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Shozo “Strong” Kobayashi passes away at 81

January 6, 2022 John Pollock

Shozo “Strong” Kobayashi, a major figure in the history of Japanese professional wrestling has died at 81.

James Michael Guffey a.k.a. ‘Jimmy Rave’ dies at the age of 39

December 13, 2021 John Pollock

James Michael Guffey, who wrestled as ‘Jimmy Rave’ had died just days after his 39th birthday.

The Life & Career of Blackjack Lanza

December 9, 2021 John Pollock

Jack Lanza, who performed for years as a member of The Blackjacks, and later behind-the-scenes with the WWE, passed away on Wednesday.

Former WWWF tag champion Pat Barrett passes away

December 2, 2021 John Pollock

This past weekend, Pat Barrett, who wrestled all over the world, died in Ireland after battling illness.

CFL Hall-of-Famer, pro wrestling star Angelo Mosca dies at 84

November 6, 2021 John Pollock

Angelo “King Kong” Mosca, a seminal figure in Canadian sports history, has died after a lengthy struggle with Alzheimer’s disease.

MMA veteran Brian Gassaway passes away at 49

October 19, 2021 John Pollock

Brian Gassaway, who began fighting professionally in 1996, has died at the age of 49.

Former wrestler and famed belt designer Reggie Parks passes away

October 8, 2021 John Pollock

Reggie Parks, the famed belt designer, and journeyman professional wrestler has died at the age of 87.

Former SmackDown performer Ryan Keiji Sakoda died earlier this month

September 27, 2021 John Pollock

Ryan Keiji Sakoda, who had a brief run with WWE on the SmackDown roster in the mid-2000s, died earlier this month at the age of 48.

The Clock Strikes Midnight: The Life & Career of “Beautiful” Bobby Eaton

August 7, 2021 John Pollock

There is no shortage of praise one can heap on the memory of Bobby Eaton, generally considered one “the good ones” in an industry where few leave unscathed by their peers.

Longtime promoter and former manager Bert Prentice passes away

August 4, 2021 John Pollock

Bert Prentice, who had been a fixture of Tennessee wrestling for decades as a promoter, has died after battling cancer.

The Life & Career of “The Assassin” Jody Hamilton

August 4, 2021 John Pollock

The wrestling world has learned of the passing of Jody Hamilton, who was part of one of the top heel tag teams of all time.

Former FMW, W*NG star Hideki Hosaka passes away at 49

August 2, 2021 John Pollock

Several outlets in Japan reported that Hideki Hosaka has died at the age of 49 after suffering from cancer for the past two years.

Paul “Mr. Wonderful” Orndorff dies at the age of 71

July 12, 2021 John Pollock

One of the big stars of the WWF’s national expansion era has died with the news of Paul “Mr. Wonderful” Orndorff’s death at the age of 71.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: “Cyanide” Sid Cooper passes away

July 7, 2021 John Pollock

It was reported on Wednesday that legendary heel performer ‘Cyanide’ Sid Cooper has passed away. Cooper was a fixture throughout the World of Sport era as one of the main villains with the tag line of being ‘rotten to the core with a face that could curdle milk.’