More Reactions to Butch Reed’s Passing – Bobby Fulton, Taz, Gerald Brisco, More

UPDATE: More names in the wrestling industry have taken to social media to comment on the passing of wrestling legend Butch Reed including Bobby Fulton, Gerald Brisco, and more. You can see some more reactions from Twitter below:

I’m bothered by this news. I really liked Butch always laughing and cutting up. When I seen him last time was in New York a couple years ago. Prayers for family and friends. Wow folks cherish those you care about. This life is fragile. Cherish each moment. pic.twitter.com/pyAdOOQsu4

— Bobby Fulton (@TheBobbyFulton) February 5, 2021

Sad to learn of the passing of Legend Butch Reed. Was prototype Athlete had it all,work skills, promo,body,charisma. One one great man out side ring. RIPButch

— Gerald BRISCO 🤼‍♂️ (@Fgbrisco) February 5, 2021

Sorry to hear that Butch Reed passed. He was a big, strong & very rugged dude between the ropes. I never had the chance to know him but I was a fan of his work for years. #RIPButchReed https://t.co/hlTXHA0CKf

— taz (@OfficialTAZ) February 5, 2021

R.I.P Butch Reed #Hacksaw #Doom

— “The Big LG” Doc Gallows AKA Sex Ferguson (@The_BigLG) February 5, 2021

Saddened by the passing of “Hacksaw” Butch Reed.

Thankful we had the opportunity to have him in the office last October to reunite with Ron & Teddy and spend an evening signing autographs and telling some classic stories.

Rest In Peace. pic.twitter.com/HGEE6QQ4O2

— Highspots.TV (@HighspotsWN) February 5, 2021

Everyone here at the CAC family is deeply saddened hearing the news that the legendary Butch Reed has passed away at the age of 66. We send out our sincerest condolences to his family, friends and fans the world over. Thank you for the memories Mr Reed R.I.P. pic.twitter.com/u2E7TNcg0k

— Cauliflower Alley Club (@CACReunion) February 5, 2021

Rest in Peace, Butch Reed! Gone too soon! pic.twitter.com/TOcucPcBXD

— Monster Factory (@4MonsterFactory) February 5, 2021

ORIGINAL: As we sadly noted earlier today, Butch Reed passed away at the age of 66 due to health complications from suffering two heart attacks earlier this year. The wrestling world is mourning the loss of Reed, including a statement from WWE, which reads:

“WWE is saddened to learn that Butch Reed passed away today at the age of 66.

A native of Kansas City, Mo., Reed embraced the sport of wrestling after a professional football career with the Kansas City Chiefs. Reed quickly proved himself to be a force in the Mid-South Wrestling promotion in battles against legendary competitors such as Ric Flair, “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan, Jim Neidhart and more.

“The Natural” Butch Reed crashed onto the WWE scene with brash blonde hair, and a statement win over Koko B. Ware at WrestleMania III. Reed found himself at the crossroads of history competing in the first-ever Survivor Series and Royal Rumble matches in WWE history.

After a match against “Macho Man” Randy Savage at WrestleMania IV, Reed departed WWE and would go on to partner with Ron Simmons in WCW as the tag team Doom. Doom would defeat The Steiner Brothers at Capital Combat to claim the NWA Tag Team Titles. Following a highly successful run as WCW World Tag Team Champions, Reed & Simmons would eventually share the ring for a one-on-one Steel Cage Match showdown at SuperBrawl I.

WWE extends its condolences to Reed’s family and friends.”

You can see other reactions below, including AEW, JBL, Stevie Ray, Lance Storm and more.

All Elite Wrestling joins the wrestling world in mourning the death of Butch Reed. Our thoughts are with his family, his friends and his fans. pic.twitter.com/rxWfC6e9A8

— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) February 5, 2021

https://twitter.com/Malcolmvelli/status/1357740288253587459

https://twitter.com/butisitfunny/status/1357738827037749253

One of my favorite tag teams of all time. 100% bad ass. My first night in the wrestling business (almost 30 years ago) was spent with Butch Reed-I asked him about the story about him riding a horse into a bar, it’s true-what a good time. RIP Butch Reed. pic.twitter.com/S2RmoVMwuh

— John Layfield (@JCLayfield) February 5, 2021

Sad to hear the passing of Butch Reed such a great in ring performer
Amazing heel & babyface
Seen him work so many times pic.twitter.com/7m7lvvRkGK

— Tommy Dreamer (@THETOMMYDREAMER) February 5, 2021

Just heard butch Reed passed away. One of the 1st wrestlers I knew from a mutual friend. I was friends with one of his daughters that I tried to get in the biz. My deepest sympathy to his loved ones.

— Missy Hyatt (@missyhyatt) February 5, 2021

We're saddened by the loss of "Hacksaw" Butch Reed, age 66. Reed was a former world tag team champion who left his mark in rings throughout the WWF, WCW, Mid-South Wrestling, and countless other places. PWI sends our collective condolences to Reed's many fans and loved ones. pic.twitter.com/fQzl5Hsv5V

— PWI (Pro Wrestling Illustrated) (@OfficialPWI) February 5, 2021

I am extremely saddened to hear of the passing of “Hacksaw” Butch Reed.
Butch was a tremendous performer, great talker and good draw.
More than that, Butch was a GREAT guy, and funny son of a gun!!!
My condolences and prayers to his family, friends and fans.
R.I.P. Butch

— Michael PS Hayes (@MichaelPSHayes1) February 5, 2021

https://twitter.com/RealStevieRay/status/1357746108013965313

Sad to hear about the Passing of Butch Reed! Literally, I’ve spent hours watching his matches and promos. Keep his memory alive by watching “Hacksaw” whenever you can! #RIPButchReed pic.twitter.com/zOzEozfA4I

— Sam Adonis (@RealSamAdonis) February 5, 2021

So sorry to hear about the passing of Butch Reed. Rest In Peace…..

— Brian Heffron aka The Blue Meanie (@BlueMeanieBWO) February 5, 2021

Hacksaw Butch Reed was an individual that achieved success in wrestling. Holding championships everywhere he went, including here in WLW. His contributions in this sport are still being felt today, and will never be forgotten and always appreciated.
Thank you#RIPButchReed pic.twitter.com/oUgVfQZMN3

— World League Wrestling & The Harley Race Academy (@worldleaguewlw) February 5, 2021

I never met Butch Reed, so my take on him is from when I was kid & a fan. I can’t say I was a “fan” of Butch Reed’s back then. He was a heel after all, at a time when if you were good at you job people didn’t like you. He had a credibility though, that you had to respect. #RIP

— Lance Storm (@LanceStorm) February 5, 2021

Rest In Peace Butch Reed! Man I thought this dude was so cool when he came to the WWE. At the time I had no idea how maj he was in mid south as Hacksaw Butch Reed. Thanks to cheap heat listener Charles for these amazing pics from Wrestlemania III with Koko and Slick. pic.twitter.com/iZLmkcmguX

— Peter Rosenberg (@Rosenbergradio) February 5, 2021