Former Pro Wrestling Star Has Reportedly Died At 62
Bobby Eaton, one of greatest and most well-known tag team wrestlers of all time, died on Wednesday night. He was 62.
Eaton’s death was announced by his sister Debbie in a Facebook post early Thursday morning.
“I never wanted to have to post this, but my Little Brother Beautiful Bobby Eaton passed away last night,” Debbie wrote. “When I find out all the details I will post them. Bobby was the kindest, loving person you would ever meet. I loved him so much and going to miss him.”
The former wrestling great was hospitalized in late July after suffering a bad fall. He reportedly broke several fingers and damaged his hip, but no information was given on if the fall was connected to his untimely death.
Eaton was regarded as one of the best wrestlers of his era for his time with the extremely successful tag-team, the Midnight Express. He paired first with Dennis Condrey and later with Stan Lee to form some of the most memorable duos that wrestling has ever seen.
“The National Wrestling Alliance is saddened to hear about the passing of the legendary ‘Beautiful’ Bobby Eaton,” the National Wrestling Alliance wrote on Twitter. “We send our love to his friends and family. His impact & legacy will always be remembered.”
The National Wrestling Alliance is Saddened to hear about the passing of the legendary 'Beautiful' Bobby Eaton.
We send our love to his friends and family.
His impact & legacy will always be remembered. #NWAFam pic.twitter.com/8jaqErv2bc
— NWA (@nwa) August 5, 2021
The Midnight Express were inducted into the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame in 2009, which marked the crowning achievement in Eaton’s career. He clearly touched numerous other wrestlers and countless fans during his nearly 40-year career in the sport.
An outpouring of support for Eaton came in on social media on Thursday.
So Sad And Sorry To Hear About My Close Friend And One Of The All Time Greats, Bobby Eaton! Beautiful Bobby And The Midnight Express Were One Of The Greatest Tag Teams In The History Of The Business! Rest In Peace! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/DWTKeeL7wz
— Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) August 5, 2021
Saddened to hear of the passing of Bobby Eaton.
He was a fabulous in ring talent and a much better human outside the squared circle.
I was there when Bill Watts created the Midnight Express and will always cherish those times.
RIP Beautiful Bobby. 🙏🤠 https://t.co/7qTTmUjVU1
— Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) August 5, 2021
Sad to hear this news — one of the GREATS. Thinking of Bobby Eaton and his family today. ❤️ https://t.co/QjCy4F79Xl
— Nattie (@NatbyNature) August 5, 2021
Bobby Eaton is a man with a professional reputation you aspire to build & a personal reputation you hope those you care for have about you. A MASTER of our craft and one of the nicest men I’ve had the pleasure to meet. My condolences to his family, my gratitude for the memories
— Samoa Joe (@SamoaJoe) August 5, 2021
The possible GOAT wrestling story:
Bill Dundee's daughter confessed she was dating one of the other wrestlers. He starts yelling/screaming that he'll kill the guy & asks who is is.
"Bobby Eaton," she says.
*silence*
"Well," Bill responds, "You picked the right one."
RIP.
— David Bixenspan (@davidbix) August 5, 2021
So sad to wake up to this Bobby Eaton news. Universally loved & respected, he was on another level in the ring. Watch some Midnight Express matches today and keep Bobby and his family in your thoughts.
— The Great Brian Last (@GreatBrianLast) August 5, 2021
I really hate doing these it's been a rough week, but we once again send out our sincerest condolences to the family, friends and the fans around the world as the legendary Beautiful Bobby Eaton has passed away at the age of 62. We thank you for the Memories. R.I.P. Bobby. pic.twitter.com/QfmJuzSPN5
— CauliflowerAlleyClub (@CACReunion) August 5, 2021
AEW joins the wrestling world in mourning the passing of a true legend and one of the greatest tag team wrestlers off all-time “Beautiful” Bobby Eaton. Our thoughts are with his family, his friends and his fans. pic.twitter.com/rPIIvlGlX4
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) August 5, 2021
WWE is saddened to learn that Bobby Eaton passed away at the age of 62.
WWE extends its condolences to Eaton’s family, friends and fans. https://t.co/LErmNJPew0
— WWE (@WWE) August 5, 2021
The countless messages that Eaton received on Thursday show just how widespread his impact was on professional wrestling. His legacy will surely live on through current and future wrestlers.
We send our sincerest condolences to Eaton’s family and friends during this difficult time.
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