Tonight’s WWE NXT episode opened up on the USA Network with a graphic in memory of former WWE Superstar Shad Gaspard, who passed away at the age of 39 this week. You can see that graphic below.
WWE also paid tribute to Gaspard with the latest episode of WWE Playlist, seen below. The video looks back at various moments from Gaspard’s career.
The WWE Network also paid tribute to Gaspard today with a new carousel on the front page of the service. The “Celebrating Shad Gaspard” carousel features several clips of the former Cryme Tyme member.
Gaspard’s body was found this morning at around 1:30am local time by two people who were walking the beach. He went missing on Sunday near Venice Beach, California after a swimming accident while in the ocean with his 10 year old son. Gaspard ordered the first responding lifeguard to help his son out of the strong rip current first, and they did, which saved his son’s life. You can read full details on the accident, with reactions from around the pro wrestling world, at the various links under the following tweet.
Below is the graphic from tonight’s NXT:
Audio Of AEW Commentary Team Paying Tribute To Shad Gaspard On Tonight’s Dynamite
Triple H, William Regal and Other Wrestling Stars Remember Shad Gaspard
Shad Gaspard Found Dead After Ocean Accident, WWE Issues Updated Statement
Body Found In the Sand Near Where Shad Gaspard Was Last Seen
Lifeguard Details Rescue Attempt for Shad Gaspard and His Son, Stephanie McMahon Comments
Vince McMahon Comments on Shad Gaspard, WWE Issues Statement
Local Police Still Looking for Shad Gaspard After Swimming Incident
Search for Shad Gaspard Suspended By US Coast Guard, Case Not Closed
MVP Issues Touching Statement On Shad Gaspard, Calls Him A Hero
JTG Posts Screenshot of Text Message He Received from Shad Gaspard Earlier This Year
Shad Gaspard’s Family Sends Statement Via Wrestlers
Updated Reports from the Scene of the Search for Shad Gaspard
Former WWE Star Shad Gaspard Missing After Incident In the Ocean
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