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1. Adrian Adonis › Date of death

   • July 4, 1988

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

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   Jul 11, 2020 · Adonis, Victor Arko (a/k/a Mike Kelly), and fellow wrestler Dave “Wildman” McKigney were all killed, and William Arko was seriously injured. Adonis was just 34 years old and left behind a wife and two daughters.

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     Famous Graves : Adorable Adrian Adonis | The Grave and Untimely Death of the WWF Superstar

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     The Tragic Death Of Adrian Adonis - What Really Happened July 4th 1988

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4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Adrian_AdonisAdrian Adonis - Wikipedia

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   Keith Adonis Franke (September 15, 1953 – July 4, 1988) was an American professional wrestler better known by his ring name Adrian Adonis. He was best known for his appearances with the American Wrestling Association and World Wrestling Federation throughout the 1980s.

5. secreteast.ca › 2016 › 07Adrian Adonis: the Lewisporte Tragedy That Killed ... - DarkOct02

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   Jul 4, 2016 · What exactly happened to Adonis to go from performing for a record breaking attendance of 93,173 people at WWF’s Wrestlemania III in 1987, to meeting his premature death crammed in a minivan with a pack of blue collar Canadian wrestlers in 1988?

6. wrestlerdeaths.com › adrian-adonis-deathAdrian Adonis Death - Wrestler Deaths

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   Nov 4, 2017 · Adrian Adonis – Dead at 33 after suffering injuries from a car accident. photo: wwe.com. 1954-1988 (Age 33) The life of a wrestler contains many potential dangers – the pitfalls of drugs and alcohol, the temptation of easy romance, and the dangers of the road.

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7. prowrestlingpost.com › adrian-adonisAdrian Adonis : The Chronicle of a Life Cut Tragically Short

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   [Photo: Twitter/Allan_Cheapshot] Then, in early 1988, Adrian Adonis sustained a serious ankle injury that saw him dropped from an NJPW tour and from Vern Gagne’s AWA payroll. Wanting to work and showcase his metamorphosis, he accepted lower-profile bookings from all over.

8. lastwordonsports.com › prowrestling › 2023/07/13Adrian Adonis Dark Side of the Ring: A Recap - Last Word on ...

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   Jul 13, 2023 · In this week’s episode of Dark Side of the Ring, the show takes a look at the life, career, and death of Adrian Adonis, a wrestler who competed for several promotions throughout the 1970s and 1980s – most notably the American Wrestling Association (AWA) and World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE).

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   How old was Adrian Adonis when he died?

   • On July 4, 1988, Adrian Adonis, his real name was Keith Franke, died with two other people in a single car accident while traveling to a show. He was thirty-three years old. Prior to his time in the WWE, Adonis had a great career going in the AWA as he tagged with Jesse Ventura in1980 and even won the tag team championship.

   This Day in Wrestling History (7/4) – Remembering Adrian Adonis

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   What happened to Adrian Adonis?

   • Aside from the debated details of how the driver and sole survivor, William Arko, steered the minivan into the creek, there is yet another mystery surrounding the crash; the mystery of a detour that quickly landed the career of Adrian Adonis from New York’s Madison Square Garden to Newfoundland’s gymnasiums and hockey arenas within a single year.

   Adrian Adonis: the Lewisporte Tragedy That Killed an American Wrestling

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   Where is Adrian Adonis buried?

   • A little over a year later he perished in a cramped minivan, working to make ends meet on the indie circuit. Adrian Adonis left behind his wife, Bea Franke, and two daughters. The family was residing in Bakersfield, California at the time of the accident. Adonis is buried at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Bakersfield, California.

   Adrian Adonis Death - Wrestler Deaths

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   How did Adonis die?

   • Adonis later passed away in the hospital from head injuries along with the other two passengers. He was survived by his wife and two daughters. We want to thank him and all the others that left us too soon for giving us so many happy memories and This Day in Wrestling moments.

   This Day in Wrestling History (7/4) – Remembering Adrian Adonis

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10. theovertimer.com › 2021 › 07This Day in Wrestling History (7/4) – Remembering Adrian Adonis

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    Jul 6, 2021 · On July 4, 1988, Adrian Adonis, his real name was Keith Franke, died with two other people in a single car accident while traveling to a show. He was thirty-three years old. Prior to his time in the WWE, Adonis had a great career going in the AWA as he tagged with Jesse Ventura in1980 and even won the tag team championship.