TWA Remembers Adrian Adonis: The Flower Shop

In May 1986, Adrian Adonis became one of the most hated heels in the World Wrestling Federation. At the time, Piper's Pit, hosted by "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, was on hiatus for a number of months. "Adorable" Adrian was the answer as he became the flamboyant host of the Flower Shop. Appearing as a florist, Adonis interviewed the WWF's most popular heels and superstars including Paul Orndorff and Hulk Hogan. In the infamous Orndorff segment, Adonis tried his best to convince Paul that Hogan wasn't accepting his talents. Later on, "Ace" Bob Orton Jr., Piper's former bodyguard, began sporting a pink cowboy hat as Adonis' protection. When Piper eventually returned, Adonis, Orton, and Don Muraco brutalized the "Hot Rod" by injuring his leg and forcing him to wear lipstick. The onslaught didn't stop there as the trio demolished the Pit set. One week later, Piper retaliated with a baseball bat that dismantled the Flower Shop. Piper continued the feud by injuring "Adorable" Adrian and sidelining him for a month. The feud came to an end when Roddy took Adonis' hair in a Wrestlemania 3 bout. Soon after, Adonis disappeared from the Federation and his Flower Shop left behind irreplaceable memories and a forgettable feud.