Wrestling Kills
Filed under: R.I.P.
Yet another one bites the dust!
Chase Tatum, a former pro-wrestler battling an addiction to painkillers, was found dead in his home on Sunday after suffering an apparent accidental drug overdose, according to his father, Roy Tatum.
"He was in the process of getting his life back together," the elder Tatum said Monday. "He was confident he was going to turn things around, to live a normal life again without those painkillers."
Chase Tatum's wrestling career was unplanned and short-lived. He made his debut in 1999.
But his father advised his son against becoming a pro wrestler.
"How long can you last in that field. They go in with their eyes closed, think they'll make some quick money and then get out."
Chase Tatum retired from wrestling after about 2 1/2 years. His brief wrestling career left him with severe back problems but WITHOUT health insurance to pay for the surgery.
That sucks!
In addition to acting and wrestling, Chase Tatum also worked as a road manager and personal assistant for Outkast. He recently appeared in the comedy Who's Your Caddy? alongside rapper Big Boi of Outkast.
Wrestling is hazardous to your life, y'all.
Be careful!
[Image via WENN]
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NOT FIRST HA HA HA HA!
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jeez, wrestlers are dropping like flies.
it's sad. they are portrayed like superheros.
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weeeee you're dead biatch
Let's be clear here: FAKE wrestling is hazardous to your health.
Perez what the hell is wrong with you to say "ANOTHER ONE BITES THE DUST" I KNEW YOU WERE A SICK TWISTED PERSON BUT TO FUCKING SAY THAT LIKE WHO CARES SOMEONE DIES! HOW THE HELL WOULD YOU FEEL IF THAT WAS YOUR MOM OR DAD OR BROTHER OR SON AUNT UNCLE OR COUSIN. YOU ARE DIGUSTING PERSON… AND I FEEL BAD FOR YOU.. YOU ARE A LOW LOW PERSON..
IS HE RELATED TO CHANNING TATUM?!
eh that sucks
DOES ANYONE HERE CAN EXPLAIN WHY MARIAH CAREY LOOKS LIKE A FAT MONKEY WITH A WIG AND BOOBS?? PLEASE…. I BEG YOU.
"Wrestling is hazardous to your life! " - That statement is so blatently inaccurate. Wrestling is not what kills these guys - its all the shit they are pumping into their bodies. You most certainly can wrestle without steroids and painkillers and other junk. WRESTLING is not the cause here, and thats just ignorant of you to say.
2nd …………! Damn….This is a shame and this was a big huge white guy….YUMMY FROM HEAD TO TOE!!!! Damn baby I wish you were my BODY guard. I love big white guys like him. Love them southern white beefy boys. I heard his story on the news this morning on the news. A damn shame!
Ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwww
dude, perez!!! u site is failing man! im a big fan of this place but half the news you have is not fresh! i read this yesterday!
you used to be so on top of it all…..now that ur venturing out into ither media and capitalizing on ur "fame" ur site is startin to kinda suck balls! get with it!
I'm inclined to agree with Melissa. We can't hold the industry accountable for what these guys get into. It is a cold, calloused industry. Yes, there isn't money for retirement and health insurance. But WCW was famous for giving out big money contracts and as Finlay said on Nancy Grace last June, "You get the money to invest in that. You want to buy a Rolex or a Mercedes, then that's your problem." It's sad that these guys are dying so much. But we're in March and have only had two pro wrestling deaths reported, alongside Gary Hart. That's a good sign because 2007 was a bad year, and so was 2003. We can't hold these promoters accountable for what the wrestlers are getting into. They're adults, and they can account for what they do.
Fabolous is doing a song with Britney Spears on an upcoming album of hers.
Perez, sucking AIDS filled cocks isn't too good for you either, you doughy fat tub of HIV.
Okay, I don't mean to sound insensitive, but who cares. Anyone who is addicted to drugs so badly their deaths were bound to happen. I just don't understand why people drink or do drugs, it's not like they help you accomplish you life's goals.
Correction: being a dumbshit is hazardous to your life.
