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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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   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.

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

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   Oct 6, 2023 · In the case of Adonis, he died after a few hours due to head injuries at just 34 years of age. It was a traumatic event for his family, and a saddening one for professional wrestling. 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.

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   Adonis, McKigney and Pat Kelly were killed when the driver, Mike Kelly, allegedly swerved in order to avoid hitting a moose and, blinded by the setting sun, inadvertently drove into a lake. Mike Kelly survived, albeit with severe leg injuries. Adonis was 34 years old. Wrestling facts [] Finishing and signature moves; Goodnight, Irene (sleeper ...

6. 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?

7. 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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   How did Adonis die?

   • In the case of Adonis, he died after a few hours due to head injuries at just 34 years of age. It was a traumatic event for his family, and a saddening one for professional wrestling. 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.

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   What did Adrian Adonis do in 33 years?

   • Adrian Adonis accomplished a lot in his short 33 years. Riding the emerging wave that landed professional wrestling in the main event status of 1980’s pop culture, Adonis is probably best remembered for his flamboyant and colorful gimmicks, as well as his stunning athleticism that was unusual for someone of his 300+lbs build.

   Adrian Adonis: the Lewisporte Tragedy That Killed an American Wrestling

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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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   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.

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9. www.upi.com › Archives › 1988/07/05Three professional wrestlers were killed and a fourth ... - UPI

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   Jul 5, 1988 · Police identified the dead wrestlers as Keith Franke, 35, of Bakersfield, Calif., who wrestled under the name 'Adorable Adrian Adonis'; Dave McKigney, 56, of Aurora, Ontario, better known as ...