In the news it is customary to write about something light, good and good, but the editorial staff of our site will write about what is usually silent and not remembered. Black days of wrestling are collected on one page. Today we would like to make a list about wrestlers who died right in the ring. Death does not need separate comments and explanations, but death in the ring during a match in front of thousands of spectators is different. We have prepared information for you about retlers who died right in front of the audience during a match.
Gary Albright
Died at the age of 36 after a catcher Gary Albright had a large build and even at school he was called a giant. Already in college he began to get his first achievements as a wrestler, when he performed at local competitions, after which he decided to wrestle professionally. His first promotion was Stu Hart’s Stampede Wrestling in Canada. After a few years of wrestling, Harry realized that he wanted something more than just local wrestling and headed to Japan to join the UWFI promotion. He won his first match by knockout in just 7 minutes. Unlike wrestling in the west, he didn’t have to make himself a clown or a showman. He would get in the ring and destroy all of his opponents. After the UFWI closed, he moved to All Japan Pro Wrestling. The tragic date fell on January 7, 2000. Harry entered the ring against local fighter Lucifer Grimm. During the match, Grimm performed a Cutter, after which Harry was no longer on his feet. Medics rushed to the ring, but Harry’s breathless body was no longer giving signs of life. The show was understandably canceled. After an autopsy, medics stated that Harry died of a heart attack. He had an enlarged heart and was also found to have diabetes.
Larry Cameron
Died at the age of 41. Heart attack during a match Larry Cameron had dreamed of playing American soccer since childhood, but a leg injury put an end to his dream and he decided to continue looking for himself in wrestling. He started training and in 1985, after which he ended up in the Stampede Wrestling promotion. His physique was huge, just the kind of physique that was valued at the time. He had all the right dimensions for wrestling at the time. After his successful performances, many offers came down on Larry. He was choosing between NJPW, AWA & WCW, but he chose the European promotion CWA, which was recommended to him by a friend. On December 13, 1993, Larry went out to fight, which turned out to be his last fight in his life. He fought against former British champion Tony Claire. During the fight, Larry becomes violently ill and falls to his knees. The referee runs up to the athlete, but it was impossible to save him. The audience is in shock, and the stewards ask the spectators to leave the arena. The cause of death is a heart attack.
