Former WWE Superstar Tracy Smothers Passes Away At Age 58

We have some sad news to report today that former ECW, WCW and WWE superstar Tracy Smothers has passed away at the age of 58.

From WWE.com:

A native of Springfield, Tennessee, Smothers teamed with Steve Armstrong, as his career began in Florida Championship Wrestling. The duo competed in WCW as The Southern Boys and The Young Pistols and were engaged in a long rivalry with The Fabulous Freebirds tandem of Michael Hayes & Jimmy Garvin.

After another stint on the independent wrestling circuit, Smothers began wrestling in WWE as Freddie Joe Floyd. Smothers shared the ring with icons such as Triple H and “Stone Cold” Steve Austin during his time with WWE. Later, the wrestling veteran had a memorable run with ECW.

Several superstars and hall of famers, including Edge, Ricochet, and Eric Bischoff have posted their memories on social media.

Check out a clip of him in action:

We at Wrestling Rumors extend our deepest condolences to the entire Smothers family during this difficult time.

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