Gary Albright (May 18, 1963 â€" January 7, 2000) was an American
professional wrestler best known for his work in Japan, first with UWF
International (UWFi), and later All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW). In
AJPW, Albright was a two time World Tag Team Champion. Albright was
also known for his work with Stampede Wrestling in Canada, under his
birth name as well as the ring name Vokhan Singh.An accomplished
amateur wrestler, Albright translated this into his professional
wrestling style, utilising many suplexes and throws throughout his
career, earning the nickname "Master of Suplex".Albright was a member
through marriage of the famous Anoaʻi wrestling family, including Afa
and Sika, Yokozuna, Rikishi, The Rock, Jimmy and Jey Uso, and Roman
Reigns. His widow, Monica, is the daughter of Afa Anoaʻi.On January
7, 2000, Gary Albright collapsed in-ring upon receiving a
three-quarter facelock bulldog from his opponent. Only minutes after
being removed from the ring, Albright was pronounced dead. The cause
of death was later ruled to be a heart attack.
professional wrestler best known for his work in Japan, first with UWF
International (UWFi), and later All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW). In
AJPW, Albright was a two time World Tag Team Champion. Albright was
also known for his work with Stampede Wrestling in Canada, under his
birth name as well as the ring name Vokhan Singh.An accomplished
amateur wrestler, Albright translated this into his professional
wrestling style, utilising many suplexes and throws throughout his
career, earning the nickname "Master of Suplex".Albright was a member
through marriage of the famous Anoaʻi wrestling family, including Afa
and Sika, Yokozuna, Rikishi, The Rock, Jimmy and Jey Uso, and Roman
Reigns. His widow, Monica, is the daughter of Afa Anoaʻi.On January
7, 2000, Gary Albright collapsed in-ring upon receiving a
three-quarter facelock bulldog from his opponent. Only minutes after
being removed from the ring, Albright was pronounced dead. The cause
of death was later ruled to be a heart attack.
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