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Post by jimsteel on Apr 27, 2021 20:50:41 GMT -5
 The Silver Bullet passed away |
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Post by jimsteel on May 1, 2021 19:23:20 GMT -5
 Indy wrestler "The Infamous" Shawn Vexx passed away at 43 |
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Post by Justin Case on May 1, 2021 19:48:11 GMT -5
Indy wrestler "The Infamous" Shawn Vexx passed away at 43 Just saw this on Facebook as well. Sad. |
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Post by TTX on May 1, 2021 20:03:44 GMT -5
RIP.
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Post by jimsteel on May 2, 2021 19:24:05 GMT -5
 Former IWA Promoter Rob Russen passed away at 75 |
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Post by jimsteel on May 11, 2021 22:08:15 GMT -5
 Guy on the right ED 'HAVOK' TOSCANO PASSES AWAY PWInsider.com is sad to report the passing of Ed Toscano, who performed in the Northeast independent scene as Havok, one half of The Solution tag team alongside Dimitrious Papadon before retiring in the late 2000s. While details are not confirmed at this time, PWInsider.com can confirm Toscano's sudden passing. Originally trained by Afa Anoa'i in Pennsylvania in 1997 and then continuing on at the LIWF Doghouse in Brooklyn, NY by Homicide and Laithon the Tower of Torture, Toscano linked up with Papadon as The Solution and at the time, quickly became one of the top teams in the New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey area from 2001 - 2006. Managed by John Shane, the team were regulars for JAPW, ICW, USA Pro, JCW, NYWC, WXW and NWA Cyberspace, among a number of other promotions that ran regularly during that time period. An old school team patterned in many ways after The Hart Foundation, Havok would provide the power while Papadon would bring the finesse. The pair would work regularly with teams like The Boogie Knights, The Christopher Street Connection, The Dirty Rotten Scoundrelz and All Money Is Legal, among others, across a number of promotions. Mike Tobin of The Boogie Knights paid tribute to Toscano this afternoon, writing, "I’m so sorry to hear of the passing of Ed Toscano. How many times Drake and I had the honor of wrestling Papadon & Havok The Solution over the years. Then when You, Dimitrios Papadoniou and John K Shea took me in as part of the crew we had so much fun every time we were together in and out of the ring. It was always an honor to know you Ed. All of our thoughts are with your family and friends right now. We are all better for having known you. Till we meet again." As a single, Havok won the NWA Cyberspace Heavyweight Championship, but as The Solution, the team racked up a ton of tag team titles, including the LIWF, JCW, NYWC and the JAPW Tag Team Championships. In LIWF, Havok was a Triple Crown title holder, winning the promotion's Heavyweight title and TV titles as well. In 2006, Toscano made the decision to step away from pro wrestling full time. He would remain in contact with those from the business but always turned down overtures to return, even part-time for fun. |
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Post by TTX on May 12, 2021 6:20:38 GMT -5
RIP
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Post by Slymm on May 14, 2021 18:28:42 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on May 14, 2021 18:45:45 GMT -5
This one kinda hurts, he's legit one of my favorite wrestlers ever. RIP.
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Post by TTX on May 14, 2021 18:52:24 GMT -5
While he was not my cup of tea I understand his effect on the sport. RIP.
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