His most memorable moment was his DQ victory against Ric Flair in a match for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship, and many believed that he was on deck to eventually become champion. Sadly, he passed away in May of 2002 at the age of 39. For other people, see, World Wrestling Federation / World Wrestling Entertainment (19982003), NWA Total Nonstop Action; independent circuit (2003), Power Pro Wrestling Young Guns Championship, defend the championship twenty four hours a day, seven days a week, IWA World Junior Heavyweight Championship, UWA World Junior Heavyweight Championship, List of premature professional wrestling deaths, "In Memory: Professional Wrestlers Who Died Under 40", "History of the European Championship Crash Holly", "History of the Light heavyweight Championship Crash Holly", "The 16 most decorated champions in WWE history", "A Crash course in believing yourself: Crash Holly may be small, but he has a gigantic drive to prove he can excel in the WWF Cover Story Interview", https://youtube.com/watch?v=0AXp7Oyx9jo?t=13m51s, Lockwood's ECW matches, from WrestlingData.com, "History of the World Tag Team Championship Crash & Hardcore Holly", Lockwood's 2003 NWA-TNA matches, from WrestlingData.com, "IWA Junior Heavyweight/World Cruiserweight Title History", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Crash_Holly&oldid=1145607763, CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown, Articles with dead external links from September 2010, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, APW Junior Heavyweight Championship (1 time), Ranked No. In April 1961, Cline even sketched out her will on a Delta Airlines flight, going as far as to specify her burial outfit. Accompanying Cline and Hughes were two other country singers, Hawkshaw Hawkins and Cowboy Copas. Crash Holly Dead at 32 from an apparent suicide. Pregnant with Hollys unborn child, Mara Elena Holly suffered a miscarriage after learning of Buddy Hollys plane crash on the news the next day. Up until that point, the tour schedule saw Holly and his peers drive more than 300 miles on more nights than not. Holly was also a one-time WWF European Champion,[7] and a one-time WWF Light Heavyweight Champion. At Wrestlemania IX in Caesar's Palace, he defeated Bret Hart to become the WWE Champion for the first time. In 2009, he along with his brothers David, Kevin, Mike, and Chris, and his father Fritz, was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. In 1996, he joined All Pro Wrestling (APW), where he became known as "'The Leprechaun' Erin O'Grady"[4] and had several matches with Vic Grimes. He defended it on two episodes of Heat, against Funaki and Grandmaster Sexay, before dropping it to the debuting Jerry Lynn on the April 29 episode. Born Charles Hardin Holley on Sept. 7, 1936, in Lubbock, Texas, the musical ingenue was nicknamed Buddie by his mother, who felt his given name was too adult for the young boy. Along with Hardcore Holly, Crash won the WWF Tag Team Championship in 1999. He passed away from heart disease in 2004, but no official mention was made during WWE programming. He was the only headliner not on the plane and the only headliner who didnt die that night. Sound off in the comments below! His autopsy report lists his cause of death as "traumatic injuries due to massive blunt-force trauma" consistent with a high-speed impact. Shortly before Patsy Clines death in a grisly plane crash, the country music star made an eerie prediction. Michael John Lockwood (August 25, 1971 - November 6, 2003) was an American professional wrestler. He was a good friend of Austin, and his feud with Goldust was legendary. Most wrestling observers and commentators feel he did not get a push from WWE hence did not live up to the expectations. During his 4 years with the WWF, Crash won the WWF Hardcore Champion belt 22 times. [2][1] He became interested in professional wrestling in the eighth grade, inspired by Brady Boone. [4] Although he was often pinned, he usually immediately regained the title. Patsy Cline died at 6:20 pm, as marked on this watch which broke at the exact moment her plane collided with the earth. Behind the scenes, however, Cline had begun to feel a strange sense of doom. [The audience] just screamed and yelled when she did Bill Baily. She sang the fire out of it.. He has also wrestled as Mad Mikey and The Green Ghost. In 1992, Yokozuna debuted in the WWE, and attained a meteoric rise due to his combination of size and agility. All four died upon impact at 