List of oldest surviving professional wrestlers

This is a list of oldest surviving professional wrestlers. As of 2024, there are 43 living veterans from the "Golden Age of Wrestling" (1950s–1970s) over 75 years old. The last surviving wrestler from the "Pioneer Era" (WWWF) (1900s–1940s) was American wrestler Angelo Savoldi (born April 21, 1914, died September 13, 2013, aged 99 years, 145 days). The title of the oldest verified wrestler of all time belongs to Polish wrestler Abe Coleman (1905–2007), who lived 101 years, 189 days. The oldest person ever to be involved in the wrestling industry was promoter Harry Elliott (1904–2006), aged 101 years, 314 days.

The current oldest male living retired wrestler is Australia's Bill Verna, aged 95–96. The oldest female wrestler was Princess Bonita (1919–2014), aged 94 years, 273 days. The oldest female to be involved in the wrestling industry was Gorgeous George's valet Betty Wagner, who lived to the age of 98.

The oldest female wrestler to have a match is Mae Young, who defeated LayCool in a WWE Raw handicap match on November 15, 2010, at the age of 87. The oldest male wrestler to have a match is Dory Funk Jr., who wrestled in a tag team deathmatch in Japan aged 83.

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### Oldest wrestlers ever

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1 | Harry Elliott | M | 101 years, 313 days | August 16, 1904 | June 25, 2006 | Was the promoter of Seattle wrestling, from 1958 to 1969 he was the sole promoter in Washington, Idaho, and Northeast Oregon.[1]
2 | Abe Coleman | M | 101 years, 189 days | September 20, 1905 | March 28, 2007 | Oldest wrestler ever.[2]
3 | Joe D'Orazio | M | 99 years, 225 days | July 27, 1922 | March 9, 2022 | Referee, and British Wrestlers Reunion president until BWR ended in January 2022 after 30 years.
4 | Angelo Savoldi | M | 99 years, 152 days | April 21, 1914 | September 20, 2013 | Last surviving veteran of the "Pioneer Era".
5 | Bill Mercer | M | 99 years, 38 days | February 13, 1926 | March 23, 2025 | Voice of World Class Championship Wrestling.
6 | Jackie Stallone | F | 98 years, 297 days | November 29, 1921 | September 21, 2020 | Manager and promoter for Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling from 1986 to 1989. Mother of Sylvester Stallone.
7 | Dan McLeod | M | 98 years, 6 days | June 14, 1860 | June 20, 1958 | Last surviving American Heavyweight Champion and veteran of the "Farmer" Burns-Frank Gotch era.[2]
8 | Betty Wagner | F | 98 years | 1912–1913 | June 3, 2011 | First wife and valet of Gorgeous George.[3]
9 | Jarvis Astaire | M | 97 years, 319 days | October 6, 1923 | August 21, 2021 | Promoter for Joint Promotions in the United Kingdom in the early 1970s.
10 | Pedro Septién | M | 97 years, 273 days | March 21, 1916 | December 19, 2013 | Mexican actor, wrestling announcer and baseball broadcaster.
11 | Gerry Hoggarth | M | 97 years, 119 days | April 17, 1922 | August 14, 2019 | Began his career in the 1940s[4]
12 | Luis Magana | M | 97 years | 1910 | March 23, 2008 | Spanish announcer in boxing and wrestling in Los Angeles
13 | Jack LaLanne | M | 96 years, 119 days | September 26, 1914 | January 23, 2011 | World-famous fitness guru, had a brief pro wrestling career in 1938
14 | Milo Steinborn | M | 95 years, 328 days | March 18, 1893 | February 9, 1989 | Promoted wrestling in Florida[2]
15 | Samson Burke | M | 95 years, 127 days | April 8, 1930 | Living | Canadian Wrestler actor, bodybuilder, wrestler, swimmer. Known as Sammy Berg during his wrestling career.
16 | Abe Jacobs | M | 95 years, 125 days | April 18, 1928 | August 21, 2023 | New Zealand wrestler. Former NWA World Tag Team Champion.
17 | Hélio Gracie | M | 95 years, 120 days | October 1, 1913 | January 29, 2009 | Brazilian martial artist who wrestled occasionally.
18 | Meshulam Riklis | M | 95 years, 54 days | December 2, 1923 | January 25, 2019 | Turkish-Israeli businessman that owned Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling from 1986 to 2001.
19 | Andrew Tsimpides | M | 95 years, 34 days | August 16, 1916 | September 19, 2011 | Former manager of Gorgeous George
20 | Bob Caudle | M | 95 years, 11 days | August 2, 1930 | Living | Voice of Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling. Later announced in South Atlantic Pro Wrestling and Smoky Mountain Wrestling.
21 | Princess Bonita | F | 94 years, 273 days | May 31, 1919 | February 28, 2014 | Oldest female, mainly wrestled as Princess White Dove
22 | Darkie Arnott | M | 94 years, 240 days | July 24, 1929 | March 20, 2024 | Northern Irish wrestler and referee
23 | Fritz Von Goering | M | 94 years, 135 days | March 31, 1930 | August 13, 2024 | Former NWA Pacific Northwest Heavyweight Champion
24 | Don Brinton | M | 94 years, 121 days | October 3, 1927 | February 1, 2022 | Canadian broadcaster. Won the Order of Canada. Promoter for AWA in Winnpieg from 1979 to 1986.
25 | Lloyd Antonation | M | 94 years, 109 days | December 22, 1922 | April 10, 2017 | Wrestled only in Winnipeg, Canada.