GIVE ME A BREAK! IF YOUR MIDDLE NAME IS "HITLER" YOU WERE RAISED TO BE AND ARE GOING TO GROW UP TO BE A NAZI! AND IF YOUR MIDDLE NAME IS "HUSSEIN" YOU ARE A MUSLIM!!!! YOU CANT FOOL US!!!!
I hate wrestlers and the whole thing is such a joke anyways and people actually watch this crap???? I am not saying that this guy deserved to die but I just think that the whole wrestling thing should be stopped not to mention I bet you this guy is a complete douche just because he is big and muscular but not in a normal way ,I'm sure he had the smallest dick too hahahahaha . Steroid is great it makes someone's dick shrink, never will understand why anyone would use it either . Although this guy overdosed on painkillers I bet you too much use of steroid didn't help either. Oh well .
And remember kiddies: not ALL wrestlers go on to become fabulous superstar celebrities like Hulk Hogan.
Re: Dan – asshole and if you post here on Perez I bet you suck dick too and FYI breeders like you can get AIDS/HIV too . Knowledge is power ,and since you will never have it chances are you are the one that will die of AIDS because you are a DUMBASS
I knew this man, he was kind, sweet and very caring. It is terribly sad for his family.
Please. I guarantee you wrestling didnt have shit to do with this dudes death. You dont become addicted the second you walk into a locker room. He probably had the habit before and thought the money from wrestling would support his habit.
Re: Dan – but he is a CLOSET QUEEN that pretends he like vagina but post here on Perez
just because this guy 'wrestled" for 6 weeks in 1999 or whatever it was, don't blame his death 9 years later on the industry.
No wrestling fan has ever heard of him, so lumping him in with any of the somewhat recent higher profile deaths is a poor grab at attention. and a fail one at that
sorry for your loss, JB
How easy it seems to speak of someone none of you know… I guess that what keeps the rumors fueling. Though his "life" as a wrestler was brief due to a severe trauma Chase had begun a very bright future as an actor and commercial talent. Thanks for the regards Tits!
Peace–
This is just sad. I feel for the family and this young man. May he rest in peace.
I wonder if he is in any way related to Channing Tatum>?
This is such a shame. I was in ATL over Christmas with a friend and randomly met Chase. He told us he was a former wrestler but as we are from Ireland we didnt realise he was a big deal. He brought me and my friend out and showed us around Atlanta. He was a true gentleman and a genuine nice guy.Im completely shocked at his untimely death. My sympathies to his family and may he rest in piece. RIP
Dude seriously, check yourself. This man didn't wrestle since 1998-99. Wrestling had NOTHING to do with it. I feel bad for his family, but don't blame an industry that he was no longer part of.
I'm sorry for his family. With that said, there is a difference between getting hooked on pain killers because you are playing with them and needing them so you can live your life. Sadly, too many people do not know the difference. If you are going to need them for the rest of your life because of some injury, who cares if your body is hooked on them? My husband's is hooked but he is not addicted. Could he live with out them? He has and he chooses not to live in agony. That's not living at all.
your a fag man….. yet another one bites the dust whats that mean.. u talking about chris benoit? man fuck you lucky your american.. i dont have to worry about u not succeeding in whatever u do.. you'll probably get torrorized by another country. yet another tower bites the dust should i say?
I agree with #14 Melissa. Wrestling doesn't kill these people. That's ridiculous to even say that is does.
check out the huge number of wwe wrestlers that have died inthe past 20 years all under the age of 40 under strange circumstances
Re: Dick Chompin' Dan – AREN'T YOU FINDING SOLACE WHILE JERKING OFF TO HIS POSTERS THAT LINE YOUR BEDROOM WALLS???
I'm so glad Britney's on the mend.
Re: Melissa – wise up mel if you don,t take the dope you can,t compeat at the top do you think cena and the rest are drug free wake up and smell the needle!!!!!!!!!!
another one bites the dust?
what a douche bag thing to say.
