Blackjack Lanza has died aged 86… The pro wrestling legend is known as ‘one of the greatest minds in the business’.
Pro wrestler Blackjack Lanza has died at the age of 86. WWE Boss Vince McMahon said this on Wednesday.
“Our condolences to the family and friends of Jack Lanza,” McMahon said on social media. ‘He was a man’s man, respected and loved by all. He worked for and loved WWE for many years. His loyalty and dedication will never be forgotten.
Inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2006, the wrestler wrestled with the late Blackjack Mulligan in the tag team The Blackjacks; He later worked as a road agent for the organisation.
LATEST: Pro wrestler Blackjack Lanza has died at the age of 86, WWE boss Vince McMahon said on Wednesday
The cause of his death has not been disclosed, tmz informed of.
In the wrestling scene, many of Lanza’s teammates remember their late colleague.
Legendary announcer Jim Ross tweeted: “Just heard from Winnipeg old friend Bob Holiday that Jack Lanza has passed away at 86. Jack was our prime agent during the Attitude Era. Helluva hands.”
Triple H praised Lanza’s abilities as a road agent for the wrestling organization.
The wrestler was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2006
WWE boss Vince McMahon pays tribute to late pro wrestling personality
Legendary announcer Jim Ross took to Twitter to remember Lanza
He wrote, ‘Some talent will look for some agents for advice, but everyone will look for Lanza.’ ‘Cutest man but incredibly tough and 100% dedicated to making us better.
‘Jack often didn’t tell you what you wanted to hear, but always told you what you needed. I will miss you very much my friend.
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