With the news of the passing of Rick Harris aka Black Bart officially announced, a number of those in the pro wrestling world took to social media to pay tribute to Harris:
Black Bart took me under his wing and taught me how to be a professional wrestler. We were tag champs in Texas-but we were also just buddies. We sat together in the dressing room while Bart spit in his trashcan and constantly joked about everything. Bart meant the world to me. I… pic.twitter.com/ItRybdJphl
— John Layfield (@JCLayfield) January 10, 2025
The Cauliflower Club Alley celebrates the enduring legacy of Black Bart, and extends its heartfelt sympathies to his loved ones and admirers worldwide, honoring the profound impact he left on the lives of so many. Rest in Peace Bart, thank you for the memories. pic.twitter.com/BgNVmutbzW
— Cauliflower Alley Club (@CACReunion) January 10, 2025
Black Bart passed away today. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. He was a good guy. ????????
— Leilani Kai (@realLeilaniKai) January 10, 2025
RIP Rick Harris aka Black Bart… We had a dadgum great conversation with Bart last year, he was as ornery as you’d expect!
— LIVE and IN COLOR with Wolfie D (@livewolfied) January 10, 2025
Please keep his family in your prayers. pic.twitter.com/wZKYbJUeDC
Black Bart taught me a ton in my younger years. Loved him to death. He will be missed. #RIP
— Dustin Rhodes (@dustinrhodes) January 10, 2025
Rest in peace Black Bart.... https://t.co/30DMCFO7sl
— Brian Heffron aka The Blue Meanie (@BlueMeanieBWO) January 10, 2025
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