Tag: Balls Mahoney

Cause Of Death For Balls Mahoney Announced

Source: WrestlingINC

The Asbury Park Press reports that former WWE and ECW star Balls Mahoney (Jonathan Rechner) passed away from natural causes back on April 12th.

The ECW Original suffered a sudden death at home due to hypertensive and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, or a heart attack, according to the Monmouth County, NJ Prosecutor’s Office.

Rechner was 44 when he passed. He was survived by his mother Suzanne, devoted companion of 13 years Gayle and their son Christopher, who was Jonathan’s “pride and joy,” according to his obituary.

Tommy Dreamer & Former ECW Stars Pay Tribute To Balls Mahoney At House Of Hardcore Show

Source: WrestleView.com

Tommy Dreamer, Rhyno, Shane Douglas, Rob Van Dam, Joel Gertner, The Blue Meanie, Danny Doring, Stephen DeAngelis, Ron Buffone and talent booked on the show (outside) took part in a tribute to the late Balls Mahoney at last night’s House of Hardcore event in Philadelphia at the former ECW Arena.

ECW Original Balls Mahoney Reportedly Passes Away

Wrestling News Blog is saddened to learn that ECW Original Balls Mahoney has passed away at the age of 44.

Chris Candido’s brother Jonny says a friend saw ambulances parked in front of Mahoney’s house and when he called his wife, she gave him the unfortunate news. Jonny later said Balls died suddenly in the home.

Balls took a rough fall a few days ago and badly hurt his hip, according to PWInsider. After the fall, he had been using a walker to get around but became ill and passed away yesterday.

WWE issued the following:

WWE is saddened to learn of reports that Jonathan Rechner, best known for competing in ECW as Balls Mahoney, has passed away. WWE extends its condolences to Rechner’s family, friends and fans.