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Wrestling Star Joe Doering Dead at 44
Former TNA star Joe Doering died after a prolonged brain cancer fight that included multiple surgeries and hospice care, Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling said.
- On Friday, June 26, 2026, professional wrestler Joe Doering passed away at age 44 after battling brain cancer, dying peacefully at 9:13 a.m. surrounded by his wife, Lindsay, and family.
- A decorated journeyman, Doering competed globally with notable runs in All Japan Pro Wrestling, where he reigned as a two-time Triple Crown Heavyweight Champion, and TNA Wrestling.
- Doering's career included the Violent By Design faction alongside Eric Young and Cody Deaner, plus high-profile matches against Josh Alexander, Hiroshi Tanahashi, and Jun Akiyama.
- Following brain surgeries in 2016 and 2022, Doering was diagnosed with a third tumor in 2025, which ultimately forced him into hospice care before his death.
- TNA returns to PPV this weekend in Boston for Slammiversary, with no confirmation yet on whether the company will honor Doering during the event.
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Joe Doering, Two-Time AJPW Triple Crown Champion And Impact Wrestling Standout, Dies At 44
Joe Doering, the towering American professional wrestler who became one of the most accomplished foreign stars in Japanese wrestling and a fixture of Impact Wrestling, died June 26, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio, following a decade-long battle with brain cancer. He was 44. Born Joseph Doering in Chicago on April 16, 1982, he trained at the […] The post Joe Doering, Two-Time AJPW Triple Crown Champion And Impact Wrestling Standout, Dies At 44 appeared …
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