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Dave Meltzer reports that Paul Perschmann, aka Playboy Buddy Rose, was found dead late yesterday by his wife at his home in Portland, OR. No cause of death is known at this time, though he told people that he had been having blood sugar issues with his diabetes of late. Buddy worked for both WWF and AWA and was one of the great stars of Don Owen's Portland Wrestling.
He helped groom a lot of wrestlers both in the ring (including Shawn
Michaels and Marty Jannetty in an early tag feud with partner Doug Somers)
and later at his wrestling school, which he operated until recently with
"Colonel DeBeers" Ed Wiskoski. Both Buddy and Ed were honored
by the Cauliflower Alley Club in 2004. He holds the honor of being in
the first-ever WrestleMania match on March 31st, 1985, as the masked Executioner,
losing to Tito Santana.
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A statement from “Pretty Boy” Doug Somers:
Mr. Somers would like to thank everyone for their condolences on the passing of his former tag team partner, and more importantly, his friend of over 40 years, “Playboy” Buddy Rose. He would like to request at this time that all interview/appearance requests and sympathies are sent to this email for the time being, as he can devote time for his loss and grievance in the company with his close family and friends. These messages will be forwarded to Mr. Somers promptly in one forwarded email at the same time and will be held confidential. Another statement will be released in due time after he has come to terms with the loss of his friend.
Mr. Somers would also like to thank, in advance, all the websites who post this message.
Please send all correspondence for “Pretty Boy” Doug Somers for the time being to: casey@carnagecrew.net.
