As disclosed by Meltzer, Brian was apprehended by the cops for a DUI and evading the police and was in jail for the past three weeks. Brian died a year ago and was found hanging in an isolated cell at the Hardeman County Jail, and Lawler has questioned if the death was a suicide. Brian Lawler. According to PW Insider, a new trial date of 11/7 has been set in the lawsuit Jerry Lawler filed back in 2019 against Hardeman County, TN. Did a WWE legend just take a shot at Sami Zayn's physique right here? Oops, we were unable to send the email. Brian died surrounded by family and friends in hospital when his life support was switched off, according to TMZ. "This has been a nightmare, as you can imagine, from the moment I got the call saying that Brian hung himself," Jerry said. In July 2018, Brian Christopher Lawler, better known to some as Grandmaster Sexay, attempted to take his own life while in jail. He and family members kept in close contact with Brian, speaking to him every day. Brian Christopher sadly passed away while incarcerated in 2018, but that terrible situation is far from over for Jerry Lawler. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? A system error has occurred. Try again later. She was 43 years old at the time. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. The legendary Lawler, over the years, tried his level best to help his son clean up for good but Brian could never maintain his sobriety for a long time. [12], On the one year anniversary of his death, Jerry Lawler filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Hardeman County, Hardeman County Sheriff John Doolen, and others for allegedly failing to protect Lawler. It has to be difficult following in the footsteps of a legend. The following day, her son was murdered by his father while he slept. Brian Lawler was born on 10 January 1972 in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. WWE legend Brian Christopher, also known as tag team Too Cool's Grandmaster Sexay, has died at 46 years old. Lawler is looking to get $3 million in damages. Brian Christopher Lawler (January 10, 1972 - July 29, 2018) was an American professional wrestler.He is best remembered for his career in the World Wrestling Federation (now WWE), where he performed as "Too Sexy" Brian Christopher and Grand Master Sexay.Lawler was a one-time WWF Tag Team Champion as part of Too Cool with Scotty 2 Hotty, and won 44 titles within the United States Wrestling . "WWE extends its condolences to Lawlers family, friends and fans.. According to TMZ Sports, the wrestler formerly known as Grandmaster Sexay of Too Cool fame was pulled over around 1 a.m. on July 7 after he was seen swerving and speeding.. In 2014 Christopher and Scotty 2 Hotty continued teaming together in the independent circuit, England and Germany until 2016. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. You have a kid. TMZ previously reported that Brian Christopher tried to hang himself in his jail cell outside Memphis. "I think the pictures indicate something other than someone hanging himself with a shoelace," Hansom said. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Jul 29, 2018. Brian Christopher: one third of Too Cool. Upon paying his dues, Christopher was signed with the big leagues, WWE, where he was initially brought in to compete in their embryonic lightweight division, as in attempt to compete with WCWs cruiserweights. Sadly, Brian Christopher Lawler joins a long list of wrestlers who died before age 50. And especially when said legend is still active in that profession. He formed a group called Next Generation with fellow second generation stars David Flair and Erik Watts. 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What You Didnt See Before WWE SmackDown This Week, Ronda Rouseys Whereabouts After WWE Pulls Match From SmackDown, Austin Theory Thinks John Cena Match Is Unlikely. Lawler was a one-time WWF Tag Team Champion as part of Too Cool with Scotty 2 Hotty, and won 44 titles within the United States Wrestling Association, the promotion formerly co-owned by his father, professional wrestler Jerry Lawler.[1]. They successfully wonthe Tag Titles, andwere television and PPV regulars, who would move between the mid-card for nearly two years. Lawler was a Pittsburgh Steelers fan, in stark contrast to his father, who was a diehard Cleveland Browns fan. Brian Christopher Lawler spent many years with the WWE, his most notable gimmick was working as "Grandmaster Sexay" in the stable "Too Cool" (alongside Scotty 2 Hotty and Rikishi). His official cause of death was ruled a suicide, which the family has disputed. