For a Step-Dad. Obituary: He was born October 19, 1963 in Hays the son of Emery R. and Shirley (Pfeifer) Schmidt. Awesome retained the World title that night over Kid Kash. They lost the tag titles to Onita and Gannosuke in a rematch on February 24, 1995. not realizing the pain it would put their loved ones in, thats just plain flippin disrespect and disregard for your loved ones, but i will say he was ahell of a wrestler and put on some good matches, rest in peace no, cowards dont deserve that kind of respect, some one who doesnt charge forward to get past what is bothering them is a coward, a big man, big muscles, big ego, strong personality, mr.tuff guy is nothing but a poser. Pending. And Mike knew I felt that way, a lot of guys felt that way about Mike. His last match was in 2005, retiring in 2006. 33 And when they came to the place that is called The Skull, there they crucified him, and the criminals, one on his right and one on his left. Visitation was held on Tuesday, February 21st 2023 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the Rose Hill Funeral Home & Memorial Park (4161 E Admiral Pl, Tulsa, OK 74115). Burton George Knutson, age 88, of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, passed away Friday, February 17, 2023, at Field Crest Care Center in Hayfield, Minnesota. Now with WCW, Awesome continued to be a major factor with the New Blood for the next month, teaming with Billy Kidman occasionally to aid him in his feud with Hulk Hogan. Celebrities including Meryl Streep, Whoopi Goldberg and Natalie Portman flocked to the Upper East . But I personally never had heat with Mike. Search above to list available cemeteries. The WWE placed a tribute article about the wrestler on their website. The feud continued when Edge introduced his tag team partner Christian into the rivalry. Michael Lee Alfonso (January 24, 1965 February 17, 2007) was an American professional wrestler. Aug 5: WWE SummerSlam, > Archives At some point soon after, he hung himself, most likely because he was facing criminal charges and had lost his family. Born and raised in Tampa, Fla., Alfonso married his high school sweetheart and fathered two children. 7 years before his death: Mike Awesome manhandles Kevin Nash inhis WCW Nitro debut on April 10, 2000, Awesome hits Kid Kash with a top rope Awesome Bomb at ECWs Living Dangerously (2000) photo: wwe.com. The following day, on April 30, Gladiator surpassed Atsushi Onita's fourth reign of 337 days to become the longest reigning Brass Knuckles Heavyweight Champion by having reigned for 338 days at that point. We have set your language to He was additionally given a bus that resembled the one featured on The Partridge Family to drive into arenas as part of his entrance. She was 50. Gladiator and his allies would join The Sheik and Sabu to resume the feud with Onita and his allies throughout 1992. Michael Lee Alfonso was an American professional wrestler. Michael Francis Heim (Mike) age 63, of Ocean City, New Jersey (formerly of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania) passed away suddenly on Tuesday, January 10, 2023. He will be remembered lovingly by his wife of 31 years Dawn (ne Draves) and sons . Mike Awesome was an interesting character, as many thought he could've gone a lot further than he did in the business. Mike Bell - Dead at 37. Although he was initially hesitant, citing a lack of interest, Sabu managed to talk Alfonso into it, who used his frequent-flier miles to go to Philadelphia and wrestle a match for ECW.[9]. Here you have a WWF wrestler wrestling a signed WCW wrestler on an ECW event for the ECW title. Love you forever.". ok he was great he had an astounding match with new jack bakc in the ecw days but im gonna have to agree with the other dude, why kill your self and take the easy way out, thats not AWSOME at all thats pussy, i never like awsome before and now this really dont put him any higher in my book. The retirement of Atsushi Onita led FMW to change its direction from deathmatch wrestling to technical wrestling style and Gladiator received a strong push as the archrival of the company's new top star Hayabusa. The last two years had been particularly difficult for him both . Aged 11. Gladiator became a free agent after ZEN's dissolution on May 5. "Waffle House lost a loyal customer on April 30, 2013. Michael Lee Alfonso, a wrestler who was twice named the Extreme Championship Wrestling World Champion, committed suicide on Feb. 17. I have no problem with Mike Awesome. In the FMW, he went on to two World Brass Knuckles Tag Team Championships, World Street Fight Six-Man Tag Team Champion and Independent World Heavyweight Title Champion by 1997. By Mike Rickard on August 5, 2018 / Blog / Leave a comment. ECW PPV, Anarchy Rulz (1999) Mike Awesome wins the ECW World title in a three way dance defeating reigning champ Taz and Masato Tanaka. Funny