### Oldest female wrestlers ever

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1 | Princess Bonita | F | 94 years, 273 days | May 31, 1919 | February 28, 2014 | Oldest female, mainly wrestled as Princess White Dove
2 | Mae Young | F | 90 years, 308 days | March 12, 1923 | January 14, 2014 | Oldest person to wrestle ever at 87 years old. Wrestled for WWF from 1999 to 2000, 2004 and 2010.
3 | Lorraine Johnson | F | 90 years, 217 days | March 2, 1930 | October 5, 2020 | [5]
4 | Ethel Brown | F | 90 years, 57 days | May 25, 1931 | July 21, 2021 |
5 | Yukiko Tomoe | F | 89 years, 285 days | November 1, 1935 | Living | Oldest living female wrestler. First Japanese woman to win the NWA World Women's Championship in 1968.
6 | Gladys Gillem | F | 89 years, 218 days | January 6, 1920 | August 12, 2009 | Feuded with Mildred Burke.
7 | Kathy Starr | F | 89 years, 66 days | June 8, 1936 | Living | Wrestled mainly in Hawaii.
8 | Irma Gonzalez | F | 88 years, 358 days | August 20, 1936 | Living | Wrestled mainly in Mexico and WCCW. Oldest surviving Mexican women wrestler.
9 | Cora Combs | F | 88 years, 96 days | March 17, 1927 | June 21, 2015 |
10 | Beverly Shade | F | 87 years, 74 days | March 21, 1936 | June 3, 2023 | Wrestled in the WWF in 1980.