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! Lawler, 46, is the son of Jerry "The King". When he finally did come to a stop, police said Lawler reeked of booze and had an open container of alcohol in the vehicle. Ryan Clark is also known to most fans as Chase Stevens and fans might know him from his time in TNA. [13], This article is about the professional wrestler. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. "I talked to Brian Saturday morning 11 o'clock the day he died," Jerry said. July 30, 2018 / 7:15 AM / CBS/AP. Former World Wrestling Entertainment star Brian Christopher Lawler died Sunday, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. Lawler is seeking $3 million in damages and compensatory damages if the court sees fit. Failed to report flower. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. The group was hugely over during the height of the Attitude era in 1999. Death 29 Jul 2018 (aged 46) Memphis, Shelby . Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. His nationality is American. WWE Hall of Famer Jerry Lawler filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Hardeman County, Tennessee over the death of his son, Brian Christopher Lawler, in July 2019. According to the Commercial Appeal, the. Lawler alleges "numerous failures of the county and its employees that . In 1997 he entered into the WWE Light Heavy Weight division and by 1999 he joined Scotty 2 Hotty and they went on to win the WWE Tag Team Title beating Edge and Christian. Lawyer: Photos of Brian Lawler's neck injuries not consistent with reports, Judge sets bond for 76-year-old woman accused of killing terminally ill husband, Woman accused of driving into home, killing former pro basketball player Galen Young granted diversion. "You can see the lines on his neck all the way around here to here and what would be the length of your hand as if he was trying to keep the pressure off.". It was alleged that he committed suicide by hanging, but there is plenty of evidence to support that foul play is a possibility. He feuded with wrestlers such as Jeff Jarrett, Bill Dundee, Tom Prichard, and The Moondogs, and his father Jerry Lawler. He did what he thought was the right thing. On July 28, 2018, Brian Christopher Lawler tried to hang himself in his jail cell. The . You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Our prayers go out Jerry The King Lawler and his family. Trainer Was trained by Jerry Lawler. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Jerry said 20 of the cameras inside the jail were reportedly not working. Christopher did finally make a return to WWE in 2011, though it seemed the young PG audience barely recognized him upon his first Raw appearance in years. "We've received literally countless calls, text messages from people, actual eyewitnesses, that were in the jail and saw things that happened on the actual day that Brian died that now has opened up a new can of worms," Jerry said. Martin Hines Monday 6 Aug 2018 3:44 pm. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Brian started his. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. In early 2016, she . We also reached out to Hardeman County Sheriff, John Doolen, who did not return our call. Early Sunday, it was reported that Lawler attempted to hang himself Saturday night. Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/191772595/brian-christopher-lawler, Brian Christopher Grand Master Sexay Lawler. "It just doesn't seem like it was suicide.". Brian was the son of wrestling superstar Jerry "The King" Lawler. He was transported to a nearby hospital in Memphis. Sorry! This page was last edited on 17 January 2023, at 09:08. Cause of death: Suicide: . It was similar to Eddie Guerreros case wherein, even though the former WWE Champion was clean from alcohol, he was still consuming a high dosage of painkillers, which eventually contributed to his death. He was a huge Pittsburgh Steelers fan as well as a wrestling fan. Anyone that has watched wrestling for any length of time knows that dancing gimmicks have been prevalent for years, but rarely, if ever do they turn into anything worthwhile, let alone flourish. He was the son of professional wrestler Jerry Lawler and brother of wrestling referee Kevin Christian. Based on PWInsider.com research, the lawsuit is still making its way . WWE legend Jerry Lawler expressed doubts regarding his son's cause of death when speaking about the ordeal on his podcast, Dinner With The King.. Again on June 26 . Lawler died on Sunday, after being placed on life support Saturday night following a suicide attempt while in jail in Memphis, Tennessee, TMZ first reported. If you just read that outloud and asked yourself how the hell this got over, the answer is that you needed to be there. Jerry Lawler has over a year to prepare for that trial. