Perfect. However, while he was training to become a WWE Superstar, he did inadvertently kill someone inside of the ring. Unlike any other athletes or sports entertainers, professional wrestlers are more prone to die before the age of 55. Owen's talents were seemingly limitless. Still in his mid-twenties, David was often regarded as the most talented Von Eric Brother. These Superstars left the wrestling world way too early. 5:10. He'd take on a who's who of challengers including Ric Flair, HHH, John Cena, and was part of the infamous Wrestlemania 23 angle with Bobby Lashley, Vince, and Trump. After becoming a legend on the territory circuit, there was only one place to go: the WWE. Similar studies have been performed on ex-NFL players that have hurt themselves or others, and they largely reach the same conclusion. While the act of homicide is an unfortunate circumstance that happens in all walks of life, it always hits home even harder when it involves someone who is in the limelight – and since wrestlers perform in front of thousands of people every night, the limelight is something that they’re used to. When word circulated that he had passed away, Vince McMahon held a Raw show in memory of Benoit; however, unlike the Owen Hart and Eddie Guerrero memorial episodes, Benoit’s had an odd feel to it – and just days later, it was known why. The wrestlers on this list all died before their 55th birthday. With the Attitude Era ready to explode, The Loose Cannon could have been a key player, but he never got that chance. Mike Lockwood is one of the most fondly remembered parts of the Attitude Era. That's the shame of this list. Being born into wrestling royalty, every door in the industry was wide open for Reid Flair. Kerry committed suicide by a shot to the heart on February 18, 1993, on his father's ranch. While some wrestlers left behind a complete legacy, in the most unfortunate cases, some leave us before their stories are done being told. Working with All Pro Wrestling, Khali was working with up and coming wrestler Brian Ong. Although the circumstance was originally ruled a homicide, due to Gagne’s dementia, he was acquitted of all charges. Reid teamed up with his brother David to take on The Nasty Boys, with Hulk Hogan as special guest referee. Later in the evening, Snuka placed a call to an ambulance, saying his girlfriend was not responsive. For whatever reason (the abuse of their bodies, steroids, hard drugs, partying, long hours), these behemoths of the squared circle end up perishing. Top 10 Wrestlers Who Allegedly Killed Someone. After Misawa’s passing, Saito – obviously – took it hard. No matter who or what is at fault, it doesn't change the fact that each premature death is a needless tragedy that has taken a toll on fans and peers alike. Nick Alexander is a writer, stand up comedian, and the host of 10 Bell Pod. The most LOL-worthy things the Internet has to offer. The demons I speak of plagued Scott Hall and Jake Roberts – both of whom are living a clean and prosperous life after years of recovery. An autopsy showed cuts and bruises all over her body, while also displaying signs of traumatic injuries to Argentino’s brain. WWE Professional Wrestlers Who Died Young - I'm sure you don't know them. Though everyone stamp is at fake and scripted, the amount of risks those WWE superstars take inside the ring isn’t an every day’s job for others. A pioneer of hardcore, Brody's rebellious nature also helped paved the way for independent wrestling, as he was never one to commit to a single promotion. While not only still an active wrestler but also having an ECW Championship match scheduled at the Vengeance pay-per-view that Sunday, Benoit was missing in action over the weekend events. One of the most beloved superstars of all time, Owen earned his spot in the limelight even when his superstar brother Bret "The Hitman" Hart was dominating the WWE. TOP 10 WWE Wrestlers Who Died In The Ring_xvid_xvid. Then, the curse reared its ugly head. The Worlds largest had a stint in WCW before joining WWE and he was known as the Giant there. This wrestler was not died due to any move of wrestling but he died due to the failure of a stunt. Following a football career, Brian Pillman quickly became a star in Canada's Stampede Wrestling. After a police chase that resulted in a car crash, McGee was eventually caught by the police and charged with first degree murder. WWE 10 Wrestlers who tragically died In the ring. Unfortunately, this includes many of the greatest wrestlers of all time. While The Great Khali imposed legitimate fear into many wrestlers during his WWE stint, he was never known to legitimately hurt someone. Hart fell from 78 feet on top rope. The demons I speak of have caused great damage to Ric Flair’s life, his family, and his income. Boasting size, the prestigious Anoaʻi family pedigree, and the prettiest Samoan Spike in the game, Eddie Fatu had all the tools to make it in the pro wrestling industry. Unfortunately for the man on the other end of the fall, he ended up passing away due to complications from the injury he sustained. If you don’t know who New Jack is, take the time out to go look up some of his old matches on Youtube. 