Shaka, Brah: The Tragic Tale of WWE's 'Crush,' Brian Adams

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Coming from Kona, Hawaii, "Crush" Brian Adams was a formidable presence in the wrestling world, undergoing several notable changes throu ghout his 17-year career. Learn more

Axe Em! Smash Em! Crush Em! Crush in Demolition Crush stepped in as a replacement for Ax in the iconic tag team Demolition, teaming up with Smash to defend the titles while Ax dealt with health concerns.

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They were the top tag team in the height of the Hulkamania era, though by the time Crush entered their story, those glory days were behind them.

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Tropic Storm: A Hero Named Kona Crush Emerges! The Kona Crush character was, for all intents and purposes, the living embodiment of the New Generation Era of the WWF.

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Vince was giving him a pretty big face push entirely because he was huge, and there was next to no one left on his depleted roster.

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After retiring from the ring, he worked as a bodyguard for "Macho Man" Randy Savage and was excited about opening a fitness spa alongside Marc Mero in Florida. Instead, sadly, tragedy struck.

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