RIP New Jack
The Original Gangsta New Jack has passed away. Word came from PWInsider.com on Friday afternoon that New Jack (real name Jerome Young) suffered a heart attack earlier that afternoon in Greensboro, North Carolina. He was 58.
New Jack's wife, Jennifer, informed PWInsider of Jack's passing. The internet has been paying tribute with loads of memories of the controversial pro wrestler, who was in Season 2 of Vice's Dark Side of the Ring; one of the early 2020 quarantine highlights was watching that episode as a family.
It's hard to really break down the real story of New Jack. It sounds like his wife is attempting to settle his affairs, and there's likely more to know about his relationship with his kids. CNN reports that Jennifer wrote the following on Facebook: ""For all the outpouring of love from family, friends, and fans- I'm totally blown away. Jerome was not only my husband, he was my best friend and I'm completely gutted. He loved a lot of you very much, and you'll never know how much I appreciate the love."
Right now, many are just remembering his work in the ring—which itself has its own twists and turns, as violent and horrific as his most infamous matches. We put together a playlist featuring promos dating back to the Smoky Mountain days, including lots of work for ECW's Hardcore TV show, selections from his VladTV interview, various shoots and matches and collections of moves and matches and everything. Check it out here:
New Jack was as real as it came; Kaz himself tweeted, "One of the most electric gimmicks of all time because it was for sure not a gimmick." That's real. He lived his truth, and always gave the people a show. It's also interesting to note that, even though their relationship was what it was, Paul Heyman—the man who helped New Jack thrive—took the time out to pay tribute. Still surprised the WWE even covered it, to be honest.
We at The Black Rasslin' Podcast send our deepest condolences to New Jack's wife, Jennifer, and anyone who Jack considered a friend. Rest in peace.
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