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FORMER TNA AND ALL JAPAN PRO WRESTLING STAR JOE DOERING ENTERS HOSPICE CARE

By Steven Fernandes on 2026-06-23 08:58:00

Joe Doering's sister in law Mandy Banh announced on his GoFundMe page

"Sad to share the news that Joe is heading to hospice soon. If anyone is local & would want to visit, please send a message. Joe could use all your good thoughts & prayers."

Doering gained prominence in All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW), where he became a multiple-time Triple Crown Heavyweight Champion and won Tag Team Championships. Doering formed notable tag teams, including a successful partnership with Suwama, and established himself as one of AJPW's top foreign stars. Following a battle with brain cancer that temporarily sidelined him, he returned to wrestling and later competed for Impact Wrestling as a member of Violent By Design, capturing the Impact Tag Team Championship. Several years ago, he stepped away from pro wrestling to focus on battling the return of his brain cancer.

PWInsider.com sends our best to Doering and his family and friends.

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