Brian Stephen Howser (February 8, 1975 – August 18, 1998), known by his ring name Shane Shamrock, was an American

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best known for his time

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. He is the only wrestler to win the Light Heavyweight Champion in the company's history, having become the inaugural champion two months before his death.

Career

Howser took his ring name of "Shane Shamrock" as a tribute to his adopted father, Bob Shamrock. He wrestled in

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promotions including

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, but is likely best known for his time in

. During his time in MCW, he won the Light Heavyweight Championship in a 6-way match on July 19, 1998.

Death

Howser died at the age of 23 on August 18, 1998, after being fatally shot by police during an altercation at his

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, home. Officers were responding to a

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call from his girlfriend after Howser allegedly threatened to stab her with a kitchen knife. Howser was then shot and killed by responding officers after refusing to drop the weapon. He was posthumously named "The Lifetime MCW Light Heavyweight Champion" with the organization retiring the title a month after his death. The

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was created in its place.

Championships and accomplishments

** MCW Light Heavyweight Championship ( 1 time, First & Final)

References

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Career

Death

Championships and accomplishments

See also

References

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