Post by indywrestling on Feb 1, 2010 14:15:18 GMT -5
WWE Hall Of Famer and former NWA Heavyweight champion Jack Brisco passed away earlier today at the age of 68.
He and his brother Jerry won the NWA tag titles on more than 1 occasion.
He was a multi time NWA World Champion, had a magnificent fued with Giant Baba over the title
he will be missed, alot of pro wrestlers had this to say
The following wrestling personalities have reacted to the news of Jack Brisco passing away by posting the following Tweets:
Howard Finkel: I'm saddened by the passing of the great Jack Brisco. He was a consummate performer in every sense of the word! RIP, my friend.
Paul Heyman: We are all very sorry to hear of the passing of the universally-respected Jack Brisco.
Hurricane Helms: RIP Jack Brisco. The Brisco's were the first wrestlers I ever hated as a kid, which is a huge compliment to a heel. A great wrestler!!!
Matt Morgan: Sorry to hear one of all time greats,jack brisco passed away today. Have so much respect for true pioneer who paved way for us to be able to call wrestling a "job". My condolences to Jerry and whole family.
Shawn Spears: The wrestling world lost a true great today...Rest in Peace Jack Briscoe, thanks for paving the way for us.
He and his brother Jerry won the NWA tag titles on more than 1 occasion.
He was a multi time NWA World Champion, had a magnificent fued with Giant Baba over the title
he will be missed, alot of pro wrestlers had this to say
The following wrestling personalities have reacted to the news of Jack Brisco passing away by posting the following Tweets:
Howard Finkel: I'm saddened by the passing of the great Jack Brisco. He was a consummate performer in every sense of the word! RIP, my friend.
Paul Heyman: We are all very sorry to hear of the passing of the universally-respected Jack Brisco.
Hurricane Helms: RIP Jack Brisco. The Brisco's were the first wrestlers I ever hated as a kid, which is a huge compliment to a heel. A great wrestler!!!
Matt Morgan: Sorry to hear one of all time greats,jack brisco passed away today. Have so much respect for true pioneer who paved way for us to be able to call wrestling a "job". My condolences to Jerry and whole family.
Shawn Spears: The wrestling world lost a true great today...Rest in Peace Jack Briscoe, thanks for paving the way for us.
