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Brian Adams
Adams in 2002
Birth nameBrian Keith Adams
Born(1964-04-14)April 14, 1964
Kona, Hawaii,U.S.
DiedAugust 13, 2007(2007-08-13)(aged 43)
Tampa, Florida,U.S.
Cause of deathCombined drug intoxication
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)The American Ninja[1]
Brian Adams[1]
Crush[1]
The Demon[2]
Kona Crush[1]
The Midnight Soldier[1]
Billed height6 ft 6 in (198 cm)[3]
Billed weight315 lb (143 kg)[3]
Billed fromKona, Hawaii
Trained byAntonio Inoki
Tatsumi Fujinami
Debut1986[1]
RetiredJanuary 2003
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Air Force

Brian Keith Adams(April 14, 1964 – August 13, 2007)[1]was an Americanprofessional wrestler.Adams is known for his time with theWorld Wrestling Federation(WWF), under the nameCrush,and forWorld Championship Wrestling(WCW) under his real nameBrian Adams.Trained inJapanbyAntonio Inoki,he was atwo-timeWCW World Tag Team Champion,aone-timeWWF Tag Team Championand aone-timeAJPW World Tag Team Champion,among other accomplishments. He was a challenger for various singles titles in the WWF and WCW, including theWWF Championship.[4]In 2002, he briefly tried a career inboxinguntil retiring due to back and shoulder injuries.

Early life[edit]

Brian Adams was born inKona, Hawaiiand was raised inKealakekua, Hawaiiand attendedKonawaena High School.[5][6]After graduating from high school, Adams joined theUS Air Force,where he beganboxing.[7]It was during his time in the USAF, while stationed in Japan, that he was also exposed to wrestling. Adams was trained in wrestling by famed Japanese wrestler and mixed martial artistAntonio Inoki.[7][1]

Professional wrestling career[edit]

New Japan Pro-Wrestling (1986–1987)[edit]

Brian Adams made his debut forNew Japan Pro-Wrestlingin 1986. However, hiswork visaexpired after a tour in September 1987, forcing him to return to the United States.[citation needed]

Pacific Northwest Wrestling and return to NJPW (1987–1988)[edit]

In November 1987, Adams joined the NWAPacific Northwest Wrestling(PNW) promotion, where he was given the nickname "the American Ninja". Upon arrival, he feuded withSuper Ninja,which culminated in a loser-leaves-town match, which Adams won. Adams left PNW in February 1988 to return to NJPW for a tour, this time under the masked persona, The Midnight Soldier. The NJPW tour lasted from February 29 to March 19.[citation needed]

Continental Wrestling Association and All Japan Pro Wrestling (1988–1989)[edit]

Upon returning to Portland, he did not return to PNW, but instead joinedBilly Jack Haynes' short-lived Oregon Wrestling Federation. After OWF quickly folded, Adams wrestled throughout the independent circuit in Portland, until November 1988, when he joinedMike Millerin Memphis, to wrestle forContinental Wrestling Association.Later that same month, he wrestled a match forWorld Championship Wrestlingteaming with Jerry Price losing toLex LugerandSting.In January 1989, Adams and Miller went to wrestle a tour forAll Japan Pro Wrestling.The AJPW tour lasted from January 2 to 28.[citation needed]

Return to PNW (1989–1990)[edit]

In March 1989, Adams finally returned to PNW, where he aligned withLord Jonathan Boydand Carl Styles, feuding withThe Grappler,The Barbarian,andBuddy Rose.In April 1989, Adams revived the masked Midnight Soldier persona, which led to The Grappler to offer a $5000 bounty for the mask. In September 1989, Adams unmasked and turned heel, and joined forces with The Grappler in atag teamcalled "The Wrecking Crew". Adams and Grappler were thePacific Northwest Tag Team Championsfor a time and worked a feud with the Southern Rockers,Steve DollandRex King.[8]In May 1988, he took part inBilly Jack Haynes' short-lived Oregon Wrestling Federation. In 1990, he won thePacific Northwest Heavyweight Championshipafter winning a tournament final match against Larry Oliver in Portland on April 21, 1990, for the vacant title.[8]He lost the title toScott Nortonon May 12, 1990, in Portland.[8]

