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1974 [ 1] 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. Adonis debuted in 1974 under his real name, until he adopted the ...
Jul 11, 2020 · Adrian Adonis (his real name was Keith Adonis Franke) was a high school dropout in the Buffalo, New York, area and 20 years old when he began training to be a pro wrestler. He joined the American Wrestling Association (AWA) promotion in 1979 and caught on quickly as part of the East-West Connection with Jesse “The Body” Ventura .
Jul 4, 2016 · Adrian Adonis was a flamboyant and charismatic wrestler who performed in the AWA and WWF in the 1980s. He died in a minivan crash in Newfoundland in 1988, along with three other Canadian wrestlers, after a mysterious detour from his career peak.
Oct 6, 2023 · Adrian Adonis was a wrestler who created the "Adorable" gimmick and feuded with Hulk Hogan and Roddy Piper. He died in a car accident at 34 after leaving WWE due to weight and attitude issues.
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Feb 3, 2010 · July 1988, A news story on the death of Keith Franke (Adrian Adonis)
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Nov 4, 2017 · Adrian Adonis, a wrestler who worked in the WWF and AWA, died at 33 after a minivan crash in Newfoundland, Canada. The accident also killed two other wrestlers and the driver, who survived with a broken leg.
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The Tragic Fall of Adrian Adonis. A real life street fighter turned flamboyant wrestling heel, Adrian Adonis’ life was cut short in an horrific accident that has been shrouded in mystery for the past thirty years. Documentary. Homophobia. vice_videos:premiere.