I've known Chase since High School. He was an amazing guy and had an awesome family:( Does anyone know where the funeral is?????
perez is a douche
I have never heard of this guy. So sad, that so many people seem to die young in wrestling.
it only takes a certan amount to kill you, regardless if you are still in pain or haven't caught a buzz yet. once you exceed that amount, you're on the slab at the mortuary. simple math.
K here's the funeral info…….
Chase Tatum's funeral is scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday at Mount Paran Church of God in Atlanta.
JB
ok, i didnt know Channing had a brother, let alone a professional wrestler..him and Channing look just alike..Chase is just heavier..RIP.
Any relation to Channing…?
everyone should read "Tweak" by Nic Sheff—it will show you the horrific struggle of drug addiction
You are a fucking idiot. Living your life as a fucking idiot is hazardous, not wrestling. Fuck You, Perez… Fuck you in your fat, stupid face.
Re: ME – There is no way to separate living one's life as an idiot and wrestling. For ALL wrestlers ARE idiots; I take it you're a fan of wrestling, which makes you an even bigger idiot. Now go grab you a huge bag of Funyuns you damn moron.
Very sad, but it's not the wrestling that's bad for the health Perez, it's drugs. Like anywhere, you can chose to do the right thing or the wrong thing. If you pick the wrong road, you pay the price. A sad fact of life. RIP Chase Tatum.
Its so sad that industry. Roddy Pipers a God for surviving it all even with cancer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
He looks so young… sad.
I wouldn't even call him a wrestler. He wrestled for maybe 2 years, and hasn't been in a ring in 7 years. It's kinda like calling Eddie Murphy a singer.
Yeah, that sure sounds like he was trying to get his life "together"… dying of a drug OVERDOSE is pretty good evidence that he was just about to turn that corner. Good Riddance, druggie wrestler!!!
And 1 man buttfucking another man kills as well, you should know that you worthless fat fuck.
Chase Tatum was an awesome wrestler and actor. he won MR GA when he was only 19. I love him and will miss him terribly. he was always a very good
friend to me and i am ashamed of what people are saying about him, he let wrestling long ago and never looked back. he had moved on to do much better things with his life.. he was a son, brother, uncle and fantastic friend. i am most proud of him for never givng up. the kind of pain that he lived with would have killed most and he was glad to do it. he had surgery to correct his bacl issues. he did not survive that surgery long enough to enjoy life on earth but those that knew chase know that he is living life in heaven and he will be there for us holding the door. he was polite and good looking he was funny and motivational. … to you chase…. thank you so much for the calvin johnson autograph… i am terribly sorry that i never told you this or how much i love you brother. those that know chase know that the garbage being spoken about him would have never ever been said to his face… so we will just act like you were talking about some other wrestler and we will hold him up…. oh and chases only brother is colin… not channing… no relation…
now someone throw peeerez and the rest of these hates a DICK!!!!
Perez! Im disappointed youd even say this… Wrestling is not hazardous to anything! Pro wrestlers today know what theyre doing and entertain millions in the process. Since the Chris Benoit tragedy, everyone is pointing fingers at the sport. Why isnt everyone focusing on ultimate fighting or boxing? Theyre violent.
This is sickening that youre painting a bad picture of a great sport. Please stop.
ummmmm???????? who the hell cares????????/
"Yet another one bites the dust!"
Have some respect you fucking loser.
Re: Tabitha –
I've got to agree with Tabitha.
Wrestling is a great sport, and I'm proud to say I've been a fan my entire life.
Chase has been out of wrestling for nearly 7 years, wrestling had nothing to do with his death.
Perez, you need to stop trying to pain a negative picture on pro-wrestling.
If wrestling is truly fake, are the injuries fake also? I lot of these guys seem like they a 5th grade education and don't know how to do anything else. Shame!!!
HAHAHA PEREZ GOT KNOCKED BACK FROM VILLA! Made a certain someones night, who is fucking AWESOME UNLIKE YOU PEREZ!!!! hope you enjoyed your moment of SHAME!