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Brody would never get justice as Gonzalez was acquitted, and fans would never get to see the big man on the grandest stage. Eddie's comedic timing, oozing charisma, and god-tier wrestling ability captivated fans across the word before heart failure lead to his untimely death. There are guys like Owen Hart, who died during an in-ring stunt, or the tragedy of Chris Benoit and his family, which words can't really do justice. Back in 1983, after a WWE taping, Snuka and Argentino went back to a Pennsylvania hotel. Following his WWE run, Chris reinvented himself in ECW by joining the Triple Threat Stable with Shane Douglas and Bam Bam Bigelow. Not only were fans trying to attack him at his house, but Saito was also put on suicide watch for a short while as well. An undetected heart disease would shockingly end Pillman's life at just 35. According to an urban legend, Baker killed not one, but two wrestlers on separate occasions due to his finishing maneuver, the Heart Punch. The first came in June of 1971 when Baker was working a tag-team match with the AWA, he had used his finisher against Alberto Torres – and Torres died three days later. 5:06. Owen Hart was a Canadian wrestler who became a hero in 1999 and was fondly called the ‘Blue Blazer.’ Owen didn’t have to tragically die. Those who have deep-dived Lockwood's career would know that only a fraction of  his in-ring ability was displayed in WWE. WWE's Greatest Superstars of the 21st Century. His long battle with addiction came to a harrowing end when an overdose stopped his promising career in its tracks. True or not, a trip to Puerto Rico would cancel any hopes. The match wasnt anything that the superstars would be proud of but gave one of the most memorable botches in history. Rounding out the list is the most notorious incident involving a professional wrestler in the history of the business: Chris Benoit’s double murder and suicide in 2007. After getting involved in an altercation with a patron, the man pulled out a gun, in which Hall ended up wrestling away from him. He passed away at the age of 40 from heart failure as a result of mixed medications. Moreover, it seems you hear about the deaths of these wrestling giants on a more frequent basis as the sport has grown in popularity and becomes a global brand of entertainment. Hart died on May 23, 1999, when an equipment malfunction occurred during his entrance from the rafters of Kemper Arena in Kansas City, Missouri, at the WWF's Over the Edge pay-per-view event. While on a tour of All Japan, David overdosed on painkillers, leaving behind a world of untapped potential. Deaths of professional wrestlers could be written as some of the worst tragedies in sports entertainment. WWE; Top 5 / Top 10; Advertisement. Although Ong received a concussion earlier in the training session, the staff at APW made him continue. There are guys like Owen Hart, who died during an in-ring stunt, or the tragedy of Chris Benoit and his family, which words can't really do justice. Beloved female wrestler Chyna was found dead in her home in Redondo Beach, California in April 2016. Benoit’s story is of major tragedy and is still not mentioned within the walls of WWE headquarters – the double homicide and suicide involving the former WWE champion. When wrestling legend Ox Baker passed just shy of a year ago, some of the things circulated amongst the Internet were both his wild facial hairstyles and backstage stories. The life of living on the road, the demons that plague wrestlers and the lack of separation between real life and living as a character can be demanding and heartbreaking at the same time. While making his comeback, Candido suffered a broken leg during a match that required surgery. However, one of the most inexcusable acts that some of these wrestlers have been involved in have to do with probably the worst crime that one can commit: homicide. Known under aliases such as D.T. ... Championships, Saito performed a backdrop on Misawa, which resulted in a very bad spinal injury – so bad, that Misawa died later that night in a local hospital.