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2 Cold Scorpio

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2 Cold Scorpio
Born
Charles Bernard Scaggs

(1965-10-25) October 25, 1965 (age 61)
OccupationProfessional wrestler
Years active1985–present
Known forWrestling as 2 Cold Scorpio and Flash Funk; stints in WCW, ECW, NJPW, WWF, Pro Wrestling Noah

Charles Bernard Scaggs (born October 25, 1965) is an American professional wrestler who performs under the ring name 2 Cold Scorpio. He rose to prominence through significant stints in prominent wrestling organizations such as World Championship Wrestling (WCW), Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW), New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), Pro Wrestling Noah, and the World Wrestling Federation (WWF), where he also competed as Flash Funk. Over the course of his career, Scorpio earned several distinguished championships including the ECW World Tag Team Championship, ECW World Television Championship, GHC Tag Team Championship, and the WCW World Tag Team Championship.

Early career (1985–1992)

Scaggs began his professional wrestling journey in 1985 using the name "2 Cold Scorpio," working across multiple independent circuits in the United States. Motivated by Big Van Vader, he entered New Japan Pro-Wrestling and trained at the NJPW Dojo. His formative years also featured international bouts throughout Europe and Mexico.

World Championship Wrestling (1992–1994)

Joining World Championship Wrestling (WCW) in late 1992, Scaggs appeared as 2 Cold Scorpio. He made his WCW debut on November 18 at Clash of the Champions XXI, partnering with Ron Simmons as a surprise ally to win a handicap match. On June 16, 1993, during Clash of the Champions XXIII, he challenged Barry Windham for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship but did not succeed. Scorpio later teamed up with Marcus Alexander Bagwell, capturing the WCW World Tag Team Championship from The Nasty Boys on October 23, 1993, before relinquishing the belts at Halloween Havoc (1993). His tenure ended in April 1994 following reported positive marijuana drug tests; nonetheless, he continued to appear at WCW co-promoted events such as When Worlds Collide in November 1994 and Collision in Korea in April 1995.

Extreme Championship Wrestling (1994–1996)

Following his departure from WCW, Scaggs joined Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) in 1994. There, he became a four-time holder of the World Television Championship and once held the World Tag Team Championship alongside The Sandman. His notable rivalries included clashes with Taz, Shane Douglas, Sabu, and Mikey Whipwreck. In August 1994, he competed in the NWA World Heavyweight Championship tournament final but was defeated by Shane Douglas. After a brief stint in WWF, Scorpio returned to ECW in 1998 as an enigmatic challenger for Taz at House Party. In 1996, he wrestled masked as Black Wazuma for Japan’s Tokyo Pro Wrestling.

World Wrestling Federation (1996–1999)

Scaggs entered the WWF on November 17, 1996, adopting the gimmick Flash Funk, characterized by flamboyant attire and a pimp-inspired persona accompanied by dancers. Eventually, he reverted to using the names 2 Cold Scorpio and later simply "Scorpio," forming alliances with Ron Simmons and Terry Funk through 1998. He competed in WWF’s Brawl for All tournament that year but was eliminated in the quarterfinals.

Toward late 1998, Scorpio became part of Al Snow’s J.O.B. Squad and made regular appearances on WWF Shotgun Saturday Night. In February 1999, he requested time off citing personal matters but was released after failing to maintain contact following revelations about substance abuse issues. His last match in WWF resulted in a loss alongside Hardcore Holly against Owen Hart and Jeff Jarrett on February 6, 1999.

Return to ECW (1999–2000)

Following his tenure in WWF, Scaggs made occasional appearances in ECW, notably challenging Mike Awesome for the ECW World Heavyweight Championship on December 10, 1999. His final bout in ECW was a defeat against Masato Tanaka at CyberSlam in 2000.

Pro Wrestling Noah (2000–2006)

After his stint with All Japan Pro Wrestling, Scaggs joined Pro Wrestling Noah in 2000, teaming up with Vader. Scorpio's engaging performances and babyface character resonated well with Japanese fans, elevating his popularity. Alongside Vader, he supported Vader’s rivalry with Jun Akiyama.

