It is with a heavy heart that we report the passing of wrestling legend Tracy Smothers at the age of 58.
Smothers announced back in November of 2019 that he had been diagnosed with cancer, and that he was battling lymphoma. It had initially been thought that Tracy had beaten the disease as it was believed all the cancer was gone following treatments. However, more cancer was recently found.
The website Eat Sleep Wrestling reported on Monday that they had spoken to Tracy via telephone and that “it looked like his first bout with cancer was going to be a ‘squash match’ compared to his second round.” It was also stated that Smothers had “suffered heart damage from the heavy chemotherapy in his first battle with cancer.” This led to Smothers being hospitalized multiple times. His most recent hospitalized was just eleven days ago for hernia surgery. On Monday, ESW reported:
“Tracy’s ready to fight this cancer as hard as he did last fall, but the heart problems have delayed the cancer treatments and the hernia issue has delayed doctors from treating the heart issues. He’s in a real battle. Tracy is in it to win it, and he sends his love to all his friends and his wrestling family, and he is asking for prayers.”
Smothers posted an update on his facebook page Tuesday morning providing an update, which did not sound good.
“In ER again throwing up Bile or Vile.Belly button hernia surgery aggravated the fast rising non-hodgkins Lymphoma cancer.Heart rate is high an Thyriod is out of whack.Other than that Im just swell on a Wacky Wed.lol.Please Pray?”
You can see Tracy’s facebook post below.
There has been a GoFundMe campaign launched in order to help with Tracy Smothers medical expenses, which you can visit by clicking the link HERE.
In addition, an Midwest Impact Pro will be holding a benefit event on Halloween (10/31/20) in Bartonville, Illinois. The event is called “A Night For The Wild-Eyed Southern Boy Tracy Smothers”.
“Midwest Impact Pro & Grungos Collectibles N More will be hosting A Night for the Wild Eyed Southern Boy Tracy Smothers on October 31st 2020.
Midwest Impact Pro & Grungos Collectibles N More planned on hosting a benefit show for Tracy Smothers on April 11th 2020, however due to all the guidelines and restrictions of Covid-19 we was unable to do so at that time.
There will still be guidelines and restrictions that will need to be followed however we will move forward and give to you not one show, but two shows for Tracy Smothers on October 31st.
100% proceeds will be going to Tracy Smothers to help defray any medical bills and expenses as he fights Lymphoma cancer 10/31/20 – yes I know its Halloween and assure you the KIDS will have a good time all day
longBrooks Auction House
5901 S Washington St.
Bartonville, IL 61607
Tickets –
Both shows $10.00
1 show for $7.002 Shows
2:00pm show – Costume Contest 4:00 – 5:00 – Trunk or Treat for the kids
7:00pm Show – Costume ContestAuctions / Raffles / Much More
Masks are required / Social Distancing State and County Orders will be followed and enforced.If you are sick, PLEASE STAY HOME!
Former ECW Star and friend of Tracy Smothers commented earlier today on his passing.
You can watch one of Tracy Smothers final matches, his appearance last summer at GCW’s Lights Out in Nashville, TN against “Spyder” Nate Webb below.
We would like to extend our deepest thoughts and condolences to the Smothers family and his friends during this difficult time.
(H/T to Marc Middleton and Keith Goessl for contributions to this article.)
