Tragic News Reports on Wrestler Deaths

The death of a beloved performer can stop the pro wrestling world in an instant. Here are the exact moments when the deaths of wrestling icons like Eddie Guerrero, Owen Hart, Chyna and others were announced publicly.

Few deaths have shaken the state of Texas like those of the Von Erich brothers. "This is only the latest tragedy for the family of six brothers. Five of them are now dead," a newscaster said while reporting the death of Kerry Von Erich in 1993. It's clear to see how the community was affected by Von Erich's passing, as the local news station sent a helicopter to the Von Erich ranch and a cameraperson to capture to mourning on the Von Erich family.

Fox News 9 was able to document the night of Eddie Guerrero's death, along with the fans who came out to pay tribute. Before a 2005 taping of Smackdown, fans showed their homemade signs memorializing Eddie, while both Vince McMahon and Chavo Guerrero spoke to the news about the late legend.

"I know that he had a lot of love for these people," Chavo said. "I know that he's going to be missed, not just by the family, not [just] by the wrestlers, but by the fans, tremendously."

Watch this compilation of news reports on wrestler deaths below.

10 Most Emotional Returns After Career-Threatening Injuries

Mick Foley famously said that wrestling isn't about how many great matches you have... it's how many classic moments you can create. Few moments in pro wrestling can compare to a return after injury, especially when that injury threatens to end a top talent's career far too early.

Just think about the moment Edge returned to WWE at the 2020 Royal Rumble. His career had been over for nine years, he'd suffered a serious neck injury that require triple fusion surgery... it was an absolute impossibility for Edge to return, right?

"Once the music hit, and that reaction... I mean, I truly feel like I could have beat King Kong's ass," Edge told ESPN about his 2020 surprise return. "It was all surreal, kind of like a dream sequence, but everything's so focused and hyper-focused that I can't really explain it. But I think when you look at the video of me walking out, I think you see it in my eyes."

Iconic moments like these only come once in a while, but they're unforgettable every time! Check out these incredibly emotional moments when wrestlers returned after suffering career-threatening injuries.

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