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Please enter your email and password to sign in. "Our investigation has concluded and all findings have been turned over to District Attorney General Mark . 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After they were unmasked, Brian continued to wrestle in the United States Wrestling Association under the name "Too Sexy" Brian Christopher. Brian Christopher Lawler spent many years with the WWE, his most notable gimmick was working as Grandmaster Sexay in the stable Too Cool (alongside Scotty 2 Hotty and Rikishi). He died on 29 July 2018 in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. Failed to delete memorial. Lawler filed the lawsuit in July 2019 after his son died in 2018 while in custody over a DUI arrest. Brian Christopher Lawler (January 10, 1972 - July 29, 2018) was an American professional wrestler. Summary of H.Res.175 - 118th Congress (2023-2024): Recognizing the rise of cardiovascular disease as the world's leading cause of preventable death and disability and as the global public health crisis of this generation and supporting the recognition of February 2023 as "American Heart Month". But how did the legendary wrestler die? If you enjoy PWInsider.com you can check out the AD-FREE PWInsider Elite section, Attorneys representing Jerry Lawler and the estate of his son Brian Lawler filing subpoenas demanding the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and The Hardeman County Sheriff's Office provide them with information on the ongoing investigation into Brian passing back in Janauary The TBI investigation was opened the same day Lawler passed away after being taken off life support after heallegedly hung himself while incarcerated in Bolivar, TN. Shortly after, Chris hung himself. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Oops, something didn't work. PWInsider - WWE News, Wrestling News, WWE. So sad. He was an actor, known for WWE Smackdown! He had been in Hardeman County custody. Family members linked to this person will appear here. PWInsider.com has received several questions of late asking about the status of the lawsuit WWE Hall of Famer Jerry Lawler filed back in 2019 against Hardeman County, TN over the death of his son Brian "Christopher" Lawler in 2018 while incarcerated following a DUI arrest. Brian Christopher Lawler, 46, passed away July 29, 2018 in Memphis, TN. PS. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Wrestling legend who appeared as Grand Master Sexay in his tag team pairing died on Sunday, July 29. AEW Rampage (3/3/2023) Results: Mogul Affiliates vs. Keith Lee & Dustin Rhodes, Four Way Tag & More. Early in his career: Brian Christopher in the USWA with tag partner, Jeff Jarrett. Not long ago, Brian Lawler, a.k.a. He died on July 29, 2018, making him 46 years old. May God grant them the fortitude to get through these testing times. Police said Brian Christopher exhibited erratic behavior and initially refused to stop his car when officers tried to pull him over early on July 7. Lawler stated that the Sheriff had previously given him personal assurances that Brian would be OK while incarcerated. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation confirmed to PWInsider.com that they have concluded their investigation in the July 2018 death of former WWE star Brian "Christopher" Lawler last year while incarcerated following an arrest for DUI. Under the Grandmaster Sexay moniker, Brian Christopher tasted notable tag team success along with Scotty 2 Hotty, collectively known as Too Cool along with Rikishi also part of the faction. I will have to refer any questions to his office," TBI's Keli McAlister told PWInsider. Brian Christopher Lawler, 46, passed away July 29, 2018 in Memphis, TN. Christopher, the son of WWE Hall of Famer Jerry "The King" Lawler, was 46 years old. Taka Michinoku defeated him in the finals of a tournament for the Light Heavyweight Championship. While the official, announced cause of Brian Lawler's death is suicide by hanging, Jerry Lawler commented that doesn'tpass the smell test and promised in 2018that he was not going to stop pursuing the issueuntil he had answers. He made his first appearance in 1984 with his dad Jerry "The King" Lawler in Wimp Busters video. In July 2007, Christopher reunited with Scotty 2 Hotty at the UWF Rock 'n' Roll Express Tag Team Tournament, after Scotty was released by WWE. Instead, Lawler alleged that Brian was never provided any sort of treatment. . "Lawler, who is the son of WWE Hall of Famer Jerry The King Lawler, competed during the height of the Attitude Era. In August 2018, Jerry Lawler explained why he did not believe his son killed himself in an interview with WMC-TV, explainingthat his family was told that Brian hung himself with his shoelaces, but photos