gcreptile 11,074 Posted September 9 13 minutes ago, arghton said: I can't find any mention of this, but Osamu Nishimura who was Funk's partner in the match has stage 4 esophageal cancer. Wikipedia's description of his cancer fight is wild, it had spread everywhere, he was in a coma because it was in his brain, but has since fully recovered. Apparently thanks to electro-therapy?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,630 Posted September 9 1 hour ago, alt obits guy said: This one went under the radar but Al Blake, who essentially had a one-year career in 1987 wrestling just over 100 matches as Vladimir Petrov, notably in a Russian stable led by Ivan Koloff, died in late July. He was 66. Blake's career was derailed by multiple drug convictions in 1988. He wrestled two matches in the WWE in 1990, on consecutive days, winning them both. https://www.sescoops.com/news/al-blake-vladimir-petrov-passes-away/ If we're doing off-radar deaths, discovered recently that the early 90s WCW enhancement wrestler Death Row (real name Wendell Rozier) died aged 63 in 2022. Most (solely?) notable for the time he decided to stop selling for Mike Rotunda mid-match. Mike didn't take kindly to this. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,385 Posted September 10 Kuniaki Kobayashi, who had a 40+ year career and was a former IWGP Junior Heavyweight champion, has died. He was 68. https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/kuniaki-kobayashi-passes-away-age-68 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gallows_Humorist 22 Posted September 12 https://www.pwinsider.com/article/187887/former-wwe-developmental-talent-mike-taylor-passes-away.html?p=1 RIP ex-WWE developmental guy Mike/Micah Taylor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,385 Posted September 27 Vince Austin, an indie pro wrestler for the past 30 years nicknamed the "Viking Lord" and a veteran on the scene in Alberta, has died. He was 52. https://slamwrestling.net/index.php/2024/09/26/albertas-viking-lord-vince-austin-dies/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RetroGamer47 433 Posted October 1 On 17/05/2023 at 21:43, Superstar said: He was a legend. Rest in peace to an amazing wrestler. He was a 2004 WWE Hall of Fame inductee. There are now only six WWE HOF wrestlers who were inducted in 2004, and at least half of them have health issues. Don Muraco, (still doing public appearances as of 2021) Greg "the Hammer" Valentine, (was apparently "violently ill" in 2018) Jesse Ventura, (steroid user, suffered blood clots in his lungs in 2002) Robert Rudolph Remus, A.K.A. Sgt. Slaughter (hospitalized with bleeding ulcer in 2014) Tito Santana (was doing interviews last year) In addition, there's also Pete Rose, a baseball player who was inducted into the celebrity wing in the HOF, (according to 2018 court documents, he has a heart condition and needs blood thinners, also disabled) With Pete Rose dead, who’s the next 2004 inductee to snuff it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superstar 295 Posted October 1 36 minutes ago, RetroGamer47 said: With Pete Rose dead, who’s the next 2004 inductee to snuff it? I think Don Muraco or Sgt. Slaughter. Don Muraco is suspiciously silent, I think his health is already on the decline. Same goes for Sgt. Slaughter, his family has been publicly speaking to the press about his legacy, but they never mention why he became a recluse. The other 3 (Santana, Ventura, and the Hammer) are generally in good hands, at least in my eyes. They don't seem to have any imminent illnesses, but I'd keep an eye out. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Comped 534 Posted October 1 3 hours ago, Superstar said: The other 3 (Santana, Ventura, and the Hammer) are generally in good hands, at least in my eyes. They don't seem to have any imminent illnesses, but I'd keep an eye out. Has Ventura been politically active this election season? Would be great form-spotting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jd24fan 78 Posted October 1 12 hours ago, Comped said: Has Ventura been politically active this election season? Would be great form-spotting. Yes, per videos I've seen on social media. He has endorsed Harris and just can't support Trump in any way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,536 Posted October 1 1 hour ago, jd24fan said: Yes, per videos I've seen on social media. He has endorsed Harris and just can't support Trump in any way. He and Trump have detested each other for decades. Ventura is a believer in unions, universal health care and wealth redistribution towards the poor, and personally dislikes anti-vaxxers (even though he is usually pro-conspiracy theories!) and chicken hawks. He is also a good friend of Tim Walz. I watched a recent interview with him. His mind is sharp but he's looking a lot frailer than he used to, and his lung problems have been getting worse. There's a strong chance this is his last Presidential election to vote in. