Obituaries
Bob Mulrenin was a ‘Super’ photographer
Longtime wrestling photojournalist Bob Mulrenin had more guts, determination and in the last few months of his life than any of us who knew him...
Florida’s D’Lo Jordan dead at 30
Jason Pearce, who wrestled as D'Lo Jordan primarily around Florida, has died. He was 30. Pearce's most recently contributions came behind the scenes...
Micro wrestler ‘Cowboy’ Hank Dalton dies
Steven McGregor, who wrestled as "Cowboy" Hank Dalton, TT, and "Ironman" Steve Seigers, has died. He was 41. Affectionately called "Shorty" by...
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Tristen Nash, son of Kevin Nash, dies
News broke on October 20th of the death of Tristen Nash, the son of Kevin Nash. He was 26. Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful.com reported the news: On behalf of Kevin and Tamara Nash, I have to unfortunately report that their son Tristen has tragically passed away at the age...
Friends, disciples say goodbye to Judo Gene LeBell
NORTH HOLLYWOOD, Calif. - On Sunday, October 9, Gokor Chivichyan held a private memorial for his long-time business partner and dojo owner, Judo Gene LeBell, on what would have been Gene’s 90th birthday. It was fittingly at the famed Hayastan MMA Academy in North...
Antonio Inoki leaves behind a complicated, dual legacy
On October 1, the wrestling world bid farewell to one of the last icons of a bygone era. Kanji “Antonio” Inoki, the founder of New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) and one of the most influential wrestling figures ever, passed away at age 79. Inoki had spent years battling...
Wrestling legend Antonio Inoki passes away
The founder of NJPW and pro wrestling icon Antonio Inoki has died. He was 79-years-old. Inoki was diagnosed with heart disease in 2020. Inoki was the very first IWGP Heavyweight Champion and the first Japanese WWF Heavyweight Champion but the WWE never recognized his...
Announcer Dan Masters dies suddenly
Dan Masters, a wrestling announcer who has been around the business for over 25 years, has died unexpectedly while in El Salvador in a car accident. Various family confirmed the news, including his niece, Katelyn Corbett Middleton, who posted: Rest in peace to a...
Wrestler, bootmaker Bill Ash dead at 76
Even if you never saw Bill Ash work, you have seen his work. See, Ash, who has died at 76, was both a wrestler and a bootmaker. One of his clients had distinctive yellow boots, and you probably have heard of him -- Hulk Hogan. On his podcast in November 2021, Arn...
