California based wrestler and trainer Gregory Daves, who worked as Cincinnati Red, reportedly passed away on Friday (March 20) in Victorville, California. Daves was 40 years old.
Daves’ friend and student, Samoa Joe commented on his passing on Twitter.
Beyond destroyed right now.. RIP Big Hardcore Cincinnati Red. My trainer my mentor, my friend.
— Samoa Joe (@SamoaJoe) March 21, 2015
Christopher Daniels, who also worked with Daves, also tweeted on the subject.
Just heard of Cincinnati Red's passing. One of the first guys I worked with in CA. RIP Red, tomorrow we walk that aisle for you!
— Christopher Daniels (@facdaniels) March 21, 2015
On behalf of everyone here on the website, we send our condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Daves.
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