Obituary for William Ziegler, Written By His Kids. He and I grew up together. After Bash at the Beach in July 2000, his gimmick was tweaked, with him becoming infatuated with heavyset women and calling himself "The Fat Chick Thriller" and feuded with Scott Steiner and Lance Storm for the WCW United States Championship. Man, I hate that. Born Michael Alfonso, he broke into the business in the 1980s learning his trade in the Pro Wrestling Federation. [8] Gladiator returned from injury to challenge Super Leather for the title on March 15, but was defeated by Leather. Kidman's bald stablemate Konnan replaced him and got the win, giving the Animals the right to cut off Awesome's longtime mullet. Net Worth in 2021. In the FMW, he went on to two World Brass Knuckles Tag. Professional Wrestler. Awesomes final hurrah involved beating Masato Tanaka on ECWs One Night Stand in 2005. r.i.p. i just want to say,i am sad for the loss of mike awsome to the wrestling world,to me he was my second fav wrestler next to the god of hardcore,bruiser brody,and what made me like mike awsome was the fact he reminded me of brody when he was in the ring,violent and brutal,awsome was refreshing to see in action cause he could do almost anything,at the time he was ecw champ he was the best champ in the world at that time and just like brody he found great sucess in japan.for anybody who knows wrestling prior to 2001,knows what im talking about,wrestling was a non-mcmachon controlled sport and not entertainment, and it was excellent,and right now with nwa-tna,wrestling is comming back and sports entertainment is dying and i love it.if you are a fan, go to http://www.you tube and watch bruiser brody matches and compare them to the state of wrestling right you will see what im talkin about. In the spring of 2003, Awesome latched on with TNA and in his debut defeated Perry Saturn by disqualification when New Jack and The Sandman interfered. Alfonso was trained to wrestle by Steve Keirn, debuting on February 26, 1989, at the Eddie Graham Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida. In January 1998, Awesome began appearing for ECW again and continued his feud with Masato Tanaka in the United States. At 3rd Anniversary Show, Big Titan, The Gladiator and Horace Boulder defeated Sambo Asako, Ricky Fuji and The Great Punk in a street fight stretcher match. Antonia W. "Toni" Larroux died after a battle with multiple illnesses: lupus, rickets, scurvy, kidney disease and feline leukemia. You were getting stabbed in the back constantly. new TWTR.Widget({ The match had the fans chanting This match rules., On his website, StormWrestling.com, Lance Storm said that Tanaka-Awesome stole the show at the initial One Night stand. Apr 1: WWE WrestleMania He was booked to win the Grand Slam Tournament in September, in which he defeated Hayabusa in the tournament final on September 26 to win the company's top title, the vacant Brass Knuckles Heavyweight Championship and cemented his place as the company's top villain. I hated it. Mike was known for being kind and helpful, he cared about everyone and loved without boundaries. But if you guys really look up to him, use his death as a lesson. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. The world has lost a great son, brother, husband, father, and leader. Pat Leach is organizing this fundraiser. FundMe for Mike Leach Funeral and Medical Expenses. What we can learn from this eulogy is that a few minutes, a good laugh and a good story is all you need to create something memorable. Celebrated director (and EGOT winner) Mike Nichols died at 83 on Nov. 19. I wish he didnt do it, of course, but dont sit there and pass judgement on him. He worked for Pro Wrestling Noah from 2004 to 2005. He defeated Hisakatsu Oya in the quarter-final and Yukihiro Kanemura in the semi-final to become the runner-up of the tournament as he lost to Hayabusa in the final. Following the news that Mike Awesome died, both the WWE and ECW paid tribute to him. At Crossing the Line Again the following month, he lost to Louie Spicolli, departing ECW once more thereafter. Michael A. He then powerbombed Rhyno onto a ladder and pinned him, becoming champion himself due to the 24/7 rule. His WWF debut came on the June 25, 2001, episode of Raw during a match which saw Test defending his Hardcore Championship against Rhyno. Mike Awesome. Thanks for your help! He made ECW to me. Warren-McElwain provides a full range of services including burial, cremation, in our own crematory, entombment or body donation. September 20, 2022 - 11:54 BST Gemma Strong. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Mike Awesome (17991309)? Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Burial will be at the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Yankton, S.D. In need of a new champion with credibility to replace the departing Taz, Heyman handpicked Awesome for the role of ECW World Champion. Apr 2: WWE WrestleMania He did an Awesome Bomb through a table and pinned Tanaka on the floor of the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Mike Awesome I found on Findagrave.com. Mike Awesome skyrocketed his career in the early '90s in Japan wrestling as "The Gladiator." And to the Japanese workers and crowds, you can bet he looked like a modern day gladiator. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. He reminds me of the legendary don muraco, when he was in his wwf prime. He spent part of his childhood in Missouri before moving to Madera, CA. 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. Gladiator would then resume his feud with the returning Atsushi Onita as the team of Gladiator, Terry Funk and Cactus Jack was defeated by Atsushi Onita, Masato Tanaka and W*ING Kanemura at 8th Anniversary Show on April 29. Mickie Jay Henson, was the American professional wrestler and referee from Tampa, Florida. During this reign, he defeated W*ING Kanemura to unify the title with the Independent Heavyweight Championship at the 1996 Year End Spectacular. Gladiator and Titan were defeated by Sambo Asako and Mr. Gannosuke at Summer Spectacular. First and foremost, I want to single out Mike Furlong for providing truly outstanding "customer service". Dylan Bowker wrote: Mike Awesome has been a proven commodity over the years.Showing us his amazing in-ring ability that showcased dazzling high flying,explosive power moves, and out of control hardcore brawling.Leading promotions such as FMW and ECW to new heights of popularity and notiriety holding the ECW world heavyweight and world tag team titles and the highly prestigious FMW doubles . 10:00AM at Serenity Meadows Funeral Home on Friday, February 23rd, 2007, Sonya Deville has been arrested. Reportedly, Michael Alfonso got into a heated dispute with his wife after she said she wanted a divorce. [17], He first made a appearance in WWF as a jobber on December 12, 1996, losing to Justin Credible who was known then as Aldo Montoya in a dark match for WWF Superstars of Wrestling. [20] Laura Janelle Shaw was born on April 13, 1976 in Bay City, Michigan to Kathleen Metcalfe and Larry Shaw. Jericho worked for WWE for many, WWE is reportedly returning to Saudi Arabia in May. He is no relation of fellow ECW alumnus Bill Alfonso. I Met him one time he was the sweetest man. This eulogy is a perfect example of that. He lost to Onita in a Chain Deathmatch on October 1, after which Alfonso returned to United States. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Sadly passed away 8 November 2013. Prior to his untimely death by hanging, Alfonso worked as a real estate agent for Coldwell Banker in Tampa. "Mike-Mike is an awesome man. While American audiences knew him by the name Mike Awesome, he also called himself The Career Killer, That 70s Guy, That 80s Guy, Fat Chick Thriller, The Mullet Guy and The Awesome One. Result of a tragic accident. Funeral services will be held at a later date. He seemed really happy and content with his life. The audience went wild. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. 3. On the final Nitro on March 26, 2001, Awesome and Storm were defeated by Chuck Palumbo and Sean O'Haire in a WCW World Tag Team Championship match. Wrestling: Shocking Stories from the Squared Circle; Benoit: Wrestling with the Horror That Destroyed a Family and Crippled a Sport (with Steven Johnson, Heath McCoy and Irv Muchnick); He can be emailed at goliver845@gmail.com, you can follow him on Twitter @gregmep, and visit www.oliverbooks.ca. Michael also is survived by his nephew, Ricky, grandmother; Solia, grandfather; Tony, and his aunts; LaVaughn (Gary), Betty (Jack), Diana, and Solia, his uncles; Andrew (Brenda) and Eugene (Kathrine), along with many loving cousins. Jay Nazaroff Care Center Assistant . Express your sympathy by sharing this obituary with family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Delisa, son; Casey, daughter; Carissa, his father; Tony and mother; Sharon, along with his brother, Rick. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing and trail bike riding with his numerous loving friends and his son, Casey. He must have been in a very sick situation to do something like this but at the end of the day You are one guy to be remembered and YOU ARE AWESOME!!!! Former ECW World Champion Mike Awesome (real name Michael Alfonso), was found dead in his home on Saturday evening. another great warrior falls again In February 2006, after 17 years in the ring, Awesome announced his retirement from wrestling, saying he wanted to spend more time with his family and adding that he felt underpaid for his work at the One Night Stand event and that he would only return to the ring "if the money was right". Your Scrapbook is currently empty. GREAT NEWS! Although Awesome eventually closed the deal with WCW, a federal injunction prevented him from appearing on their TV shows with the ECW belt. Flowers are accepted, however, those who wish may donate in memory of Michael to The American Diabetes Association 4902 Eisenhower Blvd. