Independent professional wrestler Charlie King, better known to fans by his ring name Chicken Finger, has died at the age of 25.
Promotion announces the loss
Rocket City Championship Wrestling (RCCW) announced the news on its Facebook page. The promotion said it was heartbroken by the loss of a great young man and would celebrate his life, adding that King had become one of their own. No cause of death was disclosed in the announcement.
King had been building his career on the Alabama independent wrestling circuit, appearing regularly for Rocket City Championship Wrestling and Spartan Pro Wrestling. Trained through the Spartan Pro Wrestling Academy, he wrestled primarily as a singles competitor known for his high-flying style and was nicknamed Straight Out The Fryer.
An active young career
King remained active throughout 2026, regularly featuring in championship matches and multi-man bouts around Alabama, including challenges for Rocket City's Television Championship and a place in the promotion's annual WrestlingCon rumble. He was last seen in action in September 2026.
Tributes have poured in from promotions and wrestlers across the regional scene that watched his career begin to grow. His death follows a difficult stretch for professional wrestling, coming days after the wrestling world was rocked by the death of another wrestler at a young age.
Sources:
- Economic Times: Wrestler Charlie King aka Chicken Finger dies at 25
- Fightful: Indie Wrestler Chicken Finger (Charlie King) Passes Away
Promotion announces the loss
Rocket City Championship Wrestling (RCCW) announced the news on its Facebook page. The promotion said it was heartbroken by the loss of a great young man and would celebrate his life, adding that King had become one of their own. No cause of death was disclosed in the announcement.
King had been building his career on the Alabama independent wrestling circuit, appearing regularly for Rocket City Championship Wrestling and Spartan Pro Wrestling. Trained through the Spartan Pro Wrestling Academy, he wrestled primarily as a singles competitor known for his high-flying style and was nicknamed Straight Out The Fryer.
An active young career
King remained active throughout 2026, regularly featuring in championship matches and multi-man bouts around Alabama, including challenges for Rocket City's Television Championship and a place in the promotion's annual WrestlingCon rumble. He was last seen in action in September 2026.
Tributes have poured in from promotions and wrestlers across the regional scene that watched his career begin to grow. His death follows a difficult stretch for professional wrestling, coming days after the wrestling world was rocked by the death of another wrestler at a young age.
Sources:
- Economic Times: Wrestler Charlie King aka Chicken Finger dies at 25
- Fightful: Indie Wrestler Chicken Finger (Charlie King) Passes Away
