Pro Wrestler Bam Bam Bigelow Passes Away

Retired American Professional Wrestling Superstar Scott "Bam Bam" Bigelow passed away January 19, 2007 in Hudson, Florida. He was found dead in his home at around 10 A.M. by his girlfriend, Janis Remiesiewicz. An autopsy is scheduled to be performed.

The Public Information Director for the Pasco County, Florida Sheriff's Office, Kevin Doll, confirmed that Bigelow was found dead early Friday morning in his home. He said, "We can confirm that Scott Bigelow was found in his home this morning. At this time the cause of death is unknown." He also confirmed that the Pasco-Pinellas Counties medical examiner has taken the body and an autopsy will be performed.

Bigelow was 45 years old at the time of death. He was a professional wrestler with a 20-year sports entertainment career. He worked for the WWE, ECW and WCW extensively and many other organizations. He was an ECW Champion, ECW Television Champion and WCW Tag Team Champion.

He is best known for his rivalry with football star, Lawrence Taylor. It led up to their match in the main event of WrestleMania XI in 1995.

Bam Bam Bigelow was most recognizable for his tattoo that covered his head. His ring name was from the name of Bamm-Bamm Rubble, a Flintstones character (Barney Rubble's son). Often referred to as The Beast from The East, he was one of the most athletic "big men" in the pro wrestling performing very physical moves such as moonsaults and somersaults.

Born Scott Bigelow on September 1, 1961 in Asbury Park, New Jersey. He was trained as a wrestler at Larry Sharpe's "Monster Factory" in Gloucester Township, New Jersey. In 1985, in Memphis, Tennessee, he debuted with the name Crusher Yurkov so he could play the character of a Russian heel. After leaving Memphis, Bigelow used various ring names before settling on Bam Bam Bigelow.