### Oldest wrestlers currently living

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1 | Bill Verna | M | 95–96 years | 1929 | Aussie wrestler won the British Empire/Commonwealth Heavyweight Championship.
2 | Samson Burke | M | 95 years, 127 days | April 8, 1930 | Oldest Canadian Wrestler. Known as Sammy Berg. Also was a bodybuilder, swimmer, and actor.
3 | Bob Caudle | M | 95 years, 11 days | August 2, 1930 | Voice of Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling. Later announced in South Atlantic Pro Wrestling and Smoky Mountain Wrestling.
4 | Octavio Gaona Jr. | M | 93 years, 313 days | October 4, 1931 | Son of Octavio Gaona.
5 | Hank Garrett | M | 93 years, 291 days | October 26, 1931 | Wrestled as The Minnesota Farm Boy from 1957 to 1966.
6 | Nick Kozak | M | 92 years, 283 days | November 3, 1932 | Raised in Texas. Wrestled for Pacific Northwest, WCCW and NWA Georgia.
7 | Steve Novak | M | 92 years, 262 days | November 24, 1932 | Wrestled in Studio Wrestling out of Pittsburgh in the 1950s and 1960s. Also wrestled as The Battling Bohemian and Red Menace.
8 | Caswell Martin | M | 92–93 years | 1932 | Antigua-British wrestler. Wrestled in the UK, Germany and Japan.
9 | Keita Meretana | M | 91–92 years | 1933 | Former NWA New Zealand Heavyweight Championship
10 | Dory Dixon | M | 91 years, 193 days | February 1, 1934 | First Jamaican wrestler in the WWWF.
11 | Guillotine Gordon | M | 90 years, 211 days | January 14, 1935 | Wrestled in the WWWF from 1964 to 1969. Later in his career he wrestled as Enforcer Luciano in NWA Hollywood.
12 | Horst Hoffman | M | 89 years, 318 days | September 29, 1935 | Czechoslovakian wrestler. Wrestled in Germany, France, Japan and AWA.
13 | Paul Diamond | M | 89 years, 293 days | October 24, 1935 | Wrestled for NWA Vancouver and AWA from 1960 to 1972
14 | Yukiko Tomoe | F | 89 years, 285 days | November 1, 1935 | Japanese female wrestler. Oldest living female wrestler. Former NWA World Women's Champion
15 | Earl Maynard | M | 89 years, 258 days | November 28, 1935 | From Barbados former Mr. Universe, a bodybuilder wrestler in the 60s and 70s and teamed with Rocky Johnson. He wrestled for Pacific Northwest, Stampede, NWA, and WWWF.
16 | Tony Kontellis | M | 89–90 years | 1935 | Wrestled in Australia and WWWF
17 | Eddie Sharkey | M | 89 years, 190 days | February 4, 1936 | Wrestled in AWA. Owns Pro Wrestling America. Also has trained many wrestlers like Rick Rude, Bob Backlund, Jesse Ventura, etc.
18 | Kathy Starr | F | 89 years, 66 days | June 8, 1936 | Wrestled mainly in Hawaii.
19 | Irma Gonzalez | F | 88 years, 358 days | August 20, 1936 | Wrestled mainly in Mexico and WCCW.
20 | Black Gordman | M | 88 years, 312 days | October 5, 1936 | Well known in Los Angeles, Texas and WWWF from 1972 to 1974.
21 | Eddie Morrow | M | 88–89 years | 1936 | From Martinique wrestled for Pacific Northwest and Stampede Wrestling. Brother of Gerry Morrow. Resides in Calgary, Canada.
22 | Mark Lewin | M | 88 years, 150 days | March 16, 1937 | Multi-time regional champion. Worked as Purple Haze.
23 | Raúl Reyes | M | 87 years, 244 days | December 12, 1937 | Wrestled in Mexico.
24 | Steve Veidor | M | 87 years, 215 days | January 10, 1938 | Former European Heavyweight Champion.
25 | Omar Atlas | M | 87 years, 113 days | April 22, 1938 | Former NWA Central States Heavyweight Champion. Worked for WWF from 1986 to 1992.
26 | Harvey Smith (equestrian) | M | 86 years, 227 days | December 29, 1938 | British show jumping champion. Wrestled occasionally in the 1970s.
27 | Lumberjack Pierre | M | 86 years, 181 days | February 13, 1939 | Former WWWF World Tag Team Champion.
28 | George Hultz | M | 86 years, 159 days | March 7, 1939 | Former NFL football player. Had a short career in Tri-State and Alabama from 1969 to 1974.
29 | Lars Anderson | M | 86 years, 152 days | March 14, 1939 | Five-time NWA Polynesian Pacific Heavyweight Champion.
30 | Jim Herd | M | 86 years, 142 days | March 24, 1939 | Executive vice president for World Championship Wrestling from 1988 to 1992.
31 | Bill Watts | M | 86 years, 100 days | May 5, 1939 | Three time NWA Florida Heavyweight Champion and promoter of Mid-South/UWF Wrestling.
32 | Tinieblas | M | 86 years, 66 days | June 8, 1939 | One time WWA World Heavyweight Champion.
33 | Fred Peloquin | M | 85 years, 285 days | November 1, 1939 | Known as Mad Dog Peloquin in Winnipeg and AWA. Three-time WFWA Canadian Heavyweight Champion.
34 | Paul LeDuc | M | 85–86 | 1939 | Brother (kayfabe) of Jos LeDuc.
35 | Joe Carollo | M | 85 years, 141 days | March 25, 1940 | Former NFL football player. Had a short career in Japan and Mid-Atlantic from 1965 to 1967.
36 | Bruce Swayze | M | 85 years, 128 days | April 7, 1940 | Canadian wrestler who worked as The Black Baron in Cleveland. Cousin of Patrick Swayze.
37 | El Matematico | M | 85 years, 115 days | April 20, 1940 | Mexican wrestler
38 | Spiros Arion | M | 84 years, 344 days | September 3, 1940 | Egyptian-Greek wrestler. Well known in the WWWF from 1966 to 1978.
39 | Baron Von Raschke | M | 84 years, 300 days | October 17, 1940 | Former one time NWA Georgia Heavyweight Championship.
40 | Les Thatcher | M | 84 years, 289 days | October 28, 1940 | Founded and promoter for Heartland Wrestling Association.

