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Post by TTX on Sept 2, 2020 18:12:42 GMT -5
RIP Claw.
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Post by jimsteel on Sept 2, 2020 21:46:06 GMT -5
 Former wrestler Nasty Mike Markalonis passed away |
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Post by jimsteel on Sept 3, 2020 11:12:29 GMT -5
They just coming  Danie "Tornado" Drits Voges passed away at 66 From South Africa Danie Voges was a multi-time Springbok amateur wrestling champion before debuting in 1978 for Bronco Universal Promotions. Danie Voges made his professional wrestling debut in 1978 under his real name. In February 1986, Danie Voges defeated Hans Booch in Cape Town, South Africa. On 6 March 1986, Danie Voges emerged victorious against the Mexican Mongol in what was described at the time to be one of the bloodiest matches in South African wrestling history.On 27 March 1986, Danie Voges and Tornado Danie Brits defeated Hans Rooks and John Powers in a two-out-of-three falls match 2 to 1.[4] Nearly a decade after his debut, in August 1986 he captured the previously-vacant South African Heavyweight Title, becoming the fifth champion in the title's history and succeeding Jan Wilkens. On 25 September 1986, Danie Voges successfully defended the South African Heavyweight Title against Hacksaw Higgins. In October 1986, Danie Voges had a three-match title series all over the country with Kevin Wacholz over the South African Heavyweight Title. On 10 September 1987, Danie Voges successfully defended the South African Heavyweight Title against Mark Calloway in Durban, South Africa. On 4 June 1988, Danie Voges teamed up with Steve Simpson and Kalahari Boerboel to beat Gama Singh, Black Bart and Bill Irwin in a six-man tag team match.[8] On 21 September 1989, Danie Voges teamed up with former tag team partner Danie Brits for the first time in over three years to take on Munro and Big Ox Baker at the Portuguese Hall for Interworld Wrestling Promotions.[9] In June 1990, he lost the South African Heavyweight Title to Danie Brits. Two months later, in August 1990, Voges would capture the title for the second time from Brits In 1994, Danie Voges and Danie Brits toured Puerto Rico's World Wrestling Council promotion. They competed in the tag team division under the name The Fighting Springboks. On 21 May 1994, Danie Voges and Gama Singh lost to Giant Warrior and Danie Brits in a tag team match. On 22 July 1994, Danie Voges teamed up with Danie Brits, losing to the American Wrecking Crew of Robbie Rage and Mike Fury at the Sun City Superbowl in an inter-promotional supercard. On 30 September 1995, Danie Voges challenged unsuccessfully for the Super-Heavyweight Title held by Giant Warrior. On 29 March 1996, Danie Voges defeated The Viking by disqualification in Johannesburg, South Africa. On 14 December 1996, Danie Voges teamed up with Gama Singh to defeat Giant Warrior and Magic Dragon. Voges retired in 1999. Danie Voges appeared in Prisoners of the Lost Universe (1983) as Giant Nabu. He also appeared in Thieves of Fortune (1990) as Gomez. Danie Voges is the direct uncle of World Wrestling Professionals wrestler Ananzi, who he also trained. Voges is the real-life half-brother of former Fighting Springboks tag team partner Danie Brits. Danie Voges was the head coach of Egerton wrestling club, brought in by Mr Schulk Smuts (Former principal of Egerton Primary school) and Mr Koekomoer to coach in Ladysmith at Egerton Primary School. He had a unique liberal coaching style and was found always saying to his wrestlers "my coaching ends at practice, its up to you now". |
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Post by jimsteel on Sept 3, 2020 14:32:15 GMT -5
 Terri Hopper passed away She was the promoter Texoma Pride Wrestling Can't find a good pic of her |
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Post by jimsteel on Sept 6, 2020 14:02:33 GMT -5
 Finally announced that former WCW Talent Ralphus passed away late last year We are sad to hear about the passing of John Riker, better known to WCW fans as Ralphus. As a truck driver for WCW, he was paired up with Chris Jericho on screen as his security guard. Following Jericho’s exit to WWE Ralphus was placed with Norman Smiley as well. His comedy character was beloved by WCW fans during his run with the company. Chris Jericho revealed on his Saturday Night Special that Ralphus passed away. He cause of death has not been made public. FROM JERICHO “I just found out he passed away like last year. God bless John Riker, that was his real name.” In 2018, Jericho emailed Ralphus and he spoke about that correspondence. “I sent him an email, (saying) ‘Hey Ralphus, it’s me, Jericho. How are you? Would you like to do my podcast and reconnect?’ He emailed me back and said, ‘Is this the real Chris Jericho?’ I said, ‘Yeah man, this is my number, give me a text or give me call.’ Never heard back from him again. I got big leagued by Ralphus.” |
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Post by TTX on Sept 6, 2020 20:41:43 GMT -5
RIP Ralphus.
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Post by jimsteel on Sept 6, 2020 22:00:45 GMT -5
 The Snakeman Deven Michaels passed away at 39 |
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Post by jimsteel on Sept 10, 2020 15:56:46 GMT -5
 Stevie Lee aka/Puppet “The Psycho Dwarf” passed away at 50 He is an midget wrestler, actor, and promoter. He is known for sporadic appearances in Impact Wrestling and later for running Half Pint Brawlers promotion. |
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Post by jimsteel on Sept 10, 2020 16:09:10 GMT -5
 Barry Scott, who lent his iconic voice to TNA and IMPACT Wrestling programming, has passed away at 65. |
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Post by TTX on Sept 10, 2020 16:33:24 GMT -5
RIP.
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