So, who was the WWE wrestler that died? It could be any of them. It might be your favorite. It might be the one who made your dad laugh. It’s easy to say, “It’s just a performer,” but it’s not. They were the soundtrack to late-night sleepovers, the inspiration for backyard wrestling moves, and the reason we believed in good guys winning.
When you hear the news, let yourself feel it. Share a memory with a friend. Watch an old clip on YouTube and grin. Because honoring these larger-than-life people is really just a way of honoring the joy they gave us. And that kind of joy deserves a warm, friendly memory.
So next time you see the headline, don’t shrug it off. Think of the guy at the grocery store. Think of your own couch. And raise a soda can to the real people behind the ring. They were, and always will be, part of the family.
