David Harding
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Cain LynchGeorgia wrestling legend "Nightmare" Ted Allen passes away
August 21st 2010 01:35
"Nightmare" Ted Allen, a legend in the Georgia wrestling community, was found dead today at the age of 54.
Allen was scheduled to wrestle on an event tonight in Phenix City, Alabama. Kyle Matthews, who was Allen's scheduled opponent and travel partner, became concerned when Allen was late in picking him up and went to his residence, where he and his girlfriend reportedly found Allen dead.
A veteran of the ring for over 35 years, Allen is credited with having trained the likes of Arn Anderson and Ray "Big Bossman" Traylor, among many others. In recent years he'd become one of the most helpful veterans on the Georgia wrestling scene, often going out of his way to try and help young wrestlers improve their craft. He remained active on the Georgia independent wrestling scene, though he'd recently indicated that he felt he didn't have too many matches left in him and was talking about retiring. In addition to wrestling he built and sold professional wrestling rings and accessories.
Allen leaves behind two children and three grandchildren.
Indy Wrestling News & WrestlingAsylum.com sends its condolences to the friends, family, and fans of "Nightmare" Ted Allen. His contributions to the wrestling industry will not forgotten anytime soon.
Allen was scheduled to wrestle on an event tonight in Phenix City, Alabama. Kyle Matthews, who was Allen's scheduled opponent and travel partner, became concerned when Allen was late in picking him up and went to his residence, where he and his girlfriend reportedly found Allen dead.
A veteran of the ring for over 35 years, Allen is credited with having trained the likes of Arn Anderson and Ray "Big Bossman" Traylor, among many others. In recent years he'd become one of the most helpful veterans on the Georgia wrestling scene, often going out of his way to try and help young wrestlers improve their craft. He remained active on the Georgia independent wrestling scene, though he'd recently indicated that he felt he didn't have too many matches left in him and was talking about retiring. In addition to wrestling he built and sold professional wrestling rings and accessories.
Allen leaves behind two children and three grandchildren.
Indy Wrestling News & WrestlingAsylum.com sends its condolences to the friends, family, and fans of "Nightmare" Ted Allen. His contributions to the wrestling industry will not forgotten anytime soon.
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