Wrestling Legend is MISSING

It has been reported by Fox 25 News in Oklahoma that professional wrestling legend Danny Hodge is currently missing.

The local police department has put out a Silver Alert in response to the disappearance. A Silver Alert being a notification system designed to notify people of information pertaining to a missing person, usually with mental disabilities.

Hodge was last seen at his home in Perry, Oklahoma. At 5:20 local time he drove off in a silver Toyota Camry with the license plate number GLV226.

Hodge is currently suffering from dementia and is said to be in danger of serious injury or death due to his condition.

A wrestling legend, he is best known for competing in the 1952 and 1956 Olympic Games, earning a Silver medal in wrestling in 1956. Hodge also won the NWA Junior Heavyweight Championship seven times after transitioning to professional wrestling

On his YouShoot interview with Kayfabe Commentaries, Jim Cornette called Hodge “one of the greatest athletes this country has ever produced”, while adding, “if there was a UFC or a Dana White in the 50s or there was a Danny Hodge in his prime today, there would be no question who the biggest gate attraction in combat sports would be”.

 

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