Author Topic: Ex-pro wrestler 'Bam Bam' Bigelow dies (Read 4606 times)

Benny B · « **on:** January 22, 2007, 10:51:26 PM »

Mon Jan 22, 5:53 PM ET

Scott "Bam Bam" Bigelow, the tattooed heavyweight professional TV wrestler, has died. He was 45.

He was found dead in his home on Friday, his brother Todd Bigelow said Monday.

Preliminary autopsy results did not show signs of foul play, but a cause of death will not be known until toxicology tests are completed in a few weeks, Pasco County sheriff's spokesman Doug Tobin said.

Bigelow had been struggling with a persistent infection and diabetes, his brother said.

Bigelow wrestled with Hulk Hogan and Andre the Giant during his two decades as a sports entertainer. Bigelow's flame-tattooed scalp and 6-foot-2, 400-pound frame made him recognizable in and out of the ring. He retired in 2004.

A service is planned for Friday in his hometown of Neptune, N.J.

Croatch · « **Reply #1 on:** January 23, 2007, 12:03:39 AM »

Very large men don't live very long.

dseiler · « **Reply #2 on:** January 23, 2007, 04:21:19 AM »

Quote from: Croatch on January 23, 2007, 12:03:39 AM

Very large men don't live very long.

Very large men who put constant pressure on their joints, abuse their bodies with various amounts of prescription painkillers, spend time away from their families and inflict pain on their joints and muscles 300 days a year..all for the love of the game.

Bigelow had his demons, but he knew how to perform. RIP.

Bluto · « **Reply #3 on:** January 23, 2007, 04:25:30 AM »

rip bam bam

BroadStreetBruiser · « **Reply #4 on:** January 23, 2007, 04:48:13 AM »

RIP reposted threads

sushikuineo · « **Reply #5 on:** January 23, 2007, 05:09:11 AM »

he also good amature boxer

DK II · « **Reply #6 on:** January 23, 2007, 05:13:49 AM »

Quote from: sushikuineo on January 23, 2007, 05:09:11 AM

he also good amature boxer

Guy was ugly as fuck. $:-\$

RIP.

Playboy · « **Reply #7 on:** January 23, 2007, 05:15:44 AM »

Their doing another autopsy today with a toxolagist. Its safe to assume he OD'd on something. No foul play was evident. He was a great performer. Very agile for a 350lb plus body weight. I still remember one wrestlemania when he scrapped Lawrence Taylor.

PB

bigbalddaddy · « **Reply #8 on:** January 23, 2007, 05:17:16 AM »

wow! 45yrs old? what a rip off! just goes to show fellas, anything can happen at anytime! R.I.P Bam Bam!

SS · « **Reply #9 on:** January 23, 2007, 07:36:45 AM »

bamBAM!

The Squadfather · « **Reply #10 on:** January 23, 2007, 07:37:38 AM »

Quote from: superstarbillygram on January 23, 2007, 07:36:45 AM

bamBAM!

i'd hate to have to fight that dude.

SS · « **Reply #11 on:** January 23, 2007, 07:42:38 AM »

Quote from: The Squadfather on January 23, 2007, 07:37:38 AM

i'd hate to have to fight that dude.

but wouldn't be afraid of getting caught and going to jail

yeah the guy was a monster for sure.

The Squadfather · « **Reply #12 on:** January 23, 2007, 07:44:22 AM »

Quote from: superstarbillygram on January 23, 2007, 07:42:38 AM

but wouldn't be afraid of getting caught and going to jail

yeah the guy was a monster for sure.

hahahaha, i'd love to see one of these 140 pound ripped "size and strength don't matter in a fight" dudes fight him.

BroadStreetBruiser · « **Reply #13 on:** January 23, 2007, 07:47:02 AM »

My Uncle went to high school with Bam Bam and his brother he said they were both 2 of the baddest dudes in that place. They didn't take shit from anybody

SS · « **Reply #14 on:** January 23, 2007, 07:48:47 AM »

you can tell. there's just a certain look in peoples eyes that let you know don't fuck with them.

buffbodz · « **Reply #15 on:** January 23, 2007, 08:42:56 AM »

He was a bounty hunter for a few years before wrestling found him. Man can you imagine some bad guy having to get away from that monster! Dog's got nothing on Bam Bam. RIP

dseiler · « **Reply #16 on:** January 23, 2007, 09:08:11 AM »

Quote from: Playboy on January 23, 2007, 05:15:44 AM

Their doing another autopsy today with a toxolagist. Its safe to assume he OD'd on something. No foul play was evident. He was a great performer. Very agile for a 350lb plus body weight. I still remember one wrestlemania when he scrapped Lawrence Taylor.

PB

Definitely safe to assume. Good think you aren't a doctor, idiot.

The_Punisher · « **Reply #17 on:** January 23, 2007, 09:10:15 AM »

I hope BAM BAM is not another casualty of WWE subculture. if you know what I mean

Dog Chapman · « **Reply #18 on:** January 23, 2007, 09:22:48 AM »

Quote from: buffbodz on January 23, 2007, 08:42:56 AM

He was a bounty hunter for a few years before wrestling found him. Man can you imagine some bad guy having to get away from that monster! Dog's got nothing on Bam Bam. RIP

yes i do.

I'm alive. hahahahahahahahahahahaha hahahahahahahaha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

God Bless, The Dog.

SDMF · « **Reply #19 on:** January 23, 2007, 09:26:32 AM »

Quote from: Dog Chapman on January 23, 2007, 09:22:48 AM

yes i do.

I'm alive. hahahahahahahahahahahaha hahahahahahahaha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

God Bless, The Dog.

Really....I mean you can like the Dog or not, but he has a successful business and successful television show, family, friends, a strong faith, and most importantly happiness....

If Bam Bam was involved in pain meds odds are he didn't find happiness anywhere but those pills

tom joad · « **Reply #20 on:** January 23, 2007, 09:32:19 AM »

Greetings from Asbury Park

buffbodz · « **Reply #21 on:** January 23, 2007, 10:20:09 AM »

Quote from: Dog Chapman on January 23, 2007, 09:22:48 AM

yes i do.

I'm alive. hahahahahahahahahahahaha hahahahahahahaha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

God Bless, The Dog.

True dat, but imagine having him as backup

Dog Chapman · « **Reply #22 on:** January 23, 2007, 11:25:37 AM »

Quote from: buffbodz on January 23, 2007, 10:20:09 AM

True dat, but imagine having him as backup

yes but it would be a pain in the ass forklifing his dead body to every iceheads house.

The Dog.