2009 In Memoriam

Wrestling, unlike any other business, has an unusually high early death toll among its active wrestlers and alumni. This year was no different, as we lost people whom touched us as fans in various ways. Let's remember those who died in 2009:

After the jump...Andrew "Test" Martin


Abismo Negro


"Playboy" Buddy Rose


Mitsuharu Misawa


Captain Lou Albano


Eddie "Umaga" Fatu


"Dr. Death" Steve Williams


May these men all find peace in the hereafter. They entertained us while they lived, and they were in many cases titans in their industry, larger than life. Misawa, Williams and Albano especially were supremely influential in the history of this great sport. May you fly with the angels now. Requiescat in pace.