World Wrestling Federation (1989, 1990–1991)[edit]

See also:Demolition

Adams appeared in a dark match on August 9, 1989, defeatingBarry HorowitzonWWF Wrestling Challenge.[9]

In June 1990, while still working for the PNW, Adams debuted in theWorld Wrestling Federation(WWF) as "Crush", the third member of theTag Team ChampionsDemolition.[10]With Adams joining Demolition, thetrioexercised theFreebird Ruleallowing any combination of the three to defend the tag team title, which allowed Crush to become a Tag Team Champion. He was brought in as a substitute forAxto defend the titles withSmash.[10][11]Crush debuted at alive eventon June 5, where he and Smash successfully defended the titles againstThe Rockers.Crush made his televised debut with Demolition on the June 23 episode ofSuperstars,teaming with Smash in aquick victoryoverPaul Diamondand Joe Champ. On the July 28 episode ofSaturday Night's Main Event XXVII,Crush and Smash retained the titles against The Rockers, after Ax (who was the illegal man) clotheslined and pinnedShawn Michaels.At theSummerSlampay-per-view,Demolition, with new member Crush, lost the title toThe Hart Foundationin atwo out of three falls matchwith Crush getting pinned for the final fall to lose the title.[12]After SummerSlam, Demolition shifted focus from the belts to their already incipient feud withThe Legion of Doomwhich had intensified after the latter team interfered in the title change match.[10]Adams continued to perform as part of Demolition until afterWrestleMania VIIwhere he and Smash lost toGenichiro TenryuandKoji Kitao.After WrestleMania, the WWF decided to disband Demolition as a team, although Demolition continue to team until September 1991.[11]

Second return to PNW (1991–1992)[edit]

Upon his departure from the WWF, Adams, who continued to use the Crushgimmick,returned to PNW.[13]He quickly turnedfan favoriteupon his return and was portrayed as a dominant wrestler, winning both the Pacific Northwest Tag Team Championship and the Pacific Northwest Heavyweight Championship. Adams received the first of these two championships during this stint in the PNW while teaming with previous rivalSteve Dolland defeatingThe Bruise Brothersfor the Tag Team Championship on July 27, 1991, inPortland, Oregon.[8]They remained the champions until September 1, 1991, when they lost the title toThe GrapplerandDon Harris.[8]A little more than a month later, Adams received his second Pacific Northwest Heavyweight title, on October 12, 1991, in Portland after he defeated Rip Oliver via submission to theFull Nelsonhold.[8]Adams was the champion for just over three months, losing the title to Ron Harris at a show in Portland, on January 18, 1992.[8]

Return to WWF[edit]

Kona Crush (1992–1993)[edit]

On the back of his success in PNW, Adams went back to work for the WWF in 1992, retaining the Crush name and still a fan favorite. but using a newcharacterof an easygoingsurfingHawaiianwho wore bright neon tights and utilized a newtwo-handed skull vice finishercalled theCranium Crunch.[10]Crush made his televised debut in WWF as his new character on the May 9, 1992, episode ofSuperstars,defeatingKato.[14]The two would continue to work at house shows that month. Crush made his firstpay-per-viewappearance under the gimmick with a win overRepo Man(Barry Darsow, who also played Crush's former Demolition partner, Smash) atSummerSlam.[15]Crush then engaged in a feud withDoink the Clown,after he was attacked with a loaded prosthetic arm while confronting the clown about his cruel pranks on children at ringside, which caused Crush to miss the1993 Royal Rumble.[16]The feud culminated atWrestleMania IX,where Crush lost aftera second, identical Doinkappeared from underneath the ring and struck Crush with the prosthetic arm.[17][10]At the firstKing of the Ringpay-per-view, Crush challengedShawn Michaelsfor theIntercontinental Championship,but lost the match after a distraction by Doink.[18][19]

