Former WWE Wrestler Melissa Coates Dies At 50, Social Media Mourns Her Demise

Melissa Coates death: Former WWE wrestler Melissa Coates, who was famously called 'Super Genie', passed away on June 23. She was 50. The reasons behind her sudden demise remain undisclosed.

Coates underwent a leg amputation last year to stop her arteries from being blocked by blood clots. The unfortunate incident has left her admirers shocked. Many of her fans pour in with condolences on social media.

Social media mourns Melissa Coates death

The wrestling company IMPACT extended its condolences to Coates' family and friends. Their tweet said, "We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Melissa Coates - better known to IMPACT fans as Super Genie, the manager of Sabu. We offer our heartfelt condolences to her friends and family."

We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Melissa Coates - better known to IMPACT fans as Super Genie, the manager of Sabu. We offer our heartfelt condolences to her friends and family.

— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) June 24, 2021

Wrestler Bayley said that she had her very first match against Melissa Coates. There’s is a forever connection when one shares the ring with someone and she is honoured to have that with her.

I had my very first match against Melissa Coates. There’s always a forever connection when you share the ring with someone and I’m honored to have that with her. Thank you for being so sweet, helpful and busting my brace face open. I’ll truly never forget you. ❤️🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/wi33PmoyaD

— Bayley (@itsBayleyWWE) June 24, 2021

The members of Cauliflower Alley Club, a non-profit fraternal organisation comprising of professional wrestlers and boxers in North America also mourned Coates' sudden demise.

Everyone here at the CAC is deeply saddened to hear the news that Super Genie Melissa Coates has passed away. We send out our sincerest condolences to her family, friends and fans. May they find comfort in the memories left behind during this most difficult time. R.I.P. Melissa. pic.twitter.com/mD77rvsFyO

— CauliflowerAlleyClub (@CACReunion) June 24, 2021

A Twitter user named Jamie Lyn Senegal wrote, "R.I.P to the LEGEND, Melissa Coates. Always the sweetest. So beautiful. Rest well Angel."

R.I.P to the LEGEND, Melissa Coates. Always the sweetest. So beautiful. Rest well Angel. 🥺💔 pic.twitter.com/Ltxt99ajXP

— ✯ 𝘑𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘦 𝘓𝘺𝘯𝘯 𝘚𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘭 ✯ (@thejamiesenegal) June 24, 2021

Wrestler-trainer Lance Storm said that he didn't know Coates so well, but trained with her a few times. He added that the late wrestler was always nice and friendly to him. They would always be happy to see each other again.

Coates was always super nice and friendly and on the occasion when we’d see each other at a signing or convention we were always happy to see each other again.
RIP Melissa Coates.

— Lance Storm (@LanceStorm) June 24, 2021

Who was Melissa Coates?

Melissa Coates was also a bodybuilder, actor, fitness model and the manager of ECW legend Sabu. She entered the world of professional wrestling in 2002 and joined WWE in 2005 as a part of the Ohio Valley Wrestling developmental region.

After the amputation of her leg, the IMPACT wrestling veteran launched a fundraising campaign to help with her increasing medical bills. Several concerned fans reached out to her with money.

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