drol 12,674 Posted December 18, 2024 It seems premature, but he just discontinued chemo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 12,674 Posted December 18, 2024 Official denial. A lock for 2025 if he makes it that far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thatcher 2,789 Posted December 20, 2024 Rey Misterio (Sr), Mexican wrestler, reportedly dead aged 69. Uncle of Rey Mysterio. 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 12,674 Posted December 20, 2024 You ninja'd me. Of course I wanted to announce in an ambiguous way like "Rey Misterio has died". 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HDS 249 Posted December 20, 2024 On 18/12/2024 at 00:23, drol said: Official denial. A lock for 2025 if he makes it that far. Agreed, but I wonder if he’s a lock for a QO? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,797 Posted December 20, 2024 2 hours ago, HDS said: Agreed, but I wonder if he’s a lock for a QO? Wrestled for both the WWF and WCW, had TV matches with Stone Cold, Bret Hart and a PPV clash with Hulk Hogan... how could he possibly not QO? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HDS 249 Posted December 20, 2024 1 hour ago, Spade_Cooley said: Wrestled for both the WWF and WCW, had TV matches with Stone Cold, Bret Hart and a PPV clash with Hulk Hogan... how could he possibly not QO? I suppose that even as a wrestling fan myself, he didn’t jump out to me as someone who would be a sure thing. Perhaps I underestimate his degree of fame with the England-based publications. Is this one of those Yahoo aggregator-type things? You present a fairly convincing case considering his associations with household name wrestlers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 11,417 Posted December 23, 2024 Black Bart is ready to meet his maker: https://www.ringsidenews.com/2024/12/23/ex-wwe-star-black-barts-wife-reveals-hes-ready-to-meet-his-maker-amid-terminal-cancer-battle/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thatcher 2,789 Posted December 26, 2024 Jax Dane has died aged 43. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 12,674 Posted December 26, 2024 Pheew, it's not Black Bart. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JackOLantern 13 Posted December 29, 2024 Black Bart is not going to obit 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livingbygrace 591 Posted December 29, 2024 3 hours ago, JackOLantern said: Black Bart is not going to obit Your comment confuses me sir. If a wrestler from the WWE/WWF could not get an obit, why would we have an entire thread related to Wrestlers? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MadMac 102 Posted January 1 On the British scene, it has been posted over on the Wrestling Heritage forum that Peter “Tally Ho” Kaye, probably best remembered as one of the trainers on “The Big Time” was counted out at some point during 2024. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 12,674 Posted January 1 On 15/02/2023 at 00:04, arghton said: names 1940-1942: Baron Van Raschke (1940) The Iron Sheik (1940? 1942? - 2023) Looked half dead for ages but that hasn't stopped his social media accounts from posting tons of messages each day. Sweet Daddy Siki (1940) Retired from karaoke hosting in June 2022. Les Thatcher (1940) Had covid and pneumonia in early 2021. Sweet Daddy Siki dead at 84 or 91. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MadMac 102 Posted January 2 On 01/01/2025 at 00:50, MadMac said: On the British scene, it has been posted over on the Wrestling Heritage forum that Peter “Tally Ho” Kaye, probably best remembered as one of the trainers on “The Big Time” was counted out at some point during 2024. Now also hearing from the same source that WoS era regular Larry “Black Jack Mulligan” Coulton was counted out overnight. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 11,417 Posted January 5 Black Bart has now been moved to hospice - I kind of thought he was in something like that already: http://wrestlingclassics.com/cgi-bin/.ubbcgi/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=176974;p=1 https://www.gerweck.net/2025/01/05/black-bart-enters-hospice-care/ 6 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 12,674 Posted January 5 18 minutes ago, gcreptile said: Black Bart has now been moved to hospice - I kind of thought he was in something like that already: http://wrestlingclassics.com/cgi-bin/.ubbcgi/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=176974;p=1 https://www.gerweck.net/2025/01/05/black-bart-enters-hospice-care/ A matter of days if not hours. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lafaucheuse 4,314 Posted January 5 8 minutes ago, drol said: A matter of days if not hours. He’ll die on the 29th of december 2026 imo 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 12,674 Posted January 5 On 29/12/2024 at 08:34, JackOLantern said: Black Bart is not going to obit Surely as you say, mate, but the Sun is already covering his admission to hospice care. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lewd_Squirrel 341 Posted January 9 This is from Leilani Kai's Facebook Fred Ottman and his wife Shelia are long time friends of mine. Fred put out a message today letting everyone know that he’s been in the hospital for several days. He’s ok and recovering from an infection and he wanted to let fans know. He’s a big presence online and wanted everyone to know that he was in good hands with Shelia and the staff there. Please keep them in your prayers. Fred Ottman is also know as Tugboat/Typhoon/Shock Master. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lewd_Squirrel 341 Posted January 10 Black Bart has died, according to Leilani Kai's Facebook. It breaks my heart to share the news that Black Bart, known to his loved ones as Rick Harris, has passed away. His wife shared earlier today that he was pronounced at 5:26 a.m. and is now resting in peace. Black Bart was a true warrior in the ring, a powerhouse who made his mark in World Class Championship Wrestling and Jim Crockett Promotions with his hard-hitting style and unforgettable presence. But beyond his accomplishments in the spotlight, Ricky was a kind, caring man with a heart as big as his persona. He deeply loved his family and the life they built together, and his passing leaves a void far greater than words can express. He was more than just a colleague—he was a friend. His legacy in professional wrestling is undeniable, but the love he showed to those closest to him is what truly defined him. Please join me in keeping his wife and family in your hearts during this difficult time. Rest easy, Black Bart—you will never be forgotten. Leilani Kai And this https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Bart_(wrestler) 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livingbygrace 591 Posted January 10 Black Bart https://slamwrestling.net/index.php/2025/01/09/black-bart-dies-at-76/ 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,714 Posted January 10 My phone is acting up but there's already a Daily Star QO for Black Bart and there will be better ones later so anyone worrying about the obit can already breathe easier. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,263 Posted January 10 On 05/01/2025 at 17:35, drol said: Surely as you say, mate, but the Sun is already covering his admission to hospice care. On 29/12/2024 at 07:34, JackOLantern said: Black Bart is not going to obit Black Bart QO https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.dailystar.co.uk/news/us-news/wwe-legend-black-bart-dies-34454508.amp Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,806 Posted January 10 Daily Mail just sent a news alert about his death. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
