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Former Pro Wrestler Jimmy Rave Passes Away at 39
Jimmy Rave struggled with drug addiction and this led to having both legs amputated.
Former professional wrestler James Michael Guffey, better known as Jimmy Rave, has passed away at the age of 39. Rave passed away on Sunday and his agent, Bill Behrens, made the announcement in a statement released on Monday. An official cause of death has not been released.
Ok this sucksKailah helped write it pic.twitter.com/WfY7v8uQ6g
— Bill Behrens (@WilliamBehrens) December 13, 2021
Rave began his wrestling career back in 1999 and it spawned more than two decades. During his career, Rave was a two-time NWA World Junior Heavyweight Champion. He appeared in Total Non-Stop Action Wrestling and on WWE’s Sunday Night Heat. Rave also made appearances with Dragon Gate Wrestling and New Japan Pro Wrestling.
Jimmy Rave enjoyed a long career as a professional wrestler. Outside of the ring, he served as the Director of the Bartow Count, Georgia Peer Support, Wellness and Respite Center for several years.
Rave had been struggling with drug addiction for many years. Because of this, he developed a MRSA infection and had to have both legs and one arm amputated. This happened back in October and Rave took to Twitter to speak on the issue.
“Apparently it’s time for me to come clean. This past June I began having trouble walking & went to my surgeon. He determined I had MRSA in both legs & they needed to be amputated immediately. Promoters can tell you along with my peers, I’ve had a history w/this and would cancel shows often due to this condition. I don’t know where rumors started this was due to something else, but I hadnt been to shows for so long. So where did someone see me do something? *I* have ALWAYS been honest with my past. *I* went on podcast n interviews being super candid,” Jimmy Rave wrote.
Apparently it’s time for me to come clean. This past June I began having trouble walking & went to my surgeon. He determined I had MRSA in both legs & they needed to be amputated immediately. Promoters can tell you along with my peers, I’ve had a history w/this and would cancel pic.twitter.com/OnU2LgrKQt
— Jimmy Rave (@TheJimmyRave) October 24, 2021
Jimmy Rave had a great passion for professional wrestling and that lasted until his death. He had a huge impact in the ring and was an influential voice, not just in wrestling, but outside as well. Generation Iron sends condolences to family and friends during this difficult time.
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WWE Superstar Seth Rollins Tackled During Show, Fan Charged With Attempting Assault
The fan who attacked Seth Rollins during Raw will be charged for incident.
Anything can happen during a live television event. That was seen on WWE’s “Raw” on Monday night at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Following a match, Seth Rollins was tackled by a fan on the ramp. The fan was quickly taken by security and brought backstage. That fan has been charged with attempted assault and attempted violation of arts and cultural affairs for their actions, according to ESPN’s Marc Raimondi.
The incident occurred after Rollins, who is one of WWE’s biggest stars, defeated Finn Balor and was walking back to the locker rooms. The fan seemed to blindside Rollins and attempt to spear him in the midsection. It turned out to be more of a tackle and Rollins quickly put the man in a headlock before security arrived.
The broadcast caught a quick glimpse of the incident before cutting to Balor, who was laying on the mat in the ring. Seth Rollins did not need medical attention after the incident after suffering a bruised lip.
The WWE made a statement to ESPN following the incident.
“WWE takes the safety of its performers very seriously,” WWE said. “The individual who attacked Seth Rollins has been turned over to the NYPD and will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.”
WWE is scripted entertainment but every now and then, there are incidents that come as a surprise. This could be an unexpected injury in the ring or an attack by an outside person. For Seth Rollins, this is not the first time that a fan has tried to attack him while performing.
Back in 2016, Seth Rollins was in the middle of the ring cutting a promo when a fan jumped the barricade and attempted to approach him. The man got in the face of Rollins before being shoved away and taken by security.
Seth Rollins made his WWE debut back in 2012 after helping CM Punk defeat John Cena to retain the WWE Championship. This was toward the end of the career of Cena and the WWE began introducing some new stars. Enter Rollins and Roman Reigns.
Rollins quickly rose to the top of the WWE and this put him on the radar for any crazed fan looking for a quick 15 minutes. The organization has made it clear that they do not condone this behavior from fans and there will be a proper punishment.
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Legendary Wrestler Bobby Eaton Has Passed Away at 62
Bobby Eaton was known as a incredible tag team wrestler that saw great success.
Legendary pro wrestler “Beautiful” Bobby Eaton passed away on Wednesday at the age of 62. The cause of death is unknown at this time.
Eaton’s sister, Debbie, took to Facebook to post the news of his death. Eaton was hospitalized in July after a fall that injured his hip and broke multiple fingers but it is unknown if this incident was connected to his death.
“I never wanted to have to post this ,but my Little Brother Beautiful Bobby Eaton passed away last night,” Debbie Eaton Lewis wrote on Facebook. When i find out all the details i will post them. Bobby was the kindest ,loving person you would ever meet . I loved him so much and going to miss him.”
Bobby Eaton made a name for himself as a tag team wrestler. He debuted at the age of 17 in NWA-Mid America before moving to the Continental Wrestling Association in 1980. As a member of Mid-south Wrestling, Eaton became a part of the Midnight Express, a tag team where e partnered with Dennis Condrey. This duo later moved to World Championship Wrestling, better known as WCW.
After a short hiatus from WCW, Eaton returned in 1993 and was a large figure in the company. After beginning to slow down in the ring, Eaton went to work for NWA-Mid Atlantic, where he helped form a new era of the Midnight Express. On October 23, 2015, Eaton wrestled his final match against Ricky Morton. This was a flashback to the legendary feud between the Midnight Express and Rock ‘n’ Roll Express.
Eaton enjoyed a nearly 40-year career that included six NWA-Mid America tag team championships along with three WCW tag team titles. He was inducted into the Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2019.
Many pro wrestlers shared their condolences on social media and that includes Ric Flair.
“So Sad And Sorry To Hear About My Close Friend And One Of The All Time Greats, Bobby Eaton! Beautiful Bobby And The Midnight Express Were One Of The Greatest Tag Teams In The History Of The Business! Rest In Peace!”
So Sad And Sorry To Hear About My Close Friend And One Of The All Time Greats, Bobby Eaton! Beautiful Bobby And The Midnight Express Were One Of The Greatest Tag Teams In The History Of The Business! Rest In Peace! ?????? pic.twitter.com/DWTKeeL7wz
— Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) August 5, 2021
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