RIP Brian Crush Adams

Former WWF/WWE wrestler Crush far right as a member of Demolition.
Sad news from the wrestling world today as former WWE star, Crush was found dead in his home.

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WWE.com report:

"World Wrestling Entertainment has learned that Brian Adams, also known to our fans as Crush, has been found dead today.

Known for his formidable strength, the Hawaiian native made his first impact on the U.S. wrestling scene in the late 1980s with the NWA’s Pacific Northwest organization. (Read full WWE.com article here.)"

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From FoxNews:

TAMPA, Fla. — Former pro wrestling champion Brian "Crush" Adams died Monday after he was found unconscious in his home. He was 44.

He showed no visible signs of injury and foul play was not suspected, police spokeswoman Janelle McGregor said. Authorities were awaiting autopsy results from the medical examiner before proceeding with their investigation.

Adams' wife, who was not identified, found her husband not breathing and called 911 about 11 a.m. Fire Rescue workers later pronounced him dead, McGregor said.

Adams, a former world tag team champion, last performed for the World Wrestling Federation in 2001 and served intermittently on the roster beginning in 1990, World Wrestling Entertainment said. WWE spokesman George Cabico had no further comment.

Adams death comes less than two months after pro wrestler Chris Benoit killed his wife and son before hanging himself on the cable of a weight machine in his Georgia home. Prescription anabolic steroids were found in the family's home, raising questions about whether the drugs played a role in the killings.

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Condolences to the friends, family and fans of Brian Crush Adams. Adams wrestled under the names The American Ninja, Demolition Crush, Kona Crush, Brian Adams, B.A. and The Demon throughout his lengthy wrestling career. He was a 2 time tag team champion with WCW (as part of Demolition) and 1 time tag team champ in WWF (Demolition) and entertained fans for many years of pro wrestling.

Adams appeared in his last match in January of 2003, and suffered an unfortunate spinal injury that forced him into retirement. Whether he was beloved or jeered, Adams made a strong impact on WWE wrestling and he will be greatly missed by Superstars and fans.

Let's hope the media does not use this as yet another attack on pro wrestling, but it wouldn't be a surprise to see the story go there as it is yet another wrestler lost before age 45. Thanks to Myspace friend Jo who informed me of the unfortunate news story.

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To see more about the career of Crush, view his Wikipedia here.