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Ex-pro wrestler, 44, found dead
The man sidelined by a spinal injury in '03 is found in bed with no signs of trauma.
By MICHAEL A. MOHAMMED, Times Staff Writer
Published August 14, 2007
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Brian "Crush" Adams.
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[Special to the Times]
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TAMPA - A 44-year-old former professional wrestler was found dead in his bed Monday morning at his New Tampa home.
Police officers found Brian Adams soon after arriving at his house at 4918 Anniston Circle about 11:30 a.m. Adams' wife had called 911 after she realized he wasn't breathing.
Adams' body showed no sign of visible injury, police said. The Hillsborough County medical examiner is investigating the cause of his death.
Adams, who was born in Hawaii, was serving with the U.S. Air Force when someone suggested he become a pro wrestler. He started training and wrestling in Japan and then Portland.
He entered pro wrestling's major leagues in 1990 when he signed a deal with World Wrestling Entertainment. Over the next decade he performed with marquee names like Bret "Hit Man" Hart, "Macho Man" Randy Savage and the Undertaker.
He retired in 2001 for a brief boxing career before returning to wrestling. A spinal injury sidelined him for good in 2003, according to a WWE news release.
"Whether he was beloved or jeered, Adams made a lasting impact on WWE," the realease said.
In another post, fellow wrestler "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan remembered Adams as "one of those guys that never seemed to really get the big break, but had all of the talent and all of the skills to do it."
Michael A. Mohammed can be reached at mmohammed@sptimes.com or 813 226-3404.
[Last modified August 14, 2007, 00:09:49]
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by Leslie E.
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08/15/07 04:02 PM
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I'm saddend by this whole thing that is going on in the wrestling world. but i have to say that brian adams was one of the great in this sport. he will truly be missed.
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by Lew
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08/15/07 05:36 AM
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RIP, a bro!!
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by Will Also
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08/14/07 09:04 PM
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I Think Music Expert was trying to be funny. not time yet. I dislike these blogs for that reason and more
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by Sir Chasm
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08/14/07 08:55 PM
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To "steve"...wanna buy some swamp land in New Jersey? Music Expert was joking...a sick joke, but one obvious to all but yourself. Jeesh.
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by Music Expert
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08/14/07 06:17 PM
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Steve-it was a joke. The singer spells his name Bryan Adams and he is from Canada not Hawaii. I should of known better than to make a joke on a wrestler story - although I'm sure you attended high school for six years or so.
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by steve
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08/14/07 03:57 PM
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music expert...does your family tree fork? that was a singer, this is a wrestler with the same name
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by Music Expert
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08/14/07 02:13 PM
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I loved his hits "Summer of 69" "Run to You" and "Everything I Do".
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by jill
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08/14/07 01:44 PM
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rest in peace
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by Fu
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08/14/07 11:57 AM
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This news really is a shame but before all of you put the blame on steroids, lets see what the real cause of his death is.Remember the postings about Chris Benoit? His death was NOT due to steroids..as I called it!
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by Will
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08/14/07 09:12 AM
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Rest in peace big man. You were one heck of a performer.
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by Mike
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08/14/07 08:13 AM
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Is this really any surprise? A shame? Unfortunate? Yes, to both. But not a surprise.
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by Stephen
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08/14/07 07:42 AM
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May the Lord have mercy on him and watch over his family. Amen
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by joe
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08/14/07 07:08 AM
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here we go again.....
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