As we reported last night here on eWn, former bodybuilder and wrestler ‘Super Genie’ Melissa Coates passed away at the age of 50. The wrestling world took to Twitter today to react to Coates’ passing.
You can check out some tweets from Bayley, Lance Storm, Chris Masters, Natalya, and many others below:
I had my very first match against Melissa Coates. There’s always a forever connection when you share the ring with someone and I’m honored to have that with her. Thank you for being so sweet, helpful and busting my brace face open. I’ll truly never forget you. ❤️🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/wi33PmoyaD
— Bayley (@itsBayleyWWE) June 24, 2021
RIP Coates 😢 https://t.co/7eGtWzclsI
— Chris Masters (@ChrisAdonis) June 24, 2021
BTW Melissa was one of the toughest woman I’ve ever seen.
I was green and gave her a very aggressive Masterlock here 👇🏼 https://t.co/7eGtWzclsI— Chris Masters (@ChrisAdonis) June 24, 2021
Everyone here at the CAC is deeply saddened to hear the news that Super Genie Melissa Coates has passed away. We send out our sincerest condolences to her family, friends and fans. May they find comfort in the memories left behind during this most difficult time. R.I.P. Melissa. pic.twitter.com/mD77rvsFyO
— CauliflowerAlleyClub (@CACReunion) June 24, 2021
We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Melissa Coates – better known to IMPACT fans as Super Genie, the manager of Sabu. We offer our heartfelt condolences to her friends and family.
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) June 24, 2021
Saddened to hear of Melissa Coates’ passing tonight. I didn’t know her that well, but I worked with her some during my time in OVW. Coates (that’s what we called her. Never Melissa) wasn’t under WWE contract then but I trained with her a few times and she was at all the show….
— Lance Storm (@LanceStorm) June 24, 2021
Coates was always super nice and friendly and on the occasion when we’d see each other at a signing or convention we were always happy to see each other again.
RIP Melissa Coates.— Lance Storm (@LanceStorm) June 24, 2021
Thinking about Melissa Coates today. I am sad to hear of her passing. Melissa was always so kind to everyone she met and had a huge heart. She said that this was her favorite picture of herself. You are loved and remembered, Melissa. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/7JyNRx9cqi
— Nattie (@NatbyNature) June 24, 2021
RIP Melissa Coates. Very sad to hear. Glad I got to know you almost 20 years ago. Gone way too soon. Godspeed ma’am.
— Frankie Kazarian (@FrankieKazarian) June 24, 2021
I'm heartbroken to have learned of the passing of Melissa Coates. She was a funny, kind and gentle soul. My condolences to her family and loved ones.
— Auntie Betty Phoenix (@TheBethPhoenix) June 24, 2021
My heart goes out to @TheRealSabuECW. I'm totally shocked about the passing of Melissa Coates. She was a sweet and kind person. Rest In Peace…..
— Brian Heffron aka The Blue Meanie (@BlueMeanieBWO) June 24, 2021
It’s never easy losing a friend, the memories and laughter we shared are stomach aching hilarious. I’m saddened to learn of the passing of Melissa Coates, she was truly a special one in every sense of the word. ~PHS 😢#RIPMelissaCoates pic.twitter.com/pysNERGLIq
— Elijah Burke (@DaBlackPope) June 24, 2021
So extremely sad to hear of the passing of Melissa Coates. I have known her for years and years, she was such a sweet, wonderful and thoughtful woman. RIP Super Genie 🙏🏼❤️
— Lauren/Angelina Love (@ActualALove) June 24, 2021
Melissa Coates was a kind and sweet soul whom it was my honor to call friend for the past 12 years. Someone who never got her fair shake in the business. She just texted me two days ago to ask how my Sheik book was coming along. I can’t believe this is real. RIP Sweet Melissa pic.twitter.com/SM0WoIZVSh
— Brian Solomon (@BrianRSolomon) June 24, 2021
RIP Melissa Coates ❤️ pic.twitter.com/ZvQ34m0RLa
— Kimberley Ford (@RoyaltyCanadian) June 24, 2021
R.I.P Melissa Coates #SuperGenie #BagLady 🙏
— “The Big LG” Doc Gallows (@The_BigLG) June 24, 2021
Rest In Peace Melissa Coates 🙏🏾💯
— Prince Nana (@PrinceKingNana) June 24, 2021
Just saw about the passing of Melissa Coates aka Super Genie. Very sad. May she Rest in Peace. My condolences to all her family, friends and fans!
— Referee Brandon Tolle (@RefBrandonTolle) June 24, 2021
I’m in shock right now. Love you @TheRealSabuECW and @RealMelisCoates 😢
— Francine (@ECWDivaFrancine) June 24, 2021
So sad to hear about the passing of Melissa Coates way to young!!! My thoughts are with Sabu and the rest of her family and friends
— Brutus Beefcake (@brutusbeefcake_) June 24, 2021
RIP Melissa Coates 😢
— dannydemanto (@dannydemanto) June 24, 2021
