Pro wrestling star dead at 44 after battle with brain cancer
The professional wrestling community mourns the loss of Joe Doering, who has died at age 44 following a battle with brain cancer.
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Joe Doering, a former pro wrestling champion and two-time AJPW Triple Crown Champion, died at 44 following a diagnosis of a third brain tumor. TNA, AEW, and Josh Alexander paid tribute to the former Impact Wrestling standout.
Epilogue added 51d ago, after coverage quieted.
Quick answers
How old was Joe Doering at the time of his death?
He was 44 years old.
What were Joe Doering's professional wrestling achievements?
He was a two-time AJPW Triple Crown Champion and a standout in Impact Wrestling.
What caused Joe Doering's death?
According to the New York Post, he died after a battle with brain cancer.
The brief
Professional wrestling standout Joe Doering has passed away at the age of 44. According to the New York Post, his death follows a battle with brain cancer.
Coverage from That Eric Alper and WMUR highlights Doering's career achievements, noting he was a two-time AJPW Triple Crown Champion and a standout in Impact Wrestling. Yahoo Sports reports that he will never be forgotten.
Reports from 411MANIA focus on tributes from peers, specifically Josh Alexander, who recalled being Doering's last opponent.
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Sources (8)
- Joe Doering Dies at 44 After Brain Cancer Diagnosis, Won Titles in TNA and AJPW Bleacher Report · 54d ago
- Joe Doering, Former Pro Wrestling Champion, Dies at 44 After Being Diagnosed with 3rd Brain Tumor People.com · 54d ago
- TNA, AEW, Josh Alexander pay tribute to Joe Doering F4W/WON · 54d ago
- Josh Alexander Pays Tribute to Joe Doering, Recalls Being His Last Opponent 411MANIA · 54d ago
- Joe Doering, Two-Time AJPW Triple Crown Champion And Impact Wrestling Standout, Dies At 44 That Eric Alper · 54d ago
- Wrestling star Joe Doering dead at 44 WMUR · 54d ago
- Pro wrestling star dead at 44: ‘He will never be forgotten’ Yahoo Sports · 54d ago
- Pro wrestling star dead at 44 after battle with brain cancer New York Post · 54d ago broke it first
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