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. scrollbar: true, In September 1998 at UltraClash, Awesome tore his anterior cruciate ligament in a bout with Balls Mahoney; he did not wrestle again until September 1999. Michael J. Lawler, 56, passed away on December 22, 2021 at Witham Health Services in Lebanon, Ind. We talked about it, and it got me interested in it., On the Coldwell Banker real estate site, where Awesome sold real estate under his real name, he addressed his wrestling career in his biography: I wrestled the majority of my 17 years in Japan, as The Gladiator. $1 Million - $5 Million. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful shared the news that Daria Berenato, also known as WWE, WWE NXT ResultsFebruary 28, 2023Report by Lovell Porter for Wrestlezone.com The show kicks off with most of the locker room, Chris Jericho says that he doesnt want to leave AEW and return to WWE. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Find awesome listings near . Michael Kennedy Ward, 75, died on June 11, 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer. thanks, tweets: { Alfonso competed in China, South Korea, Guam, Australia, Germany, England, Puerto Rico and Canada; however, didnt make his mark on the U.S. wrestling scene until 1999 when he captured the ECW Heavyweight title. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Burton was born in Owatonna, Minnesota, to George and Blanche (Christianson) Knutson on August 13, 1934. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); No spam. Mike Eugene Kubena Obituary. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. [7] He gained a new manager, Judge Jeff Jones, who managed Awesome to the top of winning the ECW World Heavyweight Championship twice in 1999. Mike is survived by his parents; two brothers, Matthew (Maureen Rieff) Gulatto and Peter (Jamie Toepfer) Gulatto; beloved . During this time, Vctor Quiones' group Puerto Rican Army overturned W*ING and Lethal Weapon to become the top villainous group in FMW and Quinones was luring away members of both factions into his Puerto Rican Army, which led Gladiator to turn fan favorite for the first time in his career. }, [8], In 1993, Alfonso appeared in NWA Eastern Championship Wrestling (ECW) for a short period (as "Awesome" Mike Awesome), he was convinced to do so by Sabu, whom he befriended during their time in Japan. My partner TJ Smart and I . Born and raised in Tampa, Fla., Alfonso married his high school sweetheart and fathered two children. There is a problem with your email/password. He was taken by Covid 19. > Photo Galleries According to the Fairchild Sons, Inc. Funeral Chapel: "James Patrick Farrell, Jr. and Michael O'Brien Farrell have fallen asleep in the Lord." They are survived by their parents, Jim and Elene . The two had many bitter brawls, taking the level of Japanese garbage wrestling to new heights. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. While he was still in jail, his wife visited him and told him that she was going through with the divorce and taking their two children. [1] His TNA in-ring debut was on April 16, 2003, where Awesome defeated Perry Saturn by DQ when The Sandman and New Jack interfered. E. Anthony Cisneros Partner, Licensed Funeral Director . Watch a Tribute to Awesome Posted on YouTube. Rest In Peace Mike. A celebration of Michael's life will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, February 23, 2007 at Serenity Meadows. To use this feature, use a newer browser. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. An Awesome title controversy looms over ECW. Much of what is now known about the events surrounding the Mike Awesome deathwere not revealed until months after he died. Being the member of the Monkees dubbed "the Smart One" was not an unqualified blessing for Michael Nesmith, who has died aged 78 of heart failure . At 6th Anniversary Show, Gladiator and Horace Boulder lost to Katsutoshi Niiyama and Masato Tanaka. Later that year, Gladiator and Boulder participated in the Street Fight Tag Team Tournament, where they qualified for the semi-final against Tarzan Goto and Big Titan, which they lost. [7] They successfully defended the title against Atsushi Onita and Sambo Asako in a street fight on March 29 and then lost the title to Mr. Pogo and Hisakatsu Oya in their second title defense on April 21. He held the title for nine months before losing it to his arch rival, Masato Tanaka. Mike Awesome Death - Dead, Obituary, Funeral, Cause Of Death, Passed Away: On May 13th, 2021, InsideEko Media learned about the death of Mike Awesome through social media publication