Joe Doering, the powerful professional wrestler known for his standout work in TNA and All Japan Pro Wrestling, has tragically passed away at the age of 44 following a nearly decade-long battle with brain cancer. According to Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling, he died peacefully at 9:13 a.m., surrounded by loved ones, with it known he recently entered hospice care. First diagnosed in 2016, Doering endured multiple surgeries and persistent challenges, including ataxia and mobility issues, yet he faced every obstacle with remarkable determination and positivity.
“At 9:13 a.m. today, June 26, our brother Joe Doering passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family. Though his time on this earth lasted only 44 years, Joe packed a thousand years’ worth of living into every one of them.” – Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling
Doering enjoyed an impressive, almost two-decade-long professional wrestling career marked by dominance in All Japan Pro Wrestling and a memorable run in TNA/Impact Wrestling. He debuted in 2004, joined AJPW in 2007 as a top gaijin, and captured the Triple Crown Heavyweight Championship twice in addition to winning four AJPW Unified World Tag Team Championships alongside partners like Keiji Mutoh. He also excelled in the United States as a key member of TNA’s Violent By Design stable with Eric Young, securing the Impact World Tag Team titles twice.
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