Former WWF Wrestler Brian "Crush" Adams Found Dead

Oh boy, here we go again . . .

TAMPA, FLA. (AP) -- Former pro wrestling champion Brian "Crush" Adams died Monday after he was found unconscious in his home. He was 44.

He showed no visible signs of injury and foul play was not suspected, police spokeswoman Janelle McGregor said. Authorities were awaiting autopsy results from the medical examiner before proceeding with their investigation. (H/T - Yahoo! Sports)

I'm not much of a wrestling fan anymore - although I grew up watching it - but recently the sport has been beset by tragedy. The Chris Benoit murder-suicide, the sudden death of Eddie Geurrero, and the accidental death of Owen Hart have all occurred within the last eight years. Many of the athletes I used to admire as a kid are gone, passed away well before their time. It's a shame.

Hopefully, steroids, drugs and/or alcohol did not play a part in Adams' death, but my instincts tell me otherwise. Please pray for his family.