It is with deep sadness to announce that former World Championship Wrestling, World Class Championship Wrestling, United States Wrestling Association and Global Wrestling Federation star Dwain “Awesome Kong” McCullough passed away yesterday aged 54.

McCullough is probably best known for his debut in the United States Wrestling Association, where he defeated Jerry “The King” Lawler for the USWA Unified Heavyweight Championship, as well as his run in WCW alongside Krusher Kong as The Colossal Kongs, who were managed by WWE Hall of Famer Harley Race.

No further details have been released as of writing, however on behalf of the website, we would like to extend our condolences to the family and friends of McCullough at this sad time.