Following the news of the passing of ECW legend Balls Mahoney at age 44, several of Mahoney’s ECW colleagues took to Twitter and posted the following reactions to his death. WWE also issued the following statement:
WWE is saddened to learn of reports that Jonathan Rechner, best known for competing in ECW as Balls Mahoney, has passed away. WWE extends its condolences to Rechner’s family, friends and fans.
WWE is saddened to learn of the passing of ECW Superstar Balls Mahoney. pic.twitter.com/Ox8dnQih6R
— WWE (@WWE) April 13, 2016
I am beyond sad to announce my friend ECW Original Balls Mahoney has passed away. I just spoke w/his wife. pic.twitter.com/OAs3vOmGEH
— Tommy Dreamer (@THETOMMYDREAMER) April 13, 2016
Just heard of the passing of ECW original Balls Mahoney. Thinking and praying for his little boy he loved so dearly. pic.twitter.com/ky61l3jyRg
— Mick Foley (@RealMickFoley) April 13, 2016
I’m saddened to learn the the wrestling world has lost another brother. Rest in Peace Balls Mahoney. My thoughts are with his family…..
— Brian Heffron (@BlueMeanieBWO) April 13, 2016
RIP Balls Mahoney. We ran in different circles, but you were always kind to me and always smiling. Thx for the Stephen King convo’s. #Spork
— Gregory Shane Helms (@ShaneHelmsCom) April 13, 2016
R.I.P. Balls Mahoney
— Rob Van Dam (@TherealRVD) April 13, 2016
I just heard of the passing of my long time friend Ball Mahoney. I am completely saddened and at a loss for words. #RipBallsMahoney
— D’Lo Brown (@dlobrown75) April 13, 2016
Goodbye to a real, true character in our business. Balls was always good to me. #RIPBallsMahoney
— Frankie Kazarian (@FrankieKazarian) April 13, 2016
Sad to hear of the passing of Balls Mahoney. Thoughts are with his family and friends. He was one of a kind. #RIPBallsMahoney
— Bob Ryder (@brydertna) April 13, 2016
#ripballsmahoney you will be sorely missed pic.twitter.com/hHbW5du09i
— Lisa Marie Varon (@REALLiSAMARiE) April 13, 2016