Sweet Daddy Siki has passed away at the age of 91.
Greg Oliver of Slam Wrestling reported the news on January 1 and noted that he had battled Alzheimer’s Disease for many years.
Siki had a legendary career in the wrestling world; he competed from the 1950s and into the 1980s. Oliver noted that he helped train stars like Adam Copeland and Christian Cage. He wrestled for Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling and Stampede Pro Wrestling, among others. Before his time in wrestling, he served in the U.S. Army. He later had a music career as well.
Per Olive, Siki’s son Reg James wrote, “He lived a long life, did what he wanted to do, and made a successful career out of entertainment.”
AEW and Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling posted about Siki’s passing.
Update: WWE also commented on Siki’s passing on their official website.
The post is as follows:
“WWE is saddened to learn that Elkin James, known to wrestling fans as Sweet Daddy Siki, passed away on December 31, 2024, at age 91.
Siki wrestled worldwide for promotions like Maple Leaf Wrestling, Grand Prix Wrestling, and Stampede Wrestling through the ’60s and ’70s. He trained many future wrestlers out of Sully’s Gym in Toronto, Canada, including iconic WWE Superstars Edge and Christian.
WWE extends its condolences to Siki’s family, friends and fans.”
On behalf of WrestleZone, we send our condolences to Sweet Daddy Siki’s family, friends, and fans.
