WWE Issues A Statement On Balls Mahoney’s Death + Numerous Talents React

UPDATE: WWE.com just released the following statement on the passing of ECW Original Balls Mahoney:

WWE is saddened to learn of reports that Jonathan Rechner, best known for competing in ECW as Balls Mahoney, has passed away. WWE extends its condolences to Rechner’s family, friends and fans.

ORIGINAL: The wrestling world is reacting to the sudden passing of ECW Original Balls Mahoney. Here are some tweets from Twitter:

Rest well Balls Mahoney…You was one heck of a person. R.I.P

— Prince Nana (@PrinceKingNana) April 13, 2016

#ripballsmahoney you will be sorely missed pic.twitter.com/hHbW5du09i

— Lisa Marie Varon (@REALLiSAMARiE) April 13, 2016

Tonight, I remember the good convos I shared with Balls. I feel terrible for his young son.#RIPBallsMahoney pic.twitter.com/lnbVGq3Hnp

— Gregory Iron (@GregoryIron) April 13, 2016

Sad to hear Balls Mahoney passed away. He was a one of a kind wild dude with a big heart who always made everyone around him smile. #rip

— Court Bauer (@courtbauer) April 13, 2016

I'm saddened to learn the the wrestling world has lost another brother. Rest in Peace Balls Mahoney. My thoughts are with his family…..

— Brian Heffron (@BlueMeanieBWO) April 13, 2016

R.I.P. Balls Mahoney

— Rob Van Dam (@TherealRVD) April 13, 2016

At a loss for words, love you brother, you'll be missed, rip Balls Mahoney pic.twitter.com/xAFsschzXK

— jonnycandido (@Candido118) April 13, 2016

Godspeed, Balls Mahoney.

— Adam Pearce (@ScrapDaddyAP) April 13, 2016

I will always remember doing karaoke with him. A sad day. https://t.co/YTxbFh7k4I

— Lisa Marie Varon (@REALLiSAMARiE) April 13, 2016

Sad to hear of the passing of Balls Mahoney. Thoughts are with his family and friends. He was one of a kind. #RIPBallsMahoney

— Bob Ryder (@brydertna) April 13, 2016

Rip Balls Mahoney. Thanks for the tag match and afterwards buying me chicken on a stick from a street vendor. pic.twitter.com/yPmWeN32Fj

— Grizzly Redwood (@GrizzlyRedwood) April 13, 2016

I am beyond sad to announce my friend ECW Original Balls Mahoney has passed away. I just spoke w/his wife. pic.twitter.com/OAs3vOmGEH

— Tommy Dreamer (@THETOMMYDREAMER) April 13, 2016

Well, man, damn. RIP Balls Mahoney.

— SONJAY (@sonjaydutterson) April 13, 2016

RIP Balls Mahoney. We ran in different circles, but you were always kind to me and always smiling. Thx for the Stephen King convo’s. #Spork

— Gregory Shane Helms (@ShaneHelmsCom) April 13, 2016

So very sad to hear about the passing of Balls Mahoney. #RIP Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.

— Dixie Carter (@TNADixie) April 13, 2016

Balls was a great cook. His secret recipe was Mountain Dew, seriously. :)

— Damien Darling (@DamienDarling) April 13, 2016

RIP Balls Mahoney.

Working with him in 2007 was truly a pleasure and lives on in my profile pic (balls bear) pic.twitter.com/U191UCggTv

— David Lagana (@Lagana) April 13, 2016

1st time I wrestled Balls Mahoney he was Boo Bradley in Smoky Mountain Wrestling..he put the "Beat The Champ TV" title on me #RIPBallMahoney

— Scotty Riggs (@realscottyriggs) April 13, 2016

#RIPBallsMahoney

He's got big balls
And she's got big balls

But Ball's had the biggest balls of them all.

— ec3 (@EthanCarterTNA) April 13, 2016

#rip balls

— Kenny King (@KennyKingPb2) April 13, 2016

Just some quick thoughts on Ballz… I'll never forget my bro in law Managing Abuddah Zingh (Ballz) on a local… https://t.co/iZSLK2ryjp

— Rhett Titus (@RhettTitusANX) April 13, 2016

I am truly saddened to hear of Balls Mahoney's passing . Please say hi to Chris for me John . My thoughts and condolences to his family .

— Al Snow (@TheRealAlSnow) April 13, 2016

BREAKING: WWE is saddened to learn of the passing of ECW Superstar Balls Mahoney. https://t.co/JNLRv4Zu0E pic.twitter.com/NwzDLAmBeb

— WWE (@WWE) April 13, 2016

RIP our Juggalo homie Balls Mahoney.
Scrub Club forever!

— Violent J & 2 Dope (@icp) April 13, 2016

RIP Balls. I've always liked Balls. He always treated me nicely from day 1 from me being a fan to a wrestler. And he loved his kid.

— Luke Hawx (@LukeHawx504) April 13, 2016

I just heard of the passing of my long time friend Ball Mahoney. I am completely saddened and at a loss for words. #RipBallsMahoney

— D'Lo Brown (@dlobrown75) April 13, 2016

Just heard of the passing of Balls Mahoney. Balls was alway fun to be around. Thinking and praying for his little boy he loved so dearly.

— james yun (@akioyang) April 13, 2016

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