Jerry Jarrett, the father of Jeff Jarrett, left a lasting legacy behind him by playing a key role in countless iconic pro wrestling incidents. Moreover, Jeff embedded his father’s acumen and went on to become a success in the business in his own right.
Jerry Jarrett played a significant role in the development of professional wrestling in the Mid-Southern region of the United States, along with his longtime business partner Jerry Lawler. He was inducted into the National Wrestling Alliance Hall of Fame in 2009 and was called a “wrestling genius.”
Jerry Jarrett passed away at the age of 80 recently. His son, wrestling legend and WWE Hall of Famer Jeff Jarrett, paid a beautiful tribute to his father through a series of posts on Twitter, saying goodbye to him in the best way he could.
We do not currently know what caused Jarrett’s passing, but he was surrounded by loved ones. He had been battling cancer when he passed away, and leaves a lasting impression throughout pro wrestling’s history.
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