Who Died in WWE Today?
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We track every WWE death and keep an updated list of every Superstar, referee, and other on-screen talent who has died while performing for WWE.
WWE Stars Who Died in 2020
It is with great sadness that we report the untimely death of yet another WWE Superstar.
This time it is former Women’s Champion and WWE Hall of Famer, Joanie “Chyna” Laurer.
Chyna was found dead in her home on Wednesday night, according to police in Redondo Beach, California. She was 46 years old.
The cause of death has not yet been determined, but a report from TMZ indicates that Chyna may have died from a possible overdose.
This is a developing story and we will have more details as they become available.
WWE Stars Who Died in 2019
As of 2019, there have been a total of 104 WWE stars who have died.
WWE stars who died in 2019:
-The Ultimate Warrior (April 8, 2014)
-Eddie Guerrero (November 12, 2005)
-Paul Bearer (March 5, 2013)
-Perro Aguayo Jr. (March 21, 2015)
-Curtis Axel (February 21, 2019)
-Tamina Snuka (January 15, 2018)
-Big Boss Man (September 22, 2004)
-The Big Show (February 8, 2018)
-Bam Bam Bigelow (January 19, 2007)
-Big E Langston (January 5, 2014)
-Big John Studd (March 20, 1995)
-Billy Gunn (December 15, 2015)
-Booker T (June 26, 2013)
-Braun Strowman (August 3, 2016)
-Bret Hart (October 26, 2002)
-Brian Christopher Lawler (July 29, 2018)
‘British Bulldog’ Davey Boy Smith (May 17, 2002) Chris Benoit (June 24, 2007
WWE Stars Who Died in 2018
The WWE is a sadly a place where many wrestlers have passed away, either in the ring or outside of it. Here are some of the WWE stars who died in 2018:
-Big Boss Man: He was a WWE star in the 1980s and 1990s. He died of a heart attack at the age of 55.
-Buddy Rogers: He was a pioneer in the wrestling business and was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. He died of natural causes at the age of 85.
-King Kong Bundy: He was a WWE star in the 1980s and 1990s. He died of natural causes at the age of 61.
– Nikolai Volkoff: He was a WWE star in the 1970s and 1980s. He died of natural causes at the age o f70.
-Roddy Piper: He was a WWE star in the 1980s and 1990s. He died of cardiac arrest at the age of 61.
WWE Stars Who Died in 2017
2017 was a tough year for WWE, as the company lost a number of major stars. Some of these deaths were due to natural causes, while others were due to accidents or drug overdoses. Here is a look at some of the biggest WWE stars who died in 2017.
-Bobby “The Brain” Heenan: Heenan was one of the most entertaining personalities in wrestling history, and he also had a successful career as a manager and commentator. He passed away in September 2017 at the age of 73 due to organ failure.
-Roman Reigns: Reigns was one of WWE’s top stars, and he was only 34 years old when he died from leukemia in October 2017.
-Chyna: Chyna was a pioneer for women’s wrestling, and she died at the age of 46 from an accidental overdose in April 2017.
-The Great Khali: The Great Khali was a 7-foot tall giant who had a successful career in WWE. He died at the age of 54 from a heart attack in October 2017.
WWE Stars Who Died in 2016
In 2016, several WWE stars died. This is a list of WWE stars who died in 2016.
-Chyna
-Mr. Perfect (Curt Hennig)
-Piper’s Pit (Roddy Piper)
-Pedro Morales
-Jimmy “Superfly” Snuka