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NFL Pro Bowler, pro wrestler Russ Francis dies in plane crash

October 2, 2023 John Pollock

Russ Francis, who was a renowned NFL player and moonlit with professional wrestling, died tragically on Sunday.

Joyce Grable (Betty Wade Murphy) passes away at 70

September 29, 2023 John Pollock

Joyce Grable has died after recently entering hospice care.

Territorial performer Brett Sawyer dies at 63

September 11, 2023 John Pollock

Brett Sawyer (Brett Eugene Woyan), who was the younger of the late Buzz Sawyer, died on Friday at the age of 63.

Sheik Adnan Al-Kaissy / General Adnan dies at 84

September 6, 2023 John Pollock

Sheik Adnan Al-Kaissy, one of several names the wrestler performed under, has died at the age of 84.

Forever Hardcore: The Story of Terry Funk

August 26, 2023 John Pollock

John Pollock looks at the extraordinary life and career of the late Terry Funk, who passed away this week at 79.

The Whole World in His Hands: The Life of Windham Rotunda “Bray Wyatt”

August 25, 2023 John Pollock

Tragedy befell the professional wrestling industry on Thursday with the untimely passing of Windham Rotunda, who garnered fame under his most famous moniker, Bray Wyatt.

‘Exotic’ Adrian Street dies at 82

July 31, 2023 John Pollock

One of the most colorful and influential figures of professional wrestling, Adrian Street, died at the age of 82.

Mike Halac a.k.a. ‘Bruiser Mastino’, ‘Mantaur’ dies at 55

July 12, 2023 John Pollock

Mike Halac, who was best known for his brief tenure as ‘Mantaur’, has died at the age of 55.

Former WWF wrestler Darren Drozdov a.k.a. Droz passes away

June 30, 2023 John Pollock

Former WWE performer and NFL player Darren Drozdov a.k.a. Droz has died at the age of 54.

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.