The professional wrestler Ice Train, real name Harold Hogue, died on January 23 at the age of 56. The Houge family has kept the specifics private.
The former wrestler died at a Los Angeles hospital, but the cause of death has yet to be determined. The former wrestler was most likely unwell.
Harold, a former Central State University football player, made his professional wrestling debut in 1991. The wrestler’s most recent outing came in 2019 for the European Wrestling Promotion, against Dave Taylor. The wrestler leaves behind his wife, Tiana, and four children: Mykal, Yuri, Bishop, and Myles.
Ice Train Wrestler’s Cause of Death
Former World Championship wrestler Ice Train, also known as MI Smooth, died on Tuesday at the age of 56. Harold was admitted to a Los Angeles hospital, where he died. On January 21, Igne Gullicksen arranged a Meal Train for the Houge family. In her letter, Igne stated that Harlods’ wife, Tiana, was on her way to see her husband in Los Angeles.
In the meanwhile, their four children would reside in Georgia. Igne started the dinner train so that the four kids wouldn’t be financially worried. The $4200 goal was reached in just a few minutes. Diamond Dallas Page, one of Hogue’s close friends, was the first to inform fans about the wrestler’s death.
On Tuesday afternoon, Page said on Instagram, “It was really painful to learn that one of my closest brothers is gone. Harold Houge, aka H, Ice Train, or Smooth, was a fighter and one of the nicest people I’ve ever known.”
Sanya L Weston, Harold’s younger sister, later posted a message announcing her brother’s death. Sanya stated that the wrestler passed away quietly in his heavenly home, surrounded by his wife, children, and siblings, both physically and digitally.
She went on to add, “He leaves a legacy of excellence in family, faith, football, professional wrestling, mentorship, and protecting his little sister.” According to what Igne and Sanya have shared on their social media pages, Harold appears to have been sick for a long time, and the family may have been aware of the situation.
Ice Train Wrestling Career
Ice Train was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, and made his professional wrestling debut with World Championship Wrestling in 1993. He appeared on WCW Worldwide and Saturday Night, quickly becoming a fan favorite. After a year with WCW, Hogue joined the Catch Wrestling Association, where he stayed for three years.
In 1996, he returned to WCW to form a tag team with Scott Norton. The two would be known as Fire and Ice. Norton symbolizes fire, and Hogue represents ice. The two would defeat other teams, establishing themselves as contenders for the World Tag Team Championship.
But the two shortly parted ways, and Harlod returned to singles competition. After an 18-year absence, Hogue returned to wrestling in 2019 for a one-time match against Dave Taylor. Harold is a football Hall of Famer at Central State University and a well-known wrestler.
In 2021, Central State University will induct Harold into its Hall of Fame. Harold was selected All-American three times while at Central State University.
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