R.I.P WRESTLING DEATHS 2023

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And another one


FROM THE CALIFLOWER ALLEY CLUB

We are saddened to hear lifetime member Tim Farris, known in Missouri and the Midwest Independents as The Punisher passed today. We send our sincerest condolences to his family and friends. R.I P. Mr Ferras.

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RIP

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FROM MEMPHIS WRESTLING

We are saddened to report the recent passing of Mickey Poole.

Poole worked in Memphis as Jerry Lawler's manager in 1977 despite having no previous experience in the business. The nature of their relationship remains a mystery. Poole also managed The Samoans. He had his head shaved bald after Lawler lost a hair vs car match versus Bill Dundee on August 22, 1977.

Mickey Poole passed away from Leukemia earlier this month (June 2023) at 70 years old.

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Ahh the infamous Mickey Poole. RIP.

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INDIANA WRESTLER, PROMOTER ‘HOT STUFF’ ROD BELL DIES

Rod Bollenbacher, who wrestled as “Hot Stuff” Rod Bell, and later promoted in Indiana, has died. The cause of death, on June 25, 2023

ollenbacher wrestled under the name “Hot Stuff” Rod Bell and made appearances as enhancement for major companies like WWE. Around Indiana and neighboring states, he was a feature performer. “Wherever they were paying some money” was where he worked, Bollenbacher quipped in 2011.

However, he wanted to do more than just perform in the ring.

During a stage in his career he was also the New Wave Association president and he opened NWA’s Hardcore Professional Wrestling School in Lake Station, Indiana, for young wrestlers

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RIP

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R.I.P. DROZ

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Indy referee Jim Farish passed away

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RIP to those who have passed.

[on_the_edge]

While not a big name and not a long WWE career, Droz had his moments and left his mark. RIP