8 Deceased Wrestling Stars you might not remember
At one point, it seemed like virtually every week the wrestling world was saddened to learn they’d lost another star.
Sad beyond belief, it wasn’t only the loss of so many performers before their time had come that puts a frown on our face. Instead, in retrospect, it is even more disappointing that there are so many wrestlers that sacrificed so much for their fans only to have the fact that they have passed away be largely forgotten. With that in mind, it is time to look at this list of 8 wrestling stars you should remember.
In order for someone to be considered for possible inclusion on this list, they first and foremost need to have risen to a certain level of fame within the wrestling business. On top of that, it has to seem like a surprisingly large percentage of wrestling fans have forgotten that they are no longer among the living. Finally, it should be noted that everyone’s knowledge base is different, which means some readers may recall these performers are gone but that might be rare.
#8 Dino Bravo
Notable for his explosive power, during his long wrestling career, the man that came to be known as Dino Bravo performed with some of the biggest stars to ever lace up a pair of boots. Most memorable for his final WWE run, Dino was known at the time for his villainous way, feats of strength, and Québécois heritage.
Opting to step away from in-ring competition in 1992, for the remainder of his far too short life, Dino helped to train prospective wrestlers in Montreal. Sadly, he wasn’t able to work with too many prospective performers as he met a grisly end in 1993.
Still, an incident that is shrouded in mystery, Dino’s life was taken from him after he was hit with 34 different shots while sitting in his home watching hockey. Believed to have been trafficking in illegal tobacco products at the time of his demise, it has been suggested that explains the circumstances of his demise but that has not been proven.