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:
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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.
WWE And AEW Statements On Butch Reed Passing Away
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WWE and AEW have both issued a statement on the passing of wrestling legend Butch Reed.
As noted earlier, Reed passed away today at the age of 66. His official Instagram account noted that he passed away due to heart complications. It was announced just earlier this week that the former World Tag Team Champion had already suffered two massive heart attacks in 2021.
AEW tweeted, “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.”
WWEâs Statement On Butch Reed Passing Away
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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, âHacksawâ Jim Duggan, Jim Neidhart and more. );
âThe Naturalâ 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.
The Young Bucks’ AEW World Tag Team Championship defends is set for AEW Revolution. Chris Jericho and MJF won the tag team battle royal tonight to earn a title shot against the team at AEW’s next PPV. You can see some clips from the match below, which saw Jericho eliminate Top Flight’s Darius Martin of Top Flight as the final elimination for the match.
AEW Revolution takes place on March 7th and will air on PPV. The updated card is as follows:
Street Fight: Sting and Darby Allin vs. Brian Cage and Ricky Starks
Your #AEW World Tag Team Champions The @youngbucks didn t waste any time to get this battle royale started!
AEW Dynamite Beach Break Results: Kenny Omega & The Good Brothers Vs. Moxley, PAC, & Fenix
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Tag Team Battle Royal (Winning team receives tag title match at AEW
Revolution)
Teams are already surrounding the ring as the show gets started. We see a few entrances, including the AEW World Tag Team Champions The Young Bucks. Matt and Nick flip off the stage to get things going. Matt and Nick then get into the ring and take out anyone who get in the ring with them. More wrestlers filter in though as everyone starts swinging away. Private Party sends Dante of Top Flight out first. Reynolds battles Hag