Adrian Adonis

Professional wrestler and performer

Adrian Adonis - Professional wrestler and performer
Born

September 15th, 1954
70 years ago

Died

July 4th, 1988
36 years ago — 33 years old

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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Debuted in professional wrestling in the 1970s. Gained prominence in the WWF during the 1980s. Created a flamboyant persona and characterized by original outfits and makeup. Won the WWF World Tag Team Championship with Dick Murdoch. Inducted into the Motor City Wrestling Hall of Fame posthumously.

Won the WWF World Tag Team Championship

Competed in the main events of WrestleMania III

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