– Harold Hogue, Pro Wrestling Icon Known as ‘Ice Train’, Dies at
– Harold Hogue, Professional Wrestling Legend ‘Ice Train’, Passes Away at.
Former professional wrestler Harold Hogue, also known as Ice Train and M.S. Smooth, has sadly passed away at the age of 56. WWE Hall of Famer Diamond Dallas Page (DDP) announced the news on Instagram earlier this week.
DDP shared a heartfelt caption alongside a photo of himself with Hogue, expressing the deep bond they shared. He described their 30-year relationship as filled with laughter and brotherhood, with their families becoming one.
Ice Train, whose real name was Harold Hogue, had a memorable career in WCW (World Championship Wrestling). He participated in the inaugural Fall Brawl event and maintained an impressive undefeated streak during his time with the company. Hogue was part of a tag team called The New Blood and even had a notable match against the future WWE legend, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, teaming up with Ron Simmons to face The Hollywood Blonds in 1993.
Hogue continued to compete in WCW until 2001 when the company was acquired by WWE. In 2019, he briefly came out of retirement for a single match.
Following Hogue’s passing, Marc “Johnny B. Badd” Mero took to X (formerly Twitter) to pay tribute to his friend. Mero shared a photo of himself and Hogue at a recent Christmas party, both of them grinning from ear to ear. Mero described Hogue as a bright light in this world.
Fans of professional wrestling also took to social media to express their condolences and share their fond memories of Hogue. Many mentioned his infectious smile, which lit up the room whenever he entered. One fan on X wrote, “What a smile he had! I bet he lit the room up when he entered. I always enjoyed his work as Ice Train in WCW. RIP Harold Hogue.”
Another fan recalled Hogue’s smile inside the ring, stating that it was often bigger and brighter than anything else around. Additionally, a wrestling enthusiast lamented the fact that Hogue passed away at such a young age, saying, “Sorry to learn that Ice Train left us too soon.”
DDP mentioned on social media that the family would be releasing a statement in the near future and requested privacy during this difficult time. The cause of Hogue’s death has not been disclosed.
In conclusion, the wrestling community mourns the loss of Harold Hogue, known as Ice Train and M.S. Smooth. He made a significant impact during his time in WCW and will be remembered for his infectious smile and his contributions to the world of professional wrestling. Our thoughts are with his family and friends during this difficult time..
– Harold Hogue, Pro Wrestling Icon Known as ‘Ice Train’, Dies at 56
– Harold Hogue, Pro Wrestling Icon ‘Ice Train’, Passes Away at 56.
