Former AJPW Triple Crown Champion Joe Doering Passes Away At 44 After Long Battle With Brain Cancer

By: Lewis Carlan 

Former two time All Japan Pro-Wrestling Triple Crown Champion Joe Doering passed away today after a long battle with brain cancer. He was only 44 years old.

It was back in 2016 when Doering was first diagnosed with a brain tumor. He underwent surgery to have the tumour removed and resumed his pro-wrestling career.

In 2022, the cancer returned which prompted Doering to have a second procedure to remove it.

A third brain tumour developed in late 2025 which led to Doering to enter into a hospice for care last week. He passed away peacefully with his family surrounding him earlier today.

Doering debuted for AJPW in June 2007 and was a mainstay for the promotion through 2019.

Photo Credit: AJPW

In addition to being a two time AJPW Triple Crown Champion, he held the AJPW World Tag Team Title in four separate occasions.

Everyone at Monthly Puroresu offers our sincere condolences to the family of Joe Doering.