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Attorney Says Lawler Family Should Request Independent Review Into Brian Christopher’s Suicide
Brian Christopher passed away after he reportedly hung himself while in a jail cell all by himself. He was in isolation due to his name’s notoriety. An attorney with experience in the area says the Lawler Family should demand answers from the Hardeman County Jail and an independent review.
Jeff Rosenblum, an attorney who has handled cases in the past where inmates sued prisons for injury or lack of care, says the Lawler Family deserves answers about what happened to Christopher. Rosenblum, who has filed 40 lawsuits against state and county-run jails is skeptical in a case like Brian Lawler’s.
“Most suicides are preventable, and most suicides in confinement are and should be preventable,” Rosenblum said to Fox 13.
Hardeman County Sheriff John Doolen released a statement saying Christopher showed no suicidal tendencies when entering incarceration. The Tennessee Corrections Institute accredited the Hardeman County Jail in February this year.
“I want to see the log books. I want to talk to the inmates,” Rosenblum continued. “I want to get statements from those inmates, get statements from them to make sure these are accurate statements.”
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has an open case on the matter and Jerry Lawler spoke briefly about the subject in an interview with Memphis’ Fox 13 news’ Zach Crenshaw.
“There may be more to this than meets the eye,” Lawler said while also adding that he was contacted by the TBI and asked not to speak on the matter because it is still under investigation.
Source: WrestlingINC
WWE SmackDown Live Preview 7/31/18
Tonight’s WWE SmackDown Live will take place from the Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida as the road to SummerSlam continues.
* Jeff Hardy returns to confront Randy Orton
* Lana and Zelina Vega go one-on-one
* The Usos clash with The Bar in SummerSlam Tag Team Title Tournament
* Is Samoa Joe on his way to becoming WWE Champion?
* What’s next for Becky Lynch and Carmella?
* Will Daniel Bryan respond to The Miz’s heinous attack?
WWE 205 Live Preview 7/31/18
Tonight’s WWE 205 Live will take place from the Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida.
* WWE Cruiserweight Champion Cedric Alexander vs. The Brian Kendrick
* Will Akira Tozawa get a rematch against Lio Rush?
Ronda Rousey Booked To Wrestle First Match On Raw
Ronda Rousey‘s first match on Raw has been booked.
Rousey will face-off against Alicia Fox next week.
RAW General Manager Kurt Angle made the announcement after Fox defeated Natalya with help from Alexa Bliss and a brawl broke out which ended with Alicia/Ronda getting physical.
Watch Ronda’s return to Raw and the announcement from Angle below.
Despite Neck Issue, Sting Feels He Could Still Wrestle Undertaker (AUDIO)
Sting vs. The Undertaker is a match that will likely never happen … but “The Icon” believes he’s still physically capable enough to put on a good match with “The Deadman.”
As you may recall, Sting was forced to retire from the ring due to medical issues. However, the wrestler told Lilian Garcia on the latest Chasing Glory podcast he feels like he and Taker would tell an incredible story if they were somehow given the opportunity.
“It’s sad to, because even at my age, I feel like I could still go — I could still have a real good Undertaker match, for example,” said Sting. “I think we could tell an incredible story with the gimmicks and the mystique of both of them.”
Sting said he’s always yearned for the showdown with Undertaker. Missing out on that match is one of the few regrets he has for not coming to WWE sooner.
“You know, I’ve had these ideas for 20 years — some of the ideas I have in my head,” he added. “It would be something I think people would talk about for a long time.”
Despite those desires, don’t get confused: Sting says he has no plans to return to the ring. After being diagnosed with spinal stenosis, he made it clear he’s done.
Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet
Listen Garcia’s interview with Sting at the link below:
Jerry Lawler Breaks Silence, Says He Held Brian Christopher’s Hand During Final Moments
Jerry Lawler is breaking his silence following the death of his son — saying he was able to be at Brian Christopher‘s bedside during his final moments on Sunday.
“The King” spoke to Memphis’ FOX13 by phone about the tragic events of this past weekend. He says he can take comfort in the fact he held his son’s hand when his heart stopped beating.
Lawler said he was in North Carolina when he learned about the hanging incident. On Monday, it was revealed Christopher was in solitary confident due to his “notoriety.” After making the discovery, the jail employees performed CPR and paramedics then flew him to Regional One hospital.
Lawler rushed back to town early Sunday to be with his son. Christopher died later that afternoon.
Jerry says the family is appreciative of all the people who’ve reached out since Brian’s passing.
In regards to the death investigation being conducted by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Lawler said there’s “more than this than meets the eye.” He told FOX13 he couldn’t elaborate until the police investigation was complete.
The visitation and funeral service will be held Friday at Memphis’ Hope Church. Visitation will be at noon, and the service will take place at 2 p.m.
Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet
Sheriff Says There Was ‘No Indication’ Brian Christopher Was Suicidal At Time Of Death
The NBC affiliate in Memphis reports that Hardeman County Sheriff John Doolen has released a statement on the death former WWE Superstar Brian Christopher Lawler. Lawler passed away at the age of 46 on Sunday after trying to hang himself in jail the night before. Lawler had been incarcerated since his July 7th arrest for DUI, driving on a revoked license & evading arrest.
Doolen noted that Lawler was placed in a cell by himself because of his “notoriety” and that the department had no indication that he was suicidal. Lawler was not on suicide watch. Lawler was given CPR and rushed to the hospital where he later passed, surrounded by family, including his dad, WWE Hall of Famer Jerry Lawler.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is investigating the circumstances around Lawler’s death. They issued the following statement:
At the request of 25th District Attorney General Mark Davidson, TBI Special Agents are investigating the circumstances surrounding an incident involving an inmate at the Hardeman County Jail.On Saturday evening, Brian C. Lawler (DOB 1/10/72) was found hanging in his cell. Corrections officers administered CPR until paramedics arrived. Lawler was transported to Regional One Medical Center in Memphis where he died Sunday afternoon.
Preliminary information indicates the incident does not involve foul play. However, the investigation remains active and ongoing.
Lawler was booked into the Hardeman County Jail on July 7th on charges of DUI, Driving on Revoked, and Evading Arrest.
Source: WrestlingINC
NXT Pays Tribute To Nikolai Volkoff, Brian Christopher With 10-Bell Salute (VIDEO)
WWE started the process Sunday of honoring two of its stars who passed away — Hall of Famer Nikolai Volkoff and Brian Christopher.
At Sunday’s NXT show in Phoenix, both men were recognized before the show with a ten bell salute. The crowd stood in absolute silence during the tolls.
During the NXT ceremony, Volkoff was described as one of the greatest villains in the history of sports entertainment. Throughout most of his WWE run, Volkoff was a heat magnet — often singing the national anthem of the Soviet Union to rile up crowds. He participated in the original Wrestlemania tagging with the Iron Sheik under the management of Freddie Blassie.
Volkoff’s career spanned more than 30 years. Even after his retirement in the mid-90s, he’d make the occasional one-off appearance. He was inducted into WWE’s Hall of Fame in 2005.
Here’s a look at how NXT paid tribute to the pair of performers.
https://twitter.com/WWENXT/status/1023733455647997953
Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet
RAW Preview 7/30/18
The road to WWE SummerSlam continued tonight with RAW from the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida.
* The Conqueror cometh: Brock Lesnar returns
* Finn Bálor sizes up The Constable
* The Baddest Challenger on the Planet: Ronda Rousey returns
* The Architect looks to deconstruct Drew McIntrye