On October 19, 2001, Scorpio and Vader became the first-ever GHC Tag Team Champions by overcoming Jun Akiyama and Akitoshi Saito. However, they dropped the titles to Mitsuharu Misawa and Yoshinari Ogawa on November 30. The duo continued competing together throughout 2002 until Vader left in January 2003, after which Doug Williams stepped in as Scorpio’s new tag partner.

In January 2005, Scorpio and Williams secured the GHC Tag Team Championship. Later that year, on November 5, Scorpio captured the GHC Openweight Hardcore Championship from Yoshinobu Kanemaru during a pay-per-view event.

Return to WWE (2006–2007)

In 2006, 2 Cold Scorpio signed with World Wrestling Entertainment and reappeared as his Flash Funk character within the developmental territory Deep South Wrestling. Despite this signing, he was released on May 11, 2007, without making any WWE television appearances. On December 10, 2007, during WWE Raw’s 15th anniversary show, he participated in a battle royal as Flash Funk, eliminating Steve Blackman before exiting himself.

Independent circuit (2005–present)

On June 10, 2005, 2 Cold Scorpio took part in the ECW reunion event Hardcore Homecoming, where he defeated Kid Kash. Toward the end of 2007, he joined Booker T’s Pro Wrestling Alliance based in Houston, Texas. There he wrestled sporadically and engaged in a feud with villainous Gustavo Mendoza. His final match for PWA occurred on February 16, 2008, against Chris Adams. On August 8, 2010, Scorpio appeared at Total Nonstop Action Wrestling’s ECW reunion show Hardcore Justice and secured a victory over C. W. Anderson.

On April 28, 2012, Scorpio headlined Extreme Reunion in Philadelphia against Shane Douglas; the contest included interference from Kevin Sullivan and former ECW owner Tod Gordon. In September of the same year, he made his debut for Chikara as part of The Extreme Trio alongside Jerry Lynn and Tommy Dreamer during the King of Trios tournament.

Scorpio claimed the Rey De Voladores title on February 2, 2013, by defeating A.C.H. At House of Hardcore 2 on June 23 that year, he challenged John Hennigan for the FWE Heavyweight Championship but came up short. On September 2, 2017, he unsuccessfully contested Hannibal for the Great North Wrestling Canadian Championship.

On February 18, 2018, Scorpio captured the WPW Heavyweight Championship by besting Kendo Kashin. He competed in the Scenic City Invitational Tournament later that year but was eliminated in the first round by AJ Gray; however, he won a non-tournament match against Darius Lockhart the following evening.

As of July 2019, Scorpio serves as head trainer at Rocky Mountain Pro Wrestling Academy located in Golden, Colorado. He plays an integral role in producing Rocky Mountain Pro’s live television programming broadcast on Right Now TV, Fight Network UK, and Twitch.tv. Additionally, he holds the Rocky Mountain Pro tag team championship alongside Airborne Alex Anthony after winning the belts at their Milestone 9 Pay Per View event on June 30, 2019.

On September 10, 2020, Scorpio made his debut for Game Changer Wrestling at their For The Culture event but was defeated by AR Fox. On October 22, 2021, he debuted with PCW Ultra suffering a loss to The Blood Hunter accompanied by Kevin Sullivan.

Personal life

During a 2004 interview on Ring of Honor Straight Shootin', Scaggs openly acknowledged his past use of crack cocaine throughout his tenure with ECW and WWF, noting that his consumption increased while with WWF due to greater financial resources. He conveyed remorse for this period, revealing that he was able to conquer his addiction only after his release from WWF in 1999. Additionally, he continues to be both a frequent user and proponent of marijuana.

2024 assault charge

On June 15, 2024, Scaggs was taken into custody in Jackson County, Missouri, following accusations of stabbing an individual at a Love's Travel Stop located in Kansas City, where he was employed as a security guard. According to Scaggs, the incident began when he confronted a patron who was smoking inside the facility, which escalated into a physical altercation during which he used a knife to defend himself. The injured party suffered several stab wounds. After posting bail, Scaggs entered a plea of not guilty. His trial date, originally scheduled for June 21, 2025, has been deferred twice—first to November 3, 2025, and subsequently to January 26, 2026.

Championships and accomplishments

External links

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