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Territorial wrestler & promoter Jerry Grey dies at 62

May 26, 2026 John Pollock

Jerry Grey, who was a territorial wrestler throughout the ‘80s’, died after battling cancer for over a decade.

Phil Hickerson passes away at 79

May 20, 2026 John Pollock

The southern star was born in Jackson, Mississippi, and became a staple in Tennessee wrestling, as both a tag star and singles wrestler.

“Beyond the Mat” director Barry Blaustein dies at 72

May 12, 2026 John Pollock

Barry Blaustein, a long-time writer and director, has died at the age of 72.

The Story of Ted Turner and Professional Wrestling (2024)

May 6, 2026 John Pollock

POST Wrestling’s story on the life and career of Ted Turner by John Pollock, which was written in December 2024.

Gran Markus Jr. (Cándido Robles Cruz) passes away

April 27, 2026 John Pollock

Gran Markus Jr., a multiple-time Mexican National Heavyweight champion and member of La Ola Blanca, died this past Friday.

Former WCW wrestler Van Hammer (Mark Hildreth) dies at 66

April 19, 2026 John Pollock

Former WCW talent Van Hammer (Mark Hildreth) has passed away, with longtime friend Marc Mero disclosing the news.

The passing of “Flying” Fred Curry

April 7, 2026 John Pollock

“Flying” Fred Curry, a high-flier in an era where the style was primitive in the United States, died last week at the age of eighty-two.

UFC 2 alum Orlando Wiet passes away at 60

March 27, 2026 John Pollock

Former kickboxer and UFC 2 alumni Orlando Wiet has passed away at the age of sixty.

The Life and Career of “Loverboy” Dennis Condrey (1950 – 2026)

March 25, 2026 John Pollock

When the “art” of tag team wrestling is described, it’s not long before the name Dennis Condrey enters the conversation.

Paul Levesque pays tribute to WWE production manager Davey Coates, who has passed away at 63

March 14, 2026 Neal Flanagan

WWE Chief Content Officer Paul Levesque has led tributes to the company’s International Production Manager Davey Coates following his death.

Former WWE senior director Kerwin Silfies passes away

February 18, 2026 John Pollock

He began with WWE around 1985, and while his tenure was interrupted throughout the years, last worked there in 2020.

Independent ring announcer Brett Wolverton passes away at 44

February 18, 2026 John Pollock

Brett Wolverton, who worked in the Carolinas as a ring announcer, has died at the age of forty-four.

The Story of “The Debt King” Tadao Yasuda (October 9, 1963 – February 10, 2026)

February 10, 2026 John Pollock

Former IWGP heavyweight champion Tadao Yasuda has died at the age of sixty-two.

Frankie Cain a.k.a. The Great Mephisto dies

February 2, 2026 John Pollock

When it comes to individuals with great minds for the wrestling business, the man known as Frankie Cain usually pops up among them.

The fascinating life of Kim Wood (1945–2026)

January 29, 2026 John Pollock

Kim Wood never worked a day in the professional wrestling industry, but he was among the higher percentiles who understood it.

Bobby Duncum Sr. dies at 81

January 21, 2026 John Pollock

The former football player and professional wrestler was among the crop that transitioned from the NFL to professional wrestling.

Rick Link passes away after entering hospice care last month

January 15, 2026 John Pollock

Journeyman wrestler Rick Link died on Wednesday after entering hospice care last month.

Independent wrestling stalwart Mark Wolf passes away at 56

December 19, 2025 Neal Flanagan

Independent wrestler Mark Wolf, a fixture of the Midwest scene, has died at the age of 56.

“Mr. Electricity” Steve Regal died this past July

December 8, 2025 John Pollock

The former “Mr. Electricity” Steve Regal died this past summer, but the news was slow to break.

Legendary wrestling announcer Bob Caudle passes away at 95

November 16, 2025 Neal Flanagan

Legendary wrestling announcer Bob Caudle has passed away at the age of 95. His son, Mike, confirmed the news on Sunday morning, stating that his