Iconic WWE Belt Designer Reggie Parks Passes Away
Rest in peace Reggie Parks, who designed some of wrestling's most iconic title belts.
Former pro wrestling belt designer Reggie Parks has passed away following a battle with COVID-19, Bill Apter has announced.
Apter paid tribute to the 'King of Belts' on his YouTube channel yesterday:-
Dave Meltzer describes Parks' death as "sudden" in the latest Wrestling Observer Newsletter. 87 years old at the time of his passing, Parks was at a Cauliflower Alley Club convention in Las Vegas, Nevada just a few weeks ago.
A former wrestler who worked a wide variety of territories in the '50s, '60s, '70s, and '80s, Parks is best known for designing some of the most famous and notable championships in professional wrestling and combat sports history. His work included the 'Winged Eagle' WWE Championship that was introduced in 1988 and served as the company's top prize as it was carried around by Bret Hart, Shawn Michaels, Ric Flair, Steve Austin, and more, as well as the most cherished version of the Intercontinental title with white leather.
As well as working with WWE and WCW on the majority of the promotions' classic designs, Parks also branched out into boxing and mixed martial arts, designing gold for the UFC.
We at WhatCulture wish to send our deepest thoughts and condolences to Parks' family at this difficult time. May he rest in peace.