Wrestling World Reacts To The Death Of Tracy Smothers

Wrestling has lost a Full Blooded Italian. Wrestling social media erupted earlier today with the news that wrestling legend Tracy Smothers had passed away at the age of 58. The veteran has worked for almost every company under the sun from the brightest lights to the dingiest bingo halls.

WWE is saddened to learn that Tracy Smothers passed away today at the age of 58.

WWE extends its condolences to Smothers’ family and friends. https://t.co/wdclVdB1n0

— WWE (@WWE) October 28, 2020

AEW and the wrestling world mourn the passing of Tracy Smothers, our thoughts are with his family, his friends and his fans. #RIPTracy pic.twitter.com/YkdvY6cvJt

— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) October 28, 2020

We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Tracy Smothers. We offer our condolences to his friends and family. pic.twitter.com/9gfXKDHOZe

— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) October 28, 2020

Our thoughts and condolences go out to the family and friends of Tracy Smothers.

The wrestling world will never be the same. pic.twitter.com/EoI3V2CMOL

— NWA (@nwa) October 28, 2020

Former WWF, WCW and ECW wrestler Tracy Smothers has died at age 58 after a battle with lymphoma.

“In life, you think you’re invincible,” he told SI in February. “In wrestling, the show must go on. But this is the toughest thing I’ve ever gone through in my life.” pic.twitter.com/f2d6c8W8NH

— SI Wrestling (@SI_wrestling) October 28, 2020

Every reaction from those he wrestled alongside is full of praise for the man who always seemed to give to those coming up in the business and make even the most stoic of veterans crack a smile.

Very sad to learn that Tracy Smothers passed. He was a great wrestler and an even better person. He was always cutting up and busting chops in the locker room…just a fun talented dude always smiling. A spectacular career wrestling everywhere you could imagine over his years! pic.twitter.com/L0RERBn7ve

— taz (@OfficialTAZ) October 28, 2020

If every veteran of wrestling and life were as kind, giving, and patient with rookies as Tracy was, wrestling and life would be much better places.

There will never be another like him. I could watch his mid-match impromptu heel promos all day. https://t.co/0lhczcJhJp

— Bryce Remsburg (@dabryceisright) October 28, 2020

Fresh from a shower, covered in soap and barely holding a towel to his body he fought police dogs during a riot in ECW. He was one of a kind.The Wild Eyed Southern Boy, and he left his mark on the wrestling business. I love Tracy Smothers. Rest in power Tracy, watch the cheese5/5

— player/coach (@CMPunk) October 28, 2020

Tracy once asked me if I knew to apply a Flying ToeHold? When I said “no,” he stepped on my toe and started flapping his arms like a bird. ???‍♂️ https://t.co/lrv2wZGEWq

— Hurricane Helms (@ShaneHelmsCom) October 28, 2020

Tracy Smothers took two young kids from Canada trying to “tour” the southern United States, with $1.50 a day to spend on food, saw a dilemma we put ourselves in to try and get experience, and took us under his wing. He knew we wanted it. Because of that, and his huge heart, 1/3

— Adam Copeland (@RatedRCope) October 28, 2020

My great friend Tracy Smothers has passed, it is with a heavy heart that I share the news. Lots of great times with Tracy, I had just spoke with him last week RIP my friend. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of Tracy's family and loved ones at this time. Ricky Morton pic.twitter.com/FMFYSTv1sw

— Ricky Morton (@RealRickyMorton) October 28, 2020

https://twitter.com/RealMickFoley/status/1321490875097165826

I’m saddened to hear the passing of dear friend Tracy Smothers. Thanks for the years of friendship. Tracy & I had been checking in w each other every couple days regarding the health situation both of us are going through. This is another hard loss in the sport of pro wrestling. pic.twitter.com/APy9F7ifSY

— Bobby Fulton (@TheBobbyFulton) October 28, 2020

I'm trying to process this one. I saw it coming but it still doesn't HURT any less. Myself and a lot of wrestlers owe their careers to Tracy Smothers. He was a leader and a teacher who gave more than he received. Rest in peace Tracy. I love you more than words can convey. pic.twitter.com/nI2myvrysw

— Brian Heffron aka The Blue Meanie (@BlueMeanieBWO) October 28, 2020

Another member of the wrestling community gone. RIP Tracy Smothers. Never heard a bad word about him. I toured Ireland with him in 2007 & was struck by how, even after so many years in the game, he was just so down to HAVE FUN wrestling. We’re better for having had time with him.

— Sami Zayn (@SamiZayn) October 28, 2020

Tracy Smothers meant a great deal to me from when I started in this #Industry till today.
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Tracy bravely fought the inevitable and will remain in my thoughts and my heart.⁣⁣
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My deepest condolences to Tracy's family.⁣⁣
⁣⁣#HisNameIsTracySmothers⁣⁣#EverybodyDies pic.twitter.com/knsVr1hXWr

— ecIII (@therealec3) October 28, 2020

There are no words to describe how saddened I am to learn of the passing of Tracy Smothers. He was my friend and mentor for years. Last year I roomed w/ him over WM weekend, something I always enjoyed because nobody could tell stories like he could. Devestated. #RIPTracySmothers

— Shark Boy (@SharkBoy24_7) October 28, 2020

There are also a few prominent fan accounts sharing clips of Tracy’s time working across the industry and doing what he did best.