Former WCW and Independent Star Chris Champion (Yoshi Kwan) Passes Away Aged 57
Posted By: Ben Jordan Kerin on Aug 22, 2018Former WCW and independentĀ wrestling star Chris Champion (Christopher Ashford-Smith) has sadly passed away following a stroke at the age of 57.Ā
Champion he primarily worked for variousĀ National Wrestling Alliance territories throughout the 80s and 90, includingĀ Florida Championship WrestlingĀ andĀ Jim Crockett Promotions. Champion is also was known for a brief stint with World Championship Wrestling in 1993 asĀ Yoshi Kwan.
WrestlingNewsSource.com extends our deepest and heartfelt condolencesĀ to the friends and family ofĀ Christopher Ashford-Smith.
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