Spade_Cooley 9,515 Posted June 5 Of some minor note is that, among others, Afa was trained by Kurt Von Steiger (not a shoot German, real name Arnold Pastrick) who as far as the internet is concerned is still alive at the age of 93. Never seen his name on an "oldest living wrestler" list though. His (kayfabe) brother Karl's 2022 death was reported on in 2023, so they're definitely on the radar. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charles De Gaulle 484 Posted June 5 Honestly, let's face it. Wrestlers are disproportionately more likely to live shorter lives and I think part of that is they are sinful. Everyday for over 50 years boys and young men were exposed to muscular men wearing very little clothing. It's not surprising that this all lead to a rapid rise in cases of homosexuality /s. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diego 1,980 Posted June 18 Scott Henson, Canadian wrestler known as Big Cat, has died at age 40 https://slamwrestling.net/index.php/2024/06/16/bcs-big-cat-scott-henson-dead-at-40/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,515 Posted June 21 I'll be honest, my long list for 2025 had only one name I thought might be a unique, and now he's dead. British indie wrestler James Castle died aged 35 earlier this week, having first mentioned he had terminal cancer on something like January 2nd. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Comped 525 Posted June 21 3 hours ago, gcreptile said: Taylor Wily, UFC fighter with a TV role on Hawaii-Five-O dead at 56: https://www.unilad.com/celebrity/news/taylor-wily-hawaii-five0-dies-56-529954-20240621 Crossposting here, as Taylor Wily was also involved with New Japan Pro Wrestling from 1990-92. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RetroGamer47 423 Posted June 22 Jamie Kellner, the TV exec who killed the WCW dead at 77. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LWCZ 185 Posted June 25 Sika Anoa'i of The Wild Samoans dead. 7 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarcJWallace 270 Posted June 25 Another hospital trip for Jim Ross with shortness of breath, the second such time in a few weeks. https://x.com/JRsBBQ/status/1805723392202404171 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 11,908 Posted June 26 9 hours ago, LWCZ said: Sika Anoa'i of The Wild Samoans dead. I employed a fair bit to understand it was not his brother. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,434 Posted June 26 2 hours ago, drol said: I employed a fair bit to understand it was not his brother. Afa would have made more sense but no, he's still going and his healthier younger brother has gone after a short illness. That aside, Afa and Sika were super close all their life so it wouldn't surprise me if Afa doesn't linger now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stavrogin 1 Posted June 29 On 26/06/2024 at 17:33, msc said: Afa would have made more sense but no, he's still going and his healthier younger brother has gone after a short illness. That aside, Afa and Sika were super close all their life so it wouldn't surprise me if Afa doesn't linger now. Afa's health issues are known because his children keep us updated, whereas Sika's cause of death wasn't even disclosed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stavrogin 1 Posted June 29 On 29/09/2023 at 01:12, arghton said: On Manu, I'm suprised both the Wild Samoans (Afa Anoa'i the senior who is Manu's father and Sika Anoa'i) are still alive. 80 and 78. Impressive longevity for wrestlers, both have outlived one of their children and both over eight years above the life expectancy of the average Samoan. Which one of Afa's children died? According to Google, he has 4 daughters and 3 sons. All of his sons are known to have had health issues but are still alive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,515 Posted June 29 arghton might have got confused because Gary Albright (the only dead man to win a wrestling match) was Afa's son-in-law. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,434 Posted July 6 Serious health issues for Kevin Sullivan and hearing he's lucky to still be alive. https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-wrestling-legend-kevin-sullivan-recover Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Comped 525 Posted July 6 5 hours ago, msc said: Serious health issues for Kevin Sullivan and hearing he's lucky to still be alive. https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-wrestling-legend-kevin-sullivan-recover I had no idea who he was until I looked up his Wikipedia article and saw literally probably two dozen names of wrestlers I recognized who he worked with, some of whom are donating if the names are correct. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,434 Posted July 6 51 minutes ago, Comped said: I had no idea who he was until I looked up his Wikipedia article and saw literally probably two dozen names of wrestlers I recognized who he worked with, some of whom are donating if the names are correct. WCW star, close colleague of Mick Foley, ran the booking during a bunch of WCW's big years, and was the guy Chris Benoit nicked Nancy from. Also commonly linked to accusations of druidism in the 80s and conspiracy theories about the Benoits in the 00s. He'll get all the obits. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 11,908 Posted July 14 Jim Ross underwent wrist surgery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DDI 105 Posted July 14 My jaw dropped and then immediately closed while reading that sentence. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,023 Posted July 25 On 13/08/2018 at 20:08, Spade_Cooley said: Every wrestler Bret tag teamed with ten or more times in his career (1976-Goldberg kicking him in the skull): Jim Neidhart Dead Keith Hart Alive Davey Boy Smith Dead Bruce Hart Alive Dynamite Kid Alive Wayne "Honky Tonk Man" Ferris Alive Hércules Ayala Alive Mr Hito Dead Scott Hall Alive Luke Williams Alive Butch Miller Alive Leo Burke Alive Lex Luger Alive David Schultz Alive Owen Hart Dead The Undertaker Alive Mr Perfect Dead Dangerous Danny Davis Alive Randy Savage Dead Bill Eadie Alive Shawn Michaels Alive Bad News Brown Dead Weird that Bret teamed with the Bushwackers more times in his career than Owen. Leo Burke reportedly dead: 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,371 Posted July 25 On 22/12/2023 at 09:27, alt obits guy said: Dean Malenko undergoes brain surgery to treat Parkinson's disease. https://metro.co.uk/2023/12/22/wwe-legend-dean-malenko-63-brain-surgery-parkinsons-disease-20013600/ Dean Malenko's health improved since 2023: https://www.ringsidenews.com/2024/07/25/dean-malenkos-current-health-status-after-parkinsons-battle/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,515 Posted July 25 So to update that six-year-old list of regular Bret Hart tag partners: Quote Jim Neidhart Dead Keith Hart Alive Davey Boy Smith Dead Bruce Hart Alive Dynamite Kid Dead Wayne "Honky Tonk Man" Ferris Alive Hércules Ayala Dead Mr Hito Dead Scott Hall Dead Luke Williams Alive Butch Miller Dead Leo Burke Dead Lex Luger Alive David Schultz Alive Owen Hart Dead The Undertaker Alive Mr Perfect Dead Dangerous Danny Davis Alive Randy Savage Dead Bill Eadie Alive Shawn Michaels Alive Bad News Brown Dead Ten still alive. Wouldn't like to call the next faller... you'd fancy Bill Eadie from that list, but maybe ol' Mean Mark is thinking that death is preferable to a lifestyle of making shit podcasts and having to dance for Saudi oil money. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arghton 6,692 Posted July 25 Berzerker (John Nord) battling knee infection that has spread into his bloodstream 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 11,908 Posted July 25 But... didn't he have ALS? He seems in much better condition than it was reported. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,434 Posted July 25 2 minutes ago, drol said: But... didn't he have ALS? He seems in much better condition than it was reported. He got out of jail in 2018 because a judge's report said he had ALS and was in bad shape. However, I stopped picking him in deadpools because if he did have ALS in his condition, he ought to be dead by now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 11,908 Posted July 25 I get extensive faking vibes here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
