Medical examiner: Wrestler's death caused by drugs

TAMPA -- Former professional wrestler Brian Adams died after accidentally ingesting a deadly combination of drugs, according to a preliminary report from the Hillsborough Medical Examiner's Office.

Adams, who was found dead in his bed at his New Tampa home on Aug. 13, had a combination of buprenorphine, an analgesic; carisoprodol, a muscle relaxant; and other drugs including an antianxiety drug in his system, the ME's office said.

Adams, 44, entered pro wrestling's major leagues in 1990 when he signed a deal with World Wrestling Entertainment. Over the next decade he performed with marquee names like Bret "Hit Man" Hart, "Macho Man" Randy Savage and the Undertaker. He was sidelined for good after a spinal injury in 2003.