On July 4, Crush injured his back in the Stars and Stripes Challenge trying to bodyslam theWWF ChampionYokozuna,who at the time had a billed weight of 580 lb (260 kg). The bodyslam challenge took place on theUS NavyAircraft carrierUSSIntrepid.Crush, generally considered to have the best chance of those present, was the first wrestler to actually get Yokozuna off his feet, but his back gave out, forcing him to stop.Lex Lugerwon the challenge.[20]On the July 12 episode ofMonday Night Raw,Crush unsuccessfully challenged Yokozuna for the WWF Championship. After the match, Yokozuna sent a message to Luger by performing severalBanzai Dropsto Crush. Thisanglewas used to write Crush off television to recover from his back injury; he returned that following October.[16]

Alliance with Mr. Fuji and Tribal Crush (1993–1995)[edit]

Crush returned to WWF on the October 18 episode ofMonday Night Rawand attacked his on-screen friendRandy Savage,because Savage had encouraged him to enter the Body Slam Challenge, and had failed to contact him during recuperation. He ended up cutting Randy’s tongue.[16]Crush then allied himself with Yokozuna andMr. Fuji,becoming avillain.Gorilla Monsooncalled the gimmick the 'Native Hawaiian'.[10]The new Native Chief gimmick included: growing a goatee, using a new face paint design different from his Demolition character, and wearing a darker color scheme than the purple and orange Kona Crush character. He also was billed as being fromKona, Hawaii(Hometown) &Polynesiaand sometimesJapan.[16]AtSurvivor Series,Crush headlined the event as part of Foreign Fanatics (Yokozuna,Ludvig BorgaandQuebecer Jacques) against All-Americans (Lex Luger,The UndertakerandThe Steiner Brothers).[21]This rivalry led to afalls count anywhere matchagainst Savage atWrestleMania X,which he lost.[10][22]

Crush would become ahired gunfor hismanagerMr. Fuji, helping his new clientJeff Jarrettwin aKing of the Ringqualifying match against Lex Luger on the May 21 episode ofSuperstarsby attacking Luger outside the ring, causing him to lose bycount-out.In retaliation, Luger cost Crush a King of the Ring qualifyinglumberjack matchagainstTatankaon the June 6 episode ofRaw.[23]As a result, the pair began a shortprogram.During the rivalry, Crush formed a tag team with Fuji's clientYokozunacalled "Revenge of the Ancient Tribal Chieftains", challengingThe Headshrinkersfor theTag Team ChampionshipatKing of the Ring.They lost the match after Luger distracted Crush.[24]Their rivalry culminated in a match on the August 21 episode ofSunday Night Slam,which Luger won afterTed DiBiasedistracted Crush. Afterwards, Crush lost a series of non-televised matches toThe Undertakerin Europe in early September, and then subsequently left the WWF.[23]

In 1995, Crush returned to the WWF atRoyal Rumbleand took part in theRoyal Rumble matchas the 30th entrant. He played a main role in the match by eliminatingBilly Gunn,Bart Gunn,Adam Bomb,andHeadshrinker Fatuand finishing as one of the final four wrestlers in the ring alongside Lex Luger, Shawn Michaels andBritish Bulldog.After eliminating Luger via Michaels' aid, he tried to hit his body press slam on Shawn. However, Michaels scratched his eyes and Bulldog clotheslined him out of the ring.[25]The Royal Rumble was the only wrestling appearance for Adams in 1995 for the WWF. On March 13, while home inHawaii,he was arrested and subsequently jailed for purchasingsteroidsand possessing an illegal hand gun. Following this,Todd Pettengillannounced on the March 25, 1995 episode ofWWF Maniathat Crush was arrested and fired (a public termination fromWWF)[26]

