Jaysin Strife, popularly known as Nathan Blodgett, was an American professional wrestler. The Founder and Promoter of Magnum Pro wrestling, has died at the age of 37. After a “long” and “intense” health struggle, Nathan Blodgett took his last breath on Thursday.
This sad news has shocked the whole pro wrestling world. And the pro wrestling celebrities and fans, along with Strife’s family, are in a state of mourning.
Sad news for the Pro Wrestling World
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Strife’s brother revealed the news via a Facebook post, where he informed that his beloved brother passed away at 9:55 PM on December 29.
Jason wrote, “‘They say every time a bell rings, a Strife gets his wings…’ today 12-29-22 @ 9:55 pm, the world lost an icon. After a long intense battle, he finally couldn’t kick out any more.”
Jason also expressed his gratitude to everyone for their prayers, nice words, and thoughts. He added everybody has felt his brother’s influence in and out of the ring, and the family is not indifferent to the affection displayed. The exact cause of his death is still unknown.
Popular names in the pro wrestling world have expressed their intense grief over this saddening news.
You had a profound impact on me in the short amount of time we knew each other. I know there is a lesson in all of this but right now I just want to send all my love to his friends and family. Nothing in life is guaranteed. Love your people and tell them you love them. pic.twitter.com/JRIuxb4FAP
— Mike Bennett (@RealMikeBennett) December 30, 2022
Godspeed, Jaysin Strife. Thank you for always doing it the right way. I never saw you treat anybody with anything other than respect, myself included. I’m glad that we met and worked together, and I’m so glad we got to catch up a couple of weeks ago. Rest well, my brother. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/3hYkcMnZne
— Adam Pearce (@ScrapDaddyAP) December 30, 2022
Incredibly heartbreaking to hear about the passing of Jaysin Strife
R.I.P. ❤️ https://t.co/HHCLCI8lNe
— “All Ego” Ethan Page (@OfficialEGO) December 30, 2022
RIP. Nathan Blodgett aka Jaysin Strife. I arrived in Omaha with an opponent but left with a friend. My best to the Blodgett family.
Cherish life. pic.twitter.com/ZlD3n5esF0
— Nick Aldis (@RealNickAldis) December 30, 2022
Jaysin Strife
One of the nicest guys I ever met. You made me feel welcome my first time flying across the country to LA. This is one of my favorite memories from the trip.Thoughts are with your family.
You will be missed rest easy man https://t.co/boC3b7mdNj— Joe Gacy (@JoeGacy) December 30, 2022
Fans have also expressed their sorrow over Twitter.
RIP Nate Blodgett aka Jaysin Strife. I’m so fucking crushed right now. This really really sucks.
— Bourbonjimbo (@bourbonjimbo) December 30, 2022
With the loss of Jaysin Strife, and seeing so many in the midwest speaking in how he made wrestling better, I am reminded of a quote referencing the death of Superman. "If you seek his monument, look around you."
— Bach Talks (@BachTalks) December 30, 2022
Jaysin Strife Died I’m really upset about this man he really was a good wrestler and may his memory live on forever pic.twitter.com/VEuo6TqD03
— Mavix Cross (@MavixCross) December 31, 2022
Jaysin Strife,
Nateman,
Nate Blodgett,I'm gonna miss you so much man.. I've known you my whole life. Since we were 5 years old. I'm fucking gutted. Crushed. Pain beyond heartbreak. I'll see you soon enough buddy and we will be tag team partners again. #RIPJaysinStrife pic.twitter.com/Q6GVqjHKUJ
— GoldenboyVV (@GboyVpro) December 31, 2022
Rest Peacefully too many good ones leaving us
— Mr.RealNonstopTalent (@nonstoptalent) December 30, 2022
Jaysin Strife: One of the Best Wrestlers the World has seen
The late star has been a part of a number of wrestling companies, such as WWE and All Elite Wrestling. And he has graced the fans with his commendable talent and wrestling skills for many years.
Strife made his debut in 2004. Six years later, the talented star started his own pro wrestling company named Magnum Pro Wrestling, where he worked as a promoter. Even after this, the late star continued pursuing his in-ring career.
Last year, Strife was seen in a match against Powerhouse Hobbs, which he lost. Prior to that, he was seen competing against Akira Tozawa on WWE’s 205 Live in 2018.
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In a 2014 episode of Monday Night Raw, WWE Universe saw Blodgett make an appearance at the event dressed as a soldier where the villainous Rusev attacked him.
Blodgett has shared the ring with the likes of Seth Rollins (as Tyler Black), Nick Aldis, Chris Hero, Jay Lethal, Matt Sydal, Claudio Castagnoli, and many other professional wrestlers throughout his career.
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The world had indeed lost an icon. Strife may have left this world, but he will always be with us in our hearts.
