Crush / Brian Adams

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.

Crush / Brian Adams has won a total of 3 championships in major promotions during his career.

Profile Info

• GenderMale
• Real NameBrian 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)
• NationalityUnited States
• Birth PlaceKona, Hawaii
• Billed From
  • Kona, Hawaii
• Height 6 ft 6 in (198 cm)
• Weight
  • 315 lbs (143 kg)
• NicknamesThe Original Hawaiian Punch

Career History

• Roles

  • Wrestler (October 1, 1986 - January 19, 2003)

• Promotions History

  Promotion	from	to
  PromotionAJPWBrand Heavyweight	July 17, 2002	January 19, 2003
  PromotionWWF	September 6, 2001	September 30, 2001
  PromotionWCW	February 16, 1998	March 26, 2001
  PromotionNJPWBrand Heavyweight	July 6, 1998	October 30, 1998
  PromotionWWF	July 22, 1996	November 24, 1997
  PromotionWWF	May 9, 1992	March 25, 1995
  PromotionUSWA	November 15, 1993	November 20, 1993
  PromotionCWUSA	October 9, 1993	October 16, 1993
  PromotionPNW	June 22, 1991	January 25, 1992
  PromotionSWS	March 30, 1991	October 6, 1991
  PromotionWWF	June 5, 1990	May 27, 1991
  PromotionPNW	March 25, 1989	May 26, 1990
  PromotionAJPWBrand Heavyweight	January 2, 1989	January 28, 1989
  PromotionNJPWBrand Young Lions	September 17, 1987	March 19, 1988
  PromotionPNW	November 7, 1987	February 19, 1988
  PromotionNJPWBrand Young Lions	October 1, 1986	January 31, 1987

• Images History

  

  Jul 2002

  

  Aug 1999

  

  Aug 1999

  

  Feb 1998

  

  Jul 1996

  

  Oct 1993

  

  May 1992

  

  Jun 1990

  

  Oct 1986

• Face / Heel Turns

  Alignment	Details	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

• 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

• World Wrestling Entertainment

  • x1 WWF Tag Team Championship (with Demolition Ax & Demolition Smash)

  World Championship Wrestling

  • x2 WCW World Tag Team Championship (with Adam Bomb / Bryan Clark / Wrath)

• 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)

Teams & 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 / Hugh Morrus, Billy Kidman, Booker T, Bubba Ray Dudley / Bully Ray, Chavo Guerrero, Chris Kanyon, Christian Cage, 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, Nick Patrick, Charles Robinson, Arn Anderson, Brian Hebner, Billy Silverman (September 6, 2001 - September 30, 2001)
  • nWo Black & White - Big Show / Paul Wight, Horace Hogan, Mr. Perfect Curt Hennig, Scott Norton, Stevie Ray, Virgil / Vincent (January 7, 1999 - August 16, 1999)
  • nWo Hollywood - Barry Windham, Big Show / Paul Wight, Bret Hart, Brutus Beefcake, Buff Bagwell, Dusty Rhodes, Eric Bischoff, Horace Hogan, Hulk Hogan, Miss Elizabeth, Mr. Perfect Curt Hennig, Rick Rude, Scott Hall / Razor Ramon, Scott Norton, Scott Steiner, Stevie Ray, Virgil / Vincent, nWo Sting / Super J (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 (February 16, 1998 - April 27, 1998)
  • The Disciples of Apocalypse - Brian Lee / Chainz, Paul Ellering, Don Harris / Skull / Patrick / Jacob Blu, Ron Harris / 8-Ball / Gerald / Eli Blu (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
  • Stevie Richards
  • Jim Cornette
  • Mr. Fuji

Games Appearances (9)

SuperCard

Wcw Backstage Assault

Wcw Nwo Thunder

Wcw Nwo Revenge

Wcw Nitro

WWF RAW

Rage In The Cage

Royal Rumble 1993

WWF WrestleFest