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POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: MMA coach & former OVW talent Brian Keck passes

November 26, 2019 John Pollock

Brian Keck passes away at 48, Impact presents ‘Throwback Throwdown’, Gina Carano discusses why she didn’t fight Ronda Rousey, Starrcade matches, Lana re-signs, Khabib-Ferguson & more.

New York independent wrestler Matt Travis passes away at 25

November 10, 2019 John Pollock

On Saturday, a tragedy occurred with the passing of New York-based independent wrestler Matt Travis at the age of 25.

Rick Bognar a.k.a. Big Titan passes away at age 49

September 28, 2019 John Pollock

Rick Bognar, who wrestled as Big Titan in FMW and later took on the persona of the “Fake Razor Ramon” in the World Wrestling Federation, has passed away at the age of 49.

Tennessee legend Eddie Marlin passes away at 89

August 15, 2019 John Pollock

Eddie Marlin, who was a fixture within Memphis and the Southeast died on Thursday morning at approximately 5 am at the age of 89.

Eight-time NWA champion Harley Race passes away at 76

August 1, 2019 John Pollock

Harley Race, an eight-time NWA champion and legendary figure within the industry, has died at the age of 76.

CMLL president Francisco ‘Paco’ Alonso passes away

July 8, 2019 John Pollock

Francisco ‘Paco’ Alonso, one of professional wrestling’s largest power brokers of the past 30 years passed away on Saturday at the age of 67.

Mexican legend Perro Aguayo Sr. passes away at 73

July 3, 2019 John Pollock

Perro Aguayo Sr., an all-time legend within the industry, has passed away at the age of 73. John Pollock looks at his incredible career and his influence throughout Mexico.

Jacques Rougeau Sr. passes away at age 89

July 2, 2019 POST Wrestling Staff

Jacques Rougeau Sr, father of Raymond, Jacques, and Armand Rougeau and brother of the late Johnny Rougeau, died yesterday, July 1st, at the age of 89. He was suffering from pulmonary fibrosis.

Adrian ‘Lionheart’ McCallum passes away at age 36

June 19, 2019 John Pollock

ICW announced the passing of Adrian ‘Lionheart’ McCallum on Wednesday, who was a mainstay on the U.K. scene, who has been wrestling for the last 18 years.

Former WWE performer Ashley Massaro passes away at 39

May 16, 2019 John Pollock

Former WWE performer Ashley Massaro died on Thursday at the age of 39 with the Suffolk County Medical Examiner confirming her passing to The Blast outlet.

Silver King passes away after collapsing during a match in London

May 11, 2019 John Pollock

Tragedy struck Saturday during a Lucha Libre London card where 51-year old Silver King (Cesar Cuauhtemoc Gonzalez Barron) suffered a health-related issue during a match at the show and later died.

Former NWA junior heavyweight champion Roger Kirby passes away

March 18, 2019 John Pollock

On Monday evening, historian and author Scott Teal reported that former NWA junior heavyweight champion Roger Kirby has died at 79.

Yusuke “Wally” Yamaguchi passes away at age 60

March 9, 2019 John Pollock

Yusuke “Wally” Yamaguchi, formerly of Gong Magazine and spokesperson for Kaientai in the WWF, has passed away at the age of 60.

“The Destroyer” Dick Beyer passes away at age 88

March 7, 2019 John Pollock

One of the most famous professional wrestlers in Japanese history has died. On Thursday, it was reported that “The Destroyer” Dick Beyer had passed away at age 88.

Chris “King Kong Bundy” Pallies passes away at 61

March 5, 2019 John Pollock

It was reported late Monday night that Chris Pallies, who was more recognizable under the moniker “King Kong Bundy” passed away on Monday at the age 61.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Former WWWF champion Pedro Morales passes away

February 12, 2019 John Pollock

Pedro Morales has passed away at the age of 76, Cody undergoes knee surgery, UFC does a strong number on ESPN, Daniel Cormier extends deadline & more.

Former NWA junior heavyweight champion Les Thornton passes away

February 4, 2019 John Pollock

Les Thornton, who was one of the best junior heavyweight wrestlers of his era, passed away Friday at the age of 84.

Mean Gene Okerlund has passed away at the age of 76

January 2, 2019 John Pollock

One of the most famous voices in the history of the wrestling industry, Mean Gene Okerlund has died at the age of 76.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Larry “The Axe” Hennig passes away at 82

December 6, 2018 John Pollock

Larry “The Axe” Hennig passes away at 82, Tom Billington’s daughter posts memories of her father, latest on the Greg Hardy story, update on Rhyno and more.

The Life and Death of Tom “Dynamite Kid” Billington, dead at age 60

December 5, 2018 John Pollock

John Pollock looks at the complicated legacy that Tom “Dynamite Kid” Billington leaves behind following his death on Wednesday at the age of 60.