Chris Kanyon Found Dead

Dean820

R.I.P's are used so much these days, they've become meaningless.

Degag

Dare_2_defy wrote: »

Fair play to the WWE for acknowledging his death.

Makes it even stranger that they didn't acknowledge Umaga's death - well they didn't on tv, did they on the website?

Jolt2007

Degag wrote: »

Makes it even stranger that they didn't acknowledge Umaga's death - well they didn't on tv, did they on the website?

They did http://corporate.wwe.com/news/releases_2009.jsp Dec 4th news.

Sad news about Kanyon.

starviewadams

So very sad to hear of another untimely death in the wrestling world,especially a guy who had so much to offer.

R.I.P. Chris.

McConnon

Aww no.

R.I.P. Kanyon

gimmick

I know very little of Kanyon, but I think he had a catchphrase which kind of spurned the Miz''s current one.

It was simply "Who better than Kanyon?" to which the crowd would reply "EVERYBODY"!!!!!!!

I hate threads like this.

Tricity Bendix

Just terrible. I remember Reading a Ross Report in which JR couldn't say enough about the man. Was surprised he was released not long after.

RIP

D2D

The following comments were posted on Twitter regarding the passing of Chris Kanyon:

- Becky Bayless: RIP Chris Kanyon. I'll always respect you for having the courage to be yourself in a world that doesn't always encourage that.

- Matt Hardy: Kanyon was always really cool to me.. Hate to hear the sad news. My best goes out to his family & loved one..

- Torrie Wilson: My bud Chris Kanyon died & my heart breaks for him. He was a good guy w/a big heart. so tired of my friends dyin like this. RIP cluster.

- Jeremy Borash: So many memories. Kanyon loved wrestling more than anyone and shared his knowledge helping many along the way. RIP to a longtime friend.

- The Hurricane: RIP Chris Kanyon. He was a good guy that helped a LOT of people in this biz. He struggled with a lot of problems though. It's a sad day ... struggle!! But at least his struggles are over. He was a nutcase, good and bad, but I'll miss him nonetheless. RIP my friend.

- Taz: Sad to hear about Chris Kanyon RIP. ...thoughts & prayers out to his family.

- Kevin Nash: R.I.P Chris Kaynon prayers to his family and friends.

- Billy Kidman: Saddened by the loss of my best friend...I've known him for almost 15yrs & we've been there for one another through thick & thin, we've both had demons & dealt with them together, and I love him like a brother...RIP Chris I will forever & always miss & love you & cherish the time

- Shannon Moore: RIP Chris Kanyon!!!

- Tara: Chris Kanyon was a great guy and wrestler. He will be missed by all.

Rud3Bwoy

funny part is he lived in queens i never knew that

i live in queens also

rip kanyon


WHO BETTA THAN KANYON!

Motley Crue

really liked this guy, his match with DDP against the Brothers of Destruction at Summerslam one year was the best memory I have of them...as I recall he was a US Champion and a Tag Team Champion.

May he RIP....too young, far too young

D2D

Just scary:eek::(

In light of Chris Kanyon's passing over the weekend, it's interesting to note that a total of twenty-two talents who performed for World Championship Wrestling in 1998 have since passed away - nearly equal to a 25-man MLB roster. Likewise, a total of six wrestlers who performed for the World Wrestling Federation the very same year have since passed on (Big Boss Man, "Dr. Death" Steve Williams, Golga, Owen Hart, Road Warrior Hawk and Test). However, only two WWF performer deaths have been attributed to drug use while the WCW list is significantly greater.

In its entirety, here is the list of deceased talents who performed for WCW in 1998. With the exception of one performer, all deaths listed occurred before the age of 50.

» Bam Bam Bigelow - 2007 / 01 / 19 (45)
» Bobby Duncum, Jr. - 2000 / 01 / 24 (34)
» Brady Boone (referee) - 1998 / 12 / 16 (40)
» Brian Adams - 2007 / 08 / 13 (44)
» Chase Tatum - 2008 / 03 / 23 (34)
» Chris Adams - 2001 / 10 / 07 (46)
» Chris Benoit - 2007 / 06 / 24 (40)
» Curt Hennig - 2003 / 02 / 10 (44)
» Davey Boy Smith - 2002 / 05 / 17 (39)
» Eddie Guerrero - 2005 / 11 / 13 (38)
» Elizabeth - 2003 / 05 / 01 (42)
» Emory Hale - 2006 / 01 / 28 (36)
» Johnny Grunge - 2006 / 02 / 16 (40)
» Joey Maggs - 2006 / 10 / 15 (37)
» Kanyon - 2010 / 04 / 02 (40)
» Louie Spicolli - 1998 / 02 / 15 (27)
» Mark Curtis (referee) - 1999 / 09 / 08 (37)
» Randy Anderson (referee) - 2002 / 05 / 05 (42)
» Ray Traylor - 2004 / 09 / 22 (41)
» Rick Rude - 1999 / 04 / 20 (40)
» Renegade - 1999 / 02 / 23 (33)
» Rocco Rock - 2002 / 09 / 21 (50)

Additionally, six more talents who joined WCW after 1998 have since passed on - Chris Candido, "Dr. Death" Steve Williams, Mike Awesome, Rhonda Singh, Sherri Martel and The Wall. All six deaths listed occurred before the age of 50.

On a final note, Kanyon's passing marks the fifteenth consecutive year in which at least one talent who performed for WCW between 1991 and 2001 has died.

rovert

Sorry to bump this thread but seriously here. Details from Kanyon's posthumous book:

When he returned, Kanyon was asked to dress in drag and sing like Boy George before a match against The Undertaker. Kanyon, who had a lengthy history of concussions, suffered another when violently whacked with a chair in a lopsided beat-down. Kanyon, who believes he was set-up by WWE management as a form of humiliation for being a closeted homosexual, was never featured prominently in WWE again. He was released in February 2004.

Kanyon's mental-health problems proved too much for him to overcome. Kanyon, who opened the book recalling an aborted suicide attempt in 2003 following The Undertaker incident, overdosed on prescription medication last year in his apartment in Queens, N.Y.

http://www.scrippsnews.com/content/marvez-wrestling-reality-tells-chris-kanyons-sad-tale

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nRNvyqVl9w

:rolleyes:

jaykhunter

I remember reading/hearing that he was really upset about Orlando Jordan's gimmick in TNA -- in that Kanyon wanted to be the first openly gay/pro-gay wrestler; and OJ's gimmick crushed him that he wasn't doing it. Also that he'd sometimes use his minority status to try to strongarm promoters into hiring him; kicking up a fuss that he was gay, even if it had nothing to do with it. think it was on Between the Ropes podcast.

In any case, knowing wrestling i'm sure he had more than enough legit ammo, wrestling's a closed, nepotistic, bigoted business; everyone's who's not a large, straight, white male is descriminated against in some fashion... Poor guy. I can't imagine how sad he must've been after being fired from WWE in such a horrible fashion.

FreezeUp

Quite sad really. Dude was a great pro wrestler, and as his WCW 2000 heel run proved, very entertaining also.

Edge stole his moveset in 1999 also. Neither here nor there, but worth noting.