A number of pro wrestling promotions and personalities took to social media to pay tribute to the late Tracy Smothers:
Rip Tracy smothers thank your for all the knowledge you taught me and everybody else in the business!!! U helped everybody you came across!! U will be missed!! https://t.co/VXZ0gAUk6O
— James Maritato (@nunzio_guido) October 28, 2020
WWE is saddened to learn that Tracy Smothers passed away today at the age of 58.
— WWE (@WWE) October 28, 2020
WWE extends its condolences to Smothers’ family and friends. https://t.co/wdclVdB1n0
RIP Tracy pic.twitter.com/Sg2GqUKDil
— Eddie Kingston #BlackLivesMatter (@MadKing1981) October 28, 2020
Tracy Smothers helped teach so many of us in pro wrestling during the past 20+ years, especially young talent on independent shows, to whom he owed nothing, but gave so much. ???? pic.twitter.com/udRpwfHC99
— Dave Prazak (@DavePrazak) October 28, 2020
I’m saddened to hear the passing of dear friend Tracy Smothers. Thanks for the years of friendship. Tracy & I had been checking in w each other every couple days regarding the health situation both of us are going through. This is another hard loss in the sport of pro wrestling. pic.twitter.com/APy9F7ifSY
— Bobby Fulton (@TheBobbyFulton) October 28, 2020
Very sad to learn that Tracy Smothers passed. He was a great wrestler and an even better person. He was always cutting up and busting chops in the locker room...just a fun talented dude always smiling. A spectacular career wrestling everywhere you could imagine over his years! pic.twitter.com/L0RERBn7ve
— taz (@OfficialTAZ) October 28, 2020
My great friend Tracy Smothers has passed, it is with a heavy heart that I share the news. Lots of great times with Tracy, I had just spoke with him last week RIP my friend. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of Tracy's family and loved ones at this time. Ricky Morton pic.twitter.com/FMFYSTv1sw
— School of Morton (@RealRickyMorton) October 28, 2020
RIP Tracy Smothers. A great wrestler and a kind soul always willing to lend a hand or drop some knowledge. Very blessed to have known him. A credit to our business. Godspeed
— Frankie Kazarian (@FrankieKazarian) October 28, 2020
RIP Tracy Smothers....a legit man’s man who just passed and with courage and dignity. ????????
— Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) October 28, 2020
AEW and the wrestling world mourn the passing of Tracy Smothers, our thoughts are with his family, his friends and his fans. #RIPTracy pic.twitter.com/YkdvY6cvJt
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) October 28, 2020
We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Tracy Smothers. We offer our condolences to his friends and family. pic.twitter.com/9gfXKDHOZe
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) October 28, 2020
I'm trying to process this one. I saw it coming but it still doesn't HURT any less. Myself and a lot of wrestlers owe their careers to Tracy Smothers. He was a leader and a teacher who gave more than he received. Rest in peace Tracy. I love you more than words can convey. pic.twitter.com/nI2myvrysw
— Brian Heffron aka The Blue Meanie (@BlueMeanieBWO) October 28, 2020
Tracy Smothers was a sweetheart in every interaction I’ve ever had with him
— Ethan Page played by Julian (@OfficialEGO) October 28, 2020
He’d always ask if I was keeping busy & doing well.
He truly loved wrestling but more importantly the wrestlers
My heart goes out to his family & friends .... trust me, he has a lot ??
R.I.P. Tracy pic.twitter.com/krC9MaSDx0
This really sucks.
— Kevin (@FightOwensFight) October 28, 2020
Tracy Smothers was the man, plain and simple.
I wish I had had the chance to be around him a lot more.
My thoughts go out to his friends and family.
Our thoughts and condolences go out to the family and friends of Tracy Smothers.
— NWA (@nwa) October 28, 2020
The wrestling world will never be the same. pic.twitter.com/EoI3V2CMOL
To a lot of us in the independent wrestling world, Tracy Smothers was THE guy.
— AAW Wrestling (@AAWPro) October 28, 2020
You couldn't meet Tracy without him leaving a lasting impression on you.
Tracy loved pro wrestling with all of his heart.
We still tell stories about his time in AAW.
Tracy you will be missed. pic.twitter.com/Ks9PIsglyr
Rest In Peace Tracy Smothers. A true gentleman who never failed to bring a smile to my face.
— Christopher Daniels (@facdaniels) October 28, 2020
At the end of every single interaction I ever had with Tracy Smothers, I left with a smile on my face. Without exception. We lost a good one today.
