As we reported earlier today, Brian Christopher Lawler, son of WWE Hall of Famer Jerry “The King” Lawler, passed away earlier today at the age of 46 after an apparent suicide attempt in jail.
FOX 13 Memphis reported reported earlier today that, once Lawler was found unconscious in his cell after he was found hanging in his cell, Corrections officers then administered CPR until paramedics arrived.
Lawler was transported to Regional One Medical Center in Memphis where he was listed in critical condition, and was on life support. He died Sunday afternoon following the incident at the Hardeman County Tennessee Jail.
Brian’s brother Kevin posted a statement on Facebook earlier today officially announcing the passing of his brother. You can see Kevin’s post embedded below.
Upon hearing the news of Brian Christopher’s passing many WWE Superstars issued statements on social media, which you can see below.
.@WWE is saddened to learn that Brian Christopher has passed away. https://t.co/etqwccoDy0
— WWE (@WWE) July 29, 2018
RIP Brian Christopher thank you for always stealing the show my brother only love HH
— Hulk Hogan (@HulkHogan) July 29, 2018
Praying for the families of the departed now. Brian was special to me at a really special time in my life. Nikolai and my dad were good friends. Brickhouse and my late brother Brad were close. #RIPBROTHERS God bless the families!
— Brian G. James (@WWERoadDogg) July 29, 2018
Rest in Peace Brian Christopher…..Way too young…..
— Brian Heffron aka The Blue Meanie (@BlueMeanieBWO) July 29, 2018
RIP Brian Christopher. I think I had every piece of Too Cool merch in 2000.
— Zack Ryder (@ZackRyder) July 29, 2018
Very sorry to hear about the passing of Nikolai Volkoff & Brian Christopher. I never met Brian, but Nikolai was a very nice man. RIP pic.twitter.com/AMAOZdcg6o
— Sam Roberts (@notsam) July 29, 2018
Such a sad day in the wrestling world.
Wrestling is a unique world that sends us on a bit of a crazy roller coaster ride. But as wrestlers one thing is certain, we give our lives to entertain our fans. When a wrestler passes, I will always remember… https://t.co/LTgDg7UrWt pic.twitter.com/WZt1y6a4xt
— MELINA (@RealMelina) July 29, 2018
1st time I worked with Brian Christopher was in Louisville I told him "Nobody wants to work with u. Let's have a great match and show them u can. Trust me, please. I'm not out to bury you" He did and we had many great matches. He was at times misunderstood. #RIPBrianChristopher
— Tom Prichard (@drtomprichard) July 29, 2018
Wow. Condolences to my long time friend @JerryLawler over the loss of his son, Brian. I knew Brian when he was 10 years old running Memphis’ Mid-South Coliseum. Tough news to hear. The Lawler family has my deepest sympathies. @markjames99 @MemphisRasslin1 @WMCActionNews5
— Dr. Dutch (@DirtyDMantell) July 29, 2018
Brian and I traveled together 4-5 nights a week for 6mths when I wrestled in USWA in ‘95. We played video games in Louisville after matches, shot hoops in his driveway at 4am after Evansville.. sad you were so troubled, thanks for making that time cool Brian#RIP
damn this sucks
— RIGGS (@realscottyriggs) July 29, 2018
Sorry to hear the passings of Nikolai Volkoff, Brian Christopher and Brickhouse Brown. A very sad day in the history of Sports Entertainment. #RIP
— Kurt Angle (@RealKurtAngle) July 29, 2018
Very sorry to learn of the passing of Brian Christopher. Brian had so much talent, such great charisma. My heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones. https://t.co/steWChlQ1I
— Mick Foley (@RealMickFoley) July 29, 2018
Incredibly sad news about the passing of Brian Christopher. A tragic loss of life. Both @StephMcMahon and I are thinking of Jerry Lawler and the entire Lawler family this evening. https://t.co/Siqrx5Vt1c
— Triple H (@TripleH) July 29, 2018
Dear @JerryLawler all my prayers & love go to you & your entire family my friend. I’m so sorry for your loss. I hope you find the strength you all need in this time. Brian was always so sweet to me, & beyond entertaining. I can’t imagine. Peace & Love 💋#RIPBrianChristopher Xoxo
— Mickie James~Aldis (@MickieJames) July 29, 2018
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