Andrew "Test" Martin Dead At 33

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former WWE superstar Andrew "Test" Martin has been found dead in Tampa, Florida. While details remain sketchy we are gathering information as quickly as it becomes available.

R.I.P Test!
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This is deffo a shock! Dead at age 33 is terrible. I hate to say it but i cant help but think that steroids may have played a part in his death. Only time will tell tho

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I can't say I am shocked by this. He was another former WWE wrestler who was given chances to clean up. There really aint much to say, nor is there anything anyone can do about hearing of another wrestler kicking the bucket. The only thing that can be done by this, is open eyes, and make less wrestlers want to be on that list of wrestlers who was found dead, but this has been going on a long time. Even Andrew "Test" Martin had that chance after hearing of what happened with Chris Benoit 2 years ago.

I know what needs to happen. The public shouldn't give it any more attention. Andrew's death was reported on the Fox Sports website. If it goes to most of the public not giving a crap when a wrestler (who abused himself with drugs) dies, maybe soon enough that will open up more eyes to these wrestlers. I know most of the public is sick and tired of hearing of another wrestler being found dead, so that is why I am suggesting the public stops give it attention. That is what we did when Chris Benoit killed his wife, son, and then himself.

This suggestion is probably what WWE wants too. The day Chris Benoit was reported dead. WWE did a tribute for him on RAW, shortly after they discovered what happened, then they went to not wanting anything to do with it. If the WWE aint at fault when a wrestler dies, and are trying to save their behinds, then they see it how I do. They are probably sick of hearing of former employees being found dead too.

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The St. Petersburg Times is reporting police officers discovered prescription drugs, including painkillers and steroids in the apartment of Andrew "Test" Martin. Police were called to Martin's home when a neighbor had become suspicious after watching him lie motionless on a couch for hours.

Police spokeswoman Laura McElroy said Martin was in the middle of a meal when he died as there was a half-eaten pizza and soda nearby his body.

As we have reported, officers do no suspect foul play. There were also no signs of trauma to Martin, said McElroy. "He was obviously very healthy, McElroy commented. The mystery of his death will likely be solved by his toxicology report."

The results of the toxicology report are not expected to be back for weeks

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As seen on Raw last night — or not seen — they didn't bother to air a graphic in honor of Andrew "Test" Martin, who served nearly seven years of service to the company at various points from 1998 through 2007. Company officials are said to be on edge about Martin as his death brought them some unwanted bad publicity when they're trying harder than to ever to present a clean image to the public. As result, they didn't announce the Von Erichs' induction into the WWE Hall of Fame during the broadcast since of the five wrestling sons of the legendary Fritz Von Erich, four died before their 34th birthday (quite like Martin). Instead, they quietly made the announcement on WWE.com.

Perhaps in another sign that WWE is trying to shy away from the death of Martin, they put up a graphic acknowledging his passing on the front page of the company website on Saturday, but pulled it early Sunday. While the statement regarding his passing is still up, it's buried amidst a sea of miscellaneous headlines. Furthermore, they didn't bother to put up a tribute photo gallery in honor of Martin like they usually do when a past or present company performer passes away

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Mike Aldren is reporting the Hillsborough County medical examiner has announced the cause of death in the case of Andrew "Test" Martin was an accidental overdose of oxycodone. Oxycodone is the addictive ingredient found in the painkiller Oxycontin

Martin was found dead at his apartment in Tampa, Florida on March 14th.

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I knew it had to be an over dose. I read something about the stuff he over dosed on was the same stuff Sherri, and the Actor who played the Joker in the Dark Knight took before both of them died too. It's not like there aint fair warning about these drugs. It's about stupid cocky people who think "O I'll be fine if I take an over dose" then these are the same stupid cocky people who are found dead shortly after. I was on to something when I suggested the public stops giving any attention when a former wrestler, or even an actor is found dead caused by an over dose.

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i heard the reason why the wwe didn't give the Von Erich's hall of fame announcement was because of test die'n the same week because of drugs and i guess one of the Von Erich's dies from drugs so it was viewed as a touchy subject so they didn't announce them on raw like they did all the other inductees.
i was really pissed that neither test nor the Von Erich's got a mention during that raw. but i dont know if thats true... thats just what i heard.
to think how close he was to having hhh's spot, test was always the guy who was just so close to the brass ring but just couldn't grab it.
i enjoyed his stint with Stacy keebler, and yes for a minute i was a testie

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People need to realize that after Chris Benoit. WWE is only out to proect their image, so they made the arrangement to make their programing a family show? what a joke!!!