Charlie was very close to his brother. I couldn't have a site about Charlie without having something about one of the most important people in his life.



Russ Haas, my brother. He and Charlie are my heroes. They were everything that I wanted to be but never could be. Charlie, Russ and I stood on the floor of the Astrodome at WrestleMania X-7 and talked about making it a goal to be at WrestleMania the next year. Charlie made it but Russ didn’t. I love Charlie so much and Russ’ death has scarred me for the rest of my life. I look forward to seeing you in Heaven, Russ. You will be telling the saints that “you did that too” and stirring up trouble as only you can.
Taken from Kevin Kelly's letter from PWInsider.com



On December 15th my brother Russ Haas passed away. He was my best friend, but most of all my brother. What we did together and what we shared together will be in my heart and soul forever. Now, I can't help but think back on all the times we spent wrestling and how much they meant to me but the biggest regret I have is that I never told him enough how proud I was of him and how much I loved him.

I'm gonna miss him more than anything in the world and no matter what I do in the ring or whoever I tag with it will never be the same. Russ was a true person, he was a great friend to many and I think most of all I can actually say that we're gonna miss Russ' wit in the locker room and his constructive criticism.

He was always one to tell it like it was and he would tell you the truth.

I've been thinking of different ways that I can honor my brother and what I should do in his memory. So I came up with an idea and I think from this day forward I'm gonna change my name. From now on I'm gonna be called RC Haas in honor of Russ with my name Charlie and our last name.

No, life isn't fair and there's many obstacles thrown in our paths whether its personal or business and this obstacle that God threw in my path actually is in both my professional and business and personal careers. I'm gonna overcome this, but only with the help of Russ and God. Russ, I know you're up there and I need you more than ever. I love you and you will forever be missed.
--Charlie Haas




I'd like to thank Melony for helping me with content for this section. But, I still need more. Charlie and Russ were in a lot of PWI magazines over the past year. If you have any of them and would be willing to scan them for me I'd really appreicate it. If you went to any of the shows and took pictures of Russ I'd love to add them to this section. Credit will be given to you for anything that you send in.

Please send anything you have about Russ to me HERE