Nation of Domination and Disciples of Apocalypse (1996–1997)[edit]

Main articles:Nation of DominationandDisciples of Apocalypse

After a brief stint in jail, Adams was brought back to the WWF in July 1996 with a new biker look at the beginning of theMonday Night War,with his real-life incarceration being referenced as part of a storyline onRaw.To play along with the storyline the fans would chant jailbird during his matches.[1]He made his surprise return to WWF on the August 12, 1996 episode ofMonday Night Raw,withClarence Mason,his (kayfabe) lawyer as his manager. He defeatedSavio Vegawith afull nelsonand began using theheart punchas his new finishing move.[27]AtSurvivor Series,Crush was paired withGoldust,Jerry LawlerandHunter Hearst HelmsleyagainstMarc Mero,Jake Roberts,Rocky MaiviaandBarry Windhamin aSurvivor Series match.Crush's team was on the losing end.[28]In the fall of 1996, Crush began a rivalry with Vega, during which, he and Clarence Mason joinedNation of Domination(NOD) under the leadership ofFaarooq,another client of Mason.[27][10]

Crush's rivalry with Vega ended when he joined the Nation in early 1997.[29]Crush aided Faarooq in his feud withAhmed Johnson.[30][31]After his loss to Goldust atKing of the Ring,Crush argued with Savio Vega, during Faarooq's WWF Championship title shot, which distracted Faarooq, causing him to lose the match.[32]The following night onRaw is War,Crush and Vega, along with the rest of Nation were fired by Faarooq, turning Crush face for the first time since 1993. As a result, Crush began feuding with Faarooq and formed his own bikerfactioncalledDisciples of Apocalypse,which was introduced on the June 23 episode ofRaw is War.[33][29]

Crush led the DOA into a gang war against Faarooq's Nation of Domination and Savio Vega'sLos Boricuasthroughout the late 1997, thus turning into a fan favorite.[29]The three leaders fought in atriple threat matchatGround Zero,which Vega won.[34]The DOA traded wins with Los Boricuas atSummerSlam,Badd Blood: In Your Houseand the November 22 episode ofShotgun Saturday Night.[35][36][29]DOA had their next rivalry withThe Truth Commission,which culminated in aSurvivor Series matchbetween the two teams atSurvivor Series,which Truth Commission won.[37]

Adams left the WWF in the fall of 1997, partially in protest to theMontreal Screwjob.His absence was explained by a storyline injury sustained during a brawl withKaneon the November 24 episode ofRaw is War.Crush's last appearance was on the November 29 episode ofShotgun Saturday Night,where DOA defeatedenhancement talentsSteve Corino,Marty Garner,Jason Ahrndt,and Mike Hollow.[29]

World Championship Wrestling[edit]

New World Order (1998–1999)[edit]

Main article:New World Order

Adams signed withWorld Championship Wrestling(WCW) and made his debut on the February 16, 1998 episode ofNitroas a heel by attackingBret Hart,revealing himself as the newest member of theNew World Order(nWo).[10]Adams made his in-ring debut on the February 19 episode ofThunderin a tag team match with nWo teammateCurt HennigagainstDavey Boy SmithandJim Neidhart,with the match resulting in a double disqualification.[38]The nWo split in April 1998 and Adams chose to joinHollywood Hogan's nWo Hollywood faction. Adams made hispay-per-view(PPV) debut atSlamboreeagainstLex Lugerin a losing effort.[39]

Adams received a shot for theWorld Heavyweight ChampionshipagainstGoldbergon the July 27 episode ofNitro,but failed to win the title. He lost toSteve McMichaelatRoad Wildand pulled out an upset win overEddie Guerreroon the August 30 episode ofMonday Nitro,only after Guerrero laid down for Adams on purpose due to his protest with WCW management.[40][38]

