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MAMDOUH FARAQ PASSES AWAY, EL REY-LUCHA UPDATE, KEN LUCAS AND MORE NEWS

By Mike Johnson on 2014-08-18 12:12:24

Mamdouh Farag, who wrestled for Catch Wrestling in Austria and Germany before retiring and becoming a well known TV personality in Europe, passed away several days ago following a stroke on his 64th birthday. Our deepest condolences to his family and friends. His passing was picked up by Ahram Online at this link.

The Dothan Eagle in Alabama featured a piece on the passing of Ken Lucas at this link. Les Thatcher discussed his relationship and memories of Lucas on the most recent episode of Wrestler's Eye Radio in our Elite section as well for those of you who subscribe and would like to hear more about Lucas.

The El Rey Network is scheduled to make an announcement about their Lucha Libre series today.

The Toronto Sun featured a piece looking at professional wrestlers and MMA fighters that have jumped over to the big screen at this link.

ComicBook.com featured a piece looking at the similarities in that genre and professional wrestling at this link.

MLive.com featured a piece on AWWL Big Time Wrestling, which is run by the sons of the Original Sheik at this link.

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