Retired professional wrestler Joe Doering has died on the age of 44. “It’s with nice disappointment that we share Joe handed away peacefully this morning, June 26, at 9:13 a.m. He was snug and never in any ache,” a press release from his household on a GoFundMe learn.
“Please hold Joe’s household and associates in your ideas throughout this tough time. Thanks all on your love, help, and kindness—it has meant a lot to us.”
It concluded: “We love you, Joe. You’ll be eternally in our hearts and deeply missed.”
© Getty PhotosWhole Nonstop Motion Wrestling (TNA) additionally introduced his passing in a press release that learn: “We’re heartbroken to be taught of the passing of Joe Doering. A commanding in-ring performer and an exquisite particular person, he won’t ever be forgotten. We provide our deepest condolences to his followers, his associates and his household”.
Joe started his profession in 2004 with TNA and had a dominant run throughout the years with All Japan Professional Wrestling (AJPW) the place he was topped the Triple Crown Heavyweight Champion.
He left the game in 2016 after he was recognized with a mind tumor. He underwent surgical procedure to take away it, however the illness returned in August 2022, and he developed ataxia after a second surgical procedure, which left him needing the usage of a wheelchair and help for stairs and transitioning from sitting to standing.
© GoFundMeHis sister-in-law, Mandy Banh, introduced in November 2025 that he had been recognized with a 3rd mind tumor and launched a GoFundMe, sharing that she needed to assist Joe and his household “alleviate some monetary worries that naturally come together with medical payments”.
Joe lived in Canada with spouse Lindsay; he was initially from Chicago.
“He chooses to not really feel sorry for himself and battles his journey very privately. I really feel after 10 years, to indicate Joe extra love- that he nonetheless has help and encouragement- will assist him embark on this newest battle,” wrote Mandy.
In Could 2025 she provided an replace to share that Joe had been rushed to the hospital with a CT scan displaying “his tumor is rising”. Chemotherapy remedy was halted; he entered hospice on June 23, 2026.
© Maple Leaf PWFollowing the information of his loss of life, a number of professional wrestlers paid tribute, together with Scott D’Amore‘s Maple Leaf Professional Wrestling.
“Although his time on this earth lasted solely 44 years, Joe packed a thousand years’ value of dwelling into each one among them. Joe is survived by his beloved spouse, Lindsay, his household, and leaves behind numerous associates and devoted followers around the globe who will eternally keep in mind his power, braveness, and spirit. Relaxation in peace, Joe. You’ll by no means be forgotten,” it learn.
