As reported earlier today, the body of former WWE Superstar Shad Gaspard was found on Venice Beach early this morning. Following the tragic news of his passing, numerous wrestling talents took to Twitter to react. You can check out all of their tweets below:
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Shad Gaspard who was always a wonderful guy with a huge heart.
— Bret Hart (@BretHart) May 20, 2020
💔 I know you’re up there man. Watching down on so many. You will be missed. Love you bro. https://t.co/who5ns0m6A
— 🥀 Ever After OUT NOW! (@itsLioRush) May 20, 2020
I’m at a loss for words. Hug, call, reach out to your loved ones. I love you all. #RIPShad
— CASH (@CashWheelerFTR) May 20, 2020
💔 Extremely heart breaking news.
Nothing but positive things to say about Shad through our limited interactions.Infectious laugh/smile.
Couldn’t help but improve your mood.
Those are my kinda people 🙏❤️ https://t.co/9Dhu3TaHDk— Ethan Page played by Julian (@OfficialEGO) May 20, 2020
I know we weren’t really close but the funny thing is every time we saw each other and spoke you would think we were boys since childhood. I know a good heart when I see one and you my friend had a Good Heart. RIP SHAD. pic.twitter.com/dycZ6Rrnxx
— THE REAL WORLD CHAMPION (@TheMooseNation) May 20, 2020
Heartbreaking.
Sound as a pound to us.
Rest well Shad.💚— Joe Coffey (@Joe_Coffey) May 20, 2020
I’ve never seen that face without a smile.💔🖤 RIP Shad. pic.twitter.com/jtYSTGdOGg
— Daria Berenato (@SonyaDevilleWWE) May 20, 2020
— Apollo (@WWEApollo) May 20, 2020
Shad died a hero, saving his son’s life. As a parent, there are no words to even explain that. He was a really positive & funny guy every time we spoke, just a good dude. Prayers for his family during this horrible time. #RIPShadGaspard 🙏 pic.twitter.com/qD5GkNUyje
— TAZ (@OfficialTAZ) May 20, 2020
#RIPShadGaspard 🙏🏻❤️
— Renee Young (@ReneeYoungWWE) May 20, 2020
Along with everyone else, I hoped that Shad would make it home safe. Rest In Peace, Shad Gaspard, knowing that your son is alive because of your sacrifice.
— Christopher Daniels (@facdaniels) May 20, 2020
My heart is heavy praying for the entire Gaspard’s family pic.twitter.com/3VGbptAHbn
— Trinity Fatu (@NaomiWWE) May 20, 2020
Shad will always be greatly missed by everyone who’s ever known him. An amazing man who always had the most positive energy and happiness. Always. Thinking of him and his family. Heartbroken by this #RIPSHAD ❤️❤️❤️
— Gail Kim-Irvine (@gailkimITSME) May 20, 2020
— Cedric Alexander (@CedricAlexander) May 20, 2020
A hero. You’ll be remembered as nothing less than a hero. Heartbroken. 💔 pic.twitter.com/p3DFs3gbQs
— Kazeem Famuyide 🍎 (@Kazeem) May 20, 2020
— 𝕂𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕋𝕖𝕫 (@MontezFordWWE) May 20, 2020
Shad 💔
— Spud (@WWEMaverick) May 20, 2020
Never got the pleasure to know Shad too well personally, but I did have the opportunity to wrestle him countless times. He was beyond motivated and as a giant, took precautions to protect folks in the ring. I’m saddened by his passing, his last moments were as an undeniable hero. pic.twitter.com/D8K5NpDxzb
— Cody (@CodyRhodes) May 20, 2020
Heart breaking.
