Statements From WWE, AEW and Impact on the Passing of Jerry Jarrett

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Legendary wrestling promoter Jerry Jarrett has received tributes from WWE, AEW, and Impact Wrestling.

As previously mentioned, Jarrett passed away in Tennessee this morning at the age of 80. According to reports, he passed away while receiving treatment for esophageal cancer.

Jerry never made an appearance for AEW, but this evening, the promotion tweeted a tribute to him.

“Everyone in AEW is saddened by the loss of Jerry Jarrett, a legend in every facet of pro wrestling. Jerry Jarrett was an incredible wrestler, one of the best storytelling minds ever, a trailblazing promoter, and a visionary whose family roots in wrestling will endure forever,” AEW wrote.

TNA, which later became Impact Wrestling, was founded in 2002 by Jerry and his son, WWE Hall of Famer Jeff Jarrett. This evening, the company released the following statement, which was accompanied by comments from Impact Executive Vice President Scott D’Amore:

Jerry Jarrett Passes Away

We are saddened to hear of the passing of Jerry Jarrett, a co-founder of TNA/IMPACT Wrestling. His legacy in the wrestling industry is decades-long, multi-generational, and he certainly played a key role in today’s IMPACT.

“Today we mourn the loss of TNA/Impact Wrestling Co-Founder and a true legend in our business.” said IMPACT Wrestling executive vice-president Scott D’Amore. “Wrestler, promoter, entrepreneur, and visionary in our profession, Jerry Jarrett is one of the most influential individuals in the history of our sport.

Second generation before that was even a term, Jerry literally grew up in the wrestling industry. His knowledge of professional wrestling was second to none and his fingerprints are in every aspect of modern professional wrestling.

Personally Jerry was such a massive influence on my career and my life. The lessons I learned from him I still use to guide me every day in and out of the pro wrestling business.Our deepest condolences to his wife Deborah, Jeff, and the entire Jarrett family.

Let’s take a moment to mourn his loss but let’s not lose sight of the fact that Jerry let a life that deserved to be celebrated.”

WWE issued the following statement on Jarrett’s passing:

WWE Remembers Jerry Jarrett

WWE is saddened to learn that Jerry Jarrett has passed away at age 80.

The father of WWE Hall of Famer Jeff Jarrett, the elder Jarrett was a hugely influential figure in the wrestling industry. Jarrett wrestled primarily for NWA Mid-America, winning multiple Tag Team Championships before hanging up his boots to focus on booking and promoting.

Along with his partner Jerry “The King” Lawler, the two collaborated to create the Continental Wrestling Assocation (CWA), building it into a successful promotion in the Memphis area. CWA would later merge with World Class Championship Wrestling (WCCW) to form the United States Wrestling Association (USWA).

In 2002, he and his son, formed NWA: TNA, which helped launch the careers of future WWE Superstars such as AJ Styles, Xavier Woods, Bobby Roode, and more.

WWE extends its condolences to Jarrett’s family, friends and fans.

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