The Wrestling World Reacts To The Passing Of Jim Crockett Jr. );
As we reported earlier here on eWn, Jim Crockett Jr. passed away on Wednesday at the age of 76 and his passing has hit the wrestling world hard. You can check out some reactions from several wrestlers/promotions across the globe who knew and/or worked with Crockett over the years below:
AEW and the wrestling world mourn the passing of the legendary Mid-Atlantic Wrestling and NWA promoter Jim Crockett, Jr. Our thoughts are with his family, his friends and his fans. pic.twitter.com/rZN7k9e350
We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of legendary wrestling promoter Jim Crockett Jr. We send our sincerest condolences to his family.
Jim Crockett Jr’s passing today has hit the wrestling world hard, and a host of luminaries and companies have reacted via social media. As reported, the legendary promoter passed away on Wednesday at the age of 76. You can see a selection of reactions and statements below including AEW, Impact Wrestling, Lance Storm, Court Bauer, and more:
AEW and the wrestling world mourn the passing of the legendary Mid-Atlantic Wrestling and NWA promoter Jim Crockett, Jr. Our thoughts are with his family, his friends and his fans. pic.twitter.com/rZN7k9e350
We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of legendary wrestling promoter Jim Crockett Jr. We send our sincerest condolences to his family.
Legendary pro wrestling promoter Jim Crockett Jr. has passed away at the age of 76.
The news of Crockett’s passing was first announced on Facebook by WWE Hall of Famer Robert Gibson of The Rock ‘n’ Roll Express.
“Rest In Peace Jim Crockett, Jr. You will be missed by so many,” Gibson wrote.
Crockett’s passing comes just days after he went into hospice care with kidney and liver issues.
Crockett Jr. was part owner and operator of the legendary Jim Crockett Promotions from 1977 until 1989. The company, which ran affiliated with the NWA, was started by his father, and was sold in 1988 to Ted Turner, who re-named it WCW. Crockett Jr. was a three-term NWA President, last serving in the role in 1991.
WWE and AEW both tweeted their condolences regarding the passing of Crockett:
WWE @WWE
WWE is saddened to learn that Jim Crockett Jr. passed away at the age of 76.
WWE extends its condolences to Crockett Jr.’s family and friends.
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All Elite Wrestling @AEW
AEW and the wrestling world mourn the passing of the legendary Mid-Atlantic Wrestling and NWA promoter Jim Crockett, Jr. Our thoughts are with his family, his friends and his fans. https://t.co/rZN7k9e350
Crockett Jr. took over Jim Crockett Promotions from his father, Jim Crockett Sr., upon his death in 1973. Crockett Jr. served three terms as NWA president from 1980 to 1991 and eventually began referring to JCP as the NWA.