Former WWF wrestler “Wildman” Jack Armstrong has died at the age of 79. The news was announced by his close friend Laura Creavalle, who had traveled to Los Angeles to be by his side as his health declined.
Creavalle shared the news of Armstrong’s passing on Facebook, referring to him as her best friend and remembering their relationship. According to Ringside News, Creavalle had recently made the trip to Los Angeles to spend time with Armstrong as his condition worsened, underscoring the closeness of their long friendship in his final days.
Armstrong worked for the then-World Wrestling Federation during his career, competing under the “Wildman” moniker that became closely associated with his identity in the ring. Specific details of his in-ring accomplishments, tenure, and the circumstances surrounding his declining health were not disclosed in the available reports.
Both Fightful and Ringside News confirmed the passing through Creavalle’s public statement, with Fightful noting that she had posted about Armstrong’s situation on social media in the days prior to confirming his death. Fightful’s report cited Creavalle directly, quoting her reference to Armstrong as “a great wrestler” and her best friend.
No additional information regarding funeral arrangements, surviving family members, or tributes from other wrestling figures has been made available at this time. As more details emerge from those close to Armstrong or from the wrestling community, further coverage may follow.
The wrestling world continues to see tributes and remembrances shared across social media platforms as fans and peers reflect on performers who shaped the industry during earlier eras of the WWF. Armstrong’s passing adds to the ongoing reminders of the toll time takes on the generation of wrestlers who built the foundation for the modern product, many of whom remain fondly remembered by longtime fans for their distinctive personas and contributions to the business.
