As we reported last night here on eWn, Jim Crockett Jr. passed away at the age of 76. The legendary promoter had been hospitalized since late last month. WWE issued the following statement on his passing:
WWE is saddened to learn that Jim Crockett Jr. passed away at the age of 76.
An influential promoter who helped champion the careers of WWE Hall of Famers such as Ric Flair, Ricky Steamboat and The Road Warriors, Crockett Jr. stewarded the family’s Crockett Promotions from 1977 to 1989. As part of the promotion’s affiliation, Crockett Jr. was later named President of the National Wrestling Alliance in 1980. During his tenure, Crockett Jr. helped expand the promotion’s footprint and held the inaugural Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans. Under Crockett Jr.’s leadership, the NWA would eventually be sold and renamed as World Championship Wrestling.
WWE extends its condolences to Crockett Jr.’s family and friends.
Also, Jim Ross, Matt Hardy, Dax Harwood, and others took to social media to react. You can check out some of their tweets below:
Tonight was for the Crockett Family. #RIPJimCrockettJr pic.twitter.com/Kp3cvL0dDj
— Dax FTR (@DaxFTR) March 4, 2021
Thanks, Jimmy and rest in perfect health.
You and your family were always very fair to me.
I’m grateful. 🙏🤠 pic.twitter.com/lYfXCY1An5
— Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) March 4, 2021
R.I.P. Jim Crockett Jr.
Thank you for moving the pro wrestling business forward & expanding its reach.
— MATT HARDY (@MATTHARDYBRAND) March 4, 2021
RIP Jim Crockett Jr. Your contributions to our business are immeasurable. Godspeed sir.
— Frankie Kazarian (@FrankieKazarian) March 4, 2021
Rest In Peace Jim Crockett Jr.
Jim was a tremendous help with our documentary on Crockett Promotions and a true gentleman.
Godspeed and thank you for all the "Good Old Days". pic.twitter.com/jFUQmCXqjN
— #HSWN (@HighspotsWN) March 4, 2021
@1wrestling My personal memories of Jim Crockett Jr.https://t.co/9oBF5RqQuC
— Bill Apter (@apter1wrestling) March 4, 2021
Really sad to hear of the passing of Jim Crockett Jr. The architect of so much of the foundation American pro wrestling is built on.
— Gran Akuma (@__AKUMA) March 4, 2021
The IPWHF is extremely saddened to learn of the passing of Jim Crockett Jr. A driving force behind the @nwa and later #WCW. His influence still resonates to this very day. Our condolences to his family. pic.twitter.com/0T3ICRt2gp
— International Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame (NY) (@IPWHF) March 4, 2021
