Gerry Morrow

Gerard Etifier
Personal information
Born(1949-09-10)September 10, 1949[1]
Le Prêcheur, Martinique[1]
DiedJuly 28, 2025(2025-07-28) (aged 75)
Professional wrestling career
Ring nameGerry Morrow
Jerry Morrow
El Mercenario #2
Jiro Inazuma
The Killer
Champgene
Billed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)[1]
Billed weight240 lb (110 kg)[1]
Debut1971
Retired2002

Gerard Etifier (September 10, 1949 – July 28, 2025), better known by his ring name as Gerry Morrow, was a Martinique-born Canadian professional wrestler known for his work in Canada and Japan during the 1970s and 1980s.

Career

Morrow moved to Paris, France, to complete his obligation in the French military service. He would make his wrestling debut in 1971 in Japan for International Wrestling Enterprise.

In 1975, he made his debut in North America for Stampede Wrestling in Calgary. Teamed up with his brother Eddie as “The Morrow Brothers” and together held 3 International tag team championships. He was awarded his 4th International tag team title alongside George Wells in 1978. He worked for Stampede until its closure in 1989.

Then, in 1977, he made his debut in Vancouver for All-Star Wrestling, where he worked until 1985. He traveled around the world, competing in Canada, Japan, Germany, Puerto Rico, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea and New Zealand.

After Stampede closed in 1989, Morrow returned to Puerto Rico and Japan. Later in his career, he worked in Western Canada, Winnipeg, South Africa, and various Japanese promotions.

He retired from wrestling in 2002.

Death

Morrow died on July 28, 2025, at the age of 75.[2][3] He was the brother of Eddie Morrow.[1]

Championships and accomplishments

  • Canadian Rocky Mountain Wrestling North American Heavyweight Title (1 time)[5]
  • International Championship Wrestling
  • International Championship Wrestling Tag Team Title (2 times) - with Sumito (1 time), Gama Singh (1 time) [6]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "Gerry Morrow". Wrestling Data. Retrieved 1 March 2016.
  2. ^ “Champagne” Gerry Morrow (Gerard Etifier) passes away at 75
  3. ^ "Gerard Nicolas Etifier".
  4. ^ Royal Duncan & Gary Will (2006). "Maritimes : Atlantic Gran Prix Wrestling North American Tag Team Title". Wrestling Title Histories (4th ed.). Archeus Communications. p. 338. ISBN 0-9698161-5-4.
  5. ^ "Canadian Rocky Mountain Wrestling North American Heavyweight Title". Wrestling-Titles.com. Retrieved 1 March 2016.
  6. ^ "ICW Tag Team Title". Wrestling-Titles.com. Retrieved 1 March 2016.
  7. ^ "Stampede Wrestling International Tag Team Title". Puroesu Dojo. 2003. Archived from the original on 2008-05-05.
  8. ^ WWC North American Tag Team Title history At wrestling-titles.com
  9. ^ Duncan, Royal; Gary Will (2006). "(Puerto Rico) Puerto Rico: WWC World Tag Team Title". Wrestling Title Histories. Archeus Communications. pp. 324–325. ISBN 0-9698161-5-4.
  10. ^ Duncan, Royal; Gary Will (2006). "(Puerto Rico) Puerto Rico: WWC World Tag Team Title". Wrestling Title Histories. Archeus Communications. p. 325. ISBN 0-9698161-5-4.
  11. ^ "WFWA Canadian Heavyweight Championship". Wrestling-Titles.com.

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