According to this story at 1Wrestling.com, Tenta has been diagnosed with an incurable and cancerous lung tumor and given 13-18 months to live. He said he's fighting it and let's all hope he can make it through.
That sucks. Anyone who would alter their tattoo to fit more to their wrestling character has some real devotion to their craft. I hope the next year or so is as comfortable as possible for him.
Cancer isn't cool...it killed my West Highland terrior. Yeah, it's a dog but still same thing kills people. I guess I remember ole John "Earthquake" Tenta from fueding with the Hulkster circa 1990.
Yet I have the Colosseum video where the Natural Disasters beat Money Inc. for the Tag straps. Then ole Quake was the one to pass out to put the straps back on Money Inc. at a Superstar taping or was it a house show?
Anyways, my thoughs to John "Earthquake" Tenta.
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Cancer killed my Grandfather. So I really hate seeing it happen to others. Tenta was always a cool guy. All I can say from here is best of luck. I really hope he pulls through.
I echo all the sentiments. I have lost a father, aunt, grandmother and both grandfather to cancer. From all I read and heard Tenta is a good guy. This is not preachy, but say a prayer for him and his folks.
Originally posted by jwrestleThen ole Quake was the one to pass out to put the straps back on Money Inc. at a Superstar taping or was it a house show?
Anyways, my thoughs to John "Earthquake" Tenta.
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It was at a Challenge taping in Regina, Saskatchewan, although it did air on both shows. Money Inc did a make title defense the previous night at the Superstars taping in Saskatoon, (where Hart defeated Flair for the championship), before they officially won the belts.
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Star wipe, and...we're out. Thrillin' ain't easy.
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