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Fact & Fantasy: The Life and Times of The Iron Sheik

June 8, 2023 John Pollock

If the appeal of professional wrestling for a young child is a cartoon come to life, there was no better villain than the Iron Sheik.

The Iron Sheik (Hossein Khosrow Ali Vaziri) passes away at 81

June 7, 2023 John Pollock

Hossein Khosrow Ali Vaziri, better known as ‘The Iron Shiek’ has died at the age of 81.

Beverly Shade dies at 87 following health issues

June 5, 2023 John Pollock

Beverly Shade, a fixture in the women’s wrestling scene for decades, died last Friday after battling multiple ailments.

The Man of the Hour: The Life of ‘Superstar’ Billy Graham

May 19, 2023 John Pollock

John Pollock goes through the highs and lows of the life of Eldridge Wayne Coleman a.k.a. ‘Superstar’ Billy Graham who died this week.

Historian Don Luce passes away at 84

April 27, 2023 John Pollock

Historian Don Luce has died at the age of 84.

Robert Miller a.k.a. ‘Bushwhacker Butch’ passes away at 78

April 3, 2023 John Pollock

Robert Miller who performed as Bushwhacker Butch among his monikers has died after a brief illness.

Wrestling fan Mike Bieszck passes away

March 22, 2023 Jon Pine

The Deathmatch wrestling world lost one of its best characters and fans this past week, Mike Bieszck.

Legendary promoter and booker Jerry Jarrett passes away

February 14, 2023 John Pollock

Jerry Jarrett, one of the most important promoters and figures in the history of the industry, has passed away.

Wrestler, politician, activist Billy Two Rivers dies at age 87

February 13, 2023 John Pollock

Wrestler, politician, and activist Billy Two Rivers, has died at the age of 87.

Former promoter & wrestler Johnny Powers passes away

January 8, 2023 John Pollock

Dennis Waters, who was better known as Johnny Powers died on December 30th at the age of 79 with the news revealed by Greg Oliver at SLAM Wrestling.

Rising MMA star Victoria Lee passes away at 18

January 7, 2023 Neal Flanagan

MMA fighter Victoria Lee, who signed with ONE Championship at the age of just 16, has passed away at 18 years of age.

‘The Flying Greek’ Mike Pappas passes away

January 1, 2023 Andrew Thompson

At the age of 81, ‘The Flying Greek’ Mike Pappas passed away

Independent wrestler, Magnum Pro Wrestling owner Jaysin Strife passes away at 37

December 30, 2022 John Pollock

Independent wrestler and promoter Jaysin Strife has died at the age of 37.

Former TNA/IMPACT broadcaster Don West passes away

December 30, 2022 John Pollock

Don West, who was one of the most colorful personalities of the past two decades in wrestling, has died after his battle with cancer.

TUF 1 finalist, UFC veteran Stephan Bonnar dies at 45

December 24, 2022 John Pollock

Stephan Bonnar, a pivotal figure in the first season of Ultimate Fighter, has died at the age of 45.

Wrestling world pays tribute as veteran photographer Bob Mulrenin passes away

November 20, 2022 Neal Flanagan

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

Former UFC title challenger Anthony “Rumble” Johnson dies at 38

November 13, 2022 John Pollock

Anthony “Rumble” Johnson, who fought for multiple titles during his career, has died.

AEW lead video engineer Brian Muster passes away suddenly

October 20, 2022 John Pollock

Brian Muster, who served as AEW’s lead video engineer, died suddenly this week and a GoFundMe campaign has been launched in his memory.

Katsuya Kitamura, former NJPW Young Lion Cup winner, dies at 36

October 14, 2022 John Pollock

Katsuya Kitamura, the winner of the 2017 New Japan Young Lion Cup, has died.

Legendary wrestler & promoter Antonio Inoki dies at 79

September 30, 2022 John Pollock

Antonio Inoki, one of the largest figures in the history of professional wrestling, has died at the age of 79.