Former WWE/ECW superstar passes away

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Rob Feinstein has confirmed online reports that former WWE and ECW superstar Balls Mahoney had passed away. Feinstein noted, “I just talked to his wife it’s true.” Chris Candido’s brother Jonny was first to report the tragic news. No other details are known at this time. Mahoney turned 44 yesterday.

R.I.P. Balls Mahoney

— Rob Van Dam (@TherealRVD) April 13, 2016

#ripballsmahoney you will be sorely missed pic.twitter.com/hHbW5du09i

— Lisa Marie Varon (@REALLiSAMARiE) April 13, 2016

Just found out Balls Mahoney Passed Away..in My over 700 Usa Pro shows I promoted Balls was our greatest champion…Long Time loyal Friend.

— Frank Goodman (@MASKEDMANIACXXX) April 13, 2016

Shout out too balls Mahoney playas crazy love able guy R I P

— Teddy Long (@teddyplayalong) April 13, 2016

I am beyond sad to announce my friend ECW Original Balls Mahoney has passed away. I just spoke w/his wife. pic.twitter.com/OAs3vOmGEH

— Tommy Dreamer (@THETOMMYDREAMER) April 13, 2016