A number of promotions and personalities across pro wrestling paid tribute to the late Shannon "Daffney" Spruill over the course of the day:
Thank you to everyone who reached out to me. I’m okay. I just wish Shannon could of seen the outpouring of love for her. When she would do a livestream she barely had 20 people watching. The night she died she had over 1300 people watching her. She just wanted to be loved. ????
— Francine (@ECWDivaFrancine) September 5, 2021
I am going to try my best to be happy today and every day. She would want me to laugh and not cry. ??
— Francine (@ECWDivaFrancine) September 4, 2021
This is the 1st time we ever met. It was at Dusty Rhodes Turnbuckle promotion. She told me she was a big fan. Who knew we would become best friends for 20 years. I ?? you Shannon. Always and forever. @screamqueendaff pic.twitter.com/tQcWpE7rjd
— Francine (@ECWDivaFrancine) September 3, 2021
— William Patrick Corgan (@Billy) September 2, 2021
"We are very sad to have to announce the passing of Shannon Spruill aka Daffney Unger @screamqueendaff. We are posting this at the request of her family. Please respect their privacy at this trying time.
— SHIMMER Wrestling (@SHIMMERwomen) September 2, 2021
I will miss you my logical sister from another mister."
-Lexie Fyfe
WWE is saddened to learn that Shannon "Daffney" Spruill passed away at the age of 46.
— WWE (@WWE) September 2, 2021
WWE extends its condolences to Spruill’s family, friends and fans. https://t.co/eAflHXKYlT
We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Shannon “Daffney” Spruill. We offer our sincere condolences to her friends and family. pic.twitter.com/XSpY6X9xbQ
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) September 2, 2021
I just posted a story about the passing of Daffney - please give it a read and a share if you can. @screamqueendaff #RIPDaffney #MentalHealthMatters https://t.co/SYPwxMgEhs pic.twitter.com/SHrllgIkkS
— Mick Foley (@RealMickFoley) September 2, 2021
So very sad. Pray for Daffney's loved ones.
— Kane (@KaneWWE) September 2, 2021
Mick is is right. If you need help, please call 800-273-8255. https://t.co/YL4guIESJP
I’ve always felt that people with the biggest hearts are often the ones that feel the most pain. Finding out about Daffney seems to prove that. ????
— ???????????????????????? (@RealMelina) September 2, 2021
My sympathy goes out to everyone especially her family. Her work and beautiful soul will always be in our hearts. #RIPDaffney pic.twitter.com/sVMHEgfZ1E
So incredibly sad to hear the news about Daffney/Shannon. Heartbreaking to know that she felt so alone and in that dark space. If you are feeling this way, please reach out to others. You’re never alone. ?????? #RIPDaffney
— Gail Kim-Irvine (@gailkimITSME) September 2, 2021
So many tearful phone calls this morning. Iwas Daff’s first friend in WCW. I taught her how to lock up. We stayed friends throughout our careers. I’m gonna miss her a lot. This sucks so much. I wish I had better words. ???????? pic.twitter.com/UQrzsId8yi
— Hurricane Helms (@ShaneHelmsCom) September 2, 2021
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— ????“Crowbar” (for the moment)???? (@wcwcrowbar) September 2, 2021
Rest in eternal peace my sweet, sweet, Angel friend. You were such an amazing, funny, loving, caring person, and I’ll never ever forget you.
— Velvet Sky (@VelVelHoller) September 2, 2021
I love you always, @screamqueendaff ????????????
My deepest condolences to the family, friends and fans of this beautiful soul.#RIPDaffney pic.twitter.com/R3NEjjSw5F
I did not have the pleasure of knowing @screamqueendaff but my heart breaks for her & everyone who did know her. Mental health is so very important & it’s important to always choose kindness. #RIPDaffney https://t.co/DeI7azdPjH
— Lexi Kaufman (@AlexaBliss_WWE) September 2, 2021
It’s terrible & heartbreaking to hear the news about Daffney’s passing. My thoughts & prayers go out to her family & closest friends right now.#RIPDaffney
— MATT HARDY (@MATTHARDYBRAND) September 2, 2021
Daff was ahead of her time. And mental health isn’t a joke. #RIPDaffney
— Shayna Baszler (@QoSBaszler) September 2, 2021
Daffney was apart of my career from my early days with the Highspots family. She never hesitated to show me kindness, rather it be a place to crash while on the road or just fun conversation at the gimmick table.
— PRIME Alexander (@CedricAlexander) September 2, 2021
You are loved and missed#RIPDaffney
To Daffney’s family and friends; I am so sorry for your loss.
