Joe Doering Dies at 44 After Brain Cancer Diagnosis, Won Titles in TNA and AJPW

Former TNA and All Japan Pro Wrestling star Joe Doering died on Friday after a lengthy battle with brain cancer, according to Kimberlee Speakman of People. He was 44.

TNA released a statement on social media:

Other folks from the wrestling world also responded to the news and offered condolences:

Doering was a two-time Triple Crown Heavyweight Champion in AJPW and a two-time Impact World Tag Team Champion in AEW alongside Eric Young and Deaner. He also briefly had a developmental contract with WWE.

According to his family, he battled brain cancer for 10 years, which included three separate tumors.

"Please keep Joe's family and friends in your thoughts during this difficult time," his family wrote following his death. "Thank you all for your love, support, and kindness—it has meant so much to us. We love you, Joe. You will be forever in our hearts and deeply missed."