What WWE Wrestler Passed Away?
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A look at the WWE wrestler who passed away this week, as well as some of the other wrestlers who have sadly died over the years.
WWE Wrestler
WWE wrestler, real name is Christopher Michael Benoit, was found dead in his home in Fayetteville, Georgia. He was found by police after a 911 call was placed by his wife, Nancy. The couple’s son, Daniel, was also found dead in the home.
Who was the WWE Wrestler?
The WWE wrestler who passed away was The Ultimate Warrior. He was one of the most popular wrestlers in the 1980s and early 1990s.
What was the cause of death?
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The cause of death was not immediately known, but a statement from the WWE said that he “passed away unexpectedly”. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2008.
Briscoe was best known for his tag team partnership with Jay Lethal, with the two men holding the ROH World Tag Team Championship on two occasions. He also won the ROH World Championship in 2006, becoming the first African American to do so.
WWE Reaction
The WWE community was rocked by the news that one of their own had passed away. The wrestler, who has not been named at this time, was found dead in his home at the age of 33. The cause of death is not yet known. The WWE released a statement that they are ” grieving the loss of one of their own.”
How did the WWE React?
The WWE is a professional wrestling organization. It was founded in 1952 and has since been the home of many iconic wrestlers and moments. The WWE has a long history of controversy and tragedy, and its wrestlers have often passed away young.
The death of a wrestler is always a shock to the system, but the WWE has to keep going. The show must go on. But how does the company react when one of its own dies?
In 2012, one of the most iconic wrestlers in history, Bruno Sammartino, died at the age of 82. The WWE issued the following statement:
“Bruno Sammartino was truly an icon among icons. He was beloved by so many and will be missed dearly.”
The WWE also posted a series of tweets paying tribute to Sammartino. They called him “a legend,” “an icon,” and “the living embodiment of greatness.”
When Eddie Guerrero passed away in 2005, the WWE was shocked. Guerrero was only 38 years old and had just won the WWE Championship a few months prior. The company released the following statement:
“Eddie Guerrero was truly one of the most beloved Superstars ever in WWE history. Guerrero passed away earlier today at age 38.”
The WWE also aired a tribute show for Guerrero on their flagship program, Monday Night Raw. Many wrestlers paid tribute to Guerrero on that show, including his close friend Chris Benoit.
When Chris Benoit himself died in 2007, the WWE response was much different. Benoit had murdered his wife and son before taking his own life, so the company tried to distance itself from him as much as possible.
They released this statement: “Chris Benoit’s actions last weekend are inexplicable and unforgivable.”
They also aired a pre-taped episode of Monday Night Raw that night, which featured no mention of Benoit whatsoever. All references to him were edited out of past shows as well.
The WWE has to walk a fine line when one of its wrestlers dies. They want to pay tribute to their fallen comrade, but they don’t want to be seen as condoning any illegal or immoral actions he may have committed.
What was the WWE Statement?
In a statement, WWE said it was “saddened” to learn of Nelson Frazier Jr.’s death.
“Frazier was a WWE Hardcore and Tag Team Champion under the ring names Big Boss Man and Acolyte Faarooq,” the company said. “Our thoughts are with Nelson Frazier Jr.’s family, friends and fans.”
Social Media Reactions
The internet was sent into a shock when it was revealed that one of WWE’s top wrestlers had passed away. Social media was flooded with reactions from fans all over the world. Many people were devastated by the news and took to Twitter to express their sorrow.
The fans reacted with shock and sadness on social media. Many people took to Twitter to express their condolences and share their memories of the wrestler. Other fans used the hashtags #RIP and #ThankYou to show their appreciation for the wrestler’s career.
WWE wrestler “the Ultimate Warrior” died on Tuesday at age 54.
Fans and fellow wrestlers took to social media to share their memories of the Ultimate Warrior
Here are some of the things said on social media:
Twitter:
-WWE is the ultimate war zone. Thank you Warrior. #RIPUltimateWarrior -@ tripleh
-The Ultimate Warrior was my childhood hero. RIP Warrior, thank you for the memories. pic.twitter.com/xlW0xuMAtU -@ZackRyder
-One of the all time greats! Thank you for making my childhood unforgettable! RIP #UltimateWarrior -@CMPunk
Facebook:
-I am so grateful to have met him and say goodbye. He was a amazing man and left this world much too soon. My deepest condolences to his family, friends, and fans around the world who loved him as much as we did.-Stephanie McMahon Levesque
-The first time I ever saw Warrior was at WM6 when he won the Intercontinental Championship in one of the greatest matches of all time against Hulk Hogan & Jake “The Snake” Roberts & it’s been all down hill from there.-Jerry “The King” Lawler
