UPDATE: WWE posted the following statement regarding the passing on Balls Mahoney:
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.
ORIGINAL: Numerous WWE, TNA and indy talents are reacting to Balls Mahoney’s passing on Twitter. Here are some of their tweets:
Rest well Balls Mahoney…You was one heck of a person. R.I.P
— Prince Nana (@PrinceKingNana) April 13, 2016 < script async src=”//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js” charset=”utf-8″>
#ripballsmahoney you will be sorely missed pic.twitter.com/hHbW5du09i
— Lisa Marie Varon (@REALLiSAMARiE) April 13, 2016 < script async src=”//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js” charset=”utf-8″>
Tonight, I remember the good convos I shared with Balls. I feel terrible for his young son.#RIPBallsMahoney < a href=”pic.twitter.com/lnbVGq3Hnp”>https://t.co/lnbVGq3Hnp”>pic.twitter.com/lnbVGq3Hn…
— Gregory Iron (@GregoryIron) April 13, 2016 < script async src=”//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js” charset=”utf-8″>
Sad to hear Balls Mahoney passed away. He was a one of a kind wild dude with a big heart who always made everyone around him smile. #rip
— Court Bauer (@courtbauer) April 13, 2016 < script async src=”//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js” charset=”utf-8″>
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 < script async src=”//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js” charset=”utf-8″>
R.I.P. Balls Mahoney
— Rob Van Dam (@TherealRVD) April 13, 2016 < script async src=”//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js” charset=”utf-8″>
At a loss for words, love you brother, you’ll be missed, rip Balls Mahoney pic.twitter.com/xAFsschzXK
— jonnycandido (@Candido118) April 13, 2016 < script async src=”//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js” charset=”utf-8″>
Godspeed, Balls Mahoney.
— Adam Pearce (@ScrapDaddyAP) April 13, 2016 < script async src=”//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js” charset=”utf-8″>
I will always remember doing karaoke with him. A sad day. https://t.co/YTxbFh7k4I
— Lisa Marie Varon (@REALLiSAMARiE) April 13, 2016 < script async src=”//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js” charset=”utf-8″>
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 < script async src=”//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js” charset=”utf-8″>
Rip Balls Mahoney. Thanks for the tag match and afterwards buying me chicken on a stick from a street vendor. pic.twitter.com/yPmWeN32Fj
— Grizzly Redwood (@GrizzlyRedwood) April 13, 2016 < script async src=”//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js” charset=”utf-8″>
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 < script async src=”//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js” charset=”utf-8″>
Well, man, damn. RIP Balls Mahoney.
— SONJAY (@sonjaydutterson) April 13, 2016 < script async src=”//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js” charset=”utf-8″>
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 < script async src=”//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js” charset=”utf-8″>
So very sad to hear about the passing of Balls Mahoney. #RIP Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
— Dixie Carter (@TNADixie) < a href=”April”>https://twitter.com/TNADixie/status/72007674866735… 13, 2016 < script async src=”//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js” charset=”utf-8″>
Balls was a great cook. His secret recipe was Mountain Dew, seriously. 🙂
— Damien Darling (@DamienDarling) April 13, 2016 < script async src=”//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js” charset=”utf-8″>
RIP Balls Mahoney.
Working with him in 2007 was truly a pleasure and lives on in my profile pic (balls bear) pic.twitter.com/U191UCggTv
— David Lagana (@Lagana) April 13, 2016 < script async src=”//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js” charset=”utf-8″>
1st time I wrestled Balls Mahoney he was Boo Bradley in Smoky Mountain Wrestling..he put the “Beat The Champ TV” title on me #RIPBallMahoney
— Scotty Riggs (@realscottyriggs) April 13, 2016 < script async src=”//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js” charset=”utf-8″>
He’s got big balls
And she’s got big ballsBut Ball’s had the biggest balls of them all.
— ec3 (@EthanCarterTNA) April 13, 2016 < script async src=”//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js” charset=”utf-8″>
#rip balls
— Kenny King (@KennyKingPb2) April 13, 2016 < script async src=”//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js” charset=”utf-8″>
Just some quick thoughts on Ballz… I’ll never forget my bro in law Managing Abuddah Zingh (Ballz) on a local… https://t.co/iZSLK2ryjp
— Rhett Titus (@RhettTitusANX) April 13, 2016 < script async src=”//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js” charset=”utf-8″>
I am truly saddened to hear of Balls Mahoney’s passing . Please say hi to Chris for me John . My thoughts and condolences to his family .
— Al Snow (@TheRealAlSnow) < a href=”April”>https://twitter.com/TheRealAlSnow/status/720082503… 13, 2016 < script async src=”//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js” charset=”utf-8″>
BREAKING: WWE is saddened to learn of the passing of ECW Superstar Balls Mahoney. https://t.co/JNLRv4Zu0E < a href=”pic.twitter.com/NwzDLAmBeb”>https://t.co/NwzDLAmBeb”>pic.twitter.com/NwzDLAmBe…
— WWE (@WWE) April 13, 2016 < script async src=”//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js” charset=”utf-8″>
RIP our Juggalo homie Balls Mahoney.
Scrub Club forever!
— Violent J & 2 Dope (@icp) April 13, 2016 < script async src=”//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js” charset=”utf-8″>
RIP Balls. I’ve always liked Balls. He always treated me nicely from day 1 from me being a fan to a wrestler. And he loved his kid.
— Luke Hawx (@LukeHawx504) April 13, 2016 < script async src=”//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js” charset=”utf-8″>
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 < script async src=”//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js” charset=”utf-8″>
Just heard of the passing of Balls Mahoney. Balls was alway fun to be around. Thinking and praying for his little boy he loved so dearly.
— james yun (@akioyang) April 13, 2016 < script async src=”//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js” charset=”utf-8″>