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Title: Former WCW Wrestler, Actor Found Dead. Drug OD.
Post by: 240 is Back on March 25, 2008, 07:39:24 AM: Father: Chase Tatum Died Of Apparent Accidental Drug Overdose

ATLANTA -- A former professional wrestler was found dead in his home Sunday after suffering an apparent accidental drug overdose.Roy Tatum told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution that his son, Chase Tatum, 34, was found dead around 4 p.m. Sunday in his home in Atlanta's Buckhead neighborhood.Chase Tatum used to wrestle for the now-defunct World Championship Wrestling organization, which was owned by Atlanta media mogul Ted Turner before it was sold to World Wrestling Entertainment. According to the WWE's Web site, Tatum was best known for being part of the short-lived "No Limit Soldiers" in WCW.More recently, Tatum appeared in the comedy "Who's Your Caddy?" alongside rapper Big Boi of Outkast. Chase Tatum had been recovering from back surgery to repair a degenerative disc, which forced him to retire from wrestling after a 2 1/2 year career. His father said the former wrestler had been fighting a dependence on painkillers for years but had been planning to enter a rehabilitation center.Roy Tatum said on Monday that his son was in the process of getting his life back together.Laura Salm, an investigator with the coroner's office, said on Monday that a toxicology report has been ordered by the Fulton County Medical Examiner.Chase Tatum was 19 when he won the Mr. Georgia bodybuilding competition. He began a career as a personal trainer, which he continued until his death.In addition to acting and wrestling, Tatum also worked as a road manager and personal assistant for Outkast.Tatum's funeral is scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday at Mount Paran Church of God in Atlanta.
Title: Re: Former WCW Wrestler, Actor Found Dead. Drug OD.
Post by: stuntmovie on March 25, 2008, 07:59:55 AM: http://www.mahalo.com/Chase_Tatum

RIP, Chase
Title: Re: Former WCW Wrestler, Actor Found Dead. Drug OD.
Post by: E N A N T H A T O R on March 25, 2008, 08:01:32 AM: Quote from: 240 is Back on March 25, 2008, 07:39:24 AM
Father: Chase Tatum Died Of Apparent Accidental Drug Overdose

ATLANTA -- A former professional wrestler was found dead in his home Sunday after suffering an apparent accidental drug overdose.Roy Tatum told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution that his son, Chase Tatum, 34, was found dead around 4 p.m. Sunday in his home in Atlanta's Buckhead neighborhood.Chase Tatum used to wrestle for the now-defunct World Championship Wrestling organization, which was owned by Atlanta media mogul Ted Turner before it was sold to World Wrestling Entertainment. According to the WWE's Web site, Tatum was best known for being part of the short-lived "No Limit Soldiers" in WCW.More recently, Tatum appeared in the comedy "Who's Your Caddy?" alongside rapper Big Boi of Outkast. Chase Tatum had been recovering from back surgery to repair a degenerative disc, which forced him to retire from wrestling after a 2 1/2 year career. His father said the former wrestler had been fighting a dependence on painkillers for years but had been planning to enter a rehabilitation center.Roy Tatum said on Monday that his son was in the process of getting his life back together.Laura Salm, an investigator with the coroner's office, said on Monday that a toxicology report has been ordered by the Fulton County Medical Examiner.Chase Tatum was 19 when he won the Mr. Georgia bodybuilding competition. He began a career as a personal trainer, which he continued until his death.In addition to acting and wrestling, Tatum also worked as a road manager and personal assistant for Outkast.Tatum's funeral is scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday at Mount Paran Church of God in Atlanta.
One less junkie in the world ;)
Title: Re: Former WCW Wrestler, Actor Found Dead. Drug OD.
Post by: The Coach on March 25, 2008, 08:03:13 AM: Who?
Title: Re: Former WCW Wrestler, Actor Found Dead. Drug OD.
Post by: gatrainer on March 25, 2008, 08:19:22 AM: (http://georgiabodybuilding.com/chase-tatum.jpg)

works out or did workout at my gym
Title: Re: Former WCW Wrestler, Actor Found Dead. Drug OD.
Post by: gh15 on March 25, 2008, 08:28:37 AM: narcotics addict like 90% of wwf "wrestlers",,all hormones and pain killers including cena ,,hes a little less on the pain killers because he belongs in generation nothingness where you dont have to perform well inorder to get attention
Title: Re: Former WCW Wrestler, Actor Found Dead. Drug OD.
Post by: bigdumbbell on March 25, 2008, 09:42:27 AM: Quote from: 240 is Back on March 25, 2008, 07:39:24 AM
Father: Chase Tatum Died Of Apparent Accidental Drug Overdose

