WCW/TNA Star Daffney Unger Dies Aged 46 (VIDEO)

Andy H. Murray & Adam Wilbourn on Daffey Unger's passing, AEW All Out 2021 & more!

by Andy H Murray

Join WhatCulture's Andy H. Murray and Adam Wilbourn as they bring you Friday's rundown of all the latest wrestling news.

Today's video begins with the coverage of the tragic passing of former WCW and TNA star Daffney Unger (0:00) at just 46 years old. Rest in peace.

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Shortly after the news broke, WWE sent a text message to talents offering them free mental health counselling as and when required (02:58). A nice touch from the promotion at a difficult time, with Daffney's death drawing tributes from colleagues around the world.

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We shift over to AEW after that. All Out 2021 goes down this Sunday, 5 September, and with the Women's Casino Battle Royale yet to be filled, Tony Khan has suggested a "fun" surprise is in store (04:39).

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Finally, we talk Britt Baker, who claimed to have signed a new contract in a promo on this week's episode of Dynamite. It turns out this wasn't a work (06:49).

As always, today's news video closes with your Twitter questions.

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Andy has been with WhatCulture for six years and is currently WhatCulture's Senior Wrestling Reporter. A writer, presenter, and editor with 10+ years of experience in online media, he has been a sponge for all wrestling knowledge since playing an old Royal Rumble 1992 VHS to ruin in his childhood. Having previously worked for Bleacher Report, Andy specialises in short and long-form writing, video presenting, voiceover acting, and editing, all characterised by expert wrestling knowledge and commentary. Andy is as much a fan of 1985 Jim Crockett Promotions as he is present-day AEW and WWE - just don't make him choose between the two.