### Oldest wrestlers to ever perform 70 and over

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1 | Mae Young | F | 87 years, 248 days | March 12, 1923 | January 14, 2014 | November 15, 2010 | She took part in a Falls Count Anywhere 2-on-1 Handicap Match against LayCool (Layla and Michelle McCool) on WWE's Old School Raw, when she put her foot over Layla for a pinfall victory outside the ring.
2 | Dory Funk Jr. | M | 83 years, 203 days | February 3, 1941 | Living | August 24, 2024 | Wrestled on Frontier Martial-Arts Wrestling-Explosion Terry Funk Memorial & Atsushi Onita 50th Anniversary event teaming with Osamu Nishimura to defeat Atsushi Onita and Raijin Yaguchi in Kawasaki, Japan.
3 | Kendo Nagasaki | M | 83 years, 45 days | October 11, 1941 | Living | November 25, 2024 | Wrestled on an LDN Wrestling show, teaming with the tag team Dead Gorgeous to defeat Sanjay Bagga and the tag team of The Filthy Pikeys in Croydon, England.
4 | Great Kojika | M | 82 years, 357 days | April 28, 1942 | Living | April 20, 2025 | Most recently wrestled on April 20, 2025, for Niigata Pro Wrestling in Niigata, Japan, teaming with Tatsumi Fujinami and LEONA to defeat the team of Akira Jo, Isami Kodaka and Ryota Nakatsu.
5 | KY Wakamatsu | M | 82 years, 153 days | January 1, 1942 | Living | June 2, 2024 | Last wrestled for Asian Pro Wrestling in Takachiho, Japan in a battle royal won by Shota.
6 | Killer Kowalski | M | 81 years, 153 days | October 13, 1926 | August 30, 2008 | March 14, 2008 | Kowalski wrestled his last match as he defeated Gino Giovanni with the clawhold at Top Rope Promotions in Fall River, Massachusetts.
7 | The Fabulous Moolah | F | 81 years, 61 days | July 22, 1923 | November 2, 2007 | September 21, 2004 | Teamed with Mae Young to defeat Dawn Marie and Torrie Wilson in a tag team match at the WWE SmackDown taping. The match aired on TV two days later.
8 | Jimmy Valiant | M | 81 years, 7 days | August 6, 1942 | Living | August 13, 2023 | Last wrestled for Revolution Wrestling Authority in High Point, North Carolina, teaming with Rob McBride in a 3-on-2 Handicap Match to defeat the team of Jonny Fairplay, Julian Strauss, and Steven Frye.
9 | Dominic DeNucci | M | 80 years, 82 days | January 23, 1932 | August 12, 2021 | April 14, 2012 | DeNucci wrestled his last match at a PWS card in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, teaming up with Shane Douglas to defeat the team of Lord Zoltan and Shawn Blanchard.
10 | Tinieblas | M | 80 years, 71 days | June 8, 1939 | Living | August 18, 2019 | Last wrestled at the 2019 Expo Lucha convention in San Diego, California, teaming up with Dr. Wagner Jr. and Octagón to defeat the team of Fuerza Guerrera, Misterioso Jr., and Pirata Morgan.
11 | Popoff | M | 80 years, 6 days | March 12, 1943 | Living | March 18, 2023 | Last wrestled for Rixe Catch in Plouasne, France, defeating Charles Crowley.
12 | Dave Kidney | M | 80–81 years | 1931 | July 21, 2020 | October 14, 2012 | Last known match took place in Dalkeith, Scotland.
13 | Ox Baker | M | 80 years, 0 days | April 19, 1934 | October 20, 2014 | April 19, 2014 | Wrestled his last match on his 80th birthday against Bobo Brazil Jr. at a CCW card in Marion, Ohio.[6]
14 | Mr. Chile | M | 79 years, 279 days | November 21, 1942 | Living | August 27, 2022 | Last wrestled for Valparaiso Lucha Libre in Valparaiso, Chile, teaming with Angel Blanco to defeat La Momia Porteña and Zaddam.[7]
15 | Bob Armstrong | M | 79 years, 220 days | October 3, 1939 | August 27, 2020 | May 11, 2019 | Armstrong's last match was for Continental Championship Wrestling in Dothan, Alabama, where he defeated The Assassin.
16 | John Cena Sr. | M | 79 years, 170 days | June 16, 1944 | Living | December 3, 2023 | The biological father of John Cena. He wrestled his last match for LIVE Pro Wrestling in New Bedford, Massachusetts, defeating Smart Mark Sterling.
17 | Chick Donovan | M | 78 years, 99 days | March 7, 1947 | Living | June 14, 2025 | Most recently wrestled on June 14, 2025 for IWA Deep South teaming with Robert Gibson defeated Mr. Hughes and Jay Impact in Sylacauga, Alabama.
18 | Frank Hickey | M | 78 years, 66 days | March 10, 1915 | December 8, 1993 | May 15, 1993 | Wrestled his last match at a USWA event in Nashville, Tennessee, teaming with Brian Christopher in a loss to Frank Morrell and Koko B. Ware. He died a few months later.
19 | George Julio | M | 78 years, 27 days | March 10, 1946 | Living | April 6, 2024 | Last wrestled for Victoria Professional Wrestling in Strathmore, Victoria, Australia, defeating Mason Stoneheart in a Street Fight.
20 | Gypsy Joe | M | 77 years, 36 days | December 2, 1933 | June 14, 2016 | January 7, 2011 | Joe wrestled his last match at the Gypsy Joe retirement show held in Tullahoma, Tennessee by the Southern Wrestling Federation.
21 | Bushwhacker Luke | M | 76 years, 265 days | January 8, 1947 | Living | September 30, 2023 | Most recently wrestled on September 30, 2023 for WCPBTW in Chillicothe, Ohio, teaming with Caleb Konley and Tommy Rich in a loss to Haku, The Barbarian and The Samoan Tsunami.
