• Former WWE 205 Live & AEW Dark Wrestler Passes Away
We are saddened to announced that indy wrestler Jaysin Strife, who has wrestled on WWE 205 Live & AEW Dark in the past, has passed away.
He was 37 years old.
Strife’s brother noted that he was battling a long illness. Below is what he wrote:
“They say every time a bell rings a Strife gets his wings… today 12-29-22 @ 9:55 pm the world lost an icon. After a long intense battle he finally couldn’t kick out any more.
His impact in and out of the ring has been felt by us all and the love shown is not lost on the family. Thank you all for your thoughts and kind words. But more importantly, your prayers.
At the end Nate gave his life to Christ giving our family the peace of knowing he’s joining his beloved Grandma Pat… (The mint chip ice cream and cookies are waiting bro!)
Thank you all for all your support…
The Blodgetts.”
Below are tweets from some wrestling stars about Strife’s death:
Mike Bennett: “You had a profound impact on me in the short amount of time we knew each other. I know there is a lesson in all of this but right now I just want to send all my love to his friends and family. Nothing in life is guaranteed. Love your people and tell them you love them.”
Adam Pearce: “Godspeed, Jaysin Strife. Thank you for always doing it the right way. I never saw you treat anybody with anything other than respect, myself included. I’m glad that we met and worked together, and I’m so glad we got to catch up a couple of weeks ago. Rest well, my brother. 🙏”
Jeremy Wyatt: “Walked back through the curtain after my match and found out @JaysinStrife just passed away… I’ve been wrestling Strife since 2005. Easily one of my favorite opponents. We always brought out the best in each other. Going to miss you, buddy. RIP”
We love you, @JaysinStrife.
Always and forever.#TeamStrife pic.twitter.com/qoXFTat0hF
— MAGNUM WRESTLING (@MAGNUMWRESTLING) December 30, 2022
Strife began wrestling in 2004 and founded his Magnum Pro Wrestling (MPW) promotion in 2010.
His last match in AEW took place recently, on the November 16th episode of AEW Dark, where he lost to Powerhouse Hobbs.
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• ON THIS DAY IN WWF HISTORY (December 30, 1989) – WWF Superstars of Wrestling
On this day in 1989, the World Wrestling Federation aired an episode of their weekly TV show ‘WWF Superstars of Wrestling’.
This episode was pre-taped at the Von Braun Civic Center in Huntsville, Alabama and featured matches, promos & storyline segments on the road to the ‘WWF Royal Rumble 1990’ PPV.
Here’s the card:
Dusty Rhodes vs. Mark Davis
Dino Bravo vs. Reno Riggins
Hercules vs. Conquistador #1
Rick Rude vs. Mario Mancini
WWF Tag Team Title Match: Demolition (c) vs. Andre the Giant & Haku
