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Axl Rotten (L) with Balls Mahoney (R)

ECW Original Axl Rotten died at 44 today. PWInsider reported that Rotten was found by authorities in a motel located in a very bad part of Baltimore.

WWE issued the following statement on Rotten:

WWE is saddened to learn of reports that Brian Knighton, best known for competing in ECW as Axl Rotten from 1993 to 1999, has passed away. WWE extends its condolences to Knighton’s family, friends and fans.

Rotten’s last Tweet may or may not have hinted at a possible suicide. Right now most reports are that it is unclear whether or not it was. Here is the Tweet:

The way I do things may not be the way you do things but you will find out there is only 1 way. My away!

RIP Axl Rotten.

 

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