Following the passing of Bobby Eaton, the WWE Universe recounted memories and paid homage to the iconic member of The Midnight Express.
With a reputation as one of sports-entertainment’s consummate professionals, WWE Legends and Superstars such as Edge, William Regal, Samoa Joe and more shared their own tributes to Eaton.
If you’ve studied pro wrestling with any true attention, you’ve studied Bobby Eaton. And understand just how special he was in the ring. Every time I encountered him outside of it, he was an even better person. #RIPBobbyEaton
— Adam (Edge) Copeland (@EdgeRatedR) August 5, 2021
My deepest condolences to Taryn, Dillon & Dustin and family of Bobby Eaton who has passed https://t.co/k9x6tbVLZm dear friend, partner, travel buddy, teacher, superbly skilled Pro who would make everyone who knew him feel happy inside, love you.x
— William Regal (@RealKingRegal) August 5, 2021
Bobby Eaton is a man with a professional reputation you aspire to build & a personal reputation you hope those you care for have about you. A MASTER of our craft and one of the nicest men I’ve had the pleasure to meet. My condolences to his family, my gratitude for the memories
— Samoa Joe (@SamoaJoe) August 5, 2021
My heart and my prayers go out to the family of Bobby Eaton. Bobby was a great wrestler, and a good friend. Rest In Peace my friend.
I didn’t know anyone who didn’t absolutely love Bobby. He was just a great guy! pic.twitter.com/FK9d1Lphbx
— Ted DiBiase (@MDMTedDiBiase) August 5, 2021
R.I.P. Beautiful Bobby Eaton of the legendary midnight express. I was lucky to have learned from you during my time in @ovwrestling . Thank you for the memories. My condolences to the Eaton family. #Alabamajam #MidnightExpress pic.twitter.com/Nkl3fbtNpP
— Shelton J. Benjamin (@Sheltyb803) August 5, 2021
Woke up to the horrible news that Bobby Eaton has passed. Such a master of our craft; I’m in awe of you as much today as I was as a kid. As an even better man, I’m honored to have made your acquaintance along the way. My heart goes out to all he touched. Rest well, sir. 🙏
— Adam Pearce (@ScrapDaddyAP) August 5, 2021
My heart goes out to the family, friends, and fans of Bobby Eaton. One of a kind talent whose skill in the ring made it look so real.
— Eric Bischoff (@EBischoff) August 5, 2021
Found a old pair of tights that Beautiful Bobby Eaton gave me when we worked together in WCW. Great human being. Love you always pal. #RIPBobbyEaton pic.twitter.com/c9ckMRBdi9
— Charles Robinson (@WWERobinson) August 5, 2021