22 | Mil Máscaras | M | 76 years, 237 days | July 15, 1942 | Living | March 9, 2019 | Last wrestled for Lucha Libre Acapulco in Acapulco, Mexico, teaming with Capitan Atomo and Dragon Lee to defeat the team of La Bestia del Ring, Rey Bucanero, and Valiente.
23 | Vince McMahon | M | 76 years, 222 days | August 24, 1945 | Living | April 3, 2022 | Wrestled his last match at WrestleMania 38 in Arlington, Texas, defeating Pat McAfee.
24 | Kim Duk | M | 76 years, 199 days | February 7, 1948 | Living | August 24, 2024 | Wrestled his last match at the FMW-E Terry Funk Memorial & Atsushi Onita 50th Anniversary in Kawasaki, Japan, where he teamed with Yuichi Taniguchi defeating Chikara and Masahiko Takasugi.
25 | José González | M | 76 years, 141 days | March 18, 1946 | Living | August 6, 2022 | Most recently wrestled on August 6, 2022, for IWA Puerto Rico, teaming with Savio Vega defeated Manny Ferno, Mr. Big and El Bronco in a handicap match.
26 | Claude Roca | M | 76 years, 127 days | March 18, 1945 | Living | July 23, 2021 | Last wrestled for ABC Wrestling in Béziers, France, losing to Matthew Ford.
27 | Jackie Fargo | M | 76 years, 82 days | June 26, 1930 | June 24, 2013 | September 16, 2006 | Wrestled in a tag team match with Jeff Justice and Officer McKenny to defeat Dr. Tom Prichard, Beau James and The Sheik of Araby for Big Time Wrestling in Granite Quarry, North Carolina.
28 | Frank Durso | M | 76 years, 52 days | January 30, 1937 | December 7, 2018 | March 23, 2013 | Wrestled in a tag team match with Shawn Blanchard and Lou Martin to defeat Bobby O, Kris Kash, Shane Starr and Justin Sane for Keystone State Wrestling Alliance in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
29 | King Cobra | M | 76 years, 52 days | March 14, 1948 | Living | May 5, 2024 | Teamed with Michael as they defeated the Hollywood Clique (Jimmy Blaylock and Van Vicious) at Championship Wrestling From Memphis in Memphis, Tennessee.
30 | Bill Dundee | M | 76 years, 51 days | October 24, 1943 | Living | December 14, 2019 | Wrestled last for Bobby Eaton: A Night Of Appreciation event in Knoxville, Tennessee, where he teamed with George South, Beau James, and Stan Lee as they lost to Bobby Fulton, Brad Thomas, Ryan Dookie, and Shane Williams.
31 | Yoshiaki Fujiwara | M | 75 years, 343 days | April 27, 1949 | Living | April 5, 2025 | Most recently wrestled on April 5, 2025 for Tenryu Project in Tokyo, Japan, teaming with Hikaru Sato defeating Mitsuya Nagai and Keita Yano.
32 | El Satánico | M | 75 years, 291 days | October 26, 1949 | Living | Still active | Most recently wrestled on June 3, 2025 for CMLL in Guadalajara, Mexico, teamed with Arlequin as they lost to Atlantis (wrestler), and Gallo Jr.
33 | Mike Jackson | M | 75 years, 275 days | November 11, 1949 | Living | Still active | Most recently wrestled on June 14, 2025 for IWA Deep South teaming with Johnny Swinger as they defeated Rhome Senju and Viktor Throne.
34 | Kenny Jay | M | 75 years, 77 days | March 27, 1937 | February 2, 2023 | June 16, 2012 | Last wrestled in an 11-person Royal Rumble style match, where he entered last and won, last eliminating Erik Lockhart, for Rock n Roll Wrestling in Wahpeton, North Dakota.
35 | El Matematico | M | 75 years, 27 days | April 20, 1940 | Living | May 17, 2015 | Wrestled his last match for FMLL teaming with Mano Negra and Jalisco as they lost to Blue Panther, Damián 666, and Negro Navarro in El Monte, California.
36 | Octavio Gaona | M | 74 years, 304 days | March 22, 1902 | June 26, 1996 | January 20, 1977 | Wrestled his last match at a show in Guadalajara, Mexico teaming with his grandson, Arturo Gaona and Bucanero I defeating Babe Sharon, Comando I and Luis Chavir.
37 | Lou Thesz | M | 74 years, 246 days | April 24, 1916 | April 28, 2002 | December 26, 1990 | The former undisputed World Heavyweight Champion last wrestled for New Japan Pro Wrestling in Hamamatsu, Japan, losing to Masahiro Chono.
38 | Bob Orton Jr. | M | 74 years, 97 days | November 10, 1950 | Living | February 15, 2025 | Most recently wrestled for Midwest Wrestling Coalition in the St Louis, MO area, where he fought Atilla Khan to a double countout.
39 | The Great Gama | M | 73–74 years | May 22, 1878 | May 23, 1960 | 1952 | Sources say that Gama remained active as a wrestler until 1952.
40 | Father Time | M | 73 years, 353 days | August 25, 1951 | Living | Still active | Most recently wrestled on June 7, 2025, for Pure Pro Wrestling in Bay City, Michigan as he defeated Sean Evans to retain the PPW Michigan State Heavyweight Championship.
41 | Johnny Saint | M | 73 years, 349 days | June 29, 1941 | Living | June 13, 2015 | Wrestled his last match for Italian Championship Wrestling in Brescia, Italy, teaming with Manuel Majoli to defeat Mr. Excellent and Psycho Mike.
42 | Adrian Street | M | 73 years, 191 days | December 5, 1940 | July 31, 2023 | June 14, 2014 | Wrestled his last match for NWA Wrestle Birmingham, in Birmingham, Alabama.
