Wrestling World Reacts To The Passing Of Brian Christopher Lawler, Nikolai Volkoff, Brickhouse Brown And Tracy Cadell

Andrew Thompson Jul 29, 2018 10:41PM

Some of the reactions to the tragic news.

July 28th was a rough day for the world of professional wrestling and its fans as four members of the sport passed away.

* WWE Hall Of Famer Nikolai Volkoff departed at the age of 70-years old just a few days out from being released from the hospital.

* Former WWF Tag Team Champion Brian Christopher Lawler passed away after he was taken off life support via the decision by his family. Lawler attempted to commit suicide inside of his cell at the Hardeman County jail in Tennessee where he was being held for a DUI arrest on a $40,000 bond.

* Memphis wrestling staple Frederick "Brickhouse Brown" Seawright passed away at the age of 57-years old after a fight with cancer. Seawright was pronounced dead on July 20th but his mother Victoria claimed that he was still alive after she overheard him telling her that he was hungry. Seawright was in hospice care since the out-of-body experience took place and he succumbed to the cancer at 9:45 AM today.

* Promoter and former pro wrestler Tracy Cadell who is a co-founder of the OMEGA Championship Wrestling promotion has passed away. Cadell is the father of former 3-time IMPACT X Division Champion Trevor Lee.

Below are reactions from wrestlers, fans, and those who wanted to pay their respects to these individuals:

- Nikolai Volkoff

Sad to hear the passing of @WWE Hall of Famer Nikolai Volkoff
Celebrate his life
Watch his greatness on @WWENetwork and all please rise as he sings the Russian National Anthem pic.twitter.com/0m5US6D0tw
— Tommy Dreamer (@THETOMMYDREAMER) July 29, 2018

I always loved our conversations backstage ... Nikolai Volkoff was so special to my dad and the entire Hart family. We will miss you, Nikolai. My thoughts and condolences go out to Nikolai’s family. -- pic.twitter.com/WfMd4FDowb
— Nattie (@NatbyNature) July 29, 2018

I did many road trips with Nikolai Volkoff. As we only lived 15 minutes from each other.

I learned so much from him. He was one of the kindest people I’ve ever met.

I’ll miss him dearly #RIPNikolaiVolkoff pic.twitter.com/lJG2h01Lto
— James Ellsworth (@realellsworth) July 29, 2018

Nikolai Volkoff was one of the nicest people I’ve ever met, in this industry or otherwise. Always brought a smile to my face to see him when we were in Baltimore. Condolences to his loved ones.
— Florida Man (@WWEBigE) July 29, 2018

My thoughts & prayers go out to the family & friends of Nikolai Volkoff. Nikolai was my very FIRST @WWE match in 1994 & proved to be a true gentleman when I encountered him many years later down the road. May you REST IN PEACE, Mr Volkoff. pic.twitter.com/YfpZgxh7xh
— #WOKEN Matt Hardy (@MATTHARDYBRAND) July 29, 2018

Nikolai Volkoff, One Of The Really Nice Men In The History Of Our Business. Rest In Peace ---- pic.twitter.com/gdhv7z8URC
— Ric Flair (@RicFlairNatrBoy) July 29, 2018

RIP to a prince of a man, Nikolai Volkoff. You could always find his hotel room because he was always cooking something. He is in the yellow shirt in this pic. pic.twitter.com/CDCfWRmWsh
— Ricky 'The Dragon' Steamboat (@real_steamboat) July 29, 2018

Godspeed, Nikolai Volkoff. Thank you for always being a gentleman and for taking care of a very nervous 17-year-old me in that tag match way back when. An awesome memory for me. Rest well, sir.
— Adam Pearce (@ScrapDaddyAP) July 29, 2018

So sad to hear the passing of Nikolai Volkoff. An incredible performer, and even better human being. So grateful to have had the chance to meet and know him. #RIP ---- pic.twitter.com/zqP6aTq7e7
— Lilian Garcia (@LilianGarcia) July 29, 2018

Thinking of and sending my prayers to
Nikolai Volkoff’s family during their time of loss. He was a great, talented, kind man.
— Tony Schiavone (@tonyschiavone24) July 29, 2018

RIP Nikolai Volkoff. One of our industries great characters. One of the first action figures I had as a child. As much as I enjoyed his singing of the Russian National Anthem, I will always be a Cara Mia guy. Godspeed.
— Frankie Kazarian (@FrankieKazarian) July 29, 2018

- Brian Christopher Lawler

RIP Brian Christopher. I think I had every piece of Too Cool merch in 2000.
— Zack Ryder (@ZackRyder) July 29, 2018

Man, one of those days!!
So sorry to hear of the passing of Brian Christopher. Condolences to Jerry and the rest of his family, friends and fans. At one time Brian, Scotty and Rikishi were as hot as anyone!’
— Michael PS Hayes (@MichaelPSHayes1) July 29, 2018

My deepest condