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Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Born
November 19, 1952
Died
September 15, 2006 (age 53)
Place of Birth
Pensacola, Florida, U.S.
Also Known As
Ricky Gibson
Rick Gibson
Matt Gibson
Ricky Lee Jones
Ricky Gibson
Biography
Richard Earl Cain was an American professional wrestler known for his work in the Southern territories and as the brother and tag team partner of Robert Gibson. He debuted in 1970 and competed in places like Alabama, Japan, AWA, and Mid-South Wrestling.
He formed a successful tag team with his brother in the Continental Wrestling Association, but they split in 1983 when Robert formed the Rock 'n' Roll Express. In 1982, Ricky was in a serious car accident that impacted his career. His final match was in 1987 against Ric Flair.
He passed away on September 15, 2006, at the age of 53 due to a heart attack. His death was acknowledged by WWE on its official website.
Known For

TV
USWA Championship Wrestling
Rick Gibson
1977

TV
USWA Championship Wrestling
Ricky Gibson
1977
TV
Championship Wrestling from Hollywood
2010

TV
Mid-South Wrestling
Ricky Gibson
1981

TV
NWA World Championship Wrestling
Ricky Lee Jones
1985

Film
Sting: Into the Light
Himself
2015

Film
The Second Annual NWA Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament
Ricky Lee Jones
1987
Filmography
2015FilmSting: Into the Lightas Himself2010TVChampionship Wrestling from Hollywood1987FilmThe Second Annual NWA Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournamentas Ricky Lee Jones1985TVNWA World Championship Wrestlingas Ricky Lee Jones1981TVMid-South Wrestlingas Ricky Gibson1977TVUSWA Championship Wrestlingas Rick Gibson