Pro wrestling star Joe Doering dies at 44 after brain cancer battle

Professional wrestling star Joe Doering, who competed in All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW) and Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA), has died, the companies said Friday. He was 44 years old.

AJPW and TNA released statements regarding Doering’s death.

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“Joe Doering, who was battling a brain tumor, passed away at the age of 44,” All Japan Pro Wrestling said. “After learning of the passing of Joe Doring, the entire cast and staff of All Japan Pro Wrestling expressed their condolences and sincerely prayed for his eternal peace.”

TNA added, “We are heartbroken to learn of the passing of Joe Doering. A consummate in-ring performer and wonderful human being, he will never be forgotten. We offer our deepest condolences to his fans, friends, and family.”

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Joe Doering reacts during the Pro-Wrestling Jumbo Tsuruta Memorial at Korakuen Hall on May 31, 2022 in Tokyo. (Etsuo Hara/Getty Images)

The professional wrestling community also mourned Doering’s death on social media.

Doering had been battling brain cancer, which he had been battling for some time. He entered hospice care at the beginning of the week.

Doering began his professional wrestling journey in 2004 when he made his debut in Border City Wrestling. He progressed through the promotions, appearing in AJPW in 2007 and TNA in 2005. He also took part in WWE’s developmental program, Florida Championship Wrestling, in 2010. He never debuted on WWE’s main roster.

Joe Doering watches the All Japan Pro-Wrestling World Strongest Tag League at Korakuen Hall on November 21, 2019 in Tokyo, Japan. (Etsuo Hara/Getty Images)

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He was a four-time world tag team champion and two-time triple crown heavyweight champion in AJPW. In TNA, he won the TNA World Tag Team Championship twice.