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The Cauliflower Alley Club announced the passing of "Wildman" Jack Armstrong at the age of 79.
The Cauliflower Alley Club is saddened to learn of the passing of professional wrestler “Wild Man” Jack Armstrong at 79.
— Cauliflower Alley Club (@CACReunion) October 25, 2026
In addition to his career inside the squared circle, Jack appeared in numerous movies and television shows throughout his career. Rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/APQqJzrdmT
Armstrong worked for the WWWF in an enhancement role in the 1960s under the ring Lenny Solomon and in the 1980s under the Armstrong ring name.
He worked for Herb Abrams' version of The Universal Wrestling Federation, winning their Junior Heavyweight Championship in a bout against Mando Guerrero for the vacant title at the promotion's Blackjack Brawl special on Sportschannel America. That bout was Armstrong's last official match.
As Red Rhodes, he worked for the WWA in Los Angeles. He also worked for The Sheik's Big Time Wrestling. Don Owens' Pacific Northwest, CCW in California and lots of other territories.
Armstrong also worked as an actor and stuntman, appearing in Bodyslam the Movie, Verne Gagne's The Wrestler, Grunt the Wrestling Movie, an episode of HBO's Tales from The Darkside and more.
PWInsider.com sends our deepest condolences to the family, friends and fans of Jack Armstrong.
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