A daily roundup of all your pro wrestling news from Cageside Seats, By submitting your email, you agree to our, Cageside Seats, for Pro Wrestling and MMA fans. > Movies & TV I always loved talking to him. In 2018 came the news that Hodge, suffering from dementia, had gone missing; it was news to many who saw Hodge as undefeatable. In 2005 and 2012 he appeared on WWE RAW to honour fellow Oklahoma wrestling nativeJim Ross. Lesnar vs. Rhodes is indeed happening at Backlash. I always loved talking to him. It is pretty easy to list Hodges accomplishments: But to get to know Danny Hodge, its best to listen to those who knew him on the roadbecause everyone has a Danny Hodge story. Hodges opponent that night was Victor, the wrestling bear. pic.twitter.com/BsdnvXmGyt, The great DANNY HODGE has passed awayTuff as nails.. Hodge will be inducted into theInternational Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame as part ofits inaugural class on August 28, 2021. Obituary of Danny Hodge Spencer- Mr. Danny Joe Hodge, age 64, of Spencer, passed away Monday, December 4, 2017, unexpectedly at his home. Danny Morris Hodge age 58 of Bradenton, FL, formerly of Marion,KY passed away. > WrestleMania, Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress. Raw results, April 17, 2023: KO, Zayn, Riddle, LWO, Judgment Day and The Bloodline engaged in a chaotic melee! Actually, his matches never lasted long before he pinned his opponent. When he handed me the belt, I had almost tears in my eyes. March 2, 1976: He defeated Hiro Matsuda to win his sixth NWA World Jr. Heavyweight title in St. Petersburg, FL. While wrestling at 177 pounds for the Olympics, he would have fought at welterweight, and given how quickly he picked up boxing to add to his world-class wrestling foundation, he would have been well served for success several decades later. The collegiate wrestling equivalent of footballs Heisman trophy is named for him. Hodge submitted to Don The Spoiler Jardines claw hold one night in Shreveport, and ringside attendants carried him to the dressing room. He said, I want you to pick me up. This is without crossing his legs, just the muscles in his legs. Rest in power. By Mike Johnson on 2020-12-26 12:06:00. He was Mr. Wrestling in Oklahoma. Convinced by boxing manager Art Freeman that he was a better prospect than Rocky Marciano, Hodge decided to become a professional boxer rather than pursue the opportunity to compete as a boxer and a wrestler at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, Italy. He never made the big money, he never made the huge money. Never judge a book by a cover is sound advice (or as Chinese philosopher Sun Tzu argued, know your enemy). . Required fields are marked *. Our loss, Heavens gain. Discover today's celebrity birthdays and explore famous people who share your birthday. Both will defend their titles this weekend at All Star Grand Queendom. DANNY BUBBA YOU WERE AS GOOD IN THE RING AS IT GETS AND AN EVEN BETTER FRIEND OUTSIDE OF THE RING. It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. It's been 82 years since the unexpected death of 21-year-old aristocrat Daniel Dodge, but much of the case continues to remain a mystery. Hodge is the only amateur wrestler to ever appear on the cover of Sports Illustrated. He competed in both the 1952 and 1956 Olympic Games, and won a silver medal in 1956 in Melbourne, Australia. I was a pinner. > The Artist Canvas 3010 North Ocoee Street Cleveland, TN DANNY HODGE OBITUARY Danny Hodge's passing has been publicly announced by Serenity of Cleveland Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Cleveland, TN.. A consummate competitor in the ring, WWE Hall of Famer Bret Hart referred to Hodge as one of the greatest wrestlers in pro wrestling or amateur wrestling theres ever been. Hodge returned for two appearances on Raw in 2005 and 2012. Go with God my friend as you will be remembered with much Love & respect , FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Official Statement on the passing of Danny Hodge pic.twitter.com/EKKRDZ0oQ9, I'm honored to have known the greatest American wrestler ever. He won a judgment in court. Stratus also confirmed that she was the person who attacked Lita last week. Hold your neck. How he managed to hold his head in place and get out of the car, well, only God knows how that, Hodge said. He made some guys look fools that they didnt even know what a fool they were being made of until it was too late.. So sad to see he passed on Christmas day. The Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame in Wichita Falls, Texas, noted Hodges passing. An Oklahoma alum and oilman named Art Freeman sponsored him, hired a coach, and within five months, Hodge was national Golden Gloves heavyweight championship, becoming the only person to hold national championships in boxing and wrestling. A standout high school and collegiate wrestler with the University of Oklahoma, Danny Hodge was a 3x NCAA Division I Champion and went undefeated at 46-0 during his collegiate career. He was found the following day approximately 90 miles away in Tulsa. Plus, get every WWE Premium Live Event and the worlds best TV and movies. Regarded as one of the best amateur wrestlers of all-time in addition to an extensive pro wrestling