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Post by ICW on Apr 3, 2010 0:57:22 GMT -5
If this is true, this really sucks. Kanyon was damn entertaining.
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Post by Kick Your Face on Apr 3, 2010 1:42:00 GMT -5
I asked one of the people who tweeted it and they said this: He's a friend of a family friend, I just got the text tonight. He committed suicide, I don't know details. I didn't want to ask. Sounds pretty much confirmed.
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Post by pineappleexpress on Apr 3, 2010 2:07:45 GMT -5
Another one? ing hell.
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Post by Nix Hex on Apr 3, 2010 3:17:15 GMT -5
That sucks..I always liked him when he was in WCW..
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Post by PhoeniX™: Valoween on Apr 3, 2010 3:46:53 GMT -5
who betta than Kanyon? The Grim Reaper thats who Veetch If he is dead, which I very much doubt, you're a complete jackass.
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Post by Tasker on Apr 3, 2010 3:51:25 GMT -5
Sure hope he hasnt died,great wrestler. If it's true,then damn,R.I.P Kanyon.
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Post by wwefan1985 on Apr 3, 2010 4:21:42 GMT -5
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Post by [x] TEXACIDE [x] on Apr 3, 2010 5:12:55 GMT -5
Just because Wikipedia doesn't have him listed as deceased doesn't mean he isn't but hopefully this is all just some sort of mix up or something.
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Post by Mr. Old School™ on Apr 3, 2010 5:57:54 GMT -5
Man, I hope he's alive and well. He's a hell of a wrestler. I actually got the chance to meet him back in 2006 at an indy show in Mississauga and get a few things signed by him. He was extremely nice. I truly hope this news is false.
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Post by gordon on Apr 3, 2010 7:11:49 GMT -5
Damn, sounds like it's true If so, R.I.P. Kanyon. I liked him as Mortis in WCW and as the Alliance MVP.
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Post by eenyc21 on Apr 3, 2010 7:27:10 GMT -5
If this does turn out to be true then that sucks. He really was a great guy. I met him a few times at Indy Shows around the NYC area, including a show in Brooklyn to support wounded army vets only this past February. He took on Brutus the Barber Beefcake. It really was an entertaining match as both guys can really still interact with the crowd. Here are a few pics I was able to take of him...Once again I hope this isnt true. He brought a Mortis costume for any kids in attendance that wanted to take pics with him in the ring. And while some of the other "legends" that were there wouldnt take pictures or sign autographs without you paying for them, Kanyon had no problems taking pics and signing whatever you wanted for free. He really just enjoyed talking to fans. I had at least a 15min conversation with him about the old WCW tapings that I used to attend at Universal Studios sound stage (now the Impact Zone) where I first remember him debuting. Here is a pic of him with my good friend who lost his leg in the war and brought me to the event.
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Post by ✖ AJ on Apr 3, 2010 7:49:32 GMT -5
Still no word on him being dead.
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Post by gordon on Apr 3, 2010 7:51:57 GMT -5
Still no word on him being dead. Thanks for the update, Chief.
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Post by Gangrel-Brood on Apr 3, 2010 8:38:10 GMT -5
I certainly hope this is false. As much fun as people poke at him, the man was a true innovator, and had a ridiculous amount of talent. what ever your smoking let me get a hit I take it you've never seen an episode of Velocity.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 3, 2010 8:48:36 GMT -5
Haha, ever since Hollywood posted it it's going around 'Net now...just do a Google search for "Chris Kanyon dead," and "Kanyon dead," and they all cite him as the major source. I hope it's not true, but I'm guessing it is.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 3, 2010 8:52:04 GMT -5
Nice Eastwood shirt by the way, eenyc21.
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Post by FACELESS on Apr 3, 2010 9:35:50 GMT -5
Damn, I heard he just opened a school around my area in Sunnyside, dont want to believe he's past
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Post by eenyc21 on Apr 3, 2010 9:41:39 GMT -5
Nice Eastwood shirt by the way, eenyc21. Thanks but that's not me, its my friend.
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Post by King Shocker the Monumentous on Apr 3, 2010 9:47:17 GMT -5
Give me 2 minutes and I can make Wikipedia say he's dead.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 3, 2010 9:57:25 GMT -5
His MySpace now says he's logged in today.
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