Jimmy Rave im Alter von nur 39 Jahren verstorben

Nachdem der ehemalige Ring of Honor und TNA/Impact Wrestling Star Jimmy Rave im letzten Jahr mit diversen gesundheitlichen Beschwerden zu kämpfen hatte, musste er sich diesen schließlich im Alter von nur 39 Jahren geschlagen geben.

Agent Bill Behrens veröffentlichte dazu gestern ein Statement und bestätigte den Tot von James Michael Guffey, wie Rave mit bürgerlichem Namen hieß. Gemeinsam mit Rave’s Tochter Kailah formulierte er die folgenden Zeilen:

James Michael Guffey has died at the age of 39.

James was best known as Professional Wrestler, Jimmy Rave. His career, which started in 1999, continued for over 2 decades. He was a two-time NWA World Junior Heavyweight Champion. He appeared in Total Non-Stop Action Wrestling, where he teamed with Lance (Hoyt) Rock as the ‚Rock and Rave Infection.‘ In Ring of Honor, he feuded with AJ Styles and was the ‚Crown Jewel‘ of the faction, The Embassy, and last appeared in 2013 as a Member of S.C.U.M. He toured Japan with both Dragon Gate Wrestling, and New Japan Pro Wrestling where in 2008 he competed in the ‚Best of The Super Junior‘ Tournament. In 2005 he appeared on World Wrestling Entertainment’s Sunday Night Heat. Rave appeared in numerous Independent promotions including Rampage Pro Wrestling, Atlanta Wrestling Entertainment, and Combat Zone Wrestling, among many others. He also served as a booker for several years in Rampage Pro Wrestling and led a faction known as ‚Jimmy Rave Approved.‘

Outside of wrestling he held the position of Director of the Bartow County, Georgia Peer Support, Wellness and Respite Center for several years.

James had been struggling with drug addiction for many years. His struggles resulted in the amputation of his arm and, later, both of his legs.

James is survived by his ex-wife Felicia, daughter Kailah, son James II, and parents Jim & Toni Guffey. At the time of his death, he was living in the Philadelphia, PA area with Gabby Gilbert.

RIP, James Michael Guffey, 12/8/82 – 12/12/21

Memorial services will be held in Georgia. Details will be released at a later time.

Im November 2020 verkündete Rave, nachdem klar war, dass sein linker Arm amputiert werden müsse, seinen Rücktritt vom Wrestling. Im Oktober diesen Jahres folgte der nächste Schicksalsschlag – beide Beine müssten aufgrund einer MRSA Infektion amputiert werden.

Eine GoFundMe-Spendenaktion brachte über $47,000 US-Dollar für die Operationen und weiteren medizinischen Behandlungen zusammen. Leider ohne Erfolg.

Jimmy Rave begann 1999 seine Wrestlingkarriere in Georgia. 2000 debütierte er bei Ring of Honor und seither Teil von The Embassy und wurde von Prince Nana gemanagt.  2002 bildete er mit Lance Hoyt ein Tag Team bei TNA.

I'm raising money for Jimmy Rave @TheJimmyRave Memorial. #jimmyrave
RIP Dad 🤍
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— Kailah Guffey (@kailahguffeyy) December 14, 2021

We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of James Guffey, otherwise known as Jimmy Rave. We offer our sincere condolences to his family & friends during this difficult time. Rave made his IMPACT debut in 2002 during The Asylum Years & became a mainstay of the X-Division. pic.twitter.com/43JId8rXuw

— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) December 13, 2021

Ring of Honor is saddened to learn of the passing of Jimmy Rave (James Guffey) https://t.co/KlUSWo5qVK

ROH extends its deepest condolences to his family, friends and fans. pic.twitter.com/PnwIAxd59R

— ROH – Ring of Honor Wrestling (@ringofhonor) December 13, 2021

(Quelle: Twitter/f4wonline)