Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer is reporting that 1980’s pro wrestling star Tommy Rogers (real name: Thomas Couch) has passed away at the age of 54.
While no official statement has been released, the cause of death is believed to be suicide. Couch was found in his Honolulu home by his roommate, “in a chair in front of a computer, gurgling”, according to F4WOnline.com. Medics were unable to revive him. He had been facing legal issues for several years, and was expecting to face a long prison sentence after fighting with police.
As a wrestler, Tommy Rogers was perhaps best known as one half of The Fantastics, alongside Bobby Fulton, one of the more underrated teams of the 80’s. The duo won ten (possibly more) sets of tag team titles over the course of their run, including six sets of NWA tag titles for WCCW, Southeast Championship Wrestling and Mid-Atlantic.
