1. Thomas Russell Haas was an American professional wrestler.
15 Facts About Russ Haas
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Russ Haas is best known for his work alongside his older brother Charlie in Memphis Championship Wrestling and Jersey All Pro Wrestling.
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Russ Haas quickly began working on the independent circuit alongside his brother Charlie, with the two forming a tag team known as The Haas Brothers.
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In late 2000, The Russ Haas Brothers signed a contract with the World Wrestling Federation, and were assigned to the developmental territories, the Heartland Wrestling Association and Memphis Championship Wrestling.
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In September 2001, Russ Haas had a heart attack, and in December, died in his sleep at the age of 27.
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JAPW held the Russ Haas Memorial Show in February 2002, and in August 2002 Phoenix Championship Wrestling held The Russ Haas Memorial Tag Team Tournament.
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Russ Haas was a former collegiate wrestler at Seton Hall University.
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On July 22,1998, The Russ Haas Brothers won the Jersey All Pro Wrestling Tag Team Championship by defeating The Skin Head Express.
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The Russ Haas brothers began competing for Combat Zone Wrestling in November 1999, losing to The King Pinz at The War Begins on November 20,1999.
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Russ Haas' grandfather, Hugh Devore, was an assistant with the Houston Oilers and a former head coach of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.
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Russ Haas was found dead by his wife Deedra shortly after his brother Charlie had left for the night.
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Russ Haas was buried at Memorial Oaks Cemetery in Houston, Texas.
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On February 2,2002, JAPW held the Russ Haas Memorial Show, with the JAPW roster donating their services for the event.
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Russ Haas was part of the 2004 class of inductees into the ECWA Hall of Fame, with his brother Charlie.
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On October 27,2007, Russ Haas posthumously was inducted into the JAPW Hall of Fame.