Tommy Rogers’ Family Raising Funds For Funeral Arrangements

Many hardcore wrestling fans were shocked to learn June 1 Tommy Rogers, one-half of popular 80s and 90s tag team The Fantastics, died unexpectedly in Hawaii. The cause of death for the 54-year-old remains unknown at this time.

In response to the surprise passing, Rogers family has organized a GoFundMe page, asking fans for help in bringing him home to Florida where he can be properly laid to rest. Its request is as followed:

“Tommy Rogers (Couch) was a world champion wrestler who was part of the “Fantastics” tag team with Bobby Fulton and won championships around the world and entertained thousand of wrestling fans on television and in live matches.

Tommy’s unexpected passing on June 1st has caused immense grief among not only family and freinds but also fans across the world. Tommy was a hard worker in the ring and put the fans before his body. His hustle in the ring left him with a list of injuries whose repairs drained him of most funds, and these injuries made it hard for Tommy to work in his last years. Tommy Rogers passed away on the island of Oahu, Hawaii; Far from his home in Florida. With the passing so unexpected, his family was left unprepared and are now desperate to find a way to bring Tommy home and lay him to rest. #BringTommyHome

Thank you so much for your consideration. We will keep everyone posted as to when and where the memorial serivce will be. Everyone is welcome to attend the service and pay their last respects. If any funds are remaining after paying all the expenses, they will be donated to Tommy’s favorite charity.”

Rogers wrestled all over the world alongside his partner Bobby Fulton, appearing in both ECW and WWE briefly in the 1990s. While in ECW, he was known for his tag team alongside company legend Jerry Lynn.

Those interested in donating to the page can do so by clicking here.

Editor’s Note

A sad, sad circumstance. If you have the means, please give them a hand.

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