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Post by jimsteel on Mar 22, 2021 15:26:51 GMT -5
 R..I.P. Captain Ed George(Tom Farhat) at 71 The son of the Original Shiek Ed Farhat Jr., the oldest son of “The Sheik,” died this morning, March 22, 2021, due to complications from COVID-19. He was 71 years old. The news was shared this morning by Kari Farhat, the widow of Tom Farhat, the other son of Joyce and Ed Farhat. Farhat Jr. battled many health issues in recent years, including receiving dialysis treatments multiple times each week. The Sheik was not only a notorious villain around the globe, but he was also the promoter of the Detroit, Michigan, Big Time Wrestling promotion. Stepping into a very big shoes, Eddie began to train as a pro wrestler, and he debuted as Captain Ed George in the early 1977. He really only ever wrestled as the Captain throughout the Detroit territory. Fans did not know that he was The Sheik’s son. He worked a couple years before injuries got the best of him. |
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Post by Big Bri on Mar 24, 2021 12:51:08 GMT -5
Wow, Barry O looks just like Owen Hart in that picture!
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Post by jimsteel on Mar 27, 2021 22:12:35 GMT -5
 Krunch The Equalizer passed away also known as the Tennessee Equalizer and one half of the tag team the Death Riders with Chic White |
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Post by jimsteel on Mar 28, 2021 19:34:54 GMT -5
  Blade Braxton of Wrestlecrap Fame passed away |
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Post by jimsteel on Mar 30, 2021 19:32:56 GMT -5
 Tampa Bay Radio Legend Tedd Webb Dies at 72 Webb had a deep interest in pro wrestling and actually worked as a manager (under the name Dr. Tedd Webb) and as a referee in Tampa promotions in his younger days. |
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Post by jimsteel on Mar 30, 2021 19:42:47 GMT -5
 Former wrestler/manager from the Michigan area BU F'N G passed away He also wrestled as BUG+Rolls Royce |
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Post by on_the_edge on Mar 30, 2021 21:04:43 GMT -5
Barry O brings back memories of watching wrestling on Saturday mornings. One of the few "preliminary" guys that stood out.
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Post by TTX on Mar 31, 2021 12:39:40 GMT -5
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Post by iowaoaks on Apr 1, 2021 18:13:47 GMT -5
Holy Crap. I didn't remember that until you mentioned it.
Hmm. Wrestlemania conservative history lesson.
I reacted to his death while reading the news at work and my 20 something office mate said, "yeah, who's that?" -sigh-
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Post by jimsteel on Apr 5, 2021 15:44:53 GMT -5
 Quinlan passed away at 39 |
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