The world {of professional} wrestling is an unforgiving sport and sadly, deaths have taken place within the enterprise for one cause or the opposite. We’re unhappy to report that Andreas Ullman, famend as the previous wXw Unified World Wrestling Champion Absolute Andy, has handed away on the age of 40 after a protracted sickness.
Germany-based promotion wXw took to their Twitter and in a submit translated from German, introduced this unhappy information, bidding farewell to probably the most illustrious figures in wXw historical past. Tragically, Andy succumbed to his extended battle with sickness, peacefully passing away within the firm of his spouse.
”We are saying goodbye to probably the most deserving wrestlers in wXw historical past.
Surely, Absolute Andy is among the best-known and hottest wrestlers in German-speaking nations. In a profession spanning nearly 20 years, Absolute Andy has gained each main title at wXw. 16 Carat Gold Winner, wXw Unified World Wrestling Champion, wXw Shotgun Champion, 5-time wXw World Tag Staff Champion, wXw World Heavyweight Champion. Andy is the one wrestler to have all of those achievements on his resume.
Over 330 instances, Andy has laced up his boots for wXw and stepped into the ring towards the very best of the very best. Bryan Danielson, Hiroshi Tanahashi and Jeff Jarrett have been amongst his opponents, as have been Walter, Ilja Dragunov and Tommy Finish. His massive tag groups Jay-AA, A-4, AbLas and Champions of Champions are a part of our historical past.
The day earlier than yesterday, Andy misplaced his lengthy battle towards his sickness and fell asleep within the presence of his spouse. We want his household and pals numerous power throughout this time and ask you to offer them the required distance till we are able to all say goodbye to Andy collectively within the wXw ring with the respect that his life’s work deserves 💔”
All through his practically two-decade-long profession, Absolute Andy solidified his standing as probably the most recognizable and beloved wrestlers in German-speaking areas. His listing of accomplishments inside wXw is unparalleled, having claimed each main title the promotion needed to supply. From being a 16 16-carat gold Winner to a 5-time wXw World Tag Staff Champion, wXw Shotgun Champion, and wXw Unified World Wrestling Champion, Andy’s resume speaks for itself.
Absolute Andy confronted off towards wrestling veterans equivalent to Bryan Danielson, Hiroshi Tanahashi, Jeff Jarrett, Walter, Ilja Dragunov, and Tommy Finish. His contributions prolonged past particular person matches, as he shaped memorable tag groups like Jay-AA, A-4, AbLas, and Champions of Champions.
Andy’s last championship victory came about in December 2021 at wXw’s twenty first Anniversary present, the place he defeated Norman Harras. His final match was held a month later at Again to the Roots 2022, efficiently defending the title towards Dennis Dullnig earlier than relinquishing it as a result of harm. The whole wrestling group mourns the lack of a real icon and we provide our deepest condolences to Andy’s family members throughout this unhappy time.
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November 25, 2023 6:18 am