While the wrestling industry has been enjoying massive success lately, the WWE Universe has also been mourning the losses of some of the biggest names in the industry. Former WCW Personality Jackie Crockett has also passed away after specing a month in the hospital struggling with his health.
Jackie Crockett served as the lead cameraman for the Jim Crockett Promotions, his father’s company. He joined WCW to begin a career long journey which ended following the last episode of Monday Nitro.
Jackie Crockett comes from a massive wrestling family with his father, Jim Crockett, being a former professional wrestler. His brother, David Crockett, is also a former professional wrestler and an announcer. Addressing his brother’s demise, as per PWInsider, David revealed that everyone had lost hope in Jackie’s health numerous times before the latter fought his way back to life.
“It has been a long journey for Jackie and he went out his way. Tonight Jackie’s breathing was very labored and when we thought he was gone, he would come back like a wrestling false finish.”
Jackie Crockett is set to be buried in Bristol, Virginia, the place where his parents and brother Jim Crockett Jr. have been buried. Ringside News send their deepest condolences to Jackie Crockett’s family, friends, and fans.
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