The pro wrestling world has lost another veteran.
Former longtime pro wrestling star “Exotic” Adrian Street passed away at age 82 following a recent brain surgery, as well as due to sepsis caused by a bout of colitis.
The passing of the U.K. legend was acknowledged by WWE in the form of a statement released via their official website and various social media channels on Monday afternoon.
WWE Remembers “Exotic” Adrian Street
WWE is saddened to learn that Adrian Street has passed away.
Born the son of a coal miner in Wales, Street enjoyed a nearly 60-year career that spanned the globe, as his flamboyant style entertained audiences and reimagined what was possible in sports-entertainment.
After competing as Kid Tarzan, “Exotic” Adrian Street was introduced to the world in bold fashion, as Street would make his way to the ring adorned in pastels and glitter with his glam-rock entrance music providing the perfect soundtrack.
Accompanied by his long-time manager and future wife, Miss Linda, Street worked throughout the UK, Germany, Mexico and Canada before finally settling in the Continental Championship Wrestling promotion in Birmingham, Alabama.
Street estimated that he competed in somewhere between 12,000 and 15,000 matches, but his influence stretched well-beyond in-ring competition. Street is credited with designing the gear worn by Mick Foley’s “Dude Love” during his rivalry with “Stone Cold” Steve Austin.
Street also starred alongside Ron Perlman in the 1981 film “Quest for Fire” and performed in the band “The Pile Drivers.”
WWE extends its condolences to Street’s family, friends, and fans.
WWE is saddened to learn that Adrian Street has passed away.
WWE extends its condolences to Street’s family, friends, and fans.https://t.co/DjCT1ESCnE pic.twitter.com/2cUspIV58i
— WWE (@WWE) July 31, 2023