Adams became a lower card performer, he often tag-teamed with the likes ofScott NortonandStevie Ray,occasionally losing matches against smaller and lesser known wrestlers. However, he also gainedquick victoriesoverenhancement talentsin singles competition. He was usually used by the nWo as a henchman due to his big size.[38]Adams and Norton defeatedFit FinlayandJerry Flynnin Adams' debut atStarrcade.[41]

In 1999, Adams was put into nWo Black and White or nWo B-Team, a group of mid-card nWo wrestlers of the nWo Reunion after both nWo factions united. Adams was put into a partnership withHorace Hoganand the two participated in a tournament to crown the newWorld Tag Team Champions.They oustedBilly KidmanandChavo Guerrero Jr.andFaces of Fearbefore losing to Curt Henning andBarry WindhamandChris BenoitandDean Malenkoin semi-final matches.[42]

The Demon and KroniK (1999–2001)[edit]

Main article:KroniK

Afterwards, he was chosen to portray theKISS-themed wrestler"The Demon"after walking out on the New World Order and entering a limo that supposedly had the band inside. He played the character for its debut on the August 23 episode ofNitroin which KISS also played a live concert. He would play it one more time to come out and have a staredown withVampiroand abandoned it afterwards without wrestling. The Demon mantle was subsequently passed toDale Torborgwith no explanation given. Adams switched back to competing under his given name and returned for a title shot for theUnited States Heavyweight ChampionshipagainstSid Viciouson the October 4 episode ofNitro,where he lost. After defeating Horace Hogan on the October 13 episode ofThunder,Adams took a hiatus.[43]

In the spring of 2000, Adams received the biggestpushof his WCW career when he was put into atag teamwithBryan ClarkcalledKroniK.[2]The team debuted atSpring StampedeasVince Russo's mercenaries inthe New Bloodstable, helpingShane DouglasandBuff Bagwellto beatRic Flairand Lex Luger to win theWorld Tag Team Championshipby delivering aHigh Timesto Luger.[44]

However, KroniK switched allegiances toThe Millionaire's Clubafter Russo betrayed them and they defeated Douglas andThe Wallto win the World Tag Team Championship for the first time on the May 15 episode ofNitro,thusturningfaces.KroniKdroppedthe belts to New Blood membersPerfect Eventon the May 31 episode ofThunder.[44][45]AtThe Great American Bash,KroniK defeatedThe Mamalukesto earn a title shot at the tag team titles and began their second reign by beating Perfect Event atBash at the Beach.[46][47]KroniK then entered arivalrywith the entireNatural Born Thrillersfaction,and retained the tag team titles against the Thrillers andMisfits in Actionin aFour Corners matchbefore losing them toVampiroandThe Great MutaatNew Blood Rising.[48][49]

Following the title loss, KroniK lost afirst blood chain matchtoThe Harris BrothersatFall Brawl.[50]In the fall of 2000, KroniK began working as "hired muscles",based on WWF's tag teamAcolytes Protection Agency.[2]On the October 2 episode ofNitro,KroniK turnedheelsafter Vince Russo managed to bribe them in order to have them attack Goldberg, resulting in ahandicapelimination matchatHalloween Havoc,which Goldberg won.[51][52]

KroniK helpedThe Boogie KnightsbattleThe Filthy Animalsin subsequent matches atMayhemandMillennium Final.[53][54]As the year ended, KroniK were hired by their former enemies, the Natural Born Thrillers, during which they helped them at theStarrcadeevent, by facingRenoandBig Vitoin a tag team match, during which Reno turned on Vito and had been revealed as the one who had paid KroniK to assault Vito in the previous weeks.[55]A month later, atSin,KroniK turned faces by ending their association with Thrillers, as they turned on Thrillers leaderMike Sandersby helpingErnest Millerbeat Sanders to become theWCW Commissioner.[44]The following month, atSuperBrawl Revenge,KroniK made their final pay-per-view appearance, where they were scheduled to face Totally Buffed (Lex Luger and Buff Bagwell), in a #1 contender's match for the tag team titles. Clark was injured byMike Awesomebefore the match, leaving Adams to face them in a handicap match, which he lost.[56]KroniK remained with WCW until the company was purchased by WWF on March 23, 2001.[2]

