 1991". Wrestling Information Archive. Archived from the original on June 7, 2008. Retrieved July 14, 2008.
  8. ^ "Pro Wrestling Illustrated Award Winners Inspirational Wrestler of the Year". Wrestling Information Archive. Archived from the original on June 16, 2008. Retrieved July 27, 2008.
  9. ^ Royal Duncan & Gary Will (2000). Wrestling Title Histories (4th ed.). Archeus Communications. ISBN 0-9698161-5-4.
  10. ^ a b Will, Gary; Duncan, Royal (2000). "Texas: NWA Texas Heavyweight Title [Von Erich]". Wrestling Title Histories: professional wrestling champions around the world from the 19th century to the present. Pennsylvania: Archeus Communications. pp. 268–269. ISBN 0-9698161-5-4.
  11. ^ a b "NWA Texas Heavyweight Title". Wrestling-Titles. Retrieved March 30, 2017.
  12. ^ Royal Duncan & Gary Will (2006). "(Dallas) Texas: NWA American Tag Team Title [Fritz Von Erich]". Wrestling Title Histories. Archeus Communications. ISBN 978-0-9698161-5-7.
  13. ^ "World Class Wrestling Association Tag Team Title". Wrestling-Titles.com. Retrieved December 26, 2019.
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