Wrestling Star Joe Doering Dead At 44
The wrestling community mourns the loss of Joe Doering, a former AJPW Triple Crown Champion who has died at age 44.
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📍 How it ended
Joe Doering, a professional wrestler who held titles in TNA and AJPW, passed away at the age of 44. The wrestler had been battling brain cancer and entered hospice care shortly before his death.
Epilogue added 21d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
Professional wrestler Joe Doering has died at the age of 44. According to the New York Post, Doering passed away following a battle with brain cancer.
Prior to his death, reports from PennLive.com and Fightful indicated he had entered hospice care. Coverage from the New York Post, TMZ, and Sports Illustrated focuses on his passing, while reports from That Eric Alper highlight his career as a two-time AJPW Triple Crown Champion and Impact Wrestling standout.
F4W/WON reports that TNA, AEW, and Josh Alexander have paid tribute to the wrestler. Future updates may include further tributes from the wrestling industry and details regarding his legacy as a former WWE wrestler, as noted by Yahoo Sports.
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Quick answers
How old was Joe Doering when he died?
Joe Doering was 44 years old.
What was the cause of Joe Doering's death?
The New York Post reports that he died after a battle with brain cancer.
Which organizations have paid tribute to him?
TNA and AEW, as well as wrestler Josh Alexander, have paid tribute to him according to F4W/WON.
Coverage (12)
- Joe Doering Dies at 44 After Brain Cancer Diagnosis, Won Titles in TNA and AJPW Bleacher Report · 23d ago
- Joe Doering, Former Pro Wrestling Champion, Dies at 44 After Being Diagnosed with 3rd Brain Tumor People.com · 23d ago
- TNA, AEW, Josh Alexander pay tribute to Joe Doering F4W/WON · 23d ago
- Joe Doering, Two-Time AJPW Triple Crown Champion And Impact Wrestling Standout, Dies At 44 That Eric Alper · 23d ago
- Wrestling star Joe Doering dead at 44 WMUR · 23d ago
- Pro wrestling star dead at 44: ‘He will never be forgotten’ Yahoo Sports · 23d ago
- Pro wrestling star dead at 44 after battle with brain cancer New York Post · 23d ago
- Joe Doering Headed To Hospice Fightful · 25d ago
- Joe Doering Dies at the Age of 44 Sports Illustrated · 25d ago
- Pro wrestling star entering hospice at 44 as he battles cancer PennLive.com · 25d ago
- Former WWE wrestler entering hospice Yahoo Sports · 25d ago
- Wrestling Star Joe Doering Dead At 44 TMZ · 25d ago
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