— Kevin (@FightOwensFight) September 2, 2021
I never had the pleasure of meeting her but she was clearly very loved and appreciated. She inspired so many…
Take care of each other, everyone.#RIPDaffney
Mental Health IS IMPORTANT and Nobody should be ashamed or Ostracized for Asking for and Needing Help! #RIPDaffney and To everyone that knew her my prayers and condolences To you all. If you need Help PLEASE ask For it. I’m Speaking from EXPERIENCE not hearsay ????????Counseling WORKS!
— Titus O'Neil (@TitusONeilWWE) September 2, 2021
I am completely heartbroken over the loss of my dear friend. I will miss you forever, Daff. pic.twitter.com/R6UKijUHv3
— Portia Perez (@pperezninja) September 2, 2021
I’ve been up all night worried! I got the news this morning and my heart is broken. It’s one of saddest days ????
— Amber O'neal (@amberoneal1) September 2, 2021
Love your forever guuuurl! #RIPDaffney pic.twitter.com/2pheZTiAM6
So sad.#RIPDaffney
— Sami Zayn (@SamiZayn) September 2, 2021
There's no way to express the sorrow I'm feeling right now. I'm trying, but the right words just won't come out. @screamqueendaff' meant so very much to me. I'll love you forever, Shannon. #RIPShannon #RIPDaffney #RIPSharkGirl pic.twitter.com/Z1u25QwrbJ
— Shark Boy (@SharkBoy24_7) September 2, 2021
My heart hurts. Daffney was a beautiful person. I'll always remember her infectious laughter and voice, and the way she beamed when she entered the room and much more
— Ember NXT Moon Palmer (@WWEEmberMoon) September 2, 2021
If you need help you aren't alone
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255#RIPDaffney #screamqueen
I am so sorry, my friend. Absolutely gutted. Those who knew you, knew how incredibly special you were. ???????? #Daffney #RIPDaffney pic.twitter.com/Fd0ZUqPxLV
— Alicia Taylor (@AliciaTaylorNXT) September 2, 2021
My dear, sweet beautiful friend @screamqueendaff
— Lauren/Angelina Love (@ActualALove) September 2, 2021
We love you so much and miss you so much already. Thank you for being so fun to work with, hang out with, be friends with and do this crazy wrestling world thing with. I pray you are at peace now ?????????? #RIPDaffney pic.twitter.com/XL6NzpFcJg
I am so heartbroken over the news that Shannon “Daffney” Spruill has passed away. She really was such a sweet and caring person. She will be missed. #RIPDaffney #suicideprevention https://t.co/B9BZv8VJWk
— Charles Robinson (@WWERobinson) September 2, 2021
Someone who’s path never crossed mine, but who, from everything I’ve seen today, touched the lives of so many of my friends.
— Jason Ayers (@JasonAyersWWE) September 2, 2021
A role model for the kind of legacy I want to leave behind.
Tell your friends you love them today.#RIPDaffney https://t.co/6mimvNrqsm
#RIPDaffney She always welcomed me into her home with open arms. My time staying at the Daff Cave is some of the best of my life. I miss you and I love you. Rest easy. pic.twitter.com/1YjEpKf3cg
— Shazza McKenzie (@Shazza_McKenzie) September 2, 2021
We’d like to send our condolences to the family, friends and fans of Shannon Spruill, professionally known as Daffney Unger/Lucy Furr. We were lucky to have Daffney as part of IWA in 2003 & again in 2008. She will be missed dearly by all of us at IWAMS. #ripDaffney pic.twitter.com/G92zTRBE94
— IG- @IWAMidsouth (@IWAMidSouth) September 2, 2021
Rest peacefully, Daffney.
— April Hunter (@AprilHunter) September 2, 2021
I hope you knew how much you inspired, and how much you are loved. ♥?#Daffney#RIPDaffney #suicideawarenessweek
#RIPDaffney
— Alexia Nicole (@ItsAlexiaNicole) September 2, 2021
You were loved by so many and will be missed ???? pic.twitter.com/Wwrmd2gkIe
You were a smiling face when I was upset.
— Jake Manning (@manscoutmanning) September 2, 2021
You were friend when I was constantly making enemies.
You will be missed everyday by everyone who felt your kindness. #RIPDaffney pic.twitter.com/2k6MbTGNar
Every month should be #SuicidePreventionMonth
— Edward Edwards (@TheEddieEdwards) September 2, 2021
We all need to try harder. We gotta be better about lifting each other up instead of tearing each other down.
We are in this together
We all need some help sometimes.
You are not alone #RIPDaffney pic.twitter.com/6S4OqumEAw
The world lost such an amazing and kind soul today. #RIPDaffney pic.twitter.com/AwpzEq7wwb
— David Lagana (@Lagana) September 2, 2021
I had the privilege of working with Daffney a number of years ago.
