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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.

Former UFC fighter, TUF Nations winner Elias Theodorou passes away

September 12, 2022 John Pollock

Elias Theodorou, the winner of the UFC’s TUF Nation series, has died at the age of 34.

Former NWA president Howard Brody passes away

August 24, 2022 John Pollock

Former NWA president Howard Brody has died stemming from an infection following quadruple bypass surgery.

The Life & Legend of “Judo” Gene LeBell

August 10, 2022 John Pollock

One of the most colorful figures in the history of combat sports, who served as a bridge between Ed “Strangler” Lewis and Ronda Rousey, has died.

Former WWE official Tim White passes away

June 19, 2022 John Pollock

Tim White, a former WWE official and close confidante of the late Andre the Giant, has died.

Former referee Dave Hebner passes away at 73

June 17, 2022 John Pollock

Dave Hebner, one of the most well-remembered referees in WWF/E history, has died at the age of 73.

Masaji “Tarzan” Goto passes away at 58

May 30, 2022 John Pollock

Tarzan Goto, an instrumental figure in the rise of FMW, died on Sunday at the age of 58.

Karl Lauer, former head of the Cauliflower Alley Club, passes away

April 25, 2022 John Pollock

Karl Lauer, who was an instrumental force behind the Cauliflower Alley Club, died at the age of 83 on Sunday.

Adam Bryniarski (Adam Windsor) passes away at 41

April 22, 2022 John Pollock

Adam Bryniarski, who was a regular in Dory Funk Jr.’s BANG! Promotion from 1999-2005 as Adam Windsor, died on Thursday at the age of 41.

Howard “Pepper” Martin passes away at 85

March 21, 2022 John Pollock

Howard “Pepper” Martin passes away at 85