Wrestling World Reacts To Death Of Former ROH Exec Joe Koff

By Faden Cloete
Joe Koff on ROH TV ROH

Tragically, former ROH COO Joe Koff passed today after a long-term battle with cancer that he had kept quiet. Koff notably held the COO role during the time that Sinclair Broadcast Group owned ROH, putting him into contact with several stars that would go on to become massive names in the industry today. MLW reacted to the news, expressing their sadness about the passing of the former ROH COO. "Joe always led with honor, integrity, and a passion for the sport we all cherish," they posted. The promotion additionally expressed that Koff's legacy will live on in the hearts of those he inspired, and thanked him for his contributions to the industry.

Fightful's Sean Ross Sapp commented on the aforementioned post, recalling how kind and generous Koff was. "He was so proud of his time in pro wrestling and the people he met. He will be missed," Sapp posted.

Naturally, ROH also penned a tribute to Koff that was shared on both the AEW and ROH social media accounts, noting that AEW, the ROH locker room, and the entire wrestling world is mourning his passing. "Our thoughts are with his family and his friends," the promotion posted.

Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes notably penned a tribute to Koff as well, recounting his history with the late executive. "Really great man that I learned a lot from and was always happy/lucky to be in his presence. All love to his family," Rhodes posted.

Currently, the information on Koff's funeral arrangements is unreleased and it's unclear if the public will be given the information, but either way Koff will likely have a grand memorial if the social media outpourings are any indication.

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