On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Crush / Brian Adams, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.
Brian Keith Adams was born in Kona, Hawaii on April 14, 1964.
He died on August 13, 2007 at the age of 43.
Profile Info
- Gender Male
- Real Name Brian Keith Adams
- Ring Names
- Brian Adams ( August 31, 1999 - January 19, 2003)
- The Demon ( August 23, 1999 - August 30, 1999)
- Brian Adams ( February 16, 1998 - August 22, 1999)
- Crush ( October 18, 1993 - February 15, 1998)
- Kona Crush ( May 9, 1992 - October 17, 1993)
- Demolition Crush ( June 5, 1990 - May 8, 1992)
- BA ( June 1, 1990 - June 4, 1990)
- The American Ninja ( June 1, 1987 - May 31, 1990)
- The Midnight Soldier ( February 29, 1988 - March 19, 1988)
- Brian Adams ( October 1, 1986 - May 31, 1987)
- Born April 14, 1964
- Died August 13, 2007 (aged 43)
- Nationality
United States - Birth Place Kona, Hawaii
- Billed From
- Kona, Hawaii
- Height 6 ft 6 in (198 cm)
- Weight
- 315 lbs (143 kg)
- Nicknames The Original Hawaiian Punch
United StatesCareer History
- Roles
- Wrestler ( October 1, 1986 - January 19, 2003)
- Companies / Promotions
Promotion from to Promotion 
AJPWJuly 17, 2002 January 19, 2003 Promotion WWFSeptember 6, 2001 September 30, 2001 Promotion WCWFebruary 16, 1998 March 26, 2001 Promotion NJPWBrand
Heavyweight
July 6, 1998 October 30, 1998 Promotion WWFJuly 22, 1996 November 24, 1997 Promotion WWFMay 9, 1992 March 25, 1995 Promotion WWFJune 5, 1990 May 27, 1991 Promotion AJPWJanuary 2, 1989 January 28, 1989 Promotion NJPWBrand
Heavyweight
September 17, 1987 March 19, 1988 Promotion NJPWBrand
Heavyweight
October 1, 1986 January 31, 1987 - Face / Heel Turns
Alignment from to Heel September 4, 2001 January 19, 2003 Face November 16, 2000 September 3, 2001 Heel October 2, 2000 November 15, 2000 Face May 15, 2000 October 1, 2000 Heel February 16, 1998 May 14, 2000 Face June 10, 1997 February 15, 1998 Heel October 18, 1993 June 9, 1997 Face July 20, 1991 October 17, 1993 Heel September 1, 1989 July 19, 1991 Face October 1, 1986 August 31, 1989 - Images
Jul 2002Aug 1999
Aug 1999Feb 1998Jul 1996Oct 1993May 1992Jun 1990Oct 1986
AJPW
WWF
WCW
NJPW
WWF
WWF
- Finishers
- Chokeslam ( February 16, 1998 - January 19, 2003)
- Total Meltdown - with Bryan Clark - Powerbomb + Diving Clothesline combination ( April 16, 2000 - January 19, 2003)
- Heart Punch ( October 18, 1993 - November 24, 1997)
- Cranium Crunch / Kona Clutch - Two-handed Clawhold ( February 28, 1992 - October 17, 1993)
- Demolition Decapitation - with Ax or Smash - Backbreaker + Diving Elbow Drop combination ( June 5, 1990 - May 27, 1991)
- Theme Songs
- Theme Song "KroniK" by Jimmy Hart & Howard Helm - with Bryan Clark - Team ( April 16, 2000 - September 30, 2001)
- Theme Song "God of Thunder" by KISS - Single ( August 23, 1999 - August 30, 1998)
- Theme Song "Rockhouse" by J. Hart & Howard Helm - with nWo - Team ( February 16, 1998 - August 16, 1999)
- Theme Song "8 Ball" by Jim Johnston - with Disciples of Apocalypse - Team ( June 23, 1997 - November 24, 1997)
- Theme Song "Nation of Domination" by Jim Johnston - with Nation of Domination - Team ( December 15, 1996 - June 9, 1997)
