Bayley, Chris Masters, Lance Storm and Others Pay Tribute To ‘Super Genie’ Melissa Coates

It was reported yesterday that former bodybuilder and wrestler ‘Super Genie’ Melissa Coates passed away at the age of 50. The wrestling world is mourning the loss, with Lance Storm, Chris Masters and others commenting. Bayley noted that Coates was her first wrestling opponent ever.

She wrote: “I had my very first match against Melissa Coates. There’s always a forever connection when you share the ring with someone and I’m honored to have that with her. Thank you for being so sweet, helpful and busting my brace face open. I’ll truly never forget you.”

Masters, who shared the ring with Coates at WWE Backlash 2005, wrote: “RIP Coates. BTW Melissa was one of the toughest woman I’ve ever seen. I was green and gave her a very aggressive Masterlock here.”

Storm added: “Saddened to hear of Melissa Coates’ passing tonight. I didn’t know her that well, but I worked with her some during my time in OVW. Coates (that’s what we called her. Never Melissa) wasn’t under WWE contract then but I trained with her a few times and she was at all the show….Coates was always super nice and friendly and on the occasion when we’d see each other at a signing or convention we were always happy to see each other again. RIP Melissa Coates.”

I had my very first match against Melissa Coates. There’s always a forever connection when you share the ring with someone and I’m honored to have that with her. Thank you for being so sweet, helpful and busting my brace face open. I’ll truly never forget you. ❤️🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/wi33PmoyaD

— Bayley (@itsBayleyWWE) June 24, 2021

RIP Coates 😢 https://t.co/7eGtWzclsI

— Chris Masters (@ChrisAdonis) June 24, 2021

BTW Melissa was one of the toughest woman I’ve ever seen.
I was green and gave her a very aggressive Masterlock here 👇🏼 https://t.co/7eGtWzclsI

— Chris Masters (@ChrisAdonis) June 24, 2021

Everyone here at the CAC is deeply saddened to hear the news that Super Genie Melissa Coates has passed away. We send out our sincerest condolences to her family, friends and fans. May they find comfort in the memories left behind during this most difficult time. R.I.P. Melissa. pic.twitter.com/mD77rvsFyO

— Cauliflower Alley Club (@CACReunion) June 24, 2021

We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Melissa Coates – better known to IMPACT fans as Super Genie, the manager of Sabu. We offer our heartfelt condolences to her friends and family.

— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) June 24, 2021

Saddened to hear of Melissa Coates’ passing tonight. I didn’t know her that well, but I worked with her some during my time in OVW. Coates (that’s what we called her. Never Melissa) wasn’t under WWE contract then but I trained with her a few times and she was at all the show….

— Lance Storm (@LanceStorm) June 24, 2021

Coates was always super nice and friendly and on the occasion when we’d see each other at a signing or convention we were always happy to see each other again.
RIP Melissa Coates.

— Lance Storm (@LanceStorm) June 24, 2021

Thinking about Melissa Coates today. I am sad to hear of her passing. Melissa was always so kind to everyone she met and had a huge heart. She said that this was her favorite picture of herself. You are loved and remembered, Melissa. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/7JyNRx9cqi

— Nattie (@NatbyNature) June 24, 2021

https://twitter.com/FrankieKazarian/status/1407899269202255875

I'm heartbroken to have learned of the passing of Melissa Coates. She was a funny, kind and gentle soul. My condolences to her family and loved ones.

— THE GLAMAZON (@TheBethPhoenix) June 24, 2021

My heart goes out to @TheRealSabuECW. I'm totally shocked about the passing of Melissa Coates. She was a sweet and kind person. Rest In Peace…..

— Brian Heffron aka The Blue Meanie (@BlueMeanieBWO) June 24, 2021

It’s never easy losing a friend, the memories and laughter we shared are stomach aching hilarious. I’m saddened to learn of the passing of Melissa Coates, she was truly a special one in every sense of the word. ~PHS 😢#RIPMelissaCoates pic.twitter.com/pysNERGLIq

— Elijah Burke (@DaBlackPope) June 24, 2021

So extremely sad to hear of the passing of Melissa Coates. I have known her for years and years, she was such a sweet, wonderful and thoughtful woman. RIP Super Genie 🙏🏼❤️

— Lauren/Angelina Love (@ActualALove) June 24, 2021

Melissa Coates was a kind and sweet soul whom it was my honor to call friend for the past 12 years. Someone who never got her fair shake in the business. She just texted me two days ago to ask how my Sheik book was coming along. I can’t believe this is real. RIP Sweet Melissa pic.twitter.com/SM0WoIZVSh

— Brian R. Solomon (@BrianRSolomon) June 24, 2021

RIP Melissa Coates ❤️ pic.twitter.com/ZvQ34m0RLa

— 👑 Kimberley Ford 👑 (@RoyaltyCanadian) June 24, 2021

R.I.P Melissa Coates #SuperGenie #BagLady 🙏

— “The Big LG” Doc Gallows AKA Sex Ferguson (@The_BigLG) June 24, 2021

Rest In Peace Melissa Coates 🙏🏾💯

— Prince Nana (@PrinceKingNana) June 24, 2021

Just saw about the passing of Melissa Coates aka Super Genie. Very sad. May she Rest in Peace. My condolences to all her family, friends and fans!

— Referee Brandon Tolle (@RefBrandonTolle) June 24, 2021

I’m in shock right now. Love you @TheRealSabuECW and @RealMelisCoates 😢

— Francine (@ECWDivaFrancine) June 24, 2021

So sad to hear about the passing of Melissa Coates way to young!!! My thoughts are with Sabu and the rest of her family and friends

— Brutus Beefcake (@brutusbeefcake_) June 24, 2021

RIP Melissa Coates 😢

— dannydemanto (@dannydemanto) June 24, 2021