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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

Scott Hall passes away at 63

March 14, 2022 John Pollock

After being taken off life support earlier in the day, Scott Hall has died at the age of 63.

Super Muñeco passes away at 59

February 9, 2022 John Pollock

Super Muñeco, a popular Luchador aimed at children, has died at the age of 59 following his health complications.

Former AWA women’s champion Candi Divine passes away

February 9, 2022 John Pollock

Multiple-time AWA women’s champion Candi Divine (Candace Rummell) has died at the age of 63.

Vicki Askew, the mother of Vince McMahon, died earlier this month

January 29, 2022 John Pollock

The news has circulated that Vicki Askew, the mother of WWE chairman Vince McMahon, died last week at the age of 101.

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.