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Gypsy Joe Passes Away
Wrestling legend Gilberto Melendez, better known as Gypsy Joe, passed away at the age of 82 last night. Joe has had a long career and appeared in WWWF, Ring of Honor, CZW and more. Joe wrestled for more than 50 years.
RIP Gypsy Joe… One of the toughest, craziest man I ever met…
— Jeff Jarrett (@RealJeffJarrett) June 16, 2016
I got to spend some time with Gypsy Joe at CZW’s Tournament of Death 4 in Delaware over 10 years ago. He was awesome!
— Drew Gulak (@DrewGulak) June 16, 2016
Very sad to hear of the passing of the great Gypsy Joe. Flat out the TOUGHEST SOB I ever wrestled. #UnderratedLegend #RIP
— TAZ (@OfficialTAZ) June 16, 2016
