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Debut. 1987. Retired. October 30, 2014. Brian Knighton (April 21, 1971 – February 4, 2016), better known by the ring name Axl Rotten, was an American professional wrestler. In the early 1990s, he was a part of the tag team The Bad Breed with Ian Rotten. He had a short stint with World Championship Wrestling in 1991, but he was best known for ...
Rotten’s wrestling style and his addiction caught up with him in the final years of his life. He suffered a spine injury that forced him out of wrestling and required the use of a wheelchair.
Brian Knighton, known for his professional wrestling career under the name Axl Rotten, has died, WWE confirms. He was 44.
Feb 4, 2016 · We just got the word that Brian Knighton, who wrestled as Axl Rotten, best known as one of the major stars of ECW, passed away today at the age of 44. Knighton had been battling drug issues for years and had been in a wheelchair and had vowed to escape from it several months ago.
May 25, 2015 · A wrestling fan has set up a GoFundMe account for former ECW star Axl Rotten and due to mentions from Jim Ross and Chris Jericho, the account has raised $1,055
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Feb 4, 2016 · Axl Rotten passes away. WWE is saddened to learn of reports that Brian Knighton, best known for competing in ECW as Axl Rotten from 1993 to 1999, has passed away. WWE extends its condolences to Knighton’s family, friends and fans.
Feb 5, 2016 · Axl Rotten, a former WWE and ECW superstar, has died at the age of 44. Rotten, whose real name was Brian Knighton, was found dead in Baltimore on Thursday night. WWE confirmed the news on its ...
