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The family of the late Matt “Doink The Clown” Osbourne filed a lawsuit in Dallas, Texas today against the WWE, alleging that brain injuries and other issues suffered while working for the WWE led to Obsourne’s death in June 2013, according to a report from The Dallas Morning News. The report notes that the lawsuit  Continue Reading »

Speaking through his official Facebook account, WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley commented on the passing of Matt Borne, best known for his role in the WWF as Doink The Clown. RIP MATT BORNE The wrestling world lost a bigger star, a finer worker, and a larger influence than many would realize with the passing  Continue Reading »

Speaking through his official Facebook account, Jerry Jarrett commented on the passing of former WWF superstar Matt Borne, best known for his role as Doink The Clown. “I was in Pittsburg when I heard the news about Matt passing. I can’t explain how I feel. Jackie Fargo was so intertwined in my career and life  Continue Reading »

WWE sent out the following: Reports indicate that Matt Osborne, aka the original Doink the Clown, has passed away. A rugged brawler in promotions like Mid-South Wrestling and World Championship Wrestling, Osborne made a major impact in WWE under the greasepaint of a prankster named Doink — one of the most enduring personas of the  Continue Reading »

It is with deep sadness to announce that Matt Osborne, best known as “Maniac” Matt Borne and the original Doink The Clown has passed away aged 55. Osbourne was found earlier this morning in Texas by his girlfriend. He would have turned 56 years old next month. On behalf of Wrestling-News.Net, we would like to  Continue Reading »

Alan Wojcik sent out the following: Kayfabe Wrestling Radio Hosted by Alan Wojcik Listen Live on Tuesday Nights 9pm ET on www.wildtalkradio.com. Check out the archive at http://www.wildtalkradio.com/kayfabe/kayfabe030513.mp3. Follow Us on Twitter- http://twitter.com/wildtalkradio & http://twitter.com/MyNameIsWojcik. Like Us on Facebook- http://facebook.com/wildtalkradionetwork & http://www.facebook.com/KayfabeWrestlingRadio Former ECW, WCW, and WWF star, the first “Doink the Clown” ‘Maniac’ Matt  Continue Reading »

Inside The Ropes sent out the following: The Original Doink The Clown, Matt Borne joined Inside The Ropes radio on Thursday night and here’s what he had to say: How he was offered the Doink gimmick when he came back to the WWF in 1992: I worked as Matt Borne on TV. I did whatever  Continue Reading »