WWE & Wrestling Superstars React to Shad Gaspard’s Tragedy at Sea

Sunday afternoon, former WWE Superstar, Shad Gaspard, 39, went missing off the coast of Venice Beach after he and his son were pulled into a rip-current in the late afternoon. News outlets reported that he directed rescuers to save his 10-year old son first. 

Gaspard was known in WWE for being a part of the tag team Cryme Tyme with JTG in the mid to late 2000’s. WWE Superstars and the whole wrestling community reacted to the news coming out today as they responded with well wishes, good thoughts and memories of him. Rescuers called off search and rescue teams earlier this afternoon. 

(Source: Newsweek)

. @Shadbeast ‘s family appreciates all the love, support, and concern through this horrible ordeal. At this time they are not ready to make any public or official statements to any media outlet And ask all to respect their wishes.

— Shelton J. Benjamin (@Sheltyb803) May 19, 2020

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Very sorry & sad to hear about the disappearance of @shadbeast13 today. He was a fun cat and I always had a blast working with him!!! This clip is from a tag title match that @wwethebigshow & I had vs #ShadGaspard & @jtg121084 w @shaq as the ringside enforcer. Thoughts & prayers to his family and friends worldwide….

A post shared by Chris Jericho (@chrisjerichofozzy) on May 18, 2020 at 3:40pm PDT

I just read the awful news about Shad Gaspard. I can’t imagine what his family is going through. My thoughts go out to them.

— Kevin (@FightOwensFight) May 18, 2020

This is just terrible news about Shad Gaspard being missing. I am thinking and praying for Shad, his family, and all those who love him

— Mick Foley (@RealMickFoley) May 18, 2020

Praying for my long time friend and travel buddy @Shadbeast :..( pic.twitter.com/76sZ7xuVyX

— Betty Phoenix (@TheBethPhoenix) May 18, 2020

This can’t be real. Praying for my Lil’ Brother @Shadbeast

— Shelton J. Benjamin (@Sheltyb803) May 18, 2020

Hoping they find shad safe. 🙏

— The HBIC (@MiaYim) May 18, 2020

Shad 🙏

— Leva Bates (@wrestlingleva) May 18, 2020

Hearing about @Shadbeast is breaking my heart. I pray he is ok and I pray for his family! Please join me as Shad is such an incredible person who always lights up a room with his welcoming smile! Hope he’s ok 🙏🏼

— Lilian Garcia (@LilianGarcia) May 18, 2020

The whole ABTV family is thinking of his family during this difficult time. This is a developing story. Tune in daily to AfterbuzzTV articles for the latest entertainment news.