“Heartbroken..RIP”: Thoughts & Condolences Sent to WWE Legend After Father’s ‘Sad’ Demise
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The wrestling world has lost several of its most recognized names or legends in the last few years. To name a couple of them are Scott Hall, aka Razor Ramon and Antonio Inoki. The wrestling fraternity saddened to hear the passing away of one more wrestling legend at the age of 80-years-old who is a father of a WWE Hall of Famer.
WWE is saddened to learn that Jerry Jarrett has passed away at age 80.
WWE extends its condolences to Jarrett’s family, friends and fans.https://t.co/7icnWQmuD0
— WWE (@WWE) February 14, 2023
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Jerry Jarrett, father of Jeff Jarrett, was a well-known professional wrestler and a booker. In his 20+ years of wrestling, Jarrett won several tag team championships across the territories back in the day.
He is an important figure in the history of this business in the Mid-Southern United States and was described as a “wrestling genius” by many. In the late 70s Jarrett founded his own promotion the Continental Wrestling Association.
In the late 80s, he would go to merge his promotion with WCCW, which he later sold to Jerry ‘The King’ Lawler in 1997. Jarrett later focused on promoting his a new promotion NWA: TNA in 2002 alongside his son Jeff Jarrett until 2005.
Although he hung up his boots in 1988, his son Jeff Jarrett took the family legacy ahead in the professional wrestling business. ‘Double J’ worked in WWE, WCW and also his co-founded promotion TNA.
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Jerry Jarrett is one of the highly respected figures in the world of the professional wrestling. He influenced and kick-started many careers in the business. Several wrestling names came together on twitter to pay their respects to the legend and share support to his family.
‘The Big Red Machine’, Kane paid his condolences to the elder Jarrett
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Very sad to hear this news. Jerry helped me tremendously early in my career. My condolences to the Jarrett family. https://t.co/tKEvVUXflf
— Kane (@KaneWWE) February 15, 2023
X-Pac also shared tweet paying respects to Jerry Jarrett
I loved Jerry Jarrett. He believed in me. He's responsible for Marty & I becoming Tag Champs. I was also one of the 1st people he called to help start TNA. I'm very grateful to Jerry & I'm really sad to know I'll never see him again. #RIP pic.twitter.com/5XSS9EGXq9
— Sean Waltman (@TheRealXPac) February 14, 2023
R-Truth whose career kick-started because of Jeff Jarrett also shared a tweet for elder Jarrett
Very heartbroken to hear of the passing of Jerry Jarrett, my condolences 💐 to his family🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/RQJXT0iMZI
— Ron Killings (@RonKillings) February 15, 2023
Current WWE Official Michael also shared a respectful tweet.
The loss of Jerry Jarrett, is something that should be revered!! Jerry beat all the odds, and, became the GUY!! Jerry allowed us to play the “Freebird” song' unbelievable!!
He’s the MAN!!..Can’t be FOLLOWED!!— Michael PS Hayes (@MichaelPSHayes1) February 15, 2023
Former WWE Manager Dutch Mantell aka Zeb Colter also paid his condolence.
SAD NEWS: I’m hearing reports of my friend and long time booker/promoter Jerry Jarrett died this morning in TN. I last saw him last year when we did the VICE show THE TERRITORIES in Atlanta. Very creative booker. Condolences to Jeff/Deborah and the Jarrett family. pic.twitter.com/CYOguhr5KY
— 𝔻𝕣. 𝔻𝕦𝕥𝕔𝕙 (@DirtyDMantell) February 14, 2023
The Iron Sheik recalled Jerry Jarrett being his first boss in his tweet.
JERRY JARRETT ONE OF MY FIRST BOSS WHO WAS THE LEGEND OF THE MEMPHIS. FOREVER THE REAL. LOVE TO THE WHOLE FAMILY FOREVER pic.twitter.com/399E8UUmEC
— The Iron Sheik (@the_ironsheik) February 14, 2023
Former WCW official also shared his tweet.
Prayers up to Jerry Jarrett and his family. RIP Jerry.
— Eric Bischoff (@EBischoff) February 14, 2023
WWE Hall of Famer Honky Tonk Man also shared a tweet.
Sad news of a great guy who has passed away. Condolences go out to the Jerry Jarrett Family. 😢 Jerry gave HTM a huge break that I never forgot. pic.twitter.com/2W0P6ZKLU6
— Honky Tonk Man® (@OfficialHTM) February 14, 2023
Ryback also shared a tweet to pay his respects to elder Jarrett.
I’m very sorry to hear about the passing of Jerry Jarrett. Positive thoughts and energy to the entire Jarrett family and friends. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/uyD7UKDdLW
— RYBACK (@Ryback) February 15, 2023
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Matt Cardona also shared a tweet to remember the wrestling legend.
RIP Jerry Jarrett
— Matt Cardona (@TheMattCardona) February 14, 2023
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Apart from the above reactions, several promotions like AEW, Impact Wrestling and NWA also shared a tweet to pay respects to the wrestling legend. Jerry Jarrett was a true legend and will be missed by many wrestling fans.
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