The Wrestling World Reacts To The Passing Of Sweet Daddy Siki
01/01/2025 11:40 PM
As we reported on Wednesday here on eWn, wrestling legend Sweet Daddy Siki passed away at the age of 91. He had been battling dementia in recent years.
Following news of his passing, the wrestling world took to Twitter to react.
You can check out some reactions from the likes of AEW, Natalya, Adam Pearce, LuFisto and others below:
AEW and the wrestling world mourn the passing of Sweet Daddy Siki.
After his in ring career came to a close, he became a trainer to many pro wrestling hopefuls including Adam Copeland and Christian Cage.
Our thoughts are with his family, his friends and his fans. pic.twitter.com/kqqPq4lMgW
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) January 1, 2025
The first pic is of Sweet Daddy Siki as the North American heavyweight champion working for my grandfather in 1970. The other shots are from more work he did for my grandfather Stu's promotion, Stampede Wrestling.
Sweet Daddy "broke in" around Toronto in 1961 & wrestled for my… pic.twitter.com/x0T61eMquV
— Nattie (@NatbyNature) January 2, 2025
Early in my journey as a professional wrestler, I had the great pleasure and honor to meet Sweet Daddy Siki. What a wonderful and kind man. He was also so funny.
May he rest in peace. ❤️#ripsweetdaddysikipic.twitter.com/SNgI7WT8we
— LuFisto (@LuFisto) January 2, 2025
Smash Wrestling extends our deepest condolences to the family, friends and fans of Sweet Daddy Siki, who passed away yesterday.
We were incredibly honoured when Siki attended our inaugural show in 2012.
Smash remembers a wrestling legend and Toronto icon.
📷 @SteveTSNpic.twitter.com/RrW45QIEIM
— Smash Wrestling (@smashwrestling) January 1, 2025
Godspeed, Sweet Daddy Siki. Talk about a pioneer. Thank you for your service to our nation and to our industry. My heart goes out to all he touched. Rest well, sir. 🙏 https://t.co/QY5KMrS6xN
— Adam Pearce (@ScrapDaddyAP) January 1, 2025
RIP Sweet Daddy Siki … A true icon and the Jackie Robinson of pro wrestling.. Thank you for your kindness, your knowledge and karaokeing with you is an awesome memory I will keep it forever…
To the ladies pet and the men's regret!
💪❤️ pic.twitter.com/EsDAqh32L5— Sinn BodhiTM – Kizarny (@SiNNbODHi) January 1, 2025
Rest In Peace Sweet Daddy Siki 🙏🏻🥲
— Leilani Kai (@realLeilaniKai) January 1, 2025
A very sad way to start the new year as the legendary Sweet Daddy Siki has passed away at the age of 91. We send our condolences to his family, friends and fans the world over. Thank you for the many incredible memories left behind. Rest in peace Sir. https://t.co/TUpIKbOGLH
— Cauliflower Alley Club (@CACReunion) January 1, 2025
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