43 | Ric Flair | M | 73 years, 156 days | February 25, 1949 | Living | July 31, 2022 | Wrestled his last match in Nashville, Tennessee, teaming with his son-in-law Andrade El Idolo to defeat the team of Jay Lethal and Jeff Jarrett at the Ric Flair's Last Match pay-per-view.
44 | Estrella Blanca | M | 73 years, 92 days | January 15, 1938 | November 15, 2021 | April 17, 2011 | Wrestled his last match on a AAA show in a loss to El Pistolero in San Pedro Cholula, Mexico.
45 | Terry Funk | M | 73 years, 85 days | June 30, 1944 | August 23, 2023 | September 23, 2017 | Last wrestled for Big Time Wrestling in Spartanburg, South Carolina where he teamed with The Rock N' Roll Express as they defeated Doug Gilbert, Jerry Lawler and Brian Christopher.
46 | Jerry Lawler | M | 73 years, 53 days | November 29, 1949 | Living | January 21, 2023 | Last wrestled for AML Acts Of War Games 2 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina defeating Beer City Bruiser.
47 | Mr. Wrestling II | M | 73 years, 33 days | September 10, 1934 | June 10, 2020 | October 13, 2007 | Last wrestled for Hawaii Championship Wrestling as he teamed up with Steve Corino and won the HCW Kekaulike Heritage Tag Team Championship title.
48 | Mitsuo Momota | M | 73 years, 8 days | September 21, 1948 | Living | September 29, 2021 | Wrestled last match for Asakusa Pro Wrestling in Tokyo, Japan, where he teamed with Chikara to defeat Destroyman and Mr. Atomiko.
49 | Sergio El Hermoso | M | 72–73 years | 1946 | May 14, 2021 | August 17, 2019 | Wrestled his last match teaming with Zoraya to defeat Carta Brava and Fantasma de la Opera by disqualification at Promociones HUMO in Mexico City, Mexico.
50 | Black Terry | M | 72 years, 172 days | September 3, 1952 | April 20, 2025 | February 22, 2025 | Wrestled his last match on February 22, 2025, for Pro Wrestling Resurrection in Tlalnepantla, Mexico in a four way against Negro Navarro and Mascara Ano 2000 won by El Solar.
51 | El Canek | M | 72 years, 139 days | June 19, 1952 | Living | November 5, 2024 | Most recently wrestled on November 5, 2024 in Pachuca, Mexico at MaxProad teaming with Atlantis (wrestler) and Felino to as they defeated Blue Panther, Ultimo Guerrero and Black Demon.
52 | Woody Farmer | M | 72 years, 109 days | December 25, 1935 | February 29, 2012 | April 12, 2008 | Wrestled his last match for Bay Wrestling Federation in Alameda, California, teaming with his son Shane Kody and his grandson Riot defeating Boom Boom Comini, Johnny Starr and Mr. Frost.
53 | The Cuban Assassin | M | 72 years, 92 days | January 27, 1945 | Living | April 29, 2017 | Last wrestled for Ultimate Championship Wrestling in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, teaming with Bushwhacker Luke and Dillon Sharpe to defeat the team of Brett Howett, Jakob Moore and Kris Hicks.
54 | Cien Caras | M | 72 years, 27 days | October 18, 1949 | Living | November 14, 2021 | Last wrestled on November 14, 2021, for an event in Guadalajara, Mexico where he defeated El Gallo for the Arena Jalisco Heavyweight Title.
55 | Billy Riley | M | 71–72 years | June 22, 1896 | August 27, 1977 | 1968 | Last known match took place in 1968.
T-56  | Gustav Frištenský | M | 72 years (unverified) | May 18, 1879 | April 6, 1957 | 1951 | It is said that Gustav Frištenský wrestled until the age of 72.
Warren Bockwinkel | M | 72 years (unverified) | May 21, 1911 | March 25, 1986 | 1983 | It is said that Warren Bockwinkel, father of Nick Bockwinkel, wrestled until the age of 72.
Les Kellett | M | 72 years (unverified) | May 11, 1915 | January 9, 2002 | 1987 | It is said that Les Kellett wrestled until the age of 72.
59 | Jimmy Snuka | M | 71 years, 362 days | May 18, 1943 | January 15, 2017 | May 15, 2015 | His last match was at an ECPW event, where he teamed up with Frankie Flow to defeat the team of Andrew Anderson and Jason Knight.
60 | Ron Fuller | M | 71 years, 328 days | March 3, 1948 | Living | January 25, 2020 | Last wrestled on January 25, 2020, for Continental Championship Wrestling in Dothan, Alabama, teaming with Jimmy Golden to defeat The Dirty Blondes (Leo Brien and Mike Patrick).
61 | Ultraman | M | 71 years, 321 days | July 14, 1947 | Living | May 31, 2019 | His last match was teaming with El Solar and Super Astro as they defeated Black Terry, Negro Navarro, and Mano Negra at an event in Cuautitlan, Mexico.
62 | Masanobu Kurisu | M | 71 years, 304 days | November 15, 1946 | Living | September 15, 2018 | His last match was teaming with Shigeo Okumura and Felino as they defeated, Mano Negra, Solar I, and Villano IV at the ExpoMuseo event in Benito Juarez, Mexico.
63 | Fuerza Guerrera | M | 71 years, 243 days | December 13, 1953 | Living | Still active | Most recently wrestled on May 14, 2025, for Todo X El Todo La Gira De Despedida De El Hijo Del Santo in San Luis Potsoi, Mexico, in a 6 tag amtch with Dr. Wagner Jr. and El Hijo del Fishman losing to LA Park, El Hijo del Santo and Santo Jr.
