Phil Hickerson Passes Away At 79 Years Old

In his late 70s, Phil Hickerson has passed away.

The news was shared by the Cauliflower Alley Club that Phil Hickerson passed away at the age of 79. The following was written about Hickerson:

“The wrestling world has lost one of its true tough men.
Today we say goodbye to Phil Hickerson, who has passed away at the age of 79.
Our condolences to family, friends and fans around the world.
Rest easy, sir… and thank you for the memories.”

The wrestling world has lost one of its true tough men.
Today we say goodbye to Phil Hickerson, who has passed away at the age of 79.
Our condolences to family, friends and fans around the world.
Rest easy, sir… and thank you for the memories. pic.twitter.com/6caWbUo5fK

— Cauliflower Alley Club (@CACReunion) May 20, 2026

Hickerson was also known as ‘PY Chu-Hi’ and Mr. Nashville. He began his in-ring career in 1974 and wrestled until 1980.

Due to injuries, he took a break from wrestling and returned in 1984, and then continued wrestling until 1991. He wrestled his last matches in 1995 for the USWA in Memphis, Tennessee. He was inducted into the Memphis Wrestling Hall of Fame that year.

Fightful would like to extend our condolences to the family and friends of Phil Hickerson.