Another WWF Wrestler Dead before the age of 40

[csl068]

Wrestler Eki "Umaga" Fatu dies - UFC - Yahoo! Sports

 

[Gunslinger]

Thanks for posting that. I started watching wrestling back in the late 60's, when matches were broadcast from the Cow Palace in San Francisco. Stayed a big fan up until the mid 90's, by then it was just to adult oriented, not something for the whole family. I started to get interested again recently, and was suprised at how many of the stars from back in the 80-90's have died.
GS

 

[bringthepain]

Thanks for posting that. I started watching wrestling back in the late 60's, when matches were broadcast from the Cow Palace in San Francisco. Stayed a big fan up until the mid 90's, by then it was just to adult oriented, not something for the whole family. I started to get interested again recently, and was suprised at how many of the stars from back in the 80-90's have died.
GS

It's really sad......wrestling does seem to be cursed.

 

[Michaelthomasj]

Too bad..I liked Umaga

 

[csl068]

Thanks for posting that. I started watching wrestling back in the late 60's, when matches were broadcast from the Cow Palace in San Francisco. Stayed a big fan up until the mid 90's, by then it was just to adult oriented, not something for the whole family. I started to get interested again recently, and was suprised at how many of the stars from back in the 80-90's have died.
GS

I used to enjoy the entertainment of it back in the 90's, just really not a big fan anymore. It has to be a tough life being a wrestler, there is really no offseason and even if they make it past 40 which seems tougher and tougher with all the news stories you see, what the heck quality of life are they going to have after they retire.

 

[dabeast75]

WWE

Yes it is amazing how these guys have such a high mortality rate. But I see it this way. Most of these guys do steroids, but they dont live the life of a pro bodybuilder. From what I have seen and heard, these guys consume lots of alcohol, party and do recreational drugs including cocaine, and duh - they also actually HURT themselves while performing. Yes its all staged etc etc, but they take a serious beating. Most former wrestlers state that they were in pain pretty much all the time, and that just about everybody is on some form of pain medication.

So there you have it: a cocktail of drugs, alcohol, steroids and lots of pain medication. Add a pinch of fame and riches and the ensuing pressure to the mix and you have people who are in very bad shape physically and mentally.

 

[Ashop]

Wrestler Eki "Umaga" Fatu dies - UFC - Yahoo! Sports

Although I'm not familar with this guy,,,sad to hear just the same.

 

[maldorf]

Yes it is amazing how these guys have such a high mortality rate. But I see it this way. Most of these guys do steroids, but they dont live the life of a pro bodybuilder. From what I have seen and heard, these guys consume lots of alcohol, party and do recreational drugs including cocaine, and duh - they also actually HURT themselves while performing. Yes its all staged etc etc, but they take a serious beating. Most former wrestlers state that they were in pain pretty much all the time, and that just about everybody is on some form of pain medication.

So there you have it: a cocktail of drugs, alcohol, steroids and lots of pain medication. Add a pinch of fame and riches and the ensuing pressure to the mix and you have people who are in very bad shape physically and mentally.

I am willing to bet that there isnt an insurance company around that is willing to issue life insurance on these guys. I bet some other sports are hard to insure too.

 

[jalsmiley]

Thanks for posting that. I started watching wrestling back in the late 60's, when matches were broadcast from the Cow Palace in San Francisco. Stayed a big fan up until the mid 90's, by then it was just to adult oriented, not something for the whole family. I started to get interested again recently, and was suprised at how many of the stars from back in the 80-90's have died.
GS

actually, i surprised more havent died...i not a huge fan, was when younger, but i knew a few of the guys including Bam Bam who died not too long ago and after seeing what they do to themselves in and out of the ring..def surprised more are NOT dead!

 

[Oldlifter]

It's really a matter of it being a remote chance for steroids to be the culprit in these deaths.






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[halflife]

Wow,
I'm surprised they didn't show a picture of him - maybe because it makes it less obvious that his obesity could of played a huge role.

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https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9e/Umaga.jpg/200px-Umaga.jpg

 

[halflife]

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[csl068]

Wow,
I'm surprised they didn't show a picture of him - maybe because it makes it less obvious that his obesity could of played a huge role.

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https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9e/Umaga.jpg/200px-Umaga.jpg

That coupled with the fact (stated in the article) that they released him from his contract because he failed a 2nd drug test and refused rehab. Again probably a mixture of many things................

 

[Ironraider]

it is tragic, and the laundry list just keeps growing. I agree OL and think it has little to do with roids, as opposed to the consumption of pharma/non-pharma and alcohol. I go back to the days of Dr.X and XX, The Crusher, Baron Von Raschke, Red Bastien etc. I stopped really taking an interest after the Rock bailed.

I worked at many events and was grateful to meet and party with many of the WWF and AWA guys and gals when they came into the Chicago area. They live/lived a life I personally wouldn't want any part of for the long term.

 

[csl068]

it is tragic, and the laundry list just keeps growing. I agree OL and think it has little to do with roids, as opposed to the consumption of pharma/non-pharma and alcohol. I go back to the days of Dr.X and XX, The Crusher, Baron Von Raschke, Red Bastien etc. I stopped really taking an interest after the Rock bailed.

I worked at many events and was grateful to meet and party with many of the WWF and AWA guys and gals when they came into the Chicago area. They live/lived a life I personally wouldn't want any part of for the long term.

R.I.P : Sherri Martel

 

[Ironraider]

R.I.P : Sherri Martel

Sigh...gone but not forgotten

 

[csl068]

Sigh...gone but not forgotten

Let it out, big man, let it out!

 

[Oldlifter]

it is tragic, and the laundry list just keeps growing. I agree OL and think it has little to do with roids, as opposed to the consumption of pharma/non-pharma and alcohol. I go back to the days of Dr.X and XX, The Crusher, Baron Von Raschke, Red Bastien etc. I stopped really taking an interest after the Rock bailed.

I worked at many events and was grateful to meet and party with many of the WWF and AWA guys and gals when they came into the Chicago area. They live/lived a life I personally wouldn't want any part of for the long term.

If anything bro, the hormones prolly prolonged their lives. My father promoted Rick Flair back in the day and Dusty Rhodes when they would wrestle in our home town. Talk about some PARTING MOFO'S, he (my father) had some good ole stories to tell. Anyway, again, the roids in my opinion HELPED them to compensate for their rough life style.





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[builder]

I am willing to bet that there isnt an insurance company around that is willing to issue life insurance on these guys. I bet some other sports are hard to insure too.

could you imagine the premiums they would have to pay if they could get it??

 

[mikeyt869]

It will only continue to happen when you combine FAST FOOD, RECREATIONAL DRUGS, and lastly aas and gh. And yes i believe the culprits are in that order too.