The wrestling world is in mourning after the death of Greek wrestling veteran Manoli ‘Mike Pappas’ Savvenas.
The sad news was announced on Twitter by Jason Braiser, who had directed a documentary on Pappas, and the veteran wrestler lost his battle to colorectal cancer.
It is with great sadness that I have to inform everyone that Manoli Savvenas, Aka Mike Pappas the Flying Greek has lost his battle with colorectal cancer.
I am thankful to have known Manoli and that I was able to get to know his family and admirers through our documentary. pic.twitter.com/JxIzR0AkuY— Jason Brasier (@JasonBrasier) January 1, 2023
Pappas trained as a wrestler in Rhodes, Greece before making a move to America and was an active competitor from 1968 to 1978.
Working on the undercard for the WWWF, Pappas was unique for his high-flying style at the time, earning the nickname ‘The Flying Greek.’
After his wrestling career ended, Pappas would spend his time with a different kind of ring, opening a jewelry store run by himself and his wife Valerie.
We here at eWrestlingNews.com would like to offer our condolences to those who knew Mike at this sad time.
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