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March 6, 2007
Bad News, indeed
'80s wrestling superstar Bad News Brown, a.k.a. Allen Coage, has died of a heart attack, aged 63. Bad News was renowned as a legitimate tough guy, a former Olympic bronze medalist in judo. Competitors were often genuinely afraid to work a match with him, and it's been strongly rumored that Hulk Hogan refused to do any kind of long-term angle with him, though they did face each other at least once on TV, with Hogan ending Bad News' "undefeated" streak. I remember being really disappointed, having hoped that the streak would continue and Hulk would be humbled.
After the WWF, I saw some matches he did in Japan for shoot promotions. In a way he was a bit ahead of his time -- had he been 20 years younger, I suspect he would have thrived in the UFC, and enjoyed it more than WWE.
The master of the "ghetto blaster" ended his days as a mall security guard. His first-ever action figure was just released in the WWE Classics line by Jakks Pacific.
For more on Bad News, visit his official website.
Posted by LYT at March 6, 2007 5:37 PM [Message Board]
Comments
Sure, a lot of professional wrestlers leaving us this year...
Posted by: Edwin A. Santos at March 6, 2007 10:33 PM
I remember the name, and the GHetto Blaster. Can't think of any specific accomplishments or anything. Sad with all these early deaths... Guess it's the steroids... :(
Posted by: David N. Scott at March 6, 2007 11:08 PM
I don't think anyone ever accused Bad News of being on 'roids. If he was, they didn't work.
Posted by: LYT at March 6, 2007 11:14 PM