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'''Thomas Russell Haas''' ([[March |
'''Thomas Russell Haas''' ([[March 27]], [[1974]] – [[December 15]], [[2001]]), better known as '''Russ Haas''' was a [[professional wrestler]]. He is best known for his work alongside his brother, [[Charlie Haas|Charlie]], in [[Ohio Valley Wrestling]]. A former collegiate wrestler at [[Seton Hall University]], Haas died of a heart attack in his sleep at the age of 27. He had a heart ailment that prohibited him from wrestling, and was given clearance to resume training for wrestling shortly before his death. Since that time, Charlie writes "RUSS" on his wrist tape before every match to pay tribute to his brother. |
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==Finishing and signature moves== |
==Finishing and signature moves== |
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Revision as of 00:17, 18 November 2006
| Thomas Russell Haas Jr. | |
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| Born | March 27, 1974 Edmond, Oklahoma |
| Died | December 15, 2001 |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Ring name(s) | Russ Haas |
| Billed height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
| Billed weight | 245 lb (111 kg) |
| Trained by | "Iron" Mike Sharpe |
| Debut | 1999 |
Thomas Russell Haas (March 27, 1974 – December 15, 2001), better known as Russ Haas was a professional wrestler. He is best known for his work alongside his brother, Charlie, in Ohio Valley Wrestling. A former collegiate wrestler at Seton Hall University, Haas died of a heart attack in his sleep at the age of 27. He had a heart ailment that prohibited him from wrestling, and was given clearance to resume training for wrestling shortly before his death. Since that time, Charlie writes "RUSS" on his wrist tape before every match to pay tribute to his brother.
Finishing and signature moves
- Exploder suplex
- Haas of Pain (There are solo and tag team variations / Originally done with Charlie Haas)
Championships and accomplishments
- CZW Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Charlie Haas
- ECWA Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Charlie Haas
- 2004 inductee to the ECWA Hall of Fame
- JAPW Tag Team Championship (2 times) – with Charlie Haas
- MCW Southern Tag Team Championship (3 times) – with Charlie Haas
- PCW Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Charlie Haas