Tag Archives: Axl Rotten

A new lawsuit has been filed against the WWE, claiming that the company hid long-term effects of brain injuries from a string of former superstars. According to the report from Bloomberg, the list includes Jimmy “Superfly” Snuka, Road Warrior Animal, Chavo Guerrero Jr, Paul Orndorff, Bryan “Adam Bomb” Clark, Ahmed Johnson, Kamala, Dave Hebner, Earl  Continue Reading »

In an update on the passing of former Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) superstar Brian “Axl Rotten” Knighton, a report from former TMZ reporter Ryan Satin of ProWrestlingSheet.com notes that Knighton was found dead on Thursday evening outside of a McDonalds restaurant in Baltimore, Maryland and that an overdose is suspected. Speaking to the website, Knighton’s  Continue Reading »

WWE sent out the following: Axl Rotten passes away WWE is saddened to learn of reports that Brian Knighton, best known for competing in ECW as Axl Rotten from 1993 to 1999, has passed away. WWE extends its condolences to Knighton’s family, friends and fans.

Brian “Axl Rotten” Knighton issued the following letter through his official website to promoters and fans regarding the greatly exaggerated rumors of his demise and his desire to offer more to the professional wrestling world. AN OPEN LETTER FROM AXL ROTTEN Rumors of my demise have been greatly exaggerated. Not long ago my wrestling career  Continue Reading »

Former ECW Star Ian Rotten, real name John Williams, recently stated that he was diagnosed with stomach cancer and began chemotherapy treatment last week. Rotten, who had a brief run with the company between ’94-’95, said he is in the early stages of cancer and that his chemotherapy is supposed to last six weeks. Rotten  Continue Reading »

Primal Conflict Wrestling sent out the following: ECW Original AXL ROTTEN has signed to compete on March 16 at “Unstoppable”. While Rotten’s personal battles have often cast a shadow over his in-ring accomplishments, Axl has stated that he is coming to PCW to provide his critics and detractors wrong just as he has done his  Continue Reading »

Hardcore Roadtrip sent out the following: – Hardcore Roadtrip has announced that Balls Mahoney and Axl Rotten will be reforming The Hardcore Chair Swinging Freaks Tag Team and they will be working together again at Born 2B Wired Saturday March 2nd, 2013. – Colin Delaney has promised that he will lead a group of former  Continue Reading »

Hardcore Roadtrip sent out the following: Here is the Hardcore Roadtrip Official Poster – Tickets available right now by going to www.HardcoreRoadtrip.ca Joel Gertner, Raven, The Sandman, Tod Gordon, Bill Alfonso, Missy Hyatt, Pitbull 1 Gary Wolf, CW Anderson, Stevie Richards, The Blue Meanie, Angel of Da Baldies, Vito Lograsso, Axl Rotten, Jason Knight and  Continue Reading »

Extreme Reunion sent out the following: We are proud (and relieved) that the 4/28 EXTREME REUNION iPPV VOD Video Download is now (finally) available as a special priced bundle that includes the iPPV VOD (which you can INSTANTLY download after you complete the transaction), a FREE DVD (ships 5/18) of the iPPV VOD video (with  Continue Reading »

Speaking through his official Facebook account, former ECW superstar Axl Rotten noted that he has considered that it’s time to hang up his boots and retire from the business. “This is very easy to say. No tearful videos or thank you’s. I had fun wrestling Balls Mahoney at Extreme Reunion. I will keep my thoughts  Continue Reading »

Extreme Reunion announced on their Facebook account last night that former ECW superstar Brian “Axl Rotten” Knighton, who wrestled against Balls Mahoney on Saturday night was seriously injured after falling asleep at the wheel of his car driving home to Baltimore, Maryland. “Extreme Reunion just received word that AXL ROTTEN fell asleep at the wheel  Continue Reading »

Extreme Reunion sent out the following: First… some remaining general admission bleacher seats for THIS Saturday, April 28th 2012 for Extreme Reunion http://extremereunion.net/store/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=34 Second… tickets are NOW on sale for EXTREME REUNION RETURNS Saturday, June 30th 2012 7pm Bell at the Pennsylvania National Guard in Philadelphia, PA http://extremereunion.net/store/catalog/index.php?cPath=22_27 Third… Due to the Pennsylvania National Guard  Continue Reading »

Extreme Reunion sent out the following: EXTREME REUNION TO PRESENT LARGEST INDEPENDENT PRO WRESTLING LIVE EVENT IN PHILADELPHIA, PA IN A DECADE MARCH 1, 2012 – Extreme Reunion will present their professional wrestling convention and live event at the Pennsylvania National Guard Armory, Saturday, April 28, 2012 in Northeast Philadelphia. Extreme Reunion will be the  Continue Reading »

Extreme Reunion sent out the following: NEW TALENT ADDED TO EXTREME REUNION EXTREME REUNION have confirmed the following talent just added for the 4/28 event in Philadelphia, PA at the Pennsylvania National Guard Armory… CW ANDERSON, THE BLUE MEANIE, BALLS MAHONEY, and PG-13, with more names still to be announced… The above mentioned names now  Continue Reading »

Extreme Reunion sent out the following: 93 DAYS UNTIL EXTREME REUNION PHILLY 4/28!!! All kinds of plans and arrangements are quickly being tended to so we can give you the fans of Extreme, the most entertaining and interactive day we possibly can. Make sure you plan to attend. Purchase your tickets today to get as  Continue Reading »

Speaking on his official Twitter account, former ECW Champion Justin Credible has been heavily promoting the Extreme Reunion event scheduled to take place on April 28th at the Philadelphia National Guard Armory in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Currently announced for the event are Shane Douglas, Tracy Smothers, Raven, Jerry Lynn and The Original Gangstas (New Jack and  Continue Reading »