WWE Hall of Famer Theodore ‘Teddy’ Long is in mourning after his son Antione died aged 37.
Long worked for WWE for a number of years in several capacities.
Teddy Long’s son Atione has died aged 37[/caption]
He is a former referee and manager and is fondly remembered by fans and wrestlers alike.
One wrestler, Mac Davis, who hosts a show alongside Long, asked for prayers for his colleague.
He wrote on Facebook: “Love and prayers to Teddy Long and the rest of the family.
“I always called Antione Long “Little Teddy”. The news was unexpected.
“Please keep Teddy and the family in your prayers.
“No parent should ever have to lose one of their kids. 
Tributes have poured in from fans wishing Long well.
One read: “So sorry Teddy Long you are in our thoughts and prayers.”
Another fan added: “Prayers to my friend Teddy.”
A third wrote: “Much love to Teddy and the Long family ”
And another commented: “I’m so sorry to hear this. I’m praying for you.”
Former General Manager Long lost his wife, Tasha, in September 2022.
He also has a daughter named LeTicia.
The latest devastating news comes after legendary wrestler Rick Flair’s health took a turn for the worst.
The wrestling icon revealed that his skin cancer was back for the second time last month.
Flair later shared a post ensuring that he was “on the mend”, but it now appears that his health has taken another turn.
Taking to X, he wrote: “Surgery coming up. Keep me in your prayers. It’s all fragile.”
