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   Adrian Adonis was an American professional wrestler who competed in the AWA and WWF in the 1980s. He was known for his tag team with Jesse Ventura, his feud with Roddy Piper, and his flamboyant "Adorable" gimmick.

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3. www.sportscasting.com › news › the-tragic-death-ofThe Tragic Death of Wrestler Adrian Adonis - Sportscasting

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   Jul 11, 2020 · Adrian Adonis, who performed on two Wrestlemania cards, was just 34 years old when he and two other pro wrestlers died in a car crash.

4. www.yardbarker.com › wrestling › articlesDark Side of the Ring: Adrian Adonis – What We Learned

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   Jul 13, 2023 · Learn about the life, career, and death of Adrian Adonis, a wrestler who competed in AWA and WWF. Find out how he became a tough biker, a flamboyant gay stereotype, and a devoted family man.

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6. www.thesportster.com › adrian-adonis-wrestling10 Things Wrestling Fans Should Know About Adrian Adonis

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   • Died In A Car Accident. After stints in New Japan and his old stomping ground of AWA, Adrian Adonis was wrestling in Canada when he sadly met his demise on July 4th, 1988.
   • Wrestled For NJPW. Aside from WWE and AWA, one other frequent haunt for Adrian Adonis was New Japan Pro-Wrestling, which had a working relationship with WWE.
   • Feud With Roddy Piper. After an attack via crutch by Roddy Piper put Adrian Adonis on the shelf in kayfabe, Adonis was briefly fired by WWE for unknown reasons, but brought back two months later, reportedly because Piper simply feuding with Muraco and Orton didn’t work.
   • Had His Own Talk Show. Speaking of Piper’s Pit, in 1986, Roddy Piper took half a year off from WWE after WrestleMania 2, with Adrian Adonis hosting a new talk show segment in its place.

7. www.thesportster.com › wwe-death-legacy-of-legendThe Death & Legacy Of WWE Legend Adrian Adonis, Explained

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   Oct 6, 2023 · Adrian Adonis was a wrestler who had a lot of talent and a unique persona, but also faced personal and professional struggles. Learn about his career, his feud with Roddy Piper, his accidental death, and the stories of his coworkers and enemies.

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   Keith Franke (September 15, 1953 – July 4, 1988) was an American professional wrestler known by his ring name "Adorable" Adrian Adonis. Franke trained under Fred Atkins and debuted in 1974, wrestling under his own name.

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   Why did Roddy Piper fire Adrian Adonis?

   • After an attack via crutch by Roddy Piper put Adrian Adonis on the shelf in kayfabe, Adonis was briefly fired by WWE for unknown reasons, but brought back two months later, reportedly because Piper simply feuding with Muraco and Orton didn’t work. This led to a huge hair vs. hair match between Piper and Adonis at WrestleMania III, which Piper won.

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   Who is Adrian Adonis?

   • Adonis, born Keith Franke, was known for his strong athleticism (especially for a man his size) as well as his two very different major gimmicks: a tough, brawling biker and the flamboyant “Adorable” Adrian Adonis. Here is what we learned from the episode. Adrian Adonis Dark Side of the Ring: What Did We Learn? He Was a Tough and Athletic Guy

   Dark Side of the Ring: Adrian Adonis – What We Learned

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   How did Adrian Adonis become a wrestler?

   • Adrian Adonis was a big guy who, while growing up, supported his friends and backed them up in fights. When he decided to become a wrestler, he worked a gimmick where he would invite fans into the ring to fight him for real. If they lasted ten minutes, they would win money.

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   What happened to Adrian Adonis?

   • One of the more tragic examples was with Adrian Adonis, who wrestled for WWE between the years of 1981 and 1987, also wrestling elsewhere prior to and before his time in the company. Unfortunately, at just the age of 34, Adonis would pass away in truly devastating circumstances, leaving behind a short but notable legacy.

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10. slamwrestling.net › index › 2024/04/19Adrian Adonis biography both tough and flowery - Slam Wrestling

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    Apr 19, 2024 · Learn about the life journey and legacy of professional wrestler Keith Franke, who competed as 'Adorable' Adrian Adonis in the 1970s and 1980s. The book covers his early days, his time in Japan, his controversial character, and his death in 2023.