Author: Robski McFadden
The life of a wrestler is never easy. Ask any one of them, and they will tell you all about the sacrifices and hardships they have endured. Klondyke Kate earned every bit of her reputation as the toughest woman in the United Kingdom. However, the honor came with a price that she paid with her body, mind, heart and even part of her soul. Jayne Porter’s earliest fights were on the playgrounds of Stoke-on-Trent, England. Being large for her age made her an easy target for bullies. Those who did take shots at her quickly learned that she could bully…
We are heartbroken to report that Joe D’Orazio, the world’s oldest living wrestler has passed away. He was 99. D’Orazio has been a key figure in preserving and honoring British wrestling history. His own life story is one that deserves to be remembered and revered also. There is little that D’Orazio has not done with his adventurous life. He was born Guiseppe Scala in 1922. His parents were Italian immigrants who had resettled in the industrial district of Bermondsey in London, England. They were well respected within the working classes from all backgrounds. They ran a traditional British takeaway on…
We are saddened to pass on the news that veteran referee Mickie Henson passed away on Monday. He was 59. The Tampa native was a lifelong wrestling fan. He used to study the matches that he used to watch as a youth. His favorite promotion was Championship Wrestling from Florida. He attended every show that he could and strived to meet as many on-air personalities as possible. When Henson began training as a wrestler, his obsessive viewing habits helped him to pick up the craft quickly. His personality and drive helped to win over the likes of Steve Keirn, Mike…
We are saddened to report that former AWA Women’s Champion Candi Devine has passed away. She was 63.Candace Rummel was born on New Year’s Day in 1959. She and her sister Rose were huge wrestling fans and sought careers in the ring. The sweetheart from Nashville, Tennesse, got her first role in the business by running Lanny Poffo’s fan club. She was occasionally used as a ring girl for International Championship Wrestling in Kentucky while she trained.Devine soon broke out on her own. She would compete across North America, winning championships in most places that she visited. Devine made a…