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RIP Joe Koff!

A thread on the deep impact he had on my career, what a friend he was and the impact he had on those around him. pic.twitter.com/L7DTqbKVuS

— Dave Lagana (@Lagana) October 15, 2024

I first met Joe Koff on the day it was announced Sinclair Broadcasting was purchasing (aka saving) Ring of Honor in May of 2011.

He helped keep me afloat with a consulting agreement as we worked on a more formal role in new company. He was always a man of his word! pic.twitter.com/Y5fb4KlLHW

— Dave Lagana (@Lagana) October 15, 2024

No matter what wrestling company I worked for or life event that ever happened... Joe Koff always took my call!

Without Joe Koff - ALL IN would not have happened how it did.

He did not have to agree to let the NWA be a part of it.
But he did! pic.twitter.com/x4qWxAaNYm

— Dave Lagana (@Lagana) October 15, 2024

Without Joe Koff - the 2019 Crockett Cup looks vastly different. Using ROH production & crew for this show helped cement the NWA's place in the marketplace.

Joe Koff didn't have to do that - but he did! pic.twitter.com/Qczr8aZSDt

— Dave Lagana (@Lagana) October 15, 2024

After the success of NWA Powerrr, Joe Koff allowed more cross-promotion and talent exchanges with ROH.

Joe Koff didn't have to do that - but he did. pic.twitter.com/wCkL6Dki7g

— Dave Lagana (@Lagana) October 15, 2024

Over the last 4 years, when I needed advice or just to talk, he always was there for me.

Joe Koff was a gentleman, a true businessman and I hope one day history really shines a light on the good he did for so many of us.

Thoughts and prayers with Joe's family! pic.twitter.com/4LaDUkh4y6

— Dave Lagana (@Lagana) October 15, 2024