“Rest in Peace”: World Oldest Wrestler Passes Away at 95, Turns August 2023 Into a Nightmare for Wrestling Fraternity

In a heart-wrenching blow to the world of wrestling, the month of August has emerged as a somber period with the passing of yet another legendary figure. In the wake of the deaths of Bray Wyatt and Terry Funk, the demise of another wrestling legend hit fans hard a few days ago. Credited as being the oldest known professional wrestler in the world at 95, ‘Honest Abe’ played a crucial part in the two-time WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair’s pro wrestling career.

After missing out on making it to the 1956 Olympics, the New Zealand native chose to seriously pursue his true love: wrestling. In a career that spanned more than 20 years, he wrestled across Europe, Asia and North America. The former NWA Florida World Tag Team Champion has wrestled in a staggering 8000 matches throughout his career. Jacobs infamously said once “In wrestling you have to be able to get heat, and you do that by getting the other guy over at the right time.” Staying true to his principles, Abe put Flair over in their match as the WWE legend began his ascend to greatness.

Finding his feet at McMahon Sr’s promotion and becoming Ric Flair’s first opponent

Abe Jacobs wrestled a few matches in New Zealand before moving to the US. After a short while, he signed for Capitol Wrestling owned by Vince McMahon Sr. He worked as a baby face and gained notoriety as the “Jewish Heavyweight Champion.” He joined Jim Crockett Promotions in 1961 and had various feuds that stamped his authority on the wrestling world.

Apart from various accomplishments, Jacobs holds the distinction of being Ric Flair’s first opponent in JCP when he debuted. He put Flair over in their match, setting him on the path to greatness. Jacobs retired from in-ring action in 1983 and was inducted into the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional  Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2008.

After the news of his death became widespread, fans paid tribute to the legendary wrestler.

The pro-wrestling world pays homage to the star who elevated the careers of many

Prayers started flooding in the comment section as one fan wrote, “Rest in Peace”. This month’s string of losses within the wrestling fraternity has left the community in collective mourning. A poignant sentiment echoed by one fan who stated, “Crazy cause I have seen a comment say death comes in 3’s and now this the third wrestler that passed with days of each other.”

The wave of grief has been palpable, with fans expressing their sorrow on various platforms. “All that happened left and right.. man… 🥺” wrote another.

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One enthusiast remarked, “His creativity was unmatched.” His ability to innovate within the ring set a standard for the sport and contributed to the enduring popularity of wrestling as a form of entertainment.

As the wrestling world navigates this challenging period, the sentiment “Bro tf is this August???” encapsulates the bewildering cascade of emotions that have unfolded in the last few days.

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The legacy of Abe Jacobs, a pioneer and trailblazer, will continue to inspire future generations of wrestlers to reach for greatness within and beyond the ring. As fans and wrestlers alike pause to remember his contributions, we send our condolences to the family and friends of Abe Jacobs.