A celebration of life for Joe Doering is scheduled to take place on Sunday, September 20, in Windsor, Ontario, Canada.

Scott D’Amore announced plans for the gathering on September 10, inviting those who knew Doering and wish to honor him to join the event at Walkerville Brewery. The celebration is set to run from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m.

D’Amore has asked anyone planning to attend to contact him through direct message on social media. That request gives prospective attendees a clear point of contact as arrangements continue for a gathering intended to remember Doering’s life and the impact he had on the people around him.

Details for the September 20 gathering

  • Date: Sunday, September 20
  • Time: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Location: Walkerville Brewery
  • City: Windsor, Ontario, Canada
  • Attendance: Those planning to attend are encouraged to direct message Scott D’Amore on social media.

The event comes several months after Doering’s death in June. He was 44 years old and had endured a long battle with brain cancer.

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For those closest to Doering, the September gathering will provide another opportunity to come together away from the usual structure of a wrestling event. Celebration-of-life services often create space for friends, family members, colleagues, and supporters to share memories in a setting centered on the person being remembered. D’Amore’s announcement places that focus firmly on honoring Doering.

A continuing period of remembrance

Doering’s passing was met with sadness throughout professional wrestling. The September 20 event follows a memorial service held by All Japan Pro Wrestling in July, demonstrating that tributes to Doering have taken place in more than one setting and across the wrestling world.

All Japan Pro Wrestling’s July memorial ensured that people connected to that promotion had a formal chance to pay their respects. The forthcoming event in Windsor will now offer a Canadian gathering for those able to attend there. While each memorial carries its own character, both occasions are connected by the same purpose: recognizing the life of a wrestler whose loss continues to be felt.

The fact that a celebration of life is being organized after the initial public tributes is meaningful in its own right. Grief does not follow a short timetable, and the wrestling community frequently brings together people from different periods of a performer’s life and career. The announced Windsor event gives attendees an opportunity to honor Doering collectively while supporting those who loved him.

Remembering Joe Doering

Joe Doering died at the age of 44 after a lengthy fight with brain cancer. The circumstances of his passing make the planned gathering particularly poignant, as it will center on celebrating his life rather than solely revisiting the difficult final chapter of his illness.

Doering’s death in June prompted condolences from across professional wrestling, and the memorial activity that has followed reflects the regard held for him by peers, friends, and fans. In an industry built around travel, locker-room relationships, and long-term professional connections, memorial events can also reunite people whose shared experiences span many years.

That is part of what makes a local event such as the one planned in Windsor significant. It is not being presented as a wrestling card or a promotional appearance. It is a dedicated period for remembrance, scheduled for three hours on a Sunday afternoon, with the stated aim of celebrating Doering’s life.

Those intending to attend the September 20 celebration are encouraged to contact Scott D’Amore directly through social media.

How attendees can prepare

With D’Amore specifically requesting direct messages from those who plan to attend, anyone considering the trip to Walkerville Brewery should make that contact before the event. The announcement does not provide additional public details regarding programming, speakers, or other elements of the gathering. As a result, attendees should rely on communication from the organizer for any further information.

The event is scheduled in Windsor, Ontario, a location that may allow friends, colleagues, and supporters from the surrounding region to gather in person. For people unable to travel, the announcement nevertheless serves as a moment to reflect on Doering and extend support to his family, friends, and everyone affected by his death.

Memorials within wrestling often underscore the bonds that exist beyond televised matches and public appearances. The September 20 celebration is another such occasion, built around community, remembrance, and respect for a man whose battle with cancer was a long one.

All Japan Pro Wrestling previously held a memorial in July

All Japan Pro Wrestling held a memorial service for Doering in July, shortly after his June passing. That service marked an important public tribute from a promotion with which Doering was closely associated, while the Windsor gathering provides a separate chance for remembrance later in the year.

The two events should not be viewed as competing observances, but as different opportunities for different groups of people to honor Doering. Professional wrestling reaches across countries and promotions, and it is natural for memorials to take place in multiple communities when someone has formed meaningful connections in more than one place.

September 20 will therefore stand as another important date for those wishing to remember Doering. The gathering has a clearly announced venue and time, and it will be hosted by D’Amore. Beyond those confirmed details, the central message remains simple: people are being invited to join together in celebrating Doering’s life.

A day centered on support and reflection

The loss of a wrestler at 44 is deeply felt, especially after a prolonged illness. Doering’s family and friends have faced an enormously difficult period, and the wider wrestling community has continued to acknowledge that loss in the months since June.

A celebration of life cannot lessen that loss, but it can offer a setting for shared reflection. It can allow attendees to speak about the person they knew, reconnect with others who cared about him, and ensure that his life is remembered with warmth as well as sadness. The September event in Windsor has been announced with exactly that spirit in mind.

Anyone who expects to attend should reach out to D’Amore by direct message, as requested. The gathering will be held from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday, September 20, at Walkerville Brewery in Windsor, Ontario.

Joe Doering is survived in the memories of the people who knew him, worked alongside him, and followed his career. The upcoming celebration of life and All Japan Pro Wrestling’s July memorial are enduring reminders of the respect and affection surrounding his legacy.

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