64 | Tatsumi Fujinami | M | 71 years, 228 days | December 28, 1953 | Living | Still active | Most recently wrestled on June 15, 2025, for Niigata Pro Wrestling in Niigata, Japan, teaming with LEONA and Hiroyuki Suzuki defeating Hideyoshi Kamitani, Nobu Kaseda and Yuya Aoki.
65 | Mae Weston | F | 71 years, 138 days | January 30, 1923 | October 14, 1999 | June 17, 1994 | Wrestled in her last match in a tag team match with Stormy Apple as they lost to Josie Navarro and Margaret Garcia at Ladies International Wrestling Association in Las Vegas, Nevada.
66 | John Pesek | M | 71 years, 124 days | February 21, 1894 | March 21, 1978 | June 25, 1965 | Wrestled in his last match defeating Frenchy Roberre at a Pacific Northwest Wrestling event in Portland, Oregon.
67 | Américo Rocca | M | 71 years, 121 days | September 22, 1952 | Living | January 21, 2024 | Most recently wrestled on January 21, 2024, for CROM Jalisco in Guadalajara, Mexico, teaming with Mortis and Funebre to defeat the team of Avigor, Principle Dragon and Shezmu.
68 | Afa Anoaʻi | M | 71 years, 100 days | November 21, 1942 | August 16, 2024 | March 1, 2014 | Wrestled his last match with his sons Afa Anoa'i Jr., LA Smooth, Samu and his grandson Lance Anoa'i. They defeated Homicide, AC Anderson, Eric Cobain, Havok and Mustafa Aziz in a 10-tag match for his promotion World Xtreme Wrestling in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
69 | Dick the Bruiser Jr. | M | 71 years, 85 days | August 4, 1952 | Living | October 28, 2023 | Most recently wrestled for Supreme Pro Wrestling in Goshen, Indiana, teaming with Slim Trimmons to defeat Austin Martin and Rusty Nailz.
T-70  | Ivan Koloff | M | 71 years, 83 days | August 25, 1942 | February 18, 2017 | November 16, 2013 | Wrestled his last match as he lost to Bob Armstrong at Superstars of Wrestling 1 in Rome, Georgia.
Stu Hart | M | 71 years, 83 days | May 3, 1915 | October 16, 2003 | July 25, 1986 | Wrestled his last match in a tag team match with his son, Keith defeating Honky Tonk Wayne and JR Foley at Stampede Wrestling in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
72 | Tony Atlas | M | 71 years, 112 days | April 23, 1954 | Living | April 25, 2025 | Most recently wrestled on April 25, 2025 for BLP At Squared Circle Expo III defeating Shazza McKenzie and Frank the Clown in a handicap match in Indianapolis, Indiana.
73 | Jaque Mate | M | 70 years, 351 days | September 29, 1948 | Living | September 15, 2019 | Wrestled his last match at the VerdugoMania 3rd Anniversary show in Tonala, Jalisco, Mexico, teaming with Jaque Mate Jr., Rafaga, and Rayman in a loss to the team of Américo Rocca, El Gallego, Huracán Ramirez, and Starman.
74 | Oriental | M | 70 years, 306 days | November 1, 1950 | January 12, 2025 | September 3, 2021 | His last match was teaming with Centenario and Tronos losing to Lil Blay, Miles Deville and Sweet Daddy Soul for ULLO Promociones in Orizaba, Veracruz, Mexico.
75 | Bobo Brazil Jr. | M | 70 years, 312 days | September 14, 1952 | Living | July 23, 2023 | Wrestled for FEW Unbreakable in Greenfield, Indiana, defeating Jacob Rose.
76 | Ricky Knight | M | 70 years, 246 days | December 24, 1953 | Living | August 26, 2024 | Teamed with his sons Zak Knight and Roy defeating Brad Slayer, Sam Bates and Swede at his promotion World Association Of Wrestling Fightmare 6 in Norwich, England.
77 | Katsuji Ueda | M | 70 years, 236 days | December 15, 1945 | April 20, 2017 | August 7, 2016 | Wrestled his last match for Frontier Martial-Arts Wrestling in Tokyo, Japan, defeating HASEGAWA and The Shooter in a MMA Three Way match.
78 | El Sicodelico | M | 70 years, 226 days | April 4, 1944 | Living | November 16, 2014 | Wrestled his last match in an event in Mexico City, Mexico, teaming with Mil Mascaras and Dos Caras defeating Brazo de Oro, Brazo de Plata and Brazo de Platino.
79 | Nikolai Volkoff | M | 70 years, 203 days | October 14, 1947 | July 29, 2018 | May 5, 2018 | Wrestled his last match for Battleground Championship Wrestling in Feasterville, Pennsylvania, teaming with Jim Duggan to defeat the team of Mecha Mercenary and Nicky Benz.
80 | Águila Solitaria | M | 70 years, 66 days | August 31, 1954 | Living | November 5, 2024 | Most recently wrestled on November 5, 2024 in Pachuca, Mexico for MaxProad teaming with Falcon Jr., and Halcon 78 as they defeated Negro Navarro, Oriental and Rugido.
81 | Masanobu Fuchi | M | 70 years, 188 days | January 14, 1954 | Living | July 20, 2024 | Most recently wrestled on July 20, 2024 for All Japan Pro Wrestling in Tokyo, Japan, losing to Yuma Anzai.
82 | Baron Michele Leone | M | 70 years, 67 days | June 8, 1909 | November 26, 1988 | August 14, 1979 | Wrestled his last match defeating Rat Ferraro at a wrestling event in Montreal, Canada.
83 | The Great Kabuki | M | 70 years, 22 days | September 8, 1948 | Living | September 30, 2018 | Wrestled his last match at a show that was independently produced by Masakatsu Funaki in Osaka, Japan, teaming with Giant Small Baba, Small Antonio Inoki, and Teruko Kagawa to defeat the team of HIRO Dai Circus Yasuda, Mitsukuni Daiso, Waka Shoyo, and Yamaishi Meijin in an 8-person tag team match.

