Chris Brookes

1. Overview

Chris Brookes (born August 24, 1991) is an English professional wrestler who debuted in 2007. He spent his early career predominantly in the United Kingdom and European independent circuits, notably establishing himself in Progress Wrestling and Revolution Pro Wrestling, where he achieved tag team success as part of CCK. In 2019, Brookes made a significant move to Japan, committing fully to DDT Pro-Wrestling and rapidly becoming a prominent figure in the Japanese professional wrestling scene. His career in Japan has seen him capture multiple championships, including the KO-D Openweight Championship (twice), the DDT Universal Championship (twice, as its inaugural holder), and the DDT Extreme Championship. He is also known for his self-produced event series, "Baka Gaijin + Friends," and his unique in-ring persona and philosophical approach to wrestling.

2. Early Career (2007-2018)

Chris Brookes' early professional wrestling career was primarily built on the independent circuits in the United Kingdom and Europe, where he honed his skills and gained recognition before his eventual move to Japan.

3. Career in Japan (2019-present)

Chris Brookes' career took a definitive turn when he moved to Japan in 2019, establishing himself as a key figure in the Japanese professional wrestling scene, particularly within DDT Pro-Wrestling. In Japan, his ring name is クリス・ブルックス_{Kurisu Burukkusu}^Japanese. His decision to move to Japan in 2020 signified his full commitment to DDT, expressing a preference for the creative freedom offered by DDT over the more corporate structures of larger promotions like WWE UK.

4. Wrestling Style and Persona

Chris Brookes' wrestling style and persona are characterized by a unique blend of technical proficiency, emotional intensity, and quirky eccentricities. He identifies his ideal wrestling philosophy as akin to a "punk rocker" unbound by conventional rules or corporate expectations, prioritizing emotional expression in his matches. This philosophy famously led him to decline an offer from WWE UK in 2018, as he sought to pursue a more emotionally driven style of professional wrestling.

Brookes is also known for a peculiar character quirk involving mascots. This originated from a childhood experience at Disneyland, where he witnessed Mickey Mouse seemingly removing his head to smoke, leading him to confront what he perceived as the "truth" behind mascots. As a result, Brookes developed a compulsion to attack mascots whenever they appear. He has notably assaulted Pokotan, a DDT mascot, and famously caused a brawl at a press conference by attacking Chiitan☆, another well-known mascot. In 2024, he also targeted Akos-chan, a local mascot, at an event in Akosu.

5. Signature Moves

Chris Brookes employs a diverse set of signature moves that highlight his technical and aggressive in-ring approach.

• Playing Mantis Bomb: A double underhook piledriver. He hooks both of his opponent's arms in a reverse full nelson position, lifts their body vertically, and then drops to a sitting position to drive the opponent's head into the mat.
• Octopus Stretch: A submission hold, specifically a variation of the octopus hold.
• Ito Special: A unique variation of the Texas Cloverleaf submission hold. Unlike the standard maneuver, Brookes clasps his hands together in a prayer-like gesture while applying the hold.
• Kenka Kick: A stiff, often surprising, kick to the opponent.
• Death By Roll-Up: A unique pinning combination that starts as a schoolboy roll-up. From the schoolboy position, Brookes shifts onto his back and hooks the opponent's legs, intensifying the pin.
• Bacchus: A modified Gannosuke Clutch applied from a front facelock position. This move was originally utilized by his tag team partner, Masahiro Takanashi.

6. Championships and Accomplishments

7. Entrance Music

Chris Brookes uses "SCHADENFREUDE Theme" as his entrance music.