Brian Christopher

Later career (2007–2017) Christopher (right) taking part in the Hulkamania Let the Battle Begin Tour in 2009. In July 2007, Christopher reunited with Scotty 2 Hotty at the UWF Rock 'n' Roll Express Tag Team Tournament, after Scotty was released by WWE.

In 2009, he worked for the Hulkamania Let the Battle Begin Tour in Australia where he teamed with Rikishi.

In 2014, Christopher and Scotty 2 Hotty continued teaming together in the independent circuit, England and Germany until 2016.

On the weekend of September 22 and 23, 2017, Christopher teamed with his dad and Doug Gilbert for two matches to Terry Funk and The Rock 'n' Roll Express for Big Time Wrestling in Raleigh, North Carolina and Spartanburg, South Carolina, both resulting in a loss.

Christopher's last match was on November 11, 2017 where he defeated Donnie Primetime for Georgia Premier Wrestling in Canton, Georgia.

Personal life Lawler was a Pittsburgh Steelers fan, in stark contrast to his father, who is a diehard Cleveland Browns fan. According to his brother Kevin, Lawler was buried in a Steelers-themed casket with his ring name.

Lawler was arrested in February 2009 for disorderly conduct. On July 13, 2009, he was jailed for 30 days after failing to attend an in-patient treatment center as part of his plea agreement. Brian had only been married once to Davah Lawler and later divorced. Brian dated and later proposed to Jessica (Campbell) Asberry in Scotland on Valentines Day in 2016.

Death Around 1 a.m. EDT on July 7, 2018, Lawler was again jailed for driving under the influence, and for evading police. On the early morning of July 29, 2018, Lawler was found hanging in a cell at the Hardeman County Jail and was observed to be brain dead. His life support was disabled a few hours after his father Jerry Lawler had arrived at the hospital to see him. Lawler was pronounced dead at around 4:40 p.m. EDT at the age of 46.

On the one year anniversary of his death, Jerry Lawler filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Hardeman County, Hardeman County Sheriff John Doolen, and others for allegedly failing to protect Lawler. He alleged that Doolen had personally promised to "keep an eye" on Lawler after he was incarcerated. The case was dismissed on September 20, 2024.

Championships and accomplishments Hoosier Pro Wrestling HPW Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Doug Gilbert Lethal Attitude Wrestling LAW Heavyweight Championship (1 time) Memphis Superstars of Wrestling MSW Junior Heavyweight Championship (1 time) Memphis Wrestling Memphis Wrestling Southern Heavyweight Championship (1 time) Memphis Wrestling Television Championship (1 time) Memphis Wrestling Hall of Fame Class of 2022 National Wrestling Alliance NWA North American Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Spellbinder NWA New South New South Heavyweight Championship (1 time) Powerhouse Championship Wrestling PCW Light Heavyweight Championship (1 time) Power Pro Wrestling PPW Television Championship (1 time) Pro Wrestling Illustrated Ranked No. 367 of the 500 best singles wrestlers of the "PWI Years" in 2003 Ultimate Christian Wrestling UCW Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Billy Jack United States Wrestling Association USWA Heavyweight Championship (26 times) USWA Junior Heavyweight Championship (1 time) USWA Southern Heavyweight Championship (8 times) USWA Texas Heavyweight Championship (1 time) USWA World Tag Team Championship (6 times) – with Big Black Dog (1), Scotty Anthony (1), Jeff Jarrett (2), Eddie Gilbert (1) and Wolfie D (1) Global Wrestling Federation GWF Light Heavyweight Championship (2 times) World Wrestling Federation WWF Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Scotty 2 Hotty The Official Wrestling Museum The Official Wrestling Museum Hall of Fame (2023)