### Oldest wrestlers still wrestling

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1 | El Satánico | M | 75 years, 291 days | October 26, 1949 | Still wrestles for Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre as of 2025.
2 | Mike Jackson | M | 75 years, 275 days | November 11, 1949 | Still wrestles for independent shows.
3 | Father Time | M | 73 years, 353 days | August 25, 1951 | Still wrestles for independent shows.
4 | Fuerza Guerrera | M | 71 years, 243 days | December 13, 1953 | Wrestles in Mexico as of 2025.
5 | Tatsumi Fujinami | M | 71 years, 228 days | December 28, 1953 | Wrestles in Japan as of 2025.
6 | Rocky Santana | M | 70 years, 18 days | July 26, 1955 | Still wrestles in Mexico.
7 | El Solar | M | 69 years, 80 days | May 25, 1956 | Still wrestles in Mexico.
8 | Tommy Rich | M | 69 years, 18 days | July 26, 1956 | Still wrestles for independent shows.
9 | Ricky Morton | M | 68 years, 328 days | September 19, 1956 | Still wrestles for independent shows.
10 | Negro Navarro | M | 68 years, 62 days | June 12, 1957 | Still wrestles in Mexico.

## See also

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* List of premature professional wrestling deaths

## References

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1. ^ Oliver, Greg. "Seattle promoter Harry Elliott dead at 101". canoe.com. Archived from the original on March 9, 2016. Retrieved April 20, 2020.
2. ^ a b c Will, Gary (December 1998). "Gary Will: Deceased Pro Wrestlers – A Tribute to Mat Stars of the Past". GaryWill.com. Archived from the original on May 23, 2015. Retrieved November 4, 2009.
3. ^ "Betty Wagner, first wife of WWE Hall of Famer Gorgeous George, dead at 98".
4. ^ Cauliflower Alley Club
5. ^ Mooneyham, Mike [@ByMikeMooneyham] (October 6, 2020). "Deepest condolences to @nicklaroberts and family on the passing of her mom Lorraine Johnson at age 90. One of the most beautiful and athletic women wrestlers during the '50s and '60s ... she and Penny Banner were women's world tag-team champions with looks and talent to spare. https://t.co/O5GfUklP1O" (Tweet). Archived from the original on October 7, 2020. Retrieved August 22, 2021 - via Twitter.
6. ^ Wrestling Promo - Ox Baker Final Match. Dave Burzynski. April 2, 2014. Archived from the original on March 30, 2017. Retrieved August 22, 2021 - via YouTube.
7. ^ Mr Chile & Angel Blanco vs Zaddam & La Momia Porteña - Inmortales, Valparaíso Lucha Libre 2022. wrestling mundial. August 28, 2022 - via YouTube.

## External links

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* Dead Wrestlers