Former WWE wrestler found dead in Tampa Andrew "Test" Martin was 33

[tjwanda]

Another former professional wrestler with ties to the Bay Area has been found dead.
Andrew James Martin, better known to fans as 'Test,' was found dead in his apartment in Hillsborough County according to a release issued by the Tampa Police Department.
Foul play is not suspected.
Officers were dispatched to Martin's unit at the Post Harbour complex just after 8 p.m. Friday to conduct a welfare check.
A neighbor contacted authorities after observing a motionless Martin, 33, through a window over a span of several hours.
TPD officers entered the apartment and found the former World Wrestling Entertainment performer to be deceased.
Martin, who worked as a bouncer in his native Canada before being discovered, joined the WWE in 1998. He won several of the organization's major championships before suffering a severe back injury.
In July 2004 Martin underwent spinal fusion surgery and was released from his WWE contract a few months later.
He attempted several comebacks, most recently with the TNA organization, but health problems forced Martin to announce his retirement in December 2007.
Martin also ran afoul of the law on two occassions since calling it quits, getting arrested on driving under the influence charges in both Pasco and Hillsborough counties.
The official cause of death is not known at this time. An autopsy will be conducted to determine the exact cause of death

[thunder_alley1984]

Wow...sadly add another to the tally.

[HAPPY33]

:wtf:

Originally Posted by tjwanda

Another former professional wrestler with ties to the Bay Area has been found dead. Andrew James Martin, better known to fans as 'Test,' was found dead in his apartment in Hillsborough County according to a release issued by the Tampa Police Department. Foul play is not suspected. Officers were dispatched to Martin's unit at the Post Harbour complex just after 8 p.m. Friday to conduct a welfare check. A neighbor contacted authorities after observing a motionless Martin, 33, through a window over a span of several hours. TPD officers entered the apartment and found the former World Wrestling Entertainment performer to be deceased. Martin, who worked as a bouncer in his native Canada before being discovered, joined the WWE in 1998. He won several of the organization's major championships before suffering a severe back injury. In July 2004 Martin underwent spinal fusion surgery and was released from his WWE contract a few months later. He attempted several comebacks, most recently with the TNA organization, but health problems forced Martin to announce his retirement in December 2007. Martin also ran afoul of the law on two occassions since calling it quits, getting arrested on driving under the influence charges in both Pasco and Hillsborough counties. The official cause of death is not known at this time. An autopsy will be conducted to determine the exact cause of death

[racersimage]

Wow, what a shame. The story with him, Stephanie, and Triple H years ago was fun to watch.

[DodgerBlue]

Test had battled addiction issues in recent years. He just completed a WWE funded rehab program a few months back. He had been working in Japan and was scheduled for a European tour in a few weeks. He had been dating WWE Diva Kelly Kelly, but the couple had split up 6-8 weeks ago. I hate to speculate but putting all those factors together, this could be another sad story in the wrestling business.

[gotadew]

Sad to hear, but the more it happens, the less suprised I get. On a brighter note, this means, there is no chance of him getting back with Kelly Kelly, and she is fully on the market again! Now, if only I were! (Im sure my wife would love to see this) lol. Right on Racer, the trio put on a pretty good skit back in the day.

[kspool]

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[eclipseracer08]

WTF ?! They cut it off right at the BEST part !! Idiot camera men !

[DodgerBlue]

Sadly the news came out today that Martin died of an accidental oxycodone overdose.

[gotadew]

Originally Posted by DodgerBlue

Sadly the news came out today that Martin died of an accidental oxycodone overdose.

Thanks for the follow up.