made on. He returned to the company as Mr. Pogo's partner in a tag team tournament on January 6, 1991, where the duo lost their first match in the tournament against Onita and Sambo Asako. Two others, who were criminals, were led away to be put to death with him. He had turned 42 just a month before his death. On August 5, Hisakatsu Oya, Mr. Gannosuke and The Gladiator defeated Fuyuki-Gun at a Fuyuki Army show to win the World Street Fight 6-Man Tag Team Championship. Mike Awesome commits suicide. No BS. In 1990, he debuted in the Frontier Martial Arts Wrestling league Japan and at 6'6 290 pounds, became known as The Gladiator. (Getty Images) Archbishop Justin Welby told the 2,000 mourners in Westminster . "It is with the utmost regret that we inform you of the passing of . On April 10, 2000, Awesome made a surprise appearance on WCW Monday Nitroaiding The New Blood by attacking Kevin Nashwhile still reigning as ECW World Heavyweight Champion. Resend Activation Email. The following year, Gladiator and Titan participated in a double-elimination tournament for the newly created Brass Knuckles Tag Team Championship, in which they defeated Hideki Hosaka and Hisakatsu Oya in the quarter-final, Jinsei Shinzaki and Masaru Toi in the semi-final and Mr. Gannosuke and Tarzan Goto in the final to succeed in their block and then defeated Atsushi Onita and Katsutoshi Niiyama in the tournament final on January 18, 1994, to win the Brass Knuckles Tag Team Championship, marking Alfonso's first title in FMW. Mike was a 1964 graduate of Oakwood High School. I did not employ the services of a business manager during my career. They later divorced. A Celebration of Life for Laura Shaw will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at the Seed and Supply Church in Las Animas, Colorado with Pastor Rod Coulter officiating. brand on the July 27, 2002, edition of Velocity where he was defeated by Tajiri. I became emerced in the Japanese culture and even speak some of the language. Failed to remove flower. Failed to report flower. Gladiator successfully defended the title against Leather in a rematch on September 1. HOPfully the wwe keeps on track and mackes memorly dvds for all of our heros growing up. "Beautifully Imperfect". Cherished and loving son of Herb & Faye Oakes. Please enter your email and password to sign in. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. William "Freddie" McCullough. width: 'auto', > Career Records During this time, Gladiator was inspired by Damian's lucha libre videos on travels, which led him to adopt a high-flying style despite his big size. > Sporting Connection background: '#333333', He retired from wrestling and was a real estate agent in New Tampa. color: '#ffffff', Michael Neal James. nipun, he was truely a god amongst men. I saw Mike Vs SpikeWas ok. And then I witnessed a brutal matchMike Vs Tanaka. Loving father and buddy of Lillian. The plot is located at Row 2, Plot #6. In April 2003, Awesome debuted in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling. [19][20] Awesome was the first "Invader" to gain gold in the WWF, stealing away with the Hardcore belt before any WWF wrestlers could catch him. Awesome defeated Edge on the July 16 episode of Raw.[21]. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. }, Mike Tindall has returned to social media following his appearance at the Queen 's state funeral on Monday. links: '#ffffff' About. This spot appeared in many ECW highlight reels including the intro to a variety of their television programs for years to come (according to ECW announcer Joey Styles his own reaction to the spot inspired his "Oh my God" catchphrase). Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. 8 Things You May Not Have Known About Rick Rude. Mike Awesome Was An ECW Champion . A celebration of Michael's life will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, February 23, 2007 at Serenity Meadows. Oops, something didn't work. Awesome lost to Tanaka again at the August Heat Wave pay-per-view event. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. On February 5, 1994, at ECW's event, The Night the Line Was Crossed, Awesome nearly injured wrestler, J.T. Michael Neal James passed away May 8, 2021 at the age of 76. In October, Gladiator joined the new W*ING Alliance with Mr. Pogo, Mitsuhiro Matsunaga, Yukihiro Kanemura, Goro Tsurumi, Horace Boulder, Hideki Hosaka and Hisakatsu Oya. Your email address will not be published. Just like Harry Stamps, William "Freddie" McCullough seems like one heck of a man. Gladiator had lost his significance as a main event competitor after losing the Double Championship despite being the longest reigning champion and became a mid-card member of ZEN. ALFONSO, Michael Lee, 42, of Tampa, passed away on February 17, 2007. