8. Louie Spicolli
The performer who is often falsely credited for having invented the “Death Valley Driver” finishing move wanted to be a pro wrestling star, but he never got to that level despite the fact that he worked in promotions such as the WWE, ECW and WCW. Louie Spicolli, who had multiple characters during his time in the business, was found dead at the age of 27 years old, and the young man who had a history of substance abuse reportedly had a bottle of the hormone testosterone and also other drugs in his possession. Spicolli never got to truly live his dream as a wrestling superstar in part because he could not conquer his demons. SEE ALSO: 10 famous celebs no one will remember by 2016 (+Photos)
7. Davey Boy Smith
Bruce Hart, brother-in-law of Davey Boy Smith, did not dance around the issue when speaking about the death of Smith, saying the following: “Davey paid the price with steroid cocktails and human growth hormones.” Smith, known as “The British Bulldog,” looked more like a bodybuilder than an in-ring technician during his time working in companies such as WCW and the WWE, and there was not much doubt that he used some substances during his career even before Hart gave the public a look at Smith’s life. Smith was just 39 years old when his body succumbed to years of abuse.
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