Wrestling Historian Passes Away

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Pro wrestling historian James C. Melby passed away on 2/11 at the age of 57 after years of health problems. Dave Meltzer writes a touching and interesting obituary on Melby — who wrote for several early wrestling magazines such as Wrestling Monthly and Ring Wrestling, and also had a career in the music industry — in the 2/19 issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. (Click here for subscription information.)

Matthew Michaels is editor emeritus of Pulse Wrestling, and has been since the site launched.