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Post by aceldamas on Mar 7, 2020 14:33:46 GMT -5
I saw so many of Rip Oliver’s dastardly moments, many of them in person. I particularly liked when he would bring a stretcher to the ring with The Crippler’s Carry Out Service emblazoned on it.
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Post by jimsteel on Mar 9, 2020 11:47:18 GMT -5
 The British Wrestlers Reunion are deeply saddened to announce the passing yesterday morning of former World Heavyweight Champion and Reunion host Wayne Bridges who died peacefully due to kidney failure in hospital with his wife Sarah, sister Esther and niece Tina at his bedside. We are all deeply shocked at Bills passing and we know that he will be sorely missed by fellow professionals and fans around the World. Bill was without doubt one of the greatest wrestlers this country ever produced and has certainly left his legacy in the wrestling busines |
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Post by TTX on Mar 9, 2020 12:47:24 GMT -5
RIP Wayne.
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Post by Bazzy on Mar 9, 2020 13:05:52 GMT -5
R.I.P Wayne Bridges  remember the name , sadly cant remember any of his matches . |
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Post by jimsteel on Apr 11, 2020 21:47:27 GMT -5
 Indy wrestler Jeff Clouse passed away at 41 |
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Post by throwingtoasters on Apr 16, 2020 9:34:26 GMT -5
Sad one. RIP Fink  www.wwe.com/article/howard-finkel-passes-awayWWE is saddened to learn that Howard Finkel has passed away at age 69. When considering the greatest ring announcers in the history of sports and sports-entertainment, you’d be hard-pressed to name one better than Howard Finkel. A native of Newark, NJ, “The Fink” — a label that had been attached affectionately to Howard over the years — made his ring announcing debut at Madison Square Garden in 1977 for WWE’s predecessor, WWWF. By 1979, Finkel was the full-time ring announcer for WWWF, and when WWE was established in 1980, The Fink became the first — and eventually longest-serving — employee. Finkel’s distinctive voice was instantly recognizable, and for more than two decades Superstars such as The Ultimate Warrior, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin and more would have a title victory marked by The Fink’s signature call, “and NNNEEEWWW World Champion!” Despite being a ring announcer, Finkel didn’t shy away from in-ring competition in certain circumstances. In 1995, he battled his longtime rival Harvey Wippleman in a Tuxedo Match on Raw, and later helped X-Pac shave Jeff Jarrett’s head in a Hair vs. Hair Match at SummerSlam 1998. In addition to his legendary tenure as a ring announcer, The Fink was an indispensable resource inside the WWE offices for his vast knowledge of sports-entertainment history. Well respected by current Superstars, WWE Legends and Hall of Famers, Finkel’s encyclopedic memory and kindness made him beloved among his colleagues. The Fink was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame on April 4, 2009. WWE extends its condolences to Finkel’s family, friends and fans. |
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Post by TTX on Apr 16, 2020 9:58:50 GMT -5
He felt like he was older than that.
Very much RIP though. He was one of the greats.
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Post by Bazzy on Apr 16, 2020 13:23:08 GMT -5
R.I.P Fink Tell you a story about 10 years at Wrestleslam in Manchester , England . We met him , out of all the fans there . He was talking with my mother-in-law the most about 1960-80s UK wrestling . Many looking like , who is that woman talking to him ? . |
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Post by TTX on Apr 16, 2020 20:13:38 GMT -5
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Post by jimsteel on Apr 16, 2020 22:32:50 GMT -5
R.I.P. HOWARD FINKEL
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remember the name , sadly cant remember any of his matches . 