career, Danny Hodge passed away at the age of 88 on Christmas day. Your dads happy, your familys happy. Danny Hodge was married to his wife Delores and had three children. He finished his college career unbeaten, 46-0. The only people that ever had trouble with him were maybe the people that didnt respect him. How do we create a person's profile? Danny was the best wrestler, amateur and pro, Ive ever been around. It was public knowledge that Hodge had been battling dementia. Danny Hodge, perhaps the greatest amateur wrestler in the history of the United States, and a long-time professional wrestler, has died. Robert Carson (born Robert Beier, July 4, 1940 - February 10, 2017 [1] ), better known by his ring name Bob Sweetan, was a Canadian professional wrestler. A Celebration of Life Service is scheduled for 3 PM Sunday, September 12, 2021. at Myers Funeral Home. Hodge boxed professional for a short time before spending 18 years as a professional wrestler. Stu Hart [1] Debut. Danny Hodge, considered by many to be one of the greatest technical wrestlers in the history of amateur and professional wrestling, passed away late on Christmas night. Danny Hodge. In 2007, he was inducted into theProfessional Wrestling Hall of Fame. Hodge could squeeze apples until they burst into bits and break steel pliers with his gifted double-tendon strength. Hard to believe that my boyhood hero, riding partner, and mentor, the great #DannyHodge has passed away. pic.twitter.com/hM99cY8fYE, Ted DiBiase (@MDMTedDiBiase) December 26, 2020, Ive just seen the saddening news from my friend @Fgbrisco that the legendary Danny Hodge has passed away. EDITORS NOTE: This story has been amended to fix the date of Hodges passing to December 24, 2020. I could get out of that hold. Discover Danny Hodge's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. https://t.co/8byekrHv8k, Hard to believe that my boyhood hero, riding partner, and mentor, the great #DannyHodge has passed away. And heres one from Jim Ross, who was awed as a young ref in early-70s Oklahoma to be on the road with his idol. Theres really no way that I know of to beat a guy that can break electricians pliers with his hands. To Hodge, that was because Monroe and a few others failed to mix it up. STILLWATER, Okla. - Dan Hodge, a Distinguished Member inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in the Charter Class of 1976, passed away on Thursday, at the age of 88. Stay tuned toLast Word on Pro Wrestlingfor more on this and other stories from around the world of wrestling, as they develop. He's also written for Pro Wrestling Illustrated, WrestleZone, The Windsor Star, and other publications. As a collegiate wrestler for the University of Oklahoma, Hodge was undefeated at 460, with 36 pins and reportedly was never taken off his feet during his collegiate career. He was born on September 14, 1968 in St. Joseph, MO, the son of Herman Hodge and Judy (Miller) Burgett. Photo courtesy Chris Swisher. He was 88. Well, I think I could whip this one, he remembered thinking. Danny Hodge, perhaps the greatest amateur wrestler in the history of the United States, and a long-time professional wrestler, has died. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving . My deepest condolences to his family. The family will receive visitors beginning at 1 PM Sunday. #RIPCHAMP pic.twitter.com/JDPAFZNNS7. I always absolutely loved spending time with him and sitting under his learning tree. 25 December 2020) (his death) (4 children) Trivia (6) He began training under Ed "Strangler" Lewis during his early days as a professional. He was 88. With that kind of legacy, while many modern fans may not be aware of Hodge, he left a huge impression on the business. He got out and the other kid wouldnt come in to wrestle., Bill Watts gets the last word on Danny Hodge. Duke Myers tale is set on a stage in Shreveport, Louisiana, where, at the champs request, he put his open, flat hand between Hodges legs. Jun 25: AEW Forbidden Door His long-time friend, Jerry Brisco, simply wrote My HERO RIPDAN on Twitter. Born on May 13, 1932 in Perry, Oklahoma, Hodge was a standout as a high school wrestler and was only getting started. 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His home burned down when he was 9, and his mother suffered severe burns over 70 percent of her body, necessitating blood transfusions. He captured back-to-back national AAU titles in 1953 and 1954 at 174 pounds. His grip was so severe that he could crush whole apples in one hand in seconds, a feat he would continue to accomplish well into his 80s. A career with the pros wasnt on his mind, but by 1949, he was analyzing their moves on TV on Saturday nights. I put more in, I get more out; you see what I am saying? RAW: Gang warfare breaks out on Monday Night, Steve Argintarus Impact Rebellion Photo Gallery, George Tahinos New Japan Collision in Pennsylvania photo gallery, WWE/A&Es Rivals charts Hogan and Pipers neverending feud, Iron Sheiks wild life story featured in season finale of WWE/A&Es Biography, Panini Prizm WWE wrestling cards make their triumphant return, Samantha Starr faces punishment to the Max on this NWA USA. In the RING as it GETS and AN EVEN BETTER FRIEND OUTSIDE the. 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