Brad Armstrong Passes Away, Aged 51

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Source: Gerweck.net


WWE.com posted the following today…

WWE is saddened to learn of the passing of Brad Armstrong, 51, one of four sons of “Bullet” Bob Armstrong. Brad Armstrong last participated in the ring for the ECW brand in 2006. WWE understands that Brad saw his physician last week for a medical issue and was found unresponsive this morning. WWE extends its sincerest condolences to the entire Armstrong family.

Brad was the brother of Road Dogg Jesse James, and the son of WWE hall of famer Bullet Bob Armstrong.

Our deepest condolences go out to the Armstrong family.

[chaoskid]

wow really shocked, I've always felt that Brad was a great wrestler who never got the right breaks in his wrestling career, a sad loss indead

[MartelFlair3]

DAMN! What a sad news. Im in total Shock! RIP Brad Armstrong. I beleive he is one of the greatest wrestler to never have the right brake in his career.

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I'm a big fan of Brad's work in WCW. Brad wrestled at a time where wrestlers his size (and I'm not necessarily talking about cruiserweight wrestlers wrestling the cruiserweight style) were delegated at the lower end of the card. Despite his place on the show, Brad's tremendous talent always showed.

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Source: @WWERoadDogg

Brian G.James ‏@WWERoadDogg I want to thank ALL of you for your thoughts and your prayers throughout this difficult day. My family and I will recover in time. Thank you

[womenwrestlerfan]

Condolences to the family of Brad Armstrong

I grew up watching him on WCW Saturday Night, especially with his reign as WCW World Light-Heavyweight Champion

He even pushed Finlay to the limit as well

May he R.I.P.

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Source: WrestleView.com


WWE referee Scott Armstrong posted the following on his Twitter, commenting for the 1st time since his brother, Brad's, passing earlier today:

Thank U Twitter Family for the thoughts n Prayers over the loss of my brother Brad. Ur support helps my family thru this difficult time.

[flame3169118]

My condolences to the Armstrong family

[nbdynprtcular]

Man this sux, my condolences to the Armstrong family. Grew up watching Brad in Mid-South and WCW and he was always one of my favorites.

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Source: Legacy.com

Below is the obituary for former WCW and NWA star Brad Armstrong who was found dead in his home on the morning of Thursday, November 1, 2012:

JAMES, Robert Robert Bradley James, “Brad,” 50, of Kennesaw, Georgia, died Thursday, November 1, 2012. He was born June 15, 1962, in Marietta Georgia, the son of Joseph and Gail James. He was the second of four boys. On October 17, 1998, he married Lori Jean Spranz. Brad leaves behind his wife, Lori Spranz-James, daughter, Jillian Haley James both of Kennesaw, Georgia, parents Joseph and Gail James, and brothers, Scott James, Steven James, and Brian James, all of Gulf Breeze, Florida. Brad was an accomplished professional wrestler and member of the famed Armstrong wrestling family. His wrestling career started in 1981 when he teamed up with his father, “Bullet” Bob, to win the Thanksgiving tag team tournament at the sold-out Omni Coliseum in Atlanta. He went on to be an active wrestler in Georgia Championship Wrestling through 1984. In 1985 he won titles in Mid-South Wrestling and held various titles in other tournaments through the end of the 80s. Brad also made multiple international appearances in Japan beginning in the early 80s and well into the 90s. In 1990 he became a member of the National Wrestling Association, participating in World Championship Wrestling. He joined multiple tag teams, wrestling with Tim Horner, Big Josh, Thunderbolt Peterson, also teaming with his brothers Brian “Road Dog” and Scott Armstrong. In 1995 he wrestled for United States Wrestling Association and for Smokey Mountain Wrestling. In 1996, he wrestled in World Championship Wrestling continuing through 1999. Starting in 2004, Brad participated in multiple wrestling reunions and rematches. In 2006, he signed a contract with World Wrestling Entertainment, making multiple appearances on Sci Fi and RAW. He was active in his career through 2008. From 2008 until his death, Brad became a personal health consultant and wrestling trainer, while continuing to make multiple independent appearances. He was a devoted husband, father, son, brother and friend. Contributions may be made to any Regions Bank, “Jillian Haley James-College Fund.” The viewing will be held at the Mayes Ward Dobbins Funeral Home in Marietta, Georgia, Sunday, November 4, 2012, from 2PM-4PM. Funeral Services are being held Monday, November 5, 2012, at 11 AM at First United Methodist Church in Marietta, Georgia. www.mayeswarddobbins.com