Ex WWE Superstar Shad Gaspard went missing yesterday at Venice Beach. He had gone for a swim with his 10-year old son when they were caught in a strong current.
Lifeguards leaped in to save them and managed to rescue his son. However, Gaspard was nowhere to be found.
Reports suggest that the 39-year old might have drowned. Witnesses reported that Gaspard asked the lifeguards to rescue his son first. Soon after, another wave hit, and he disappeared.
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Wrestling world in shock
The entire wrestling world was in shock over the sudden incident. Superstars, including his former teammate JTG, took to Twitter and prayed for their old friend.
— JTG (@Jtg1284) May 19, 2020
I just read the awful news about Shad Gaspard. I can’t imagine what his family is going through. My thoughts go out to them.
— Kevin (@FightOwensFight) May 18, 2020
Shad Gaspard had a HUGE heart. He was like an annoying little brother at times. We often gave eachother a hard time, but always with love! He always had a big smile on his face and was ready to share a laugh! I have… https://t.co/YC1VaiEAoi
— MVP (@The305MVP) May 18, 2020
Very sorry & sad to hear about the disappearance of @Shadbeast today. He was a fun cat and I always had a blast working with him. This clip is from a title match that @wwethebigshow & I had vs #ShadGaspard &… https://t.co/m4URn9IlxD
— Chris Jericho (@IAmJericho) May 18, 2020
This news about Shad Gaspard is just heartbreaking …… 🙏
— Bill Goldberg (@Goldberg) May 18, 2020
This is just terrible news about Shad Gaspard being missing. I am thinking and praying for Shad, his family, and all those who love him
— Mick Foley (@RealMickFoley) May 18, 2020
I’ve been numb trying to understand today@Shadbeast is the Ultimate father and universally loved pic.twitter.com/BEx11TbzJu
— Tommy Dreamer (@THETOMMYDREAMER) May 19, 2020
I’m asking everyone to bond together in a prayer and a moment of silence tonight at 7:51pm pst. This is sunset this eve at the beach he went missing! Using this energy to bring back @Shadbeast to his family! Let’s… https://t.co/ceuRfUXx8x
— CANDICE MICHELLE (@DIVACANDICEM) May 19, 2020
WWE career of Shad Gaspard
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Shad Gaspard was famous in WWE for his tag-team partnership with JTG as Cryme Tyme. After WWE released the team in 2007, he went on to work in various circuits and returned to the company next year.
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Gaspard was last seen on live television on the May 14, 2010 episode of SmackDown where he defeated Jesse Guyver. He returned to the independent in 2012. Gaspard has been a hero off-screen on several occasions; having prevented an armed robbery in 2016.
We hope for the best for Gaspard and his family.