taken of Brian at the hospital show marks on the sides of his neck but not the front of his throat. Between 1993-1996 he started a series of matches wrestling with his dad and began having semi and main event matches in Memphis. Brian Christopher Lawler was a professional wrestler. (Source: WWE) Former WWE wrestler Brian Christopher (real name Brian Lawler), son of WWE Hall of Famer Jerry "The King" Lawler, died on Sunday after reportedly hanging himself in a Memphis, Tennessee, jail, according to Wrestling Observer. He was arrested and booked into a Memphis-area jail, his bond was set at $40,000. PWInsider has confirmed that the Tennessee Bureau of Investigationhas concluded their investigation into the death of former WWE star Brian Lawler (known as Brian Christopher in WWE). We were tired of waiting. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Be the first one to comment on this story. Hedebutedwearing a mask under the name Nebula one half of atag team called The Twilight Zone.. The photos show marks on either side of Brian's neck, but not in the front of his neck. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. Lawler began his career as one half of the masked tag team "The Twilight Zone" with Tony Williams under the individual ring names of Nebula (Lawler) and Quasar (Williams). You can always change this later in your Account settings. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Several times throughout the years on the independent circuit he wouldreunitewith either Scotty 2 Hotty or Rikishi. (YouTube). Soon after the split, Taylor would break his ankle, leaving Christopher with even less to do. Lawler would get his start in USWA. Discover information about Brian Christopher and view their match history at the Internet Wrestling Database. If you are affected by any of the issues raised in this article, please call the Samaritans on (free)116123 or020 7734 2800. Try again later. He said the injuries in these photos were not consistent with suicide. ). Where was he when he died? He was previously married to Davah Lawler. Later, Lawler's fiance received a phone call around 2 PM informing them Brian had been in a fight with another inmate, even though he was supposed to have been kept away from other prisoners. WATCH: Former WWE star Brian Christopher was pronounced dead on Sunday - Jul 30, 2018. Then four or five hours later, the call came in that Brian had hung himself. Sheriff John Doolen said Brian, a well-known former WWE star known at one point as Grand Master Sexay, was placed in a cell by himself because of his notoriety. Lawler said the same day his son allegedly took his life, they had spoken that morning via the telephone at 11 AM and Brian talked perfectly normal, perfectly rational." In April 2002, at the WWA pay-per-view "The Eruption" in Australia, Lawler teamed with Ernest Miller to defeat Buff Bagwell and Stevie Ray. [9] On the early morning of July 29, 2018, Lawler was found hanging in a cell at the Hardeman County Jail and was observed to be brain dead. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Her date of death was June 22, 2007. or redistributed. Brian Lawler, a former WWE superstar, was found hanging in his jail cell in July 2018. Too Sexy also appeared on the Old School edition of Raw in 2014 alongside former Too Cool members Taylor and Rikishi they would defeat 3MB. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. WWE extends its condolences to Lawler's family, friends and fans." Cops claimed the former tag team champ was found hanging inside his. Thanks for your help! cemeteries found in Bartlett, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Lawler was a one-time WWF Tag Team Champion as part of Too Cool with Scotty 2 Hotty, and won 44 titles within the United States Wrestling Association. Pro Wrestling Sheet's Ryan Satin reported Brian . There is no word if or when the findings of the investigation will be made public. He was best known for his career in the World Wrestling Federation(WWF) where he performed as Grand Master Sexay. based on information from your browser. Further statements have been released regarding the tragic death of Brian Christopher Lawler, former Grandmaster Sexay and son of Jerry Lawler.Lawler passed away in a hospital this weekend . "Jerry and his family want to know the truth about what happened to Brian," Hansom said. The WWEs light heavyweight division never fully developed and became an afterthought within two years. [3], From 2002 until 2003, he worked for NWA Total Nonstop Action as Brian Lawler. He died the next . Christopher wrestled in independent promotions uponhis WWE release, and alsomoved toTNA for a few years where he feuded with Dusty Rhodes. