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Former SmackDown performer Ryan Keiji Sakoda died earlier this month

September 27, 2021 John Pollock

Ryan Keiji Sakoda, who had a brief run with WWE on the SmackDown roster in the mid-2000s, died earlier this month at the age of 48.

The Clock Strikes Midnight: The Life & Career of “Beautiful” Bobby Eaton

August 7, 2021 John Pollock

There is no shortage of praise one can heap on the memory of Bobby Eaton, generally considered one “the good ones” in an industry where few leave unscathed by their peers.

Longtime promoter and former manager Bert Prentice passes away

August 4, 2021 John Pollock

Bert Prentice, who had been a fixture of Tennessee wrestling for decades as a promoter, has died after battling cancer.

The Life & Career of “The Assassin” Jody Hamilton

August 4, 2021 John Pollock

The wrestling world has learned of the passing of Jody Hamilton, who was part of one of the top heel tag teams of all time.

Former FMW, W*NG star Hideki Hosaka passes away at 49

August 2, 2021 John Pollock

Several outlets in Japan reported that Hideki Hosaka has died at the age of 49 after suffering from cancer for the past two years.

Paul “Mr. Wonderful” Orndorff dies at the age of 71

July 12, 2021 John Pollock

One of the big stars of the WWF’s national expansion era has died with the news of Paul “Mr. Wonderful” Orndorff’s death at the age of 71.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: “Cyanide” Sid Cooper passes away

July 7, 2021 John Pollock

It was reported on Wednesday that legendary heel performer ‘Cyanide’ Sid Cooper has passed away. Cooper was a fixture throughout the World of Sport era as one of the main villains with the tag line of being ‘rotten to the core with a face that could curdle milk.’

Chris Romero a.k.a. Chris Youngblood passes away

July 7, 2021 John Pollock

Chris Romero, who was part of the Youngblood family of wrestlers, has died at the of 55, according to his brother Ricky Romero Jr.

Melissa Coates a.k.a. ‘The Super Genie’ passes away at 50

June 23, 2021 John Pollock

Melissa Coates, who was a former bodybuilder and spent several years working in OVW and Deep South Wrestling, has passed away.

Mid-Atlantic staple Don Kernodle passes away at 71

May 17, 2021 John Pollock

Don Kernodle, who was best known for his time wrestling in the Carolinas for Jim Crockett Promotions, has died at the age of 71.

Promoter & publicist Michel Longtin passes away at 77

May 15, 2021 John Pollock

Michel Longtin, who served as a promoter and publicist in Quebec, died on Friday following a long illness at the age of 77.

Jerome Young a.k.a. ‘New Jack’ dies at 58 following heart attack

May 14, 2021 John Pollock

Jerome Young a.k.a. New Jack, one of the most controversial figures of the last generation, has died following a heart attack.

Barry Orton, brother of Bob and uncle of Randy, passes away at 62

March 20, 2021 John Pollock

Randal Barry Orton, the brother of Bob Orton Jr. and uncle of current WWE star Randy Orton, has died at the age of 62.

Ron Read a.k.a. Buddy Colt passes away at age 85

March 5, 2021 John Pollock

Ron Read, who was better recognized in the professional wrestling world as Buddy Colt, has died at the age of 85.

The Career & The Legacy of Jim Crockett Jr.

March 4, 2021 John Pollock

One of the most influential and powerful promoters of the territorial era has passed away with the news that Jim Crockett Jr. has died at 76.

Jocephus a.k.a. “The Question Mark” passes away

February 25, 2021 Andrew Thompson

Joseph Hudson, also known as “The Question Mark” on NWA Powerrr has passed away, as confirmed by the NWA.

Tom Cole, at center of the WWF’s ’90s scandal, passes away

February 14, 2021 John Pollock

Tom Cole, who was at the center of the WWE’s ring boy scandal in the early ‘90s, has died at the age of 50 according to his older brother.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Leon Spinks’ pro wrestling history

February 8, 2021 John Pollock

McIntyre vs. Orton on Raw, Leon Spinks passes away, t-shirt fundraiser to assist Pelle Primeau, Super Bowl attendance at the WM site & more.

“Hacksaw” Butch Reed passes away at 66 following heart complications

February 5, 2021 John Pollock

On Friday, it was revealed that Butch Reed had passed away due to heart complications at the age of 66.

Early UFC star Paul “The Polar Bear” Varelans passes due to COVID-19

January 17, 2021 John Pollock

One of the early figures in UFC history, Paul “The Polar Bear” Varelans has died following a bout with COVID-19 that left him hospitalized for the past month.