- Theme Song "Jailbird" by Jim Johnston - Single ( August 12, 1996 - December 30, 1996)
- Theme Song "Crush (Rising Sun)" by Jim Johnston - Single ( November 6, 1993 - January 22, 1995)
- Theme Song "Kona" by Jim Johnston - Single ( May 9, 1992 - July 12, 1993)
- Theme Song "Demolition" by Jim Johnston - with Demolition - Team ( July 28, 1990 - May 27, 1991)
- Theme Song "Demolition Daze" by Jimmy Hart, J.J.Maguire & Rick Derringer - with Demolition - Team ( June 5, 1990 - July 27, 1990)
- Theme Song "In the World Beyond" by Loudness - Single ( September 17, 1987 - March 19, 1988)
Titles & Accomplishments
- Titles Won
World Wrestling Federation
- 1 WWF World Tag Team Championship (with Ax & Smash - Freebird rule)
World Championship Wrestling
- 2 WCW World Tag Team Championship (with Bryan Clark)
All Japan Pro Wrestling
- 1 World Tag Team Championship (with Bryan Clark)
Oregon Wrestling Federation
- 1 OWF Tag Team Championship (with Mike Miller)
Pacific Northwest Wrestling
- 2 NWA Pacific Northwest Heavyweight Championship
- 2 NWA Pacific Northwest Tag Team Championship (1 with The Grappler, 1 with Steve Doll)
- Other Accomplishments
- WCW SnowBrawl Battle Royal Winner (1999)
- PNW Salem City Tournament Winner (1988)
Relations
- Tag Teams & Stables
- KroniK - Adam Bomb / Bryan Clark / Wrath ( April 16, 2000 - January 19, 2003)
- The Alliance - Adam Bomb / Bryan Clark / Wrath, Bill DeMott, Billy Kidman, Booker T, Bubba Ray Dudley / Bully Ray, Chavo Guerrero, Chris Kanyon, Christian, Chuck Palumbo, D-Von Dudley, Debra, Diamond Dallas Page, Gregory Helms / The Hurricane, Ivory, Johnny Stamboli, Justin Credible, Lance Storm, Mark Jindrak / Marco Corleone, Mike Awesome, Molly Holly, Paul Heyman, Raven, Rhyno / Rhino, Rob Van Dam, Sean O'Haire, Shane McMahon, Shawn Stasiak, Stacy Keibler, Stephanie McMahon, Stevie Richards, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Tazz, Terri Runnels, Test, Tommy Dreamer, Torrie Wilson, William Regal, Charles Robinson, Nick Patrick ( September 6, 2001 - September 30, 2001)
- nWo Black & White - Big Show, Mr. Perfect Curt Hennig, Scott Norton, Stevie Ray, Virgil / Vincent, Horace Hogan ( January 7, 1999 - August 16, 1999)
- nWo Hollywood - Barry Windham, Big Show, Bret Hart, Brutus Beefcake, Buff Bagwell, Dusty Rhodes, Eric Bischoff, Hulk Hogan, Miss Elizabeth, Mr. Perfect Curt Hennig, Rick Rude, Scott Hall / Razor Ramon, Scott Norton, Scott Steiner, Stevie Ray, Virgil / Vincent, nWo Sting, Horace Hogan, Mark Johnson ( April 27, 1998 - January 4, 1999)
- nWo - Big Boss Man, Brutus Beefcake, Dusty Rhodes, Eric Bischoff, Hulk Hogan, Irwin R. Schyster / Mike Rotunda, Kevin Nash / Diesel, Konnan, Million Dollar Man Ted DiBiase, Miss Elizabeth, Mr. Perfect Curt Hennig, Randy Savage, Rick Rude, Scott Hall / Razor Ramon, Scott Norton, Scott Steiner, Virgil / Vincent, nWo Sting ( February 16, 1998 - April 27, 1998)
- Disciples of Apocalypse - Chainz, Skull, 8-Ball ( June 23, 1997 - November 24, 1997)
- Nation of Domination - D'Lo Brown, Ron Simmons / Faarooq, Savio Vega, Wolfie D, Clarence Mason ( December 15, 1996 - June 9, 1997)
- Demolition - Demolition Ax, Demolition Smash ( June 5, 1990 - May 27, 1991)
- Managers Jim Cornette, Mr. Fuji, Stevie Richards