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. On the March 14, 2011 episode of Raw, Lawler returned to the WWE as a heel in a segment between Michael Cole and his father, Jerry Lawler, where Brian would side with Cole, saying that he felt that Jerry never cared for him and that he was ashamed to be his son. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. On July 7, 2018, Brian Lawler was arrested after police spotted his vehicle speeding and swerving. MEMPHIS, TN (WMC) - Jerry Lawler is sharing new information about the death of his son, who was found in hanging in a jail cell. When he was known as Brian Christopher, his father Jerry Lawler would talk him up as being superior to all the other Light Heavyweights but never publicly acknowledged that Brian was his son, although after Paul Heyman revealed that fact on Raw, Jim Ross (Jerry's broadcast partner) always hinted at it. "WWE is saddened to learn that Brian Christopher Lawler, who is best known in WWE as Too Cool's Grandmaster Sexay, has passed away," said a statement by the WWE. Often a running joke was that someone (usually a commentator) would mention their relationship, which led to both of them adamantly denying that they were related. Brian Lawler (from here referred to as "Brian") was pronounced brain dead on July 29, 2018, after hanging himself in his jail cell the night before. Lawler Jr. then went on to wrestle for TNA and various other indie wrestling promotions and even returned to WWE in 2004 for a short span, before being released from the company again after merely wrestling four matches. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Worked in finance before realizing pro wrestling journalism made much less sense. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. In June 2001, he was released from the WWF for illegally conveying drugs across the CanadaUnited States border. Drag images here or select from your computer for Brian Christopher Grand Master Sexay Lawler memorial. Brian Christopher Lawler, one of the famous professional wrestlers is popularly named Brian Christopher. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Learn more about managing a memorial . They were involved in a rivalry with Dusty Rhodes and harassed him with a replica of the NWA World Title belt that he wore when he was champion. He is best remembered for his career in the World Wrestling Federation (now WWE), where he performed as "Too Sexy" Brian Christopher and Grand Master Sexay. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Jerry said witnesses described Brian as bleeding from the head asking for medical help that he apparently didn't get at the jail. Read the article again, they did put him in solitary: "Brian Lawler had "a significant open wound above his eye" and urged jail staff to take him to the hospital because of a suspected concussion, the lawsuit alleges.The defendants "put Brian into a solitary confinement cell without assessing him for potential suicide risk," the lawsuit said. Please reset your password. The trial was originally slated for 10/31. In mid-1998, he started teaming up with Scott "Too Hot" Taylor to form the tag team Too Much. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, Be sure to visit PWInsider.com and PWInsiderXtra.com. Brian Christopher Lawler : Preferred Name: Brian Christopher: Date Of Birth: . The email does not appear to be a valid email address. "Our investigation has concluded and all findings have been turned over to District Attorney General Mark Davidson. Brian Christopher dead: former WWE star 'Grandmaster Sexay' of Too Cool, and son of Jerry Lawler, dies after suicide attempt in jail Life support turned off for 46-year-old son of WWE legend. Years of experience in writing, journalism, and digging exclusive insider info for Ringside News. Very much like one. Christopher's father, WWE Hall of Famer Jerry Lawler, has been adamant that the death of his son was not a suicide. Even if the kid goes wrong, youre gonna always love the kid. Volkoff was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame . Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Dave Meltzer released a breaking audio news update addressing the suicide and spoke at length about the events that led to the sad demise of Jerry The King Lawlers 46-year-old son. "Brian being my son, I knew him, everybody around him who knew him and they all have expressed doubts," Jerry said. Ryan OConnor contributed to this article, (vitag.Init = window.vitag.Init || []).push(function(){viAPItag.display("vi_937032466")}). All rights reserved. He became a great friend the day I stepped foot in the small wrestling territory in the south known as the . GREAT NEWS! Spent all week trying to process the hard loss of my good bud, Brian Christopher Lawler.