Author: Robski McFadden
Faith is important to all of us. Whether it is in God, justice, science, family, or even just yourself. Life is the hardest thing any of us will ever have to endure. Faith in the right things can help us through the worst times and create the best ones. AJ Styles has no doubt his faith has gotten him to where he is. Allen Jones was born on a Marine base in Jacksonville, North Carolina, in 1977. He grew up in a loving family. However, they also grew up living in near poverty. His childhood home was a trailer park…
We are saddened to report that Mexican tag team veteran Raziel had passed away. He was 49. Raziel was born in Mexico City, Mexico. He was trained by Brazo Cibernetico and Skyade. He formed a tag team with a fellow classmate. “Neo” (Raziel) and “Geo” would make their official debuts in 1996. The pair used a high-flying style that is typical for luchadors. They took advantage of their similar appearances and quick tags to give the illusion of being one luchador who never tired. They signed with Asistencia AsesorÌa y AdministraciÛn (AAA) early into their careers. The highlight of their…
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…