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U.K. wrestler James Castle passes away after battling AML

June 17, 2024 John Pollock

U.K. performer James Castle has died following a four-year battle with acute myeloid leukemia.

Canadian independent wrestler Scott ‘Big Cat’ Henson passes away at 40

June 16, 2024 Neal Flanagan

Scott ‘Big Cat’ Henson, a well-known figure in the Pacific Northwest independent wrestling scene, has passed away at the age of 40.

POLLOCK’S UPDATE: El Signo dies at 69, NJPW Dominion Notes

June 10, 2024 John Pollock

A look at the career of the late El Signo, many notes following NJPW Dominion, Raw in Toledo, Cody Rhodes appearing on NXT & more.

Former Philadelphia independent wrestler Billy Reil dies

April 29, 2024 John Pollock

Brett Lauderdale of GCW shared the news that Philadelphia-based independent wrestler Billy Reil has died.

Report: Prolific sumo wrestler and professional wrestler Akebono dead at 54

April 10, 2024 Jack Wannan

Akebono, a former sumo Yokozuna and AJPW Triple Crown Champion, has reportedly passed away at 54.

Former JCP/WCW cameraman Jackie Crockett passes away

March 14, 2024 John Pollock

Jackie Crockett, who worked for years alongside his family in Jim Crockett Promotions, has died.

Paul “Butcher” Vachon passes away at 86

March 1, 2024 John Pollock

Paul “The Butcher” Vachon, who was a major promoter and wrestler out of Quebec, has died.

Virgil (Mike Jones) passes away

February 28, 2024 John Pollock

Mike Jones – who was best known as Virgil – has died following multiple health issues over the last several years.

Ole Anderson (Alan Rogowski) dies at 81

February 26, 2024 John Pollock

Ole Anderson, who was among the most powerful brokers in the industry, has died at the age of 81.

Independent wrestler Anthony Gaines dies suddenly at 30

February 24, 2024 John Pollock

Independent wrestler Anthony Nicometi Jr., who wrestled as Anthony Gaines has died at the age of 30.

The Life & Career of Masashi “Killer Khan” Ozawa

December 31, 2023 John Pollock

Masashi Ozawa, who was billed as ‘Killer Khan’ throughout most of his career, died at 76.

Osamu Kido, original member of NJPW roster, dies at 73

December 14, 2023 John Pollock

Osamu Kido, who was one of the original members of the New Japan Pro Wrestling roster, has died after reportedly battling cancer.

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.