— ?? DEANER ?? (@CodyDeaner) September 2, 2021
She was kind, genuine, and a true professional in every sense of the word.
My thoughts & prayers go out to her family.#RIPDaffney pic.twitter.com/4og9qaBpbf
#RIPDaffney ????
— James Ellsworth (@realellsworth) September 2, 2021
Was always so fun to be around and talk to when I would see her at conventions and shows
If you know someone who needs help, do whatever it is you can do to help them pic.twitter.com/5dcZ18KNn6
Take time today and reach out to friend or a family member you haven’t maybe spoken to in awhile just to let them know that you were thinking about them! Especially during this pandemic simple little gestures can mean a lot to people. #RIPDaffney
— Parrow (@Parrow_) September 2, 2021
The Capital Championship Wrestling family would like to send our condolences to friends and family of Shannon Spruill during this tough time. #RIPDaffney pic.twitter.com/VL3yzxMmVz
— Capital Championship Wrestling (@CCWAction) September 2, 2021
You were one of the good ones ????#RIPDaffney pic.twitter.com/d5slCw3ACX
— Austin Aries (@AustinAries) September 3, 2021
No words. Just memories. I love you @screamqueendaff #RIPDaffney pic.twitter.com/FPdyDJ79sz
— Sal Rinauro (@SalRinauro) September 2, 2021
Like you, hearing of my friend Daffney's passing has brought sadness. But while we grieve, let's being to think of all the ways she made us happy. I bet she's chasing Gene Okerlund around, making silly faces, saying crazy things. A force of good and love in our hearts #RIPDaffney
— Kevin Kelly (@realkevinkelly) September 3, 2021
#RIPDaffney ???????????? https://t.co/hPOidsfowq
— Eva Marie (@natalieevamarie) September 2, 2021
Rest In Peace Daffney pic.twitter.com/Cj9hwzskdO
— TJ Wilson (@TJWilson) September 2, 2021
We love you, Daff. https://t.co/PlxApuXBqn pic.twitter.com/OHgeUo1uwU
— Bayley (@itsBayleyWWE) September 2, 2021
I am so saddened to hear about the passing of Daffney. She was a very talented performer who dedicated a lot of her life to entertaining others through her performances in the ring. I am sending my deepest condolences to her family and keeping Daffney in my prayers. pic.twitter.com/yWBnHl8LH6
— Nattie (@NatbyNature) September 2, 2021
Daffney... you was an inspiration to many people. You was one of the women I looked up to in this business. Ahead of your time, leader of the misfits and is loved by everyone that got the pleasure to meet you.. RIP queen.. Heartbreaking.. #MentalHealthMatters
— SARAYA (@RealPaigeWWE) September 2, 2021
RIP Daffney
— Matt Cardona (@TheMattCardona) September 2, 2021
#RIPDaffney ???????????? https://t.co/NkAT782TYD
— Charlotte Flair (@MsCharlotteWWE) September 2, 2021
So heartbroken to hear of the tragic news of @screamqueendaff She was such a special person. Please look out for each other. ????RIP Daffney
— Amy Dumas (@AmyDumas) September 2, 2021
May you Rest In Peace. My condolences to her friends and family ???? #rip #daffney pic.twitter.com/2wLlaQyWoO
— Samuray Del Sol® “Manny $” (@gloat) September 2, 2021
I’m so sorry to everyone who knew and loved Daffney Unger.
— Ettore “Big E” Ewen (@WWEBigE) September 2, 2021
If you’re struggling with your mental health, please don’t be afraid to be a burden. Reach out for help. It saved my life. https://t.co/OInJczaaKz
RIP #Daffney. Heartbreaking news. Damn
— Dustin Rhodes (@dustinrhodes) September 2, 2021
— Matthew Rehwoldt (@DramaKingMatt) September 2, 2021
I didn’t want to post this because it makes it real. And I wish to everything that it wasn’t. I didn’t trust myself to write a post that would do Shannon or her loved ones justice
— Nikki A.S.H , ALMOST SUPER HERO (@NikkiCrossWWE) September 3, 2021
But Shannon / Daffney deserves to be celebrated
You should all know the person she was.
When I was in NXT and with sanity, I wore jeans and a corset as a homage to her.And she supported me. Even though I never ever pulled it off as well as she did
— Nikki A.S.H , ALMOST SUPER HERO (@NikkiCrossWWE) September 3, 2021
I broke down today realising I would ever again get to hear her ten minute voxers.What I wouldn’t give to hear one more
For every smile. For every time you said Nikki in a Scottish accent and made me laugh, thank you
— Nikki A.S.H , ALMOST SUPER HERO (@NikkiCrossWWE) September 3, 2021
Daff, I hope you are at peace. The sky just gained its most unique and beautiful star.
