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Even More Tributes Come In For Tracy Smothers: Jeff Jarrett, Chris Hero, More
It was reported yesterday that Tracy Smothers passed away at the age of 58 following a battle with lymphoma. The tributes from the wrestling world have been pouring in and the latest batch includes Jeff Jarrett, Chris Hero and more.
Jarrett wrote: “RIP Tracy Smothers…1st time I met Tracy I was 14 and he was 19…at the Nashville Fairgrounds and he was getting trained by Tojo Yamamoto and I was allowed to watch the training sessions every Sunday…Great talent and even better human being!”
Hero added: “My heart is broken. I loved Tracy Smothers very much. I met Tracy on a one-off show in Wisconsin when I was 19, shared a locker room with him regularly when I was 21, and had the privilege to step in the ring with him a number of times. He was always selfless and kindhearted. It had been such a difficult year for him yet every time we spoke he was funny, caring, and determined to kick out. I feel SO fortunate to have talked with Tracy so much in just the last few weeks- memories that will last a lifetime. I loved that man. I could type and type and my words still wouldn’t adequately describe how great of a man Tracy Smothers was. My mentor. My friend. Just know that he was one of a kind, loved and appreciated by many. Rest In Peace Tracy. I hate ya mannnnn.”
RIP Tracy Smothers…
1st time I met Tracy I was 14 and he was 19…at the Nashville Fairgrounds and he was getting trained by Tojo Yamamoto and I was allowed to watch the training sessions every Sunday…
Great talent and even better human being!#HighFive#HotterThanPopcorn
— Jeff Jarrett (@RealJeffJarrett) October 28, 2020
As we celebrate the incredible life of Tracy Smothers, we've made his interview with @StevenCorino free for anyone who would like to view it.
RIP Tracy, you will be sorely missed.https://t.co/K2595Uygby pic.twitter.com/HciNt62egE
— #HSWN (@HighspotsWN) October 28, 2020
RIP Tracy Smothers. You were ALWAYS willing to help ANYONE & EVERYONE. Loved to laugh and stir things up. I remember numerous times he’d watch my match and offer advice. An all around great guy. Sad day for sure. #HoldMyWatch pic.twitter.com/EYnpwluD3i
— Mikey Whipwreck (@mikeywhipwreck_) October 28, 2020
Sorry to hear about Tracy Smothers. He was a great worker and maybe an even better person. Enjoyed working with him and Steve Armstrong as the "wild eyed southern boys" He will be missed and sadly gone much to young! pic.twitter.com/nRaNxFqTpD
— Ron Fuller (@RonFullerWelch) October 28, 2020
My heart is broken. I loved Tracy Smothers very much. I met Tracy on a one-off show in Wisconsin when I was 19, shared a locker room with him regularly when I was 21, and had the privilege to step in the ring with him a number of times. He was always selfless and kindhearted.
— Chris Hero (Is Back) (@ChrisHero) October 28, 2020
It had been such a difficult year for him yet every time we spoke he was funny, caring, and determined to kick out. I feel SO fortunate to have talked with Tracy so much in just the last few weeks- memories that will last a lifetime. I loved that man.
— Chris Hero (Is Back) (@ChrisHero) October 28, 2020
I could type and type and my words still wouldn’t adequately describe how great of a man Tracy Smothers was. My mentor. My friend.
Just know that he was one of a kind, loved and appreciated by many. Rest In Peace Tracy. I hate ya mannnnn..
— Chris Hero (Is Back) (@ChrisHero) October 28, 2020
I’m not gonna say anything “nice” about Tracy Smothers.. he’d be pissed at me for breaking kayfabe 🤣🤣
But understand this. He was a real one! Looked out for me and helped me multiple times on his own kindness.
So quit with the negative BS
On today of all days Ffs! RIP TS❤️— 💀Nyla Rose🥀 (@NylaRoseBeast) October 28, 2020
TRACY: “Y’all remember Stone Cold Steve Austin?”
ME: “YEAH!” *EXPECTING A LONG ASS STORY*
TRACY: “He was Awesome” *WALKS AWAY*
RIP TRACY SMOTHERS, YOU WERE AWESOME
— WARHORSE (@JPWARHORSE) October 28, 2020
Such a great night…
RIP Tracy Smothers 🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/sRD2ldnzBr
— Santana / Proud & Powerful🇵🇷 (@Santana_Proud) October 28, 2020
Tracy Smothers passed away today, and it breaks my heart.
I was lucky to be on shows with him from a young age and even luckier to have him as a friend.
His wild-eyed spirit lives on in rasslers like me and @eddiekingston81. We will make him proud tonight. @AEWonTNT pic.twitter.com/fOvl7jFUYl
— Matt Sydal (@findevan) October 28, 2020