I really think you should stop making wrestling seem as though it's the deadliest thing in the world. You can't blame Vince McMahon or anyone for these guys' stupid mistakes. Take Jeff Hardy who was recently suspended, hes been offered help but like these clebrities (Amy, Lindsay) he also thinks he doesn't have a problem. There's only so much you can do to help someone. I think you need to stop insulting us wrestling fans Perez because there's alot of celebrities "hitting the dust" too buddy.
that's too bad. he was hot.
how can wrestling be hazardous to your health? it's as fake as mariah carey.
CHASE WAS A GREAT GUY… HE WAS LOVED BY ALOT OF PEOPLE HERE IN ATLANTA,, I WILL MISS YOU BRO… MAY YOU REST IN PEACE
Re: Bill Sharp – HEY BILL… CHASE WAS A GOOD FRIEND OF MINE ALSO,…. I WILL MISS HIM ALOT… I KNOW HE LOVED THE LORD.. THE LAST TIME I SAW HIM WAS IN THE GYM.. THAT WAS ABOUT A YEAR AGO OR SO…
Professional wrestling is as fake as Michael Jackson's nose.
But it is hazardous, just as being a stunt man on an action movie is hazardous.
It is also sub-moronic closet queer beat-off fodder and anyone who is a fan of wrestling is a complete idiot.
Perez ERES un GORDO feo CULO roto!
Wrestling doesn't necessarily kill, but drugs do. He apparently wasn't very far into "getting his life back together". Sad, Sad, Sad.
is he related to channing??? he kinda looks like him!
OMG Im am sitting here in a state of shock..i use to work with Chase with Outkast….he was one of the sweetest..nicest guys…PH thanks for reporting this…or I would have never known..im sitting here with tears in my eyes..that really breaks my heart..:-(…:-(..may he rest peace
RIP
thats sad
What kind of wrestling are you talking about? That WWWF shit?
I do proper wrestling, i.e olympic wrestling, which is brilliant all over exercise. That doesn't kill people, as it's a proper sport.
I am going to craze. another "first" Now I understand what meaning of it. SO funny! I have read some of his information at Wealthychat.com There, many man know him and talk about him . SO fuuny!
Too bad. He looked like a hot piece of ass.
Re: Martha – Martha, dear, that was un-called for–
but I couldn't help but LMAO!
That's nice, someone dies and you make a joke of it. What comes around goes around.
chase gave decent head!
i gave him good head! better than i give daddy
Why are pain killers addictive in USA?
What's up with them?
I don't get it.
Re: rick flair – What is wrong with this world ??? When a man dies you people think that this is some kind of joke.. Think about this..
WE all have demons …SO BACK OFF YOU ARE ALL A BUNCH OF ASSHOLE…
GROW UP… THIS COULD BE SOMEONE THAT YOU KNOW AND CARE ABOUT ONE DAY..
CHASE WAS A GOOD GUY I KNEW HIM TO BE NO OTHER THEN STRAIGHT FORWARD…
OK when you ppl talk about wrestling being fake is that they follow scripts and everything is planned.That doesn't mean its fake cuz the injuries are real and getting body slammed on your back for like 7 years or so it affects your body alot.Give credit to these people they are in the road for alot of days and miss on alot of their lifes just to entertain us and put on a good show.So what if wrestling is not real?Movies aren't real and people still watch them and so is wrestling and not everything is about the guys wrestlers there are hot chicks that wrestle really good Like Melina Perez so its a win win situation!Every one says wrestling is bad and so many people are dying but that's cuz of the steroids they use but now in WWE they have a policy and am sure most of the current WWE superstars are clean!Give credit for them because they learn moves that i bet none of you and not even Perez can do!!they are really athletic people that have alot to offer and just because an obese asshole says pro wrestling is bad it doesn't mean that millions of fans around the world that love WWE are going to change their minds!I have alot of respect for the Men and Women in the wwe because they have to hurt their bodies just to put on a show and jackasses like some of you don't realise that!
The real tragedy is that he had NO HEALTH INSURANCE and he became addicted to Pain Killers because of Physical Injuries!
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