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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.

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

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   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.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 gimmick of being "Adorable" and wearing pink, but also had a troubled personal life. He died in a car accident at 34 after being released from WWE and trying to revive his career.

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     Hart Foundation & Adrian Adonis vs. Mike Rotunda, Dan Spivey, & S.D. Jones (WWF 1986)

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6. prowrestling.fandom.com › wiki › Adrian_AdonisAdrian Adonis | Pro Wrestling | Fandom

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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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   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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   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.

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   Who is Adrian Adonis?

   • 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.

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   Why did Adrian Adonis change his name?

   • In 1986, Adonis underwent a gimmick change as an effeminate, flamboyant wrestler who wore pink clothing and garish makeup, adopting the “Adorable” Adrian Adonis name. He would be involved in a feud with Roddy Piper, which culminated in a hair vs. hair match at WrestleMania III.

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   Was Adrian Adonis a good wrestler?

   • He left behind a legacy which saw the creation of one of the most striking characters of all time and one of the most entertaining personalities of the 1980s. Adrian Adonis was a very notable wrestler and had a memorable gimmick, but he was also someone who had a very troubled time in the industry.

   The Death & Legacy Of WWE Legend Adrian Adonis, Explained

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   Did Adrian Adonis have a gimmick?

   • Because he wrestled in Vince McMahon‘s WWF in the mid-to-late 80s, Adrian Adonis had to have an over-the-top gimmick. “Tough guy who beats people up” wasn’t enough, and thus “Adorable” Adrian Adonis was born.

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

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10. www.thesmackdownhotel.com › wrestlers › adrian-adonisAdrian Adonis: Profile, Career Stats, Face/Heel Turns, Titles ...

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    Learn about Adrian Adonis, a wrestler who worked for WWF, AWA, NWA and other promotions from 1974 to 1988. Find out his real name, height, weight, finishers, theme songs, titles won, tag teams, managers and more.