ATLANTA -- A former professional wrestler was found dead in his home Sunday after suffering an apparent accidental drug overdose.Roy Tatum told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution that his son, Chase Tatum, 34, was found dead around 4 p.m. Sunday in his home in Atlanta's Buckhead neighborhood.Chase Tatum used to wrestle for the now-defunct World Championship Wrestling organization, which was owned by Atlanta media mogul Ted Turner before it was sold to World Wrestling Entertainment. According to the WWE's Web site, Tatum was best known for being part of the short-lived "No Limit Soldiers" in WCW.More recently, Tatum appeared in the comedy "Who's Your Caddy?" alongside rapper Big Boi of Outkast. Chase Tatum had been recovering from back surgery to repair a degenerative disc, which forced him to retire from wrestling after a 2 1/2 year career. His father said the former wrestler had been fighting a dependence on painkillers for years but had been planning to enter a rehabilitation center.Roy Tatum said on Monday that his son was in the process of getting his life back together.Laura Salm, an investigator with the coroner's office, said on Monday that a toxicology report has been ordered by the Fulton County Medical Examiner.Chase Tatum was 19 when he won the Mr. Georgia bodybuilding competition. He began a career as a personal trainer, which he continued until his death.In addition to acting and wrestling, Tatum also worked as a road manager and personal assistant for Outkast.Tatum's funeral is scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday at Mount Paran Church of God in Atlanta.
did u get the news via musclephone?
Title: Re: Former WCW Wrestler, Actor Found Dead. Drug OD.
Post by: The_Punisher on March 25, 2008, 10:03:02 AM: Damn, another DOPE HEAD gone too soon
Title: Re: Former WCW Wrestler, Actor Found Dead. Drug OD.
Post by: Playboy on March 25, 2008, 10:04:17 AM: Who the hell is Chase Tatum???
Title: Re: Former WCW Wrestler, Actor Found Dead. Drug OD.
Post by: Motorbreath on March 25, 2008, 10:16:52 AM: Quote from: gh15 on March 25, 2008, 08:28:37 AM
narcotics addict like 90% of wwf "wrestlers",,all hormones and pain killers including cena ,,hes a little less on the pain killers because he belongs in generation nothingness where you dont have to perform well inorder to get attention

EPIC JEALOSY by GH15, Mr. IFBB himself.........so pissed that Cena makes more $$$$ in a month than hormone boy gh15 makes in a year or two!!!!

Don't hate the playa, hate the GAME!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Former WCW Wrestler, Actor Found Dead. Drug OD.
Post by: gatrainer on March 25, 2008, 07:57:55 PM: Quote from: tweeter on March 25, 2008, 10:59:54 AM
Do you live in the Buckhead area...I was thinking of moving down that way
yep...about a mile from Lenox Square...Good place to live
Title: Re: Former WCW Wrestler, Actor Found Dead. Drug OD.
Post by: Krankenstein on March 25, 2008, 11:19:19 PM: Why couldnt this happen to GetBig's resident professional wrestler?
Title: Re: Former WCW Wrestler, Actor Found Dead. Drug OD.
Post by: 240 is Back on March 26, 2008, 04:27:39 AM: PIP
Title: Re: Former WCW Wrestler, Actor Found Dead. Drug OD.
Post by: kyomu on March 26, 2008, 05:02:49 AM: Cursed job. Pro wrestling.
Title: Re: Former WCW Wrestler, Actor Found Dead. Drug OD.
Post by: phyxsius on March 26, 2008, 06:08:07 AM: Quote from: gatrainer on March 25, 2008, 08:19:22 AM
(http://georgiabodybuilding.com/chase-tatum.jpg)

works out or did workout at my gym

RIP daddywaddy
Title: Re: Former WCW Wrestler, Actor Found Dead. Drug OD.
Post by: Tre on March 26, 2008, 09:20:00 AM: 34 and dead.

Damn... :-\
Title: Re: Former WCW Wrestler, Actor Found Dead. Drug OD.
Post by: mass 04 on March 26, 2008, 09:55:19 AM: Quote from: Motorbreath on March 25, 2008, 10:16:52 AM
EPIC JEALOSY by GH15, Mr. IFBB himself.........so pissed that Cena makes more $$$$ in a month than hormone boy gh15 makes in a year or two!!!!

Don't hate the playa, hate the GAME!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hi John Cena!
Title: Re: Former WCW Wrestler, Actor Found Dead. Drug OD.
Post by: Camel Jockey on March 26, 2008, 05:58:38 PM: Quote from: gh15 on March 25, 2008, 08:28:37 AM
narcotics addict like 90% of wwf "wrestlers",,all hormones and pain killers including cena ,,hes a little less on the pain killers because he belongs in generation nothingness where you dont have to perform well inorder to get attention

A third tier WWE wrestler makes as much if not more than the top bb'ers.. :-\ And they're actually known to the public.

I'd still say bbing has more junkies and lowlifes than any other business.