8 Professional Wrestling deaths in 2016

Modified Apr 25, 2019 12:40 GMT

2016 took away some of our most beloved wrestling legends

#7 Iron Mike Sharpe

âCanadaâs greatest athleteâ passed on at age 64 — ‘Canada’s greatest athlete’ passed on at age 64

In January 2016, Iron Mike Sharpe passed away as a result of several health issues. We remember him fondly because of the black brace on his hand, that was always though to conceal foreign objects.

Sharpe never had a legendary career, though he did rise to prominence as Hulk Hogan's tag team partner in Japan, and Bob Backlund’s challenger for the world heavyweight championship. Even after this retirement, Sharpe helped train world heavyweight championship many upcoming wrestlers, most notably Charlie and Russ Haas.

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RIP to one of the toughest men in history.

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