R.I.P Shad https://t.co/2ZuxBWvXVw— ᵂⁱˡˡ ᴼˢᵖʳᵉᵃʸ • ウィル・オスプレイ (@WillOspreay) May 20, 2020
— I|I essential character I|I (@therealec3) May 20, 2020
I join fans around the world as we remember Shad Gaspard as a beloved performer and a caring father. In absolutely tragic circumstances, please keep his loved ones in your thoughts. https://t.co/JibfmJJMcC
— Triple H (@TripleH) May 20, 2020
Rest In Peace @Shadbeast 🙏🏾..Positive thoughts to all your family and friends from mine #RIPSHAD
— Prince Nana (@PrinceKingNana) May 20, 2020
My Love, Thoughts, Prayers and Support Go out to The Family of Shad Gaspard. Nothing will ever Fix the loss of a loved one. As a Universe We owe it to ourselves and to others to Be a Positive Light in this world as long as we can Because Nothing is Ever Guaranteed. #RIPSHAD ❤️🙏🏿
— Titus O'Neil (@TitusONeilWWE) May 20, 2020
We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Shad Gaspard. Former OVW Tag Team Champion. Actor, husband, father, friend. We will miss you. #RIPShadGaspard pic.twitter.com/SaqfcJOOTE
— OVW Wrestling (@ovwrestling) May 20, 2020
such a huge loss not just to everyone who knew him but the world. he had so much to give and was so kind and generous in giving it. thank you for everything @Shadbeast ❤️🙏 pic.twitter.com/1zaYeOsvar
— katarina 😈💜 (@katarinasinfamy) May 20, 2020
I never got to know Shad Gaspard but I imagine he was an incredible human based on the tributes being posted by all who loved him. My thoughts are with his family and friends. RIP.
— Kayla Braxton (@KaylaBraxtonWWE) May 20, 2020
I want to be a father like Shad Gaspard was one day.#RIPShadGaspard
— Amir Jordan عامر جورڈن (@iamamirjordan) May 20, 2020
The world has lost a wonderful human being. Shad Gaspard was a true HERO in every sense of the word. I’m keeping his family and loved ones in my prayers right now. We love you, Shad. pic.twitter.com/JaX6Ebk9LF
— NattieByNature (@NatbyNature) May 20, 2020
"Don’t worry about being a big star, just focus on knowing your craft so you can be the best you can be, everything else will just fall into place" – Shad Gaspard pic.twitter.com/pui1Candmm
— Brian Pillman Jr. (@FlyinBrianJr) May 20, 2020
I wrote this yesterday, for my personal Facebook. I was going to rewrite today, now that it is official, but I think my initial thoughts and feelings work best. #RIPShadGaspard pic.twitter.com/wRfT3UD8ay
— Lance Storm (@LanceStorm) May 20, 2020
I will miss your smile and your giant hug
You made everyone feel happy and safe
You are The Ultimate Father#RIPSHAD pic.twitter.com/8NA69UG2HJ— Tommy Dreamer (@THETOMMYDREAMER) May 20, 2020
I guess I can stop holding on to this now, Rest in Power @Shadbeast pic.twitter.com/bEuEp17H5x
— El Consigliere (@KennyKingPb2) May 20, 2020
The body of former WWE star Shad Gaspard found on a California beachhttps://t.co/mWZfSHQXw7 we can mourn the hero the father the “beast” my friend
— Tyrus (@PlanetTyrus) May 20, 2020
I remember when I first met you in @ovwwrestling and you would always call me Superman.
But you are Superman @shadbeast13
The way you’d greet all your friends with the biggest bear hugs, smiles, and laughs. pic.twitter.com/Dn8H4EsI6X— Chris Masters (@ChrisAdonis) May 20, 2020
Sigh.. we lost a hero. Rest in power. https://t.co/cB5VQiAfye
— The HBIC (@MiaYim) May 20, 2020
Saddened to hear the news of the passing of the “The Beast” Shad Gaspard. A hero even to the end, my thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time. A great man in this world, you will be sorely missed. Rest In Peace, my friend.
— Shane McMahon (@shanemcmahon) May 20, 2020
I’m going to miss my brother! Even when roasting me for my taste in shorts! Warrior award nominee a true Hero. @WWE @AEWrestling @njpwglobal @ringofhonor @IMPACTWRESTLING @davemeltzerWON @Lagana @MLW pic.twitter.com/XTbT6ITKPl
— TheMarkHenry (@TheMarkHenry) May 20, 2020
All Elite Wrestling joins the wrestling world in mourning the death of Shad Gaspard, our thoughts are with his family and friends. pic.twitter.com/ctZDFJ8FQb
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEWrestling) May 20, 2020
