Former TNA Wrestling star Joe Doering passes away after battle with brain cancer
MAPLE LEAF PRO Wrestling issued the following statement via Twitter/X…
“At 9:13 a.m. today, June 26, our brother Joe Doering passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family.
Though his time on this earth lasted only 44 years, Joe packed a thousand years’ worth of living into every one of them.
Joe is survived by his beloved wife, Lindsay, his family, and leaves behind countless friends and devoted fans around the world who will forever remember his strength, courage, and spirit.
Rest in peace, Joe. You will never be forgotten.”
Doering wrestled for various promotions including TNA Wrestling.
Doering was first diagnosed with a brain tumor on February 25th 2016, and underwent surgery to remove it on March 4th of that year. After the disease returned in August 2022, he underwent a second surgery. Following that procedure, Doering developed ataxia, which significantly affected his mobility.
In November 2025, Doering’s sister-in-law announced that he had been diagnosed with a third brain tumor. He entered hospice care in June 2026.
At 9:13 a.m. today, June 26, our brother Joe Doering passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family.
Though his time on this earth lasted only 44 years, Joe packed a thousand years’ worth of living into every one of them.
Joe is survived by his beloved wife, Lindsay, his… pic.twitter.com/qlzBVLUuM3
— MAPLE LEAF PRO Wrestling (@MapleLeafPW) June 26, 2026