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Mike Awesome came to the ring and was showered by chants of "you sold out!" Moments later, Taz made his illustrious return to the ECW promotion and was greeted by a hero's welcome. Weve updated the security on the site. 2007 at Serenity Meadows Funeral Home, 6919 Providence Road, Riverview, FL 33569. Required fields are marked *. 0 cemeteries found in Great Falls, Cascade County, Montana, USA. Apr 16: Impact Rebellion You are given the most precious gift there is and you give it back? Toni Braxton, Traci's older sister, announced the news of her death in a statement shared on Instagram on Saturday. As a cousin of Michael Bollea (Horace Hogan, who also left WCW following the incident), Awesome suggested that Russo may have thought that he was just "too close of kin" to Hulk Hogan and decided to take it out on him. BARRY, Pamela Irene (Pam). [29], On February 17, 2007, a group of Alfonso's friends found him dead after he had hanged himself inside his Tampa home. Alfonso was the cousin of Hulk Hogan's nephew Michael Bollea, who was better known for his stint in WCW under the name Horace Hogan. World Wrestling Entertainment recognized his death by displaying an In Memory graphic at the beginning of the Feb. 20th ECW on Sci Fi. The team of Gladiator, Titan and Fuji gained more success by defeating Asako, Katsuji Ueda and Grigory Verichev in a street fight at Year End Spectacular. You can always change this later in your Account settings. "Mike" Schmidt, 59, Catharine, died Friday, November 25, 2022 at HaysMed. rpp: 5, Michael Lee Alfonso, a wrestler who was twice named the Extreme Championship Wrestling World Champion, committed suicide on Feb. 17. A celebration of Michaels life will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, February 23, 2007 at Serenity Meadows. The tandem beat Tommy Dreamer and Tanaka and lost the belts to The Impact Players (Lance Storm and Justin Credible) in a three-way dance that also included Dreamer and Tanaka. On May 14, Awesome competed in his final TNA match where he lost to Mike Sanders in a Tables Match. 6:00PM to 8:00PM on Thursday, February 22nd, 2007 at Serenity Meadows, Services: Demetrius was born in Chicago, Illinois, on April 4th, 1972. Failed to delete memorial. Competing in the main event of ECWs Anarchy Rulz PPV from Chicago, Mike Awesome captured the ECW Heavyweight title, outlasting Taz and Masato Tanaka in a three way dance. You would not believe the backstage politics. This partnership led the two to form a tag team which lasted nearly three years. #295 Tampa, FL 33634. You were the best. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mike Vasquez Jr. to pay them a last tribute. On December 11, 1996, Awesome defeated Wing Kanemura for the FMW Independent World title, holding it nine months before dropping it to arch rival Masato Tanaka. He was born on October 18, 1965 in Frankfort to Thomas J. Lawler and Barbara (Imel) Davies. [25] On the independent circuit, he had a short stint with Major League Wrestling (MLW) where he won the MLW World Heavyweight Championship from Satoshi Kojima, only to lose it ten minutes later to Steve Corino[10] (Kojima's employers, AJPW would not allow him to drop the title to an employee of a rival company Zero-1).[26]. However, there was , Weve profiled 40 wrestlers who sadly, didnt make it to see age 40, including many enhancement talent names of the , Heart Attack / Heart Failure / Heart Disease, Comprehensive Deceased Wrestlers List (text-only), Comprehensive Deceased Managers List (text-only), 8 Things You May Not Have Known About Rick Rude. behavior: 'all' Press on dont give up!!! awesome!!!!! Awesome competed primarily in Japans FMW promotion under the name G The Gladiator. He would then tour with ECW, where he became a two-time World Heavyweight Champion. > Obituary Archive They lost the title to the team of Hayabusa, Koji Nakagawa and Masato Tanaka on August 31. Mikes body was discovered by a group of friends on February 17, 2007. Pastor Richard Arndt will officiate and burial will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery . there is nothing cowardly about suicide it actually probably takes a lot of balls to go out like that. [10] Awesome then faded into the background, mostly helping Storm in his battles against Ernest "The Cat" Miller. loop: false, At FMW's first pay-per-view event FMW 9th Anniversary Show, Gladiator teamed with ZEN teammate Tetsuhiro Kuroda to take on TNR members Super Leather and Horace Boulder in a losing effort. After Awesome's retirement from professional wrestling, he served as a real estate agent in New Tampa, Florida. He was 42. photo: wwe.com. it was sad to here that mike is dead.i miss him from wcw days when wwe taken over that time in india the both shows were stopped.i really missed him and his move which was carrier killer.awesome rest in peace Actor: WCW Monday Nitro. 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