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Jim Herd Passed Away In October At The Age Of 87 - Fightful

Herd helped modernize WCW with pop-culture tie-ins and sponsorships, but his firing of Ric Flair in 1991 became his defining move.

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Former WCW executive Jim Herd passed away at the age of 87. Conrad Thompson first reported the news of Herd's passing, saying it happened in October. Herd served as the Executive Vice President of World Championship Wrestling from 1988 to 1992 after Turner Broadcasting acquired Jim Crockett Promotions. Herd was often criticized for his ideas…

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Wrestling News Source broke the news on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
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