10 Things You Didn't Know About Brian Christopher

Too Much. Too Cool. Too Soon.

Too Cool and Rikishi
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Sad reports have emerged online about the circumstances surrounding Brian Christopher Lawler's death late last night.

Rushed to hospital after he attempted to hang himself in jail, the ex-WWE star eventually passed away after life support was withdrawn. He's remembered best for playing the role of Grand Master Sexay (alongside Scotty 2 Hotty and Rikishi) in Too Cool during the Attitude Era, and for being the son of grappling great Jerry "The King" Lawler.

Aside from watching his vibrant appearances as a dancing comedy character, there will be a lot of fans who don't know much about the man behind the scenes, or what it was like for him to grow up in the shadow of such a famous father. That's why interviews with Brian are so essential; they peel back the curtain on being a second generation worker.

This article includes details on which former World Champion Christopher regularly travelled with, what his relationship was like with Scotty and Rikishi away from the ring, how he trained to become a pro wrestler and just what kind of man he was even at the peak of his powers...

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