12:55 a.m. on Feb. 3, 1959. Meanwhile, bassist Waylon Jennings was gracious enough to give his spot to Richardson, who was suffering from the flu. YouTubePatsy Cline singing I Fall To Pieces on February 23, 1963, a few weeks before her death. On December 4, 2009, Umaga died after having two heart attacks, which was later found out to be a cause of an overdose of medication. He underwent surgery for these injuries, but unfortunately, died from a blood clot, a complication from the surgery. Location in the United States. [30] He soon joined Matt Hardy and Shannon Moore in the Mattitude Followers (abbreviated "MF'er") stable. Many believe the pending divorce and his failing career drove him to the act. The van fell into a creek. Unfortunately, sometimes the nature of this business can have such an effect on a wrestler that it can cause him/her to fall into a mental abyss, and make decisions accordingly, leading to an untimely death. In October of 2000, Yokozuna died at the age of 34 due to fluid blockage in his lungs. Pillman will always be remembered for playing a high-flying and striking cruiserweight with excellent technical skills. The New York Times critic Robert Shelton raved about Clines convincing way with heart songs.'. [35] Empty bottles of the prescription drug carisoprodol and a partially consumed bottle of alcohol were found nearby. [2] [5] West suggested Cline join her and her husband on the 16-hour drive home. Known since as "the day the music died," Buddy Holly's plane crash remains one of the most tragic moments in rock and roll history. On the February 24 episode of SmackDown!, he defeated Test to begin his first of 22 Hardcore Championship reigns. He was buried in China Grove in Rowan County, North Carolina. Before Patsy Clines death, she wondered how she could possibly top her successes of 1962, when she had been named Top Country Female Singer by the music vendors of America and Music Reporter dubbed her Star of the Year., Its wonderful, Cline wrote to a friend. The NTSB received a letter from aviation enthusiast L.J. For his achievements inside the ring, they inducted him into the 'Hardcore Hall of Fame.'. Aerosmith is playing 40 dates beginning in September. Get the occasional email with the latest wrestling tributes and memorials, Search by ring name, real name, cause of death, organization, time period (2000s, etc) or specific year, WWE Hall of Famer Ravishing Rick Rude was an amazing individual in and out of the ring. As Crash was Moore's alleged apprentice, Hardy also referred to him as a "Moore-on". There, Hughes was cautioned about high winds and low visibility. Flying blind, he entered a graveyard spiral and accelerated straight downward. At Survivor Series on November 14, the Holly Cousins teamed with Too Cool to defeat Edge and Christian and the Hardy Boyz in a survivor series match. The moment Patsy Clines plane crash killed her was recorded on her wristwatch which stopped at 6:20 PM, on March 5, 1963. His problems became worse in 2009 when he was arrested for choking his girlfriend; two years later he was arrested on battery charges. Crash Holly was arguably the greatest Hardcore Champion in WWE history, courtesy of his impressive 22 title reigns. photo: wwe.com. During his time in the WWF, Crash Holly both enraged and engaged fans. On April 27, 2000 Crash Holly uses a trash can to help him win the Hardcore Championship and (literally) runs away with the belt on SmackDown! He later became the Intercontinental Champion in February of 2007 by defeating Jeff Hardy. The tour hadnt even reached the half-way point. [4], Lockwood debuted on WWF television as "Crash Holly", the storyline cousin of Bob "Hardcore" Holly, on the August 16, 1999, episode of Raw is War[4] They became known as the Holly Cousins. Along with his girlfriend Tammy Lynn and Tom Prichard, he formed a tag team 'The Bodydonnas.' Patsy Cline didnt live to see what she could do for 1963. Crash Holly spent 10 years as indie-wrestler before he joined WWF in 1999. Holly had a pool of vomit and blood around his face and rigor had set in the body by the time it was discovered. He was. In the mid-1980s, Brian Pillman became popular in Canada, wrestling for the Stampede Wrestling promotion and becoming tag team champions with Bruce Hart shortly after his debut. While fighting a match in TNA Impact Wrestling against Sonny Siaki and Apolo, Candido fractured his fibula and tibia. photo: Garry Matthew Justice. What was the cause of Buddy Holly's death? photo: wwe.com. [33] He briefly wrestled for