Wrestling world pays tribute as veteran photographer Bob Mulrenin passes away

November 20, 2022 Neal Flanagan NEWS, Obituaries
Photo courtesy: IMPACT Wrestling

Veteran wrestling photographer Bob Mulrenin, who worked with all the major promotions in a decades-long career, has passed away.

Mulrenin worked closely with Ringside Collectibles, who noted that he had died after “a hard fought battle with cancer.”

Ringside added:

He was a well known and respected photographer all over the country as he regularly shot at WWE, AEW, Impact Wrestling, independent events and conventions since the 70’s. He also was a big part of Paul Heyman’s Heyman Hustle website as well.

Bob’s always had great stories and insights into the talents and events he shot and to say Bob is beloved in pro wrestling circles, especially among the women who work in the business, would be an extreme understatement.  He has been a trusted friend to many in the business and [as] a photographer, was regularly requested to do women’s photo shoots for the Impact Wrestling locker room. He was also an extremely trusted, close friend of The Road Warriors during their career, among many, many other talents, past and present.

After Wrestlemania this past April in Texas, Bob learned he was ill.  He immediately went into treatment but still refused to let it curtail his travel and photography schedule, continuing to cover WWE, AEW and Impact Wrestling events around his chemotherapy. He was adamant that no matter what, he was going to live his life on his terms, and he has, especially when his travel took him back to his beloved Las Vegas. He will be dearly missed.

A collection of responses to his passing from many in the wrestling world can be seen below. We extend our condolences to his friends and family.

 

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Based in Northern Ireland, Neal Flanagan is a former newspaper journalist and copy editor. In addition to reporting for POST Wrestling, he co-hosts The Wellness Policy podcast with Wai Ting and Jordan Goodman.
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