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,385 Posted October 3 On 30/09/2024 at 21:18, Superstar said: I think Don Muraco or Sgt. Slaughter. Don Muraco is suspiciously silent, I think his health is already on the decline. Same goes for Sgt. Slaughter, his family has been publicly speaking to the press about his legacy, but they never mention why he became a recluse. The other 3 (Santana, Ventura, and the Hammer) are generally in good hands, at least in my eyes. They don't seem to have any imminent illnesses, but I'd keep an eye out. Jesse Ventura was recently signed to a WWE "Legends" contract and will have a role in the upcoming reboot of Saturday Night's Main Event, set for a December 2024 return. https://wrestletalk.com/news/wwe-jesse-ventura-nbc-saturday-night/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gisooo 3,466 Posted October 22 On 09/04/2021 at 12:38, arghton said: July 1963 - Asahikuni Masuo (born 1947), Asanoburi Japanese sumo wrestler Asahikuni Masuo (Wiki) dead at 77 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arghton 6,868 Posted October 22 31 minutes ago, Gisooo said: Japanese sumo wrestler Asahikuni Masuo (Wiki) dead at 77 Despite the slightly confusing name of the thread, this thread is for show wrestlers (professional wrestling/entertainment wrestling), this would be the right thread for other types of wrestlers incl. Sumo wrestlers. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,385 Posted October 23 Joe Koff, former COO of Ring of Honor, has died. He was 73. https://www.si.com/fannation/wrestling/wrestling-news/joe-koff-former-ring-of-honor-coo-dead-at-73 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 11,074 Posted October 31 El Phantasmo has a little bit of cancer: https://www.f4wonline.com/news/new-japan/el-phantasmo-taking-indefinite-leave-from-njpw-due-to-health-concern/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,385 Posted November 5 Dutch Mantell and the missus dealing with serious medical and financial circumstances. A GoFundMe has been set up to help offset costs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,630 Posted November 5 Well at least Dutch is know for his political views on the importance of everyone getting free healthcare and how there's nothing wrong with those in need asking for a handout. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,630 Posted November 7 Ken Patera turned 81 the other day. Assuming this is a new photo (and I couldn't see it elsewhere online), looking surprisingly good for his age: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,385 Posted November 8 Scorpio Jr, a luchador whose career began in 1988 and who was still active, having had a single match in 2024, has died. He was 58. Scorpio Jr, whose real name was Rafael Núñez Juan, worked almost exclusively in Mexico and Japan throughout his career. https://www.foxsports.com.mx/2024/11/07/muere-scorpio-jr-famoso-luchador-mexicano-que-fue-pareja-de-shocker-en-los-guapos/ (Spanish language obit.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,630 Posted November 8 While looking for Dick Medrano info, came across this tweet from a wrestling historian who says that "Cowboy" Bob Ellis is still alive and they've been in contact with his family, but is in no condition to give interviews. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,208 Posted November 13 Brian Maxine aka Goldbelt, formerly British welterweight and middleweight champion, reportedly dead: Trained Debbie Harry to wrestle (yes he did) and recorded C&W albums backed by Fairport Convention. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaptainChorizo 1,991 Posted November 14 Sandy Parker died in 2022 at age 77. It went unnoticed until this month by others who follow that era. She won titles in the NWA and All Japan Wrestling in the 1970's,and was the first black female to win a world title back in 1973. https://slamwrestling.net/index.php/2024/11/12/mat-matters-sandy-parkers-sad-unnoticed-death/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,630 Posted November 27 Scott L. Schwartz, who wrestled for batshit Herb Abrams' batshit Universal Wrestling Federation as Joshua Ben-Gurion The Israeli Commander, dead at 65. After leaving the grap game he found fruitful work as a "big man for hire" in Hollywood, most notably as Bruiser in the Oceans movies. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,385 Posted November 29 MIghty Inoue, whose 30-year career included runs as the IWA World Heavyweight Champion, NWA International Junior Heavyweight Champion and AJPW World Junior Heavyweight Champion, has died. He was 75. https://slamwrestling.net/index.php/2024/11/28/japans-mighty-inoue-dead-at-75/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HDS 244 Posted yesterday at 03:47 Rumors/reports circulating on social media claiming that Ricky “Black Bart” Harris has died at 76. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