Pro Wrestling Iron in Hayward, California. Deservedly, he was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame class of 2006. The next year, at the age of 19, Buddy Holly and The Crickets signed with Decca Records. In February 2000, Crash Holly joined the hardcore division. He was found partially clothed with a pool of vomit around his face. [26] He then feuded with Cruiserweight Champion Jamie Noble. The crash has inspired generations of artists. By continuing to browse or by clicking I Accept Cookies you agree to the storing of first-party and third-party cookies on your device and consent to the disclosure of your personal information to our third party service providers or advertising partners to optimize your experience, analyze traffic and personalize content. He apparently fell out of favor during his time with the WWE because of his heavy drinking and gambling debts and was let go in 1995. The pilot and three passengers were killed and the aircraft was demolished. Later, he participated in ECW, WCW, and WWF in the 1990s. All four died upon impact at 12:55 a.m. on Feb. 3, 1959. He wrestled on nine NWA-TNA weekly PPVs, lastly on October 1. In the early morning hours of February 3, 1959, a small aircraft carrying Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. The Big Bopper Richardson crashed a few miles from Mason City Municipal Airport, near Clear Lake, Iowa. The Crash Holly death occurred shortly after his final wrestling appearance with the Heartland Wrestling Association. Though Kanyon battled with depression and bipolar disorder throughout his life ending in a 2010 suicide, the WWE hasn't exactly been proactive in honoring his life. Copyright 2019 Las Vegas Review-Journal, Inc. | Privacy Policy | Terms of Service. He wrestled briefly for TNA following his eventual release from WWE and, in 2003, died of an overdose. Have a comment about Crash Holly? Other than the wrestlers on the slides, here are some other wrestlers that have experienced an untimely death under the age of 40: The "British Bulldog" Davey Boy Smith gave wrestling fans so many memorable moments in his years as a professional wrestler. Perfect" Curt Hennig to become the Intercontinental Champion. image image of grave. So one night, Holly chartered a plane to get to the next gig. on the September 2, 2002, episode of Raw during a match with Jeff Hardy. At the Royal Rumble on January 23, 2000, both Hollys took part in the titular Royal Rumble match, with Crash Holly being eliminated by The Rock. He underwent surgery but after three days, died due to a blood clot that developed during surgery. The NTSB never fully closes a case, but any petition to re-examine a crash needs to show that there is new information suggesting the original probable cause is incorrect, NTSB spokesman Eric Weiss said. At Survivor Series on November 18, 2001, Holly took part in a battle royal that would guarantee the winner immunity from being fired that was won by Test. American professional wrestler (19712003), "Mike Lockwood" redirects here. He became famous in the 1980s with some great performances in 'Stampede Wrestling'. Holly chartered a plane from Dwyer Flying Service to take the group to their next show in Moorhead, Minnesota, via Fargo, North Dakota, so that they could rest and launder their clothes before the next gig. It's not exactly a secret that wrestlers tend to die young, but given the lack of content and air time dedicated to some of WWE's deceased stars, one might think the company would like it to be that w. It's not exactly a secret that wrestlers tend to die young, but given the lack of content and air time dedicated to some of WWE's deceased stars, one might think the company would like it to be that way. He wanted to stay in New York while the rest of the group wanted to live in their home state. No mention has been made of his death by the WWE, other than Jim Ross commenting: "Perhaps others have a different view of this man but I personally found him to be somewhat obnoxious and he could be a bully if allowed to be such.". The Tragic Story Of Christa McAuliffe, The Teacher Killed In The Challenger Disaster, A Couple In New Jersey Unearthed Depression-Era Cash While Landscaping Their Yard, What Stephen Hawking Thinks Threatens Humankind The Most, 27 Raw Images Of When Punk Ruled New York, Join The All That's Interesting Weekly Dispatch. Fatu was released in 2003, forcing the team to disband. She was just 30 years old. After the autopsy, the doctors attributed the cause of his death to arteriosclerotic heart disease. [2] He had a long feud with The Mean Street Posse (Pete Gas, Rodney and Joey Abs) over the title. It was Feb. 2, 1959. [8] In May 2001, Holly and Hardcore briefly reunited as a lower card team until December of that year.