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The former World Wrestling Entertainment champion was found dead at his apartment Friday night. Police say a neighbor reported that she could see into hisapartment window and that Martin appeared motionless for several hours.
Police say there was no indication of foul play. A cause of death will be determined after an autopsy.
During his time with Stamford, Conn.-based World Wrestling Entertainment, Martin held the Intercontinental, European and Hardcore belts. He was also atag-team champion.
Martin most recently worked for TNA Wrestling under the name "The Punisher
Andrew James Robert Patrick Martin (March 17, 1975 - March 13, 2009)[sup][3][/sup] was a Canadian professional wrestler. He was best known for his appearances with the World Wrestling Federation (later World WrestlingEntertainment) under the ring name Test. He most recently worked forTotal Nonstop Action Wrestling as"The Punisher" Andrew Martin.[sup][4][/sup]
While in the WWF/E Martin was a formerEuropean, Hardcore, and Intercontinental champion. In addition to singles success, Martin has won both the WCW Tag Team Championship and WWF Tag Team Championship with Booker T. Martin was previously in a relationship with fellow wrestler Stacy Keibler.[sup][5][/sup]
Martin also had a relationship with WWE diva Barbie Blank, better known by herring name Kelly Kelly. On March 27, 2008, Kelly appeared on a Orlando radio station, the Monsters, and disclosed their relationship withreluctance.
Martin was arrested for driving under theinfluence in Pasco County on April 5, 2008.[sup][6][/sup][sup][7][/sup] He was booked into jail, but was released on April6, after posting bail.[sup][6][/sup]On December19, 2007, Martin announced his retirement from professionalwrestling.[sup][16][/sup] Martin stated thathe would do one final tour of Ireland in March 2008 and then retire permanently. He specifically mentioned that he did not want to be a wrestler that talksabout retirement but keeps coming back