— Adam Pearce (@ScrapDaddyAP) October 28, 2020
Godspeed, Tracy, and echoing the voices of countless brothers and sisters:
THANK YOU.
Rest well, my friend. ????
Hearing the news of the passing of Tracy Smothers is incredibly heartbreaking. Tracy was one of the kindest and happiest guys I’ve ever known in this business. I can’t recall ever hearing a bad word about him. He’s gonna be missed by a lot of people. RIP my friend.
— Hurricane Helms (@ShaneHelmsCom) October 28, 2020
Tracy Smothers was a total sweetheart every time we crossed paths. Which is amusing, because he *LOVED* being the bad guy.
— Arik Cannon (@arikcannon) October 28, 2020
“You staying busy, maaaan? Doing well? Good good good. I like to hear that, brother.”
My heart goes out to his friends, and family. ??#RIPTracySmothers pic.twitter.com/pqSzA48MUi
Tracy Smothers helped so many people, it would be impossible to determine how many young wrestlers he helped over his career. This sucks so bad.
— Absolute Intense Wrestling (@aiwrestling) October 28, 2020
There are no words to describe how saddened I am to learn of the passing of Tracy Smothers. He was my friend and mentor for years. Last year I roomed w/ him over WM weekend, something I always enjoyed because nobody could tell stories like he could. Devestated. #RIPTracySmothers
— Shark Boy (@SharkBoy24_7) October 28, 2020
I want to write something fit for a guy like Tracy Smothers, but my heart hurts right now. He was the first name I ever worked, and he gave to me so selflessly. I'm glad I got to tell him that I loved him before he left.
— Gregory Iron (@GregoryIron) October 28, 2020
There will never be another Tracy. #RIPTracySmothers pic.twitter.com/GPuysFyzmz
There will never be another Tracy Smothers. He was the epitome of keeping pro wrestling fun. You couldn't be around him for more than two minutes without coming away with a hilarious "Tracy story" or two...or three...or four. ????
— Marek Brave (@MBrave13) October 28, 2020
He will be profoundly missed. ????#RIPTracySmothers
A sad sad sad days. I have more Tracy stories than I can remember.
— Colt Cabana (@ColtCabana) October 28, 2020
Today, I'll be thinking about his memory, family, legacy, spirit & everything in-between. https://t.co/v6aigNCNKZ
Just heard about Tracy Smothers. Gone too soon. https://t.co/NJQttlIWNU
— Danny Cage (@TheDannyCage) October 28, 2020
Rest In Peace, Tracy Smothers. I’m really going to miss that guy. Few men poured more of their heart and soul into wrestling than he did.
— John Cosper (@johncosper) October 28, 2020
I just heard the sad news about Tracy Smothers passing. We lost a good one today - a great worker who made everyone he worked with better. Tracy was a good friend for 30 years - we worked together in CWF, WCW, ECW, WWE, IWA Japan, and countless indies. #RIPTracySmothers pic.twitter.com/kjap5FEFQw
— Mick Foley (@RealMickFoley) October 28, 2020
RIP TO A REAL ONE!!! We love you Tracy Smothers!!! ???????? pic.twitter.com/JleJRXUCFQ
— KatieForbes (@TheKatieForbes) October 28, 2020
The wrestling world suffered a big loss
— Tommy Dreamer (@THETOMMYDREAMER) October 28, 2020
I will miss my friend
Tracey Smothers #ECW #FBI pic.twitter.com/X1NRfkqG2I
I just heard the news about Tracy Smothers. In my early years as a wrestler myself and @SexyChuckieT got to spend a lot of time with Tracy. He always knew how to put a smile on peoples faces.
— Pretty Ricky (@KingRicochet) October 28, 2020
Rest In Power my friend.
You will be missed. ??
Sorry to hear about the passing of Tracy Smothers. I saw him last about a year ago. He was so happy in the ring. He was a good man. RIP Tracy.
— Eric Bischoff (@EBischoff) October 28, 2020
RIP Tracy Smothers. He was so much fun to be around. He was an influence to so many people that he traveled the roads with. What a performer he was. He could turn a crowd in seconds, and loved doing it. He will be missed.
— Bob Ryder (@brydertna) October 28, 2020
This is very sad. Tracy was one of the nicest guys I’ve met in wrestling. He liked to hang out, joke around and help out all the young guys. RIP https://t.co/Pn6bXB218Q
— John Silver (@SilverNumber1) October 28, 2020
We are saddened to learn of the passing of Tracy Smothers.
