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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.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Trendsetting manager Bobby Davis dies

January 7, 2021 John Pollock

Influential manager Bobby Davis passes, Japan issues state of emergency, IMPACT viewers, Septimo Dragon update, Bateman re-signs & more.

Jon Huber a.k.a. “Brodie Lee” passes away after battling lung issue

December 26, 2020 John Pollock

On Saturday night, AEW issued a statement announcing the passing of Jon Huber a.k.a. “Brodie Lee”, who had been off television since October.

Legendary figure Danny Hodge passes away at 88

December 26, 2020 John Pollock

Amateur and professional wrestling legend Danny Hodge has passed away at the age of 88.

NFL Hall Of Famer & former WCW talent Kevin Greene passes away

December 21, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Kevin Greene, NFL Hall Of Famer and former WCW competitor passed away at the age of 58.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Dr. Alfonso Morales passes away at 71

December 18, 2020 John Pollock

Dr. Alfonso Morales passes, Final Battle, Kevin Owens chats Roman Reigns feud, Omega & Callis interview, three added to Quebec Hall of Fame.

Tommy ‘Tiny’ Lister, also known as ‘Zeus’ passes away at 62

December 10, 2020 Andrew Thompson

World-renowned actor and former wrestler Thomas ‘Tiny’ Lister passed away at the age of 62.

Pat Patterson passes away at the age of 79

December 2, 2020 Andrew Thompson

WWE Hall Of Famer and inaugural WWF Intercontinental Champion Pat Patterson has passed away.

Ronald Massaro, brother of Ashley Massaro passes away after knife attack

December 1, 2020 Andrew Thompson

The late Ashley Massaro’s brother, Ronnie has unfortunately passed away after a knife attack in New York City.

Bob Ryder passes away

November 25, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Longtime TNA/IMPACT Wrestling employee Bob Ryder passed away. POST Wrestling would like to send our condolences to his loved ones.

Tracy Smothers passes away following health issues at age 58

October 28, 2020 John Pollock

Tracy Smothers, who represented one of the rare links from the territorial days to the modern-day independent scene, has passed away at 58.

Luis Ángel Salazar a.k.a. “Principe Aereo” passes away following match

October 18, 2020 John Pollock

Tragedy struck Saturday night when wrestler Principe Aereo (Luis Ángel Salazar) died following a match in Mexico City.

Former wXw World Unified Champion Karsten Beck passes away

October 15, 2020 John Pollock

The German-based wXw has released the news that performer Karsten Pitann, who wrestled as Karsten Beck, has died after battling brain cancer.

Former RevPro and OTT Champion Ryan Smile passes away

October 14, 2020 Andrew Thompson

The wrestling world mourns the life of Ryan Smile.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Len Rossi passes away at 91

October 10, 2020 John Pollock

Len Rossi passes away at 91, latest on the WWE Draft, G1 Climax, Joey Ryan files two more suits & Randy Orton remembers Eddy Guerrero.

The Life & Career of Joe Laurinaitis a.k.a. Road Warrior Animal

September 23, 2020 John Pollock

John Pollock runs through the life and career of the late Joe Laurinaitis, who was best known as “Animal” of The Road Warriors.

“Bullet” Bob Armstrong passes away

August 27, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Pro wrestling Hall Of Famer “Bullet” Bob Armstrong passes away.

Former Ring of Honor champion Xavier passes away

August 16, 2020 John Pollock

Former ROH champion and Northeast independent standout Xavier has died at the age of 42.