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The passing of former WWF and WCW star Brian "Crush" Adams has been picked up by a number of national media outlets including CNN, Fox News and MSNBC among others. Adams' passing was mentioned on all the morning news outlets today in New York City as well.
Nancy Grace did a piece on Adams last night with Marc Mero appearing and Glen Beck will be doing one tonight.
The Associated Press also picked up Adams' passing, running the following article:
Pro wrestler Brian Adams dead
44-year-old wrestler found unconscious in his home
TAMPA, FLA. (AP) -- 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.
