Last Updated on: 26th June 2021, 05:29 am
Ex-WWE Wrestler Melissa Coates died on June 23rd. She was 50 years old and the reason for her death has yet to be determined.
As per the series of media reports, the former wrestler had severe surgery on her leg, which was amputated to prevent extreme blood clots from forming on her arteries.
Coates is fondly remembered for his on-screen presence as supervisor of ECW star Sabu in IMPACT Wrestling. Before Coates joined the veteran wrestling circle in 2002, he was a bodybuilder and health model.
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She grew up to be on the WWE list in 2005. Coates is remembered as a super genius for his antics throughout his time at ECW.
Meanwhile, the news of Coate’s disappearance shocked a number of wrestlers who remembered the previous one on Twitter. Different WWE Superstars show their reactions on Twitter:
I had my very first match against Melissa Coates. There’s always a forever connection when you share the ring with someone and I’m honored to have that with her. Thank you for being so sweet, helpful and busting my brace face open. I’ll truly never forget you. ❤️🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/wi33PmoyaD
— Bayley (@itsBayleyWWE) June 24, 2021
We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Melissa Coates – better known to IMPACT fans as Super Genie, the manager of Sabu. We offer our heartfelt condolences to her friends and family.
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) June 24, 2021
RIP Melissa Coates. Very sad to hear. Glad I got to know you almost 20 years ago. Gone way too soon. Godspeed ma’am.
— Frankie Kazarian (@FrankieKazarian) June 24, 2021
When I was going thru my health issues last yr, Melissa Coates, @RealSuperGenie reached out to check on me & sent me this message of encouragement. Goes to show what a sweet, amazing person & friend she was.I’ll miss her so much. Rest in eternal peace, my beautiful friend. 🙏🏼💜😢 pic.twitter.com/w44yMpRECY
— Velvet Sky (@VelVelHoller) June 24, 2021
Thinking about Melissa Coates today. I am sad to hear of her passing. Melissa was always so kind to everyone she met and had a huge heart. She said that this was her favorite picture of herself. You are loved and remembered, Melissa. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/7JyNRx9cqi
— Nattie (@NatbyNature) June 24, 2021