— CZW Combat Zone Wrestling (@combatzone) October 28, 2020
Tracy was a true icon. He was a wrestler, a teacher, a friend. We will never forget him.
Our condolences to his friends and family. #RIPTracySmothers
Ladies and Gentleman, it is with a heavy heart that we share the news that "The Wild-Eyed Southern Boy" "The Main Man" Tracy Smothers has passed away after his bout with cancer. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of Tracy's family and loved ones at this time.
— UCWPRO (@UCWPRO) October 28, 2020
Rest in Peace, Tracy Smothers. Gone too soon. pic.twitter.com/sWwY7gAgkF
— The World Famous Monster Factory (@4MonsterFactory) October 28, 2020
Tracy Smothers took two young kids from Canada trying to “tour” the southern United States, with $1.50 a day to spend on food, saw a dilemma we put ourselves in to try and get experience, and took us under his wing. He knew we wanted it. Because of that, and his huge heart, 1/3
— Adam (Edge) Copeland (@EdgeRatedR) October 28, 2020
he drove us to make the next town so we could eat our next meal. He found floors, couches or other talent who had spare space in their hotel rooms for us to sleep. On those drives he dispensed his knowledge. Always with a laugh and a twinkle in his eye. And we soaked it up. 2/3
— Adam (Edge) Copeland (@EdgeRatedR) October 28, 2020
He was a great man. He truly knew what paying it forward meant. I will miss him. 3/3
— Adam (Edge) Copeland (@EdgeRatedR) October 28, 2020
Shared the ring one time with Tracy Smothers. I fondly remember how kind he was to me and everyone at JAPW. He watched the whole show from the curtain before his match and his excitement grew. His love of the business was infectious. #RIPTracySmothers pic.twitter.com/EXtRnGXU2J
— Shawn Bennett (@BennettWWE) October 28, 2020
Rest in peace, sweet Tracy Smothers. You were always kind to me backstage and such fun to be ringside with. You will be missed greatly. ??
— Professor Allison Danger (@allisondanger) October 28, 2020
RIP to “The wild eyed southern boy” Tracy Smothers!
— “The Bad Boy” Joey Janela (@JANELABABY) October 28, 2020
Caused a classic scene With him in Nashville at @GCWrestling_ I’m sure a lot of people will remember that! pic.twitter.com/XABKZa77jX
Just now hearing about the passing of #TracySmothers. I had the privilege of sharing a locker room with him on a few occasions. He was a really good, genuine worker in the wrestling business who was always willing to help anyone that he could. Rest in peace! pic.twitter.com/XBXCLMfdcj
— ????????????????Bramley the Manly???????????????? (@bramleythemanly) October 28, 2020
So very sorry to hear that we lost a sweetheart of a guy, and great worker...Tracy Smothers...RIP my brother!????????
— Terri Runnels (@TheTerriRunnels) October 28, 2020
Rest In Peace Tracy Smothers.
— Harry Slash (@harry_slash) October 28, 2020
One of the very few truly good people in that world. It was an honor to be around him for a few years in ECW. My condolences to his family. pic.twitter.com/Rai1LguYxa
There’s an empty place in the Wrestling family today ..... it will eventually stay filled with the best and greatest thoughts and memories of an amazing, kind-hearted, legend of a man https://t.co/XAiDYaf75I
— Joel Gertner (@StudMuffinSays) October 28, 2020
#Wrestling Trivia: Tracy Smothers was the winner of the only LOSER LEAVES EARTH MATCH in history.... defeating Oderus Urungus @TheRealOderus of GWAR @gwar pic.twitter.com/7b1PY3fvwx
— Joel Gertner (@StudMuffinSays) October 28, 2020
Another member of the wrestling community gone. RIP Tracy Smothers. Never heard a bad word about him. I toured Ireland with him in 2007 & was struck by how, even after so many years in the game, he was just so down to HAVE FUN wrestling. We’re better for having had time with him.
— Sami Zayn (@SamiZayn) October 28, 2020
If every veteran of wrestling and life were as kind, giving, and patient with rookies as Tracy was, wrestling and life would be much better places.
— Bryce Remsburg (@dabryceisright) October 28, 2020
There will never be another like him. I could watch his mid-match impromptu heel promos all day. https://t.co/0lhczcJhJp
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