Today is another dark day for wrestling fans all around the world. Just over a month after The Iron Sheik’s tragic demise, another revered wrestling legend passed away on July 24th. Known in wrestling circles as the ‘Sadist in Sequins’, the 82-year-old earned quite the reputation for dishing out brutally beautiful violence. His wife Linda, a fellow wrestler, confirmed to the BBC that Street died because of sepsis. He was recovering from a stroke-related bleed in the brain that happened earlier this month.

The man who once made sure that renowned British broadcaster Jimmy Savile never stepped foot in the ring again after his one and only bout breathed his last breath at The Grange University Hospital in Wales, as confirmed by his family. The kid from Wales had a different destiny outlined for him – to become a coal miner just like his dad. However, he embarked on a unique journey that started with bodybuilding, followed by the dislocation of his first opponent’s shoulders, and a beat down on Savile that was described as a “hungry fox going after a chicken”.

Adrian Street leaves for his heavenly abode after leaving behind a distinguished career and fruitful personal life

Despite playing a heel on-screen, fans loved Adrian Street for his larger-than-life presence. Upon learning the prospect of following in his father’s footsteps, he left home to pursue his passion. He left home at 16 years of age despite warnings from his father, who he did not share a good relationship with. Determined to make a name for himself and prove his father wrong, he looked to establish himself in the pro wrestling business. His first professional wrestling match took place in 1957. His misconception about the fundamentals of the business led to him dislocating his opponent’s shoulder. Realizing his shortcomings, he took a good, long look in the mirror to make room for improvement. And since that moment, there was no looking back for him.

While honing his skills, Street soon realized the banality of the black-and-white nature of the pro wrestling landscape in British wrestling. He understood that he had to weave a new fabric in a world where everyone was cut from the same cloth. Street started dying his hair and wore exuberant clothing to create a flamboyant persona. He evoked a negative reaction from the masses, but a reaction nonetheless.

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Slowly but surely, his traits combined with his in-ring skills earned him a place in the hearts of fans after he showcased his range. After that, not only did Adrian Street wrestle in several countries and win NWA championships, but he also gained the love of fans on a worldwide scale. From his outlandish costumes to kissing his opponents during matches, he always kept fans entertained.

He went on to prove his detractors and, more importantly, his father wrong. From working with Randy Savage to gaining acceptance in the proverbial wrestling hall of fame, everything was going well until 2001 when Street encountered cancer. Although it seemed like the end of his career, he hung on and survived it. This shows just how mentally strong Adrian Street was – a true fighter. He ultimately retired in 2014 after giving us several memorable moments over a career that spanned nearly 60 years.

Today, Street has left us forever. His tragic demise sent shockwaves through the wrestling community. Several current and retired wrestling stars took to social media to pay tribute to the legendary wrestler.

“A genre-bending pioneer” Triple H, Drew McIntyre, and several other stars mourn Street’s painful demise

Moments after Adrian Street’s death, Triple H took to social media and sent his thoughts and prayers to Street’s family. The WWE legend praised the Welshman for changing the wrestling world forever.

Following in Triple H’s footsteps, Drew McIntyre and William Regal also paid tribute to Adrian Street. They called him one of the toughest men they ever met and expressed their deep sadness at his passing away.

Ex-WWE star and fellow Welshman, Flash Morgan Webster, also reacted to Street’s death. Webster recalled his special moment with Adrian Street when he became the first Welsh champ in WWE before Street’s eyes. Just like others, he also paid condolences to Adrian Street’s family.

Famous wrestling journalists Dave Meltzer, Nick Aldis, And WWE on TNT Sports also eulogized the wrestler after learning about his demise.

Apart from these superstars, several fans from all around the world joined in mourning the saddening demise of Adrian Street. He was a true icon and pioneer in pro wrestling. R.I.P. Adrian Street.

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