Former WWE champ Test dies at 33

I didn't know what to call it... so I said 'alcohol related.' I guess I could have said suicide.
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Wrestler Deaths always come in 3s... sad to say but just watch, in a couple months theres gonna be another thread just like this.
 
He kept some bad chicks in his day
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but RIP
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Here is Good Ol' J.R.'s blog post about this:

"I hired Andrew in the same class with his other fellow Canadians Edge and Christian in the late 90's in an outstandinggroup of young talent whose advanced training was over seen by future WWE Hall ofFamer Dory Funk and by Tom Prichard," Ross wrote.

Ross recalls a conversation with Martin at WrestleMania XXIV last year in Orlando. The two spoke at length regarding his real estate endeavors and his plans tobecome a physical therapist. Martin also told Ross he saved his money and only wrestled "when he wanted to."

"Andrew had done well in WWE, saved his money, made some good investments, and told me he only wanted to wrestle when "he wanted to" which therandomly scheduled international tours would allow him to do," Ross wrote. "He did not express interest in the American indy scene and was genuinelyexcited about the prospects of the aforementioned physical therapy career."

In a bit of previously unreported news, Ross reveals that Martin took up World Wrestling Entertainment's offer to enter a rehabilitation facility in WestPalm Beach, Florida last August. At the suggestion of others, his former employer reached out to him to see if he needed some help handling some allegedpersonal issues that he was rumored to have been experiencing.

"The rumors of Andrew's issues were true and he was afforded the opportunity by WWE to attend The Hanley Center Rehabilitation facility in West PalmBeach, Florida for several weeks beginning in August of 2008," Ross wrote. "Andrew successfully completed the WWE funded program and was highlyregarded by the Hanley Center with being such an asset to them after completing the program of which Andrew took seriously, according to the facility. Sincebeing released from the facility after successfully completing the program, Andrew had been doing well in his 12 Step AA program and was in contact with WWEwith regular phone calls. Ironically, Friday was the day for his regularly scheduled "touching base" butwhen called his voice mail box was full."

It should be noted that Ross was not aware of Martin's alleged problems and stint in rehab until recently.

Ross concludes his post with the following note remembering Martin: "I will remember this young man as a bright, intelligent individual and am thankfulthat my last conversation with him was so positive and that he was excited about his future in a new field. Our sincere condolences go out to his family,friends, and fans and may God rest his soul."


And here is Test's myspace page where he just posted a few days ago that he was gonna be headed to Europe for a wrestling tour on the 16th http://www.myspace.com/7439092
 
like 90% of the wrestlers live in tampa/orlando area wow...pasco county where he had a dui is practically down the block from me..thats crazy
 
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