[17]. Candido was a crafty, and an all-rounder performer. Well be [back in Nashville] before you know it.. In 1990, he debuted in the WWE, and his nickname went from the "Modern Day Warrior" as he was known in WCCW, to the "Texas Tornado." When Chris Benoit murdered his wife and son, he took away another member of the wrestling circle in Nancy Benoit, who worked in both the WCW and ECW as Woman and Fallen Angel. 4 years prior to his death: Crash Holly makes his WWF debut (Raw, August 16, 1999). But her star power has only strengthened since her untimely death and the love for her music endures to this day. [18] The next night on Raw is War, they defeated the Rock 'n' Sock Connection for the WWF Tag Team Championship. A return to Las Vegas remains a possibility. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); No spam. The moment Patsy Cline's plane crash killed her was recorded on her wristwatch which stopped at 6:20 PM, on March 5, 1963. His career as a wrestler took a drastic change when he turned heel during a Light Heavyweight Title feud with Brad Armstrong. But although she died young, Cline definitely left her mark on country music. The Crash Shortly after midnight on Feb. 3, 1959, Holly, Valens and Richardson arrived at the airport, gathered their belongings and hurried along through the falling snow to Peterson's plane. when a B-25 Bomber made a wrong turn into the Empire State Building. This article pays tribute to wrestlers that died under 40. The official investigation by the Civil Aeronautics Board. Adrian Adonis joined WWF in 1980 as a no-nonsense and rough wrestler. The Rise Of A Country Music Legend By the time Patsy Cline died in 1963, she had made a name for herself as a country music staple. Then, at 22 years old, Buddy Holly died. Now, the National Transportation Safety Board, the successor to the aeronautics board, may be taking another look. Sadly, on November 13, 2005, he was found dead in his hotel room.The cause of death was ruled to be heart failure. In August 2005, Nora Greenwald, who performed alongside Lockwood as Molly Holly, released an autobiographical DVD titled "Nora Greenwald: Shootin' the Shi Crap", and a portion of the profits from the sale . Lockwood joined the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-based Extreme Championship Wrestling promotion in November 1997 after ECW wrestler Taz viewed a tape of a match between O'Grady and Michael Modest and referred him to ECW owner Paul Heyman. The stage name Patsy Cline came from her first marriage to a man named Gerald Cline and her middle name, Patterson. Your login session has expired. Tunney, a Canadian wrestling promoter, was the company's figurehead on-screen President and would often be shown in his office announcing new titles or championship matches. Crash Erin O'Grady Green Ghost Johnny Pearson Mad Mikey Roles: Singles Wrestler Tag Team Wrestler Beginning of in-ring career: 1989 At Armageddon on December 12, 1999, they defeated Phatu and Viscera. At Summerslam of the same year, he defeated "Mr. On the night of his death, Crash Holly was staying at the home of his dear friend, professional wrestler Stevie Richards. [a] [1] [2] The event later became known as " The Day the Music Died " after singer-songwriter Don . He achieved great success in World Class Championship Wrestling, acquiring many championships during his short career. He holds dual bachelor's degrees from Pace University and a master's degree from New York University. The third one will either be a charm or itll kill me.. In 1993, he won the Royal Rumble match to compete at Wrestlemania. It's a strategy that makes sense if you're trying to maintain a squeaky-clean image in response to numerous tragedies, but at the same time, it's a slap in the face to the wrestlers and their families - at least in most cases. Departing the airport shortly before 1:00 a.m., the plane crashed mere miles after takeoff. Sytch has lashed out in regard to a Candido documentary produced by his brother Johnny, while the WWE has steered clear of remembering the talented athlete. He achieved moderate success in the WWE, winning the WCW United States Championship and the WWE Tag Team Championship with DDP for a brief 12-day stint.
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