With the news of the passing of Butch Reed today, a number of those from the pro wresting word have taken to social media to pay tribute:
@1wrestling Memories of BUTCH REED & two special interviews I did with him...https://t.co/DN72EZkBzA
— Bill Apter (@apter1wrestling) February 5, 2021
Sad to hear the news about Butch Reed's passing. I wonder how different WWE history would look, had Butch won the IC title back in '87 instead of the @OfficialHTM. #RIPButchReed
— Armando Estrada (@RealArmandoHaHa) February 5, 2021
Watch’n Butch Reed wrestle made me believe in wrestling and most of all in Butch Reed.. true legend in wrestling. RIP #ButchReed
— RIGGS (@realscottyriggs) February 6, 2021
R.I.P. Butch Reed ????????
— Aron (@AronsThoughts) February 6, 2021
Rest In Paradise Hacksaw
— PowerHouse HOBBS (@TrueWillieHobbs) February 5, 2021
I got ya pic.twitter.com/dZU7fNdQ5f
RIP “Hacksaw” Butch Reed. I was a fan of his work from the first time I saw him. Loved his jabs. The Team of DOOM with Ron was my favorite team in WCW at a time where WCW was stacked with great teams. Thank you for the years of entertainment sir!
— Hurricane Helms (@ShaneHelmsCom) February 5, 2021
So Sorry To Hear About The Passing Of My Friend Butch Reed! We Spent “Hours” In The Ring Together. Rest In Peace! pic.twitter.com/E7RTsSk2gr
— Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) February 5, 2021
I’m bothered by this news. I really liked Butch always laughing and cutting up. When I seen him last time was in New York a couple years ago. Prayers for family and friends. Wow folks cherish those you care about. This life is fragile. Cherish each moment. pic.twitter.com/pyAdOOQsu4
— Bobby Fulton (@TheBobbyFulton) February 5, 2021
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. pic.twitter.com/rxWfC6e9A8
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) February 5, 2021
RIP Butch Reed pic.twitter.com/PYHjItbzYz
— Malcolm (@Malcolmvelli) February 5, 2021
Damn. RIP to an all time great #butchreed Hug my sister for me brother. ?????????? pic.twitter.com/f8gDk0030g
— Sandra Toffoloni (@butisitfunny) February 5, 2021
Sad to hear the passing of Butch Reed such a great in ring performer
— Tommy Dreamer (@THETOMMYDREAMER) February 5, 2021
Amazing heel & babyface
Seen him work so many times pic.twitter.com/7m7lvvRkGK
One of my favorite tag teams of all time. 100% bad ass. My first night in the wrestling business (almost 30 years ago) was spent with Butch Reed-I asked him about the story about him riding a horse into a bar, it’s true-what a good time. RIP Butch Reed. pic.twitter.com/S2RmoVMwuh
— John Layfield (@JCLayfield) February 5, 2021
Saddened by the passing of “Hacksaw” Butch Reed.
— #HSWN (@HighspotsWN) February 5, 2021
Thankful we had the opportunity to have him in the office last October to reunite with Ron & Teddy and spend an evening signing autographs and telling some classic stories.
Rest In Peace. pic.twitter.com/HGEE6QQ4O2
Sad to hear about the Passing of Butch Reed! Literally, I’ve spent hours watching his matches and promos. Keep his memory alive by watching “Hacksaw” whenever you can! #RIPButchReed pic.twitter.com/zOzEozfA4I
— Sam Adonis (@RealSamAdonis) February 5, 2021
Hacksaw Butch Reed was an individual that achieved success in wrestling. Holding championships everywhere he went, including here in WLW. His contributions in this sport are still being felt today, and will never be forgotten and always appreciated.
— World League WLW (@worldleaguewlw) February 5, 2021
Thank you#RIPButchReed pic.twitter.com/oUgVfQZMN3
Sorry to hear that Butch Reed passed. He was a big, strong & very rugged dude between the ropes. I never had the chance to know him but I was a fan of his work for years. #RIPButchReed https://t.co/hlTXHA0CKf
— taz (@OfficialTAZ) February 5, 2021
Friends unfortunately we lost a legend today #ButchReed. Huge loss. Stevie had the opportunity a month or so back to interview him & we were getting ready to release that to you.
— StevieRayTV (@StevieRayTV) February 5, 2021
The interview will be out at a more appropriate time. #RIPButchReed pic.twitter.com/3aM450I0Sy
Everyone here at the CAC family is deeply saddened hearing the news that the legendary Butch Reed has passed away at the age of 66. We send out our sincerest condolences to his family, friends and fans the world over. Thank you for the memories Mr Reed R.I.P. pic.twitter.com/u2E7TNcg0k
— CauliflowerAlleyClub (@CACReunion) February 5, 2021
I never met Butch Reed, so my take on him is from when I was kid & a fan. I can’t say I was a “fan” of Butch Reed’s back then. He was a heel after all, at a time when if you were good at you job people didn’t like you. He had a credibility though, that you had to respect. #RIP
— Lance Storm (@LanceStorm) February 5, 2021
R.I.P Butch Reed #Hacksaw #Doom
— “The Big LG” Doc Gallows (@The_BigLG) February 5, 2021
Rest in Peace, Butch Reed! Gone too soon! pic.twitter.com/TOcucPcBXD
— The World Famous Monster Factory (@4MonsterFactory) February 5, 2021
Last time I saw butch Reed was in philly in 2018. Glad I saw https://t.co/Dbm7rnFbFG is too short. Fo yourselves a favor. Watch his midsouth run as a heel. pic.twitter.com/JDAd9HU1hd
— Missy Hyatt (@missyhyatt) February 5, 2021
Sad to learn of the passing of Legend Butch Reed. Was prototype Athlete had it all,work skills, promo,body,charisma. One one great man out side ring. RIPButch
— Gerald BRISCO ?????? (@Fgbrisco) February 5, 2021
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