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[Shem the Penman]

Bob "Hardcore" Holly was the one who is returning at Survivor Series. Also on a side note, Michael Lockwood, who was Crash Holly , was also Skip of The BodyDonnas a few years back.

No. Chris Candido was Bodydonna Skip. Although I can see why they'd be confused, as they're both smallish, chunky, and blond.

As for causes of death, lessee ... I don't think they've announced an official cause for Hawk. He just told his wife he was feeling unwell, lay down to take a nap, and didn't get up. Hennig died of a heart attack brought on by too much cocaine -- I'm not sure what the distinction is between that and an OD, not being a doctor. Crash, apparently, choked on his own vomit -- he was known as a hard partier -- but I haven't seen that officially confirmed yet.

Anyway, I'm sorry to see Crash go. He was always a favorite of mine from the "super-heavyweight" and "Houdini of Hardcore" gimmicks, and he was both a talented wrestler and a great physical comedian. It's a shame he never went anywhere in WWE, but it's not surprising given that nobody under 6'5" gets to do much in WWE. Rey Mysterio possibly excepted.

 

[WallStreet]

Steroid usage is certainly an element in pro wrestling, as it is in just about every sport.
Tron sees himself as a hybrid of John Lennon, but he barley qualifies as a hybrid of John Denver. Hell, he's closer to Bob Denver.

 

[AphxA]

Thanks ticklemaster. Cant believe i forgot lance storm and chris jericho. They are well respected in Canada. Especially in Calgary-Alberta, Canada.

 

[BigBrownEyes]

A wrestler named Anthony "Cannonball" Caprisi also had an untimely death a few years ago. He was around 52. After he retired, he bought a motel/restaurant in Canada. I met him the year before he died and he looked very healthly. You hate to hear about this kind of thing, but it happens.