As PWMania.com reported, ECW Original Balls Mahoney (Jonathan Rechner) passed away at the age of 44 earlier today.
Balls took a rough fall a few days ago and badly hurt his hip, according to PWInsider. After the fall, he had been using a walker to get around but became ill and passed away Tuesday.
No other details are known at this time but we will keep you updated on any information that becomes available. Our condolences go out to Rechner’s friends and family.
Below are comments from WWE, The Blue Meanie Shane Helms and Mick Foley.
WWE is saddened to learn of the passing of ECW Superstar Balls Mahoney. pic.twitter.com/Ox8dnQih6R
— WWE (@WWE) April 13, 2016
Just heard of the passing of ECW original Balls Mahoney. Thinking and praying for his little boy he loved so dearly. pic.twitter.com/ky61l3jyRg
— Mick Foley (@RealMickFoley) April 13, 2016
RIP Balls Mahoney. We ran in different circles, but you were always kind to me and always smiling. Thx for the Stephen King convo’s. #Spork
— Gregory Shane Helms (@ShaneHelmsCom) April 13, 2016
I'm saddened to learn the the wrestling world has lost another brother. Rest in Peace Balls Mahoney. My thoughts are with his family…..
— Brian Heffron (@BlueMeanieBWO) April 13, 2016
Source: PWInsider