Wrestler Brian Adams Dies

A Tribune staff report

Published: August 13, 2007

Photo courtesy of the WWE

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TAMPA - Brian Adams, known to wrestling fans under names including Crush, was found dead today at his home in Northeast Tampa.

Authorities were called to the home 4918 Anniston Circle at 11:30 a.m. His wife had found Adams in bed, unconscious and not breathing, according to a Tampa police report.

Fire rescue crews could not revive Adams, 44, and he was declared dead at the scene, according to the report.

There were no visible scenes of injury. The incident is being treated as an unexplained death.

Word Wrestling Entertainment has posted the news of the passing of the former World Tag Team champion. He last performed for the World Wrestling Federation in 2001, serving on the roster beginning in 1990, according to a WWE press release.

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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 spokesperson 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 spokesperson George Cabico had no further comment.

Adams' death comes less than two months after Edmonton 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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