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The wrestling community has been hit with heartbreaking news: "Ravishing" Rick Rude has passed away at the age of 64

A Legendary Career

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Iconic Feuds

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Championship Gold

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A Career Cut Short

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A Family’s Heartfelt Goodbye

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Remembering a Legend

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Rest in Peace, Rick Rude

[{"selector":"#anim-3a7d778c-8bc2-47a9-8647-49c92dd4c4f3 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(21.874999829338595%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Rick Rude’s legacy will continue to inspire, as we say goodbye to one of wrestling’s greatest icons. Rest in peace, "Ravishing" one