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Following the tragic death of Shad Gaspard, the wrestling world has come together to pay tributes to the former WWE star.
WWE, AEW, NWA, and Ring Of Honor all issued statements following his passing.
WWE is saddened to learn that former WWE Superstar Shad Gaspard has passed away at the age of 39. https://t.co/ngyuRpkjps
— WWE (@WWE) May 20, 2020
All Elite Wrestling joins the wrestling world in mourning the death of Shad Gaspard, our thoughts are with his family and friends. pic.twitter.com/ctZDFJ8FQb
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) May 20, 2020
We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Shad Gaspard.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. 🙏🏼#RIPShadGaspard pic.twitter.com/zO7Z574QzL
— ROH – Ring of Honor Wrestling (@ringofhonor) May 20, 2020
The National Wrestling Alliance sends its deepest sympathies to the friends, family and fans of Shad Gaspard.
Our industry is in mourning as we all remember and honor this great man.#RIPSHAD
— NWA (@nwa) May 20, 2020
A number of pro-wrestling stars have shared tributes to the late wrestler.
The thoughts of everyone at WWE are with Shad Gaspard’s family during this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/dLRnF6oElX
— Vince McMahon (@VinceMcMahon) May 19, 2020
I join fans around the world as we remember Shad Gaspard as a beloved performer and a caring father. In absolutely tragic circumstances, please keep his loved ones in your thoughts. https://t.co/JibfmJJMcC
— Triple H (@TripleH) May 20, 2020
My prayers and hope for Shad Gaspard’s wife, son and family during this unthinkable time. Man, this is a tough one. A really tough one.
Great guy.— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) May 20, 2020
— Dean “Mojo” Muhtadi (@MojoMuhtadi) May 20, 2020
Just gave him a #BrotherHug at Staples Center last time we were in town..
Being a father, I feel deeply for his family n friends.
Fuck the heat, love each other.
Rest Easy #GoodBrother , Shad.— Karl Anderson (@MachineGunKA) May 20, 2020
https://twitter.com/TheMooseNation/status/1263115522964623365
Goodbye, my friend.
My thoughts are with Shad’s family. I can’t fathom their loss.— Ettore “Big E” Ewen (@WWEBigE) May 20, 2020
My heart is heavy praying for the entire Gaspard’s family pic.twitter.com/3VGbptAHbn
— Trinity (@TheTrinity_Fatu) May 20, 2020
#RIPShadGaspard 🙏🏻❤️
— Renee Paquette (@ReneePaquette) May 20, 2020
Sending my love and prayers to Shad loved ones during this time. #RIPShadGaspard
— Mercedes Moné Varnado (@MercedesVarnado) May 20, 2020
Today we will hear of memories of Shad as a performer and as a friend. But none of that will compare to his final act; a father protecting his son. #RIPShadGaspard pic.twitter.com/Sw567H4SUK
— Mustafa Ali (@MustafaAli_X) May 20, 2020
— Apollo (@WWEApollo) May 20, 2020
The world has lost a wonderful human being. Shad Gaspard was a true HERO in every sense of the word. I’m keeping his family and loved ones in my prayers right now. We love you, Shad. pic.twitter.com/JaX6Ebk9LF
— Nattie (@NatbyNature) May 20, 2020
RIP Shad ❤️🙏🏼 You truly have a magical soul. Always made everyone laugh and smile. You will be so missed by so many. You are truly a superhero, forever and always. So many thoughts, prayers, love and light to his family.
❤️N https://t.co/12di0lrcpS— Nikki & Brie (@NikkiAndBrie) May 20, 2020
— Mella Is Money 🤑 (@CarmellaWWE) May 20, 2020
I will miss your smile and your giant hug
You made everyone feel happy and safe
You are The Ultimate Father#RIPSHAD pic.twitter.com/8NA69UG2HJ— Tommy Dreamer (@THETOMMYDREAMER) May 20, 2020
I wrote this yesterday, for my personal Facebook. I was going to rewrite today, now that it is official, but I think my initial thoughts and feelings work best. #RIPShadGaspard pic.twitter.com/wRfT3UD8ay
— Lance Storm (@LanceStorm) May 20, 2020
My Love, Thoughts, Prayers and Support Go out to The Family of Shad Gaspard. Nothing will ever Fix the loss of a loved one. As a Universe We owe it to ourselves and to others to Be a Positive Light in this world as long as we can Because Nothing is Ever Guaranteed. #RIPSHAD ❤️🙏🏿
— Titus O'Neil (@TitusONeilWWE) May 20, 2020
Al Snow, who owns the wrestling clothing line COLLARxELBOW have released a t-shirt with all proceeds going to Shad Gaspard’s family.
100% of the proceeds from these shirts go directly to Shad’s family. @COLLARxELBOW https://t.co/fBtPqs4pyN pic.twitter.com/1FSy8svjoI
— HeelByNature.com (@HeelByNatureYT) May 20, 2020