Adam Windsor | |
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Birth name | Adam Bryniarski |
Born | (1981-01-17)January 17, 1981 Coventry, England[1] |
Died | April 21, 2022(2022-04-21) (aged 41)[2] |
Spouse(s) | Jade Adams (date missing) |
Children | 3 |
Website | AdamWindsor.com |
Professional wrestling career | |
Ring name(s) | Adam Windsor |
Billed height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)[1] |
Billed weight | 210 lb (95 kg)[1] |
Trained by | Dory Funk Jr.[3] |
Debut | July 2000[1] |
Retired | 2014 |
Adam Bryniarski (January 17, 1981 – April 21, 2022) was an Englishprofessional wrestler, known by his ring nameAdam Windsor, who worked inDory Funk Jr'sFunking Conservatory in Florida,World Xtreme Wrestling, and Americanindependent promotions.
Windsor went to the United States in 1999 and was trained by former NWA ChampionDory Funk Jr. in Florida at theFunking Conservatory. He was also involved behind the scenes as an on-air commentator, writing promotional and advertising material, and video editor for Funk's !BANG! television show.[4]
Then Windsor made his professional wrestling in 2000 for NWA Florida with Funk as his manager.[5] During his rookie year on August 15, he defeated Chris Nelson in the tournament finals for the vacantNWA Florida Heavyweight Championship. On September 19, 2000, he defeated his teacher Dory Funk Jr. to retain the title. He would vacate the title in November 2000.[6][7]
In November 2001, Windsor worked a few house shows for theWorld Wrestling Federation.[8]
Windsor and Dory Funk Jr. wrestled in a dark match forNWA Total Non-stop Action defeatingHomicide andKory Chavis on November 27, 2002.
From 2002 to 2003, Windsor worked forNWA Wildside.
On January 29, 2005, Windsor lost toLanny Poffo atWrestleReunion in Tampa, Florida. Windsor was managed by Dory Funk.[9] Windsor lost to his teacher, Funk in a Texas Death match at Funking Conservatory on February 5, 2005. Windsor would go into early retirement that year.
In 2010, Windsor returned to wrestling teaming with English wrestlerNeil Faith as theEuropean Union where they joined WXW defeating tag team champions Hatchet City All-Stars to become theWXW Tag Team Champions.[10] The European Union were listed in the top 5 Tag Teams in the state of Florida in polls ran by wrestling911.com and marcuspitts.com, they were listed in the top 5 tag teams for NWA Florida/NWA Fusion as well.
On 11 September 2010. The European Union defeated Los Ben Dejo's for the Vintage Wrestling Tag Team titles in a 2 out of 3 falls match.[11][12] Faith was also listed as a trainer at the Hard Knocks Wrestling Academy inDaytona Beach, Florida.[13]
In 2011, Windsor left Florida and returned to England continuing to wrestle until retiring in 2014.
Windsor died on April 21, 2022, from heart issues. He was 41.[14]
Windsor was married toChris Adams's andLady Blossom's daughter Jade. Jade's step-father and later adoptive father isStone Cold Steve Austin.[15] They had three children.
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