Third return to WWF (2001)[edit]

After the WWF's purchase of WCW, KroniK appeared in WWF as part of theAlliancestoryline. During their time in WWF, they were managed bySteven Richardsand were placed in a short feud withThe Brothers of Destruction(The UndertakerandKane).[10]Adams and Clark faced, and lost to, the duo at the 2001Unforgivenpay-per-view.[1]Adams was sent down toHeartland Wrestling Association,a development territory of WWF, however he was released in November 2001 when his contract was bought out.[57]

World Wrestling All-Stars and Japan (2001–2003)[edit]

Adams and Clark briefly worked forWorld Wrestling All-Stars(WWA) in early 2002. They then traveled to Japan to work forAll Japan Pro Wrestling(AJPW). On July 17, 2002, at an AJPW pay-per-view, Adams and Clark defeatedKeiji MutohandTaiyō Keafor theWorld Tag Team Championship.[7]Adams and Clark remained champions until October 2002 when AJPW declared the title vacant, because Adams had left the promotion to pursue aboxingcareer.[7]

After recovering from his shoulder injury that occurred during his boxing training, Adams returned to wrestling for "Wrestle 1", a pay-per-view for the Japanese promotion W-1, which was a promotion with close ties to AJPW and held at the Tokyo Dome. In January 2003, he made his last in-ring appearance, teaming with Bryan Clark, and facingBill Goldbergand Keiji Mutoh in a losing effort. He suffered a spinal injury in this match that forced him into retirement.[10]

Boxing career[edit]

Adams, who had success as an amateur boxer in theUnited States Air Force,was scheduled to have his first professional boxing match against Rick Zufall on November 16, 2002, at theMandalay Bay Resort and CasinoinLas Vegas, Nevadawith professional wrestlerRandy Savagein his corner.[58]This bout was to air on theNever Surrenderboxing pay-per-view, but while training, Adams sustained a shoulder injury which forced him to pull out of the bout.[10][59]

Personal life[edit]

On March 13, 1995, Adams was arrested at his home inKona, Hawaii,after narcotics officers searched his home and discovered 500 units of anabolic steroids without prescriptions and several unregistered automatic firearms. He was released on $10,275bail.On October 28, 1995, he was sentenced to five years probation after pleading no-contest to 11 counts of drug and weapons charges.[60]

In 1996, Adams had an uncredited role in theBollywoodmovieKhiladiyon Ka Khiladi.In the movie, he played "Crush" and was killed by "The Undertaker"(played byBrian Lee) in a wrestling match.[61]

Adams hadsurgeryto attempt to correct his spinal injury, but it left him unfit to continue to wrestle.[62]Following his retirement, Adams became a bodyguard for his longtime friend, wrestler-turned-rapperRandy Savage,who was touring to promote hisCD,Be a Man.[63]It was reported that Adams was living on income from aLloyd's of Londoninsurance policy.[1]Adams expressed interest in opening ahealth clubinTampa, Florida,which was to be a franchise of fellow wrestlerMarc Mero's "Body Slam" training center.[64]Adams and his wife had two children together.[citation needed]

He was very good friends withMark Calawaybetter known in the WWE as The Undertaker.

Death[edit]

On August 13, 2007, Adams was found dead by his wife at theirTampa, Floridahome. The medical examiner concluded that the cause of death was a result of mixing the painkillerbuprenorphinewith the muscle relaxantcarisoprodoland the sedativeschlordiazepoxideandalprazolam.The coroner determined the drugs in his system were individually attherapeutic levels,but their combination impeded his respiratory system enough to kill him. He was 43 years old.[65]

Championships and accomplishments[edit]

  1. ^Demolition, after Crush became a member, defended the titles via theFreebird Rule.

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