Life Begins at 5 o'clock 7 Posted February 22, 2006 I too would like to endorse this merger. Never have two things so happily merged since....well there are many possibilities, but for sake of the decorum of this wrestling chat I'll keep it clean. BTW...Jake the Snake. No man can get that depressed and keep relapsing without having to pay the (Rowdy Roddy) Piper. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iceman 0 Posted February 23, 2006 another name to watch out for is the dynamite kid, he was a big steriod abuser, and alot of the big steriod abusers are dead now - hercules, mr perfect, british bulldog, eddie guerrero Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MyBrainHurts2 4 Posted February 23, 2006 another name to watch out for is the dynamite kid, he was a big steriod abuser, and alot of the big steriod abusers are dead now - hercules, mr perfect, british bulldog, eddie guerrero Isn't he wheelchair bound? About jake the snake - I'd be more concerned with his crack addiction than his depression. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Hackenslash 25 Posted February 23, 2006 another name to watch out for is the dynamite kid, he was a big steriod abuser, and alot of the big steriod abusers are dead now - hercules, mr perfect, british bulldog, eddie guerrero Isn't he wheelchair bound? About jake the snake - I'd be more concerned with his crack addiction than his depression. Yep, Dynamite Kid Tom Billington is ina wheelchair and living somewhere in the UK. His book - Pure Dynamite - is brilliantly bitter towards the wrestling industry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Life Begins at 5 o'clock 7 Posted February 24, 2006 I've been looking for some really depressing reading. I think I might check it out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canadian Paul 97 Posted February 26, 2006 If anyone's interested in watching John Tenta, he keeps an interesting diary on his personal forums. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
I'm waiting to die 0 Posted February 26, 2006 Does anybody know what happened to 'Crash Holly'? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Hackenslash 25 Posted February 27, 2006 Does anybody know what happened to 'Crash Holly'? http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2003/11/06/249046.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Life Begins at 5 o'clock 7 Posted March 8, 2006 According to Wikipedia Bull Buchanan died recently. However, I have been unable to find another source on the internet to confirm. I wouldn't be surprised if it wasn't widely reported, but even for a wrestler that obscure wrestler there should be some other site corroberating wiki. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Life Begins at 5 o'clock 7 Posted March 20, 2006 I finished reading Pure Dynamite...wow, he's really the opposite of Mick Foley. Foley was happy, Billington is not, Foley was nice, B was not. and so on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Hackenslash 25 Posted March 20, 2006 I finished reading Pure Dynamite...wow, he's really the opposite of Mick Foley. Foley was happy, Billington is not, Foley was nice, B was not. and so on. Yes, but I think it's a great book. It's easy to picture him sitting his in wheelchair, swearing every time WWE come on the television and grumbling "if I had them in the ring for five minutes..." etc. I still think Have a Nice Day is the best wrestling book, but Pure Dynamite is well worth a read. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Life Begins at 5 o'clock 7 Posted March 20, 2006 I liked Have a Nice day more. Billington's virtually unending bitterness and regret really did make it a depressing read at times. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Life Begins at 5 o'clock 7 Posted March 24, 2006 Here is a somewhat useful site for finding if someone is still alive. It's really kind of shocking to see how many wrestlers die in their 40's. Even the oldest ones are only living into their 60s. I think I might put Dusty Rhodes on my DDP team next year. Fat man, occupation is a wrestler, he's five easy points. http://www.garywill.com/wrestling/decwres.htm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canadian Paul 97 Posted April 8, 2006 For those of you watch John Tenta, a recent post of his claims that he's strong and hopeful... for now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Life Begins at 5 o'clock 7 Posted April 9, 2006 For those of you watch John Tenta, a recent post of his claims that he's strong and hopeful... for now. Reading the journal, he really seems like a nice guy. I feel bad for him and his family. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cowboy Ronnie 78 Posted April 10, 2006 Here is a somewhat useful site for finding if someone is still alive. It's really kind of shocking to see how many wrestlers die in their 40's. Even the oldest ones are only living into their 60s. I think I might put Dusty Rhodes on my DDP team next year. Fat man, occupation is a wrestler, he's five easy points. http://www.garywill.com/wrestling/decwres.htm Wow, Lord Alfred Hayes died last year. Why weren't we notified? A key figure in professional wrestling's transition from Saturday morning curiosity to prime time cultural phenomenom. I'd be interested to know how many DL'ers in the UK had heard of him, as he was, I believe, English. Either that or he put on a very convincing fake Brit accent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canadian Paul 97 Posted April 10, 2006 For those of you watch John Tenta, a recent post of his claims that he's strong and hopeful... for now. Reading the journal, he really seems like a nice guy. I feel bad for him and his family. Yes, most assuredly. I've always thought of DL and Deadpooling as an excercise in figuring out who is most likely to die, not who we all want to die. We're not necessairly cheering for an early death, just accepting what's most likely. I've always liked the quote "Everyone dies, not everybody lives." I think in John Tenta's case, if he was to go at such an early age, no one would question whether or not he lived, for it seems if he truly did - and that's perhaps something that many people question in their own lives. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MadMac 98 Posted April 11, 2006 Certainly remember 'Judo' Al Hayes as he was known here. Used to be a councillor in Westminster. And on the subject of Mick McManus, he turned 79 in January. Still looks in good health and attends the Wrestlers' Reunion in Dartford every year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tempus Fugit 214 Posted April 26, 2006 This chap seems rather unwell. Bob Holly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Four Horsemen 26 Posted April 26, 2006 The staph infection he got in the ring Sounds rather unpleasant! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canadian Paul 97 Posted May 5, 2006 Another health update, with things looking OK for John Tenta. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canadian Paul 97 Posted June 5, 2006 Major update on John Tenta. How terrible, he sounds like a good man. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
football_fan 42 Posted June 6, 2006 Major update on John Tenta. How terrible, he sounds like a good man. Come on John, just 6 more months. You can do it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MyBrainHurts2 4 Posted June 7, 2006 article on WWE.com has announced the passing of John Tenta...since I'm at work, I'm not going to read it. His passing is cited on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Recent_deaths Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
football_fan 42 Posted June 7, 2006 article on WWE.com has announced the passing of John Tenta...since I'm at work, I'm not going to read it. His passing is cited on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Recent_deaths His death has been announced on the WWE website and wikipedia, but I have not seen any confirmation of his death from any other sources. Sad loss for the wrestling world though. CP, congratulations on your hit in Weatherman's death pool. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
