Sad news tonight as WWE Hall of Famer Rocky Johnson has passed away at the age of 75. Johnson made WWE history when he and Soul Patrol partner Tony Atlas became the first African-American WWE World Tag Team Champions when they defeated the Wild Samoans in 1983. Rocky retired from wrestling in 1991, and was … Continue reading WWE Hall of Famer Rocky Johnson Passes Away at 75
AAA’s La Parka Passes Away
Some sad news out of Mexico, AAA star La Parka has passed away at the age of 56. La Parka suffered a serious injury back in November when he took a dive to the outside of the ring and hit his head on the guardrail. La Parka underwent surgery and never really recovered as he … Continue reading AAA’s La Parka Passes Away
Wrestling Legend Harley Race Passes Away at 76
Sad news today for us wrestling fans, we've lost one of the all time greats. WWE Hall of Famer and former eight-time NWA World Heavyweight Champion Harley Race has passed away at 76 due to complications from lung cancer. WWE posted the following on their website: WWE is saddened to learn that WWE Hall of … Continue reading Wrestling Legend Harley Race Passes Away at 76
Legendary Doris Day Passes Away at 97
Sad news today as Doris Day, legendary singer and actress from the Golden Age, has passed away at the age of 97. Doris reportedly died from complications of pneumonia according to the Doris Day Foundation. The 97-year-old was said to be in excellent health until she came down with the illness. Doris Day was a … Continue reading Legendary Doris Day Passes Away at 97
Wrestling Legend King Kong Bundy Passes Away at 61
Some sad news came out late last night that wrestling legend, in WWE and other promotions, King Kong Bundy passed away at the still young age of 61. WWE paid tribute to the man who main-evented WrestleMania 2 against Hulk Hogan in a Steel Cage match, posting this on their website this morning: WWE is … Continue reading Wrestling Legend King Kong Bundy Passes Away at 61
WWE Hall of Famer Pedro Morales Passes Away
WWE Hall of Famer and former WWWF Champion Pedro Morales passed away earlier today at the age of 76. Morales was one of the more popular superstars in the 1970s and the 1980s, after beginning his career in the late 50s. Pedro was the first wrestler to win the Triple Crown in WWE by winning … Continue reading WWE Hall of Famer Pedro Morales Passes Away
Wrestling Legend Dick Slater Passes Away
Sad news today as wrestling legend "Dirty" Dick Slater has passed away at 67. Slater began his wrestling career in 1968 in Championship Wrestling From Florida, winning the NWA Florida Tag Team Championship with Dusty Rhodes (and three other partners during his time there) as well as the NWA Florida Television Championship. He moved to … Continue reading Wrestling Legend Dick Slater Passes Away
Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart Passes Away
Former WWE and WCW star Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart has passed away at 63. As of now, the cause of death is unknown. Neidhart is the father of current WWE star Natalya, and was a staple in WWE throughout the 80's and 90's competing in a tag team with Bret Hart as The Hart Foundation … Continue reading Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart Passes Away
WWE Hall of Famer Nikolai Volkoff Passes Away
WWE Hall of Famer Nikolai Volkoff, real name Josip Nikolai Peruzović, has passed away at the age of 70. He had recently been released from a Maryland hospital following treatment for dehyrdration and other issues. Though he spent most of his career as a heel Soviet Russian, Peruzović was actually from Croatia, which was part of … Continue reading WWE Hall of Famer Nikolai Volkoff Passes Away
Brian Christopher Lawler Passes Away at 46
Brian Christopher Lawler, the son of Jerry "the King" Lawler, has passed away at at the young age of 46. Lawler died as a result of apparent suicide by hanging in a Tennessee jail. An investigation is under way. Lawler had been arrested on July 6th following a pursuit by the police for a DUI. … Continue reading Brian Christopher Lawler Passes Away at 46
