While wrestling fans struggle to come to terms with the recent death of Bray Wyatt, the anniversary of another wrestling powerhouse’s passing has left fans feeling empty.
Former WWE star Crowbar took to social media to remember a core member of his time at the wrestling promotion, two years ago. The sudden and shocking death of the former wrestler and manager brought the wrestling community to its knees. The pain is especially real for Crowbar, who had collaborated with the former wrestler right from his debut with WCW back in 1999.
What happened to WCW’s stellar female wrestler Daffney?
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There are a lot of standout female wrestlers who etched their legacy in the business even in the not-so-women-friendly age of wrestling. In the early 2000s, one such name was WCW’s Daffney. She was the second-ever female wrestler to hold the prestigious Cruiserweight Championship. She also smote fans by bringing her talent to Impact Wrestling and making quite a name for herself there as well.
However, things didn’t go that well for her for long. The prized star fell victim to severe mental health issues, and it finally culminated in an extreme loss. With a history of bipolar disorder and head trauma, Daffney died by suicide in 2021. Her sudden death left the WWE Universe in a state of shock that it is yet to recover from.
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Two years later, Daffney’s former tag teammate, Crowbar, again brought the memory to the surface. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), the former WWE wrestler posted a picture of himself with Daffney, in remembering her on her death anniversary.
RIP my good friend. pic.twitter.com/DJ2Gwg99xR
— CROWBAR (@wcwcrowbar) September 1, 2023
The post caused fans to do so as well, remembering their favorite Daffney moments, while also offering their condolences.
Remembering the tragic death of Daffney
The Scream Queen quickly rose to fame as the obsessed kayfabe girlfriend of David Flair. Later on, Crowbar joined the tag team and produced some magic alongside Daffney and Flair. Fans simply adored their chemistry on the screen and couldn’t really get out of that glorious time.
I dont know how it was for you two back then in WCW with all the crazyness going on there but you two where my favourites when I was a kid 🖤🖤🖤
— StevieG86 (@StevieGor1986) September 1, 2023
She was one of a kind for sure, always loved getting to see her on tv, really enjoyed the chemistry the two of you had. the two of you and David Flair's run together was one of the highlights of later WCW for me
— Koykio (@KoykioTV) September 2, 2023
Loved you n Daffney’s chemistry
— Sean Bateman (@Seanatonin) September 2, 2023
Daffney’s acting background helped in nailing her characters under the ring. It was so flawless that it seemed like she flaunted her real personality, not going by the script.
Dafney's pure personality shined on T.V.
— James Garnett (@JamesGarnett007) September 1, 2023
Fans had a flashback to the gut-wrenching memory of Daffney’s death.
She was one of a kind. I was heartbroken when she passed away.
— Michael Cavacini ✍️🎮 (@MCavacini) September 1, 2023
The impression she made on me as a fan in such a short time…man, life sucks sometimes
— Shawn Nelson (@sn1281) September 1, 2023
Fans still keep her on the throne of the Queen.
A true queen. 🖤 RIP Daf
— RealKnightmares (@realKNIGHTMARES) September 2, 2023
Some of them also empathize with Crowbar’s feeling of bearing the loss of a close friend and peer.
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Sending you huge hugs 🫂🙏 and positive vibes my friend.
— Alex McKeever – アレックスマッキーバー (@RealAMcKeever) September 1, 2023
What’s your take on Crowbar posting an old photo with the late female superstar Daffney?
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