I want people to know your legacy but I want them to understand how special your spirit was
It’s truly a sad day as we say goodbye to a beautiful soul. My sincerest condolences to Shannon’s family and everyone that cherished her. pic.twitter.com/mvXnSAs7EF
— Betty (@TheBethPhoenix) September 3, 2021
#RIPDaffney ???????? https://t.co/vkqx5cNRnd
— ???????????????? ???????????????????????????? •The Prestige• (@RaulMendozaWWE) September 2, 2021
Daffney was a terrific person. I will miss her very much.
— Chuck Taylor (@SexyChuckieT) September 2, 2021
RIP Daffney ????????
— The ???????????? (@DiamanteLAX) September 2, 2021
. @screamqueendaff , myself, and @realscottyriggs had such a blast together working for Dream years ago. Some of my best memories. She always smiled and made Scotty and I laugh (and sometimes Barry Windham too) in the ring.
— CORINO (@StevenCorino) September 2, 2021
So sad. Just so sad. Rest well. ????
Heart broken and speechless. Rest In Peace Shannon.
— Abyss (@TherealAbyss) September 2, 2021
RIP Daffney. Just, awful news. She was a guest at my wedding…This is so incredibly sad. Please, reach out. Always. Godspeed
— Frankie Kazarian (@FrankieKazarian) September 2, 2021
— Eddie Kingston #BlackLivesMatter (@MadKing1981) September 2, 2021
#RIPDaffneyUnger pic.twitter.com/i7cLNXiJhM
— Just Different (@swerveconfident) September 2, 2021
????Horrible! At a loss for words.
— Damian Priest ???? (@ArcherOfInfamy) September 2, 2021
During my first tour of the states, I was terrified. Daffney made everyone feel loved, welcomed and was such a truly beautiful soul ????
— ???????????????????????????? (@DakotaKai_WWE) September 2, 2021
To anyone struggling, you are not alone. You are loved. Check in with your loved ones.
I have no words. I love you daff.
— The HBIC (@MiaYim) September 2, 2021
Heartbreaking. Rest In Peace. https://t.co/6zCvu7Dn7J
— CASH (@CashWheelerFTR) September 2, 2021
#MentalHealthMatters because we all go through our own form of feeling alone, sad, depressed or afraid at times. #MentalHealthAwareness is sharing. Sharing because sharing can save lives. It’s saved my own as well as others around me. You’re not alone, I promise. RIP Daffney. ????
— Lio Rush (@TheLionelGreen) September 2, 2021
I’ve never openly said this but in sharing, I’m hoping it’ll save even 1 life today. When i was 19 years old, I had a failed suicide attempt. Woke up in the hospital not realizing it was thanksgiving morning with my family surrounding me. Hearing from them that I wasn’t alone.
— Lio Rush (@TheLionelGreen) September 2, 2021
My thoughts and love are with Daffney’s friends and family! She was such an amazing influence in the wrestling community, a true pioneer for us women. RIP Daffney???????? https://t.co/kfCGClQQiT
— Tegan Nox ???????????????????????????? (@TeganNoxWWE_) September 2, 2021
RIP Daffney ????
— Tag Team Titles-BAR (@TBARRetribution) September 2, 2021
Heartbreaking news, rest in peace Daffney.
— PROGRESS Wrestling (@ThisIs_Progress) September 2, 2021
PLEASE remember that you are not alone and there are places you can call and people who can help:
UK
Papyrus – for people under 35
Call 0800 068 41 41 – 9am to midnight every day
Text 07860 039967
Email pat@papyrus-uk.org
I have never said this before:
— Cezar Bononi (@CezarBononi_) September 2, 2021
My dad commited suicide many years ago, mental health is no joke.
Open up about your feelings, reach for help.
Help those who seek for help, make 'em look for professional help.
May God comfort Daffney loved ones in this moment.
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— The Virtuosa (@DeonnaPurrazzo) September 2, 2021
Daff was an inspiration to so many of us and paved the way for girls like me. Always so supportive, loving and just had a way about her that made you feel comfort. She will be so missed and forever loved. ????????
— Gigi Dolin (@gigidolin_wwe) September 2, 2021
RIP Daffney thank you for being my spooky inspiration. I had the biggest crush on you. I will never forget meeting you and telling you how cool I thought you were and how sweet you were to me. I scream for Daffney! ????
— Shotzi (@ShotziWWE) September 2, 2021
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