Mark Rocco

Mark Hussey (11 May 1951 – 30 July 2020)[1] was an English professional wrestler. He competed for Joint Promotions, All Star Wrestling and the second BWF as Mark "Rollerball" Rocco and as the original masked Black Tiger in New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) during the 1970s and '80s.

He was known for appearing on ITV's World of Sport.[2][3] He was born in Manchester, England.

Hussey died on 30 July 2020 at his home in Tenerife, Canary Islands at the age of 69.[1]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Hendry, Ben (31 July 2020). "Tributes to British wrestling pioneer famed for exciting style ahead of its time". The Press and Journal. https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/obituaries/2378471/tributes-to-british-wrestling-pioneer-famed-for-exciting-style-ahead-of-its-time/. Retrieved 31 July 2020. 
  2. "British wrestling comes together to celebrate incredible legacy - Total Wrestling Magazine". Archived from the original on 2 January 2018. Retrieved 24 May 2019.
  3. Britain's Heroes and Villains by Navdeep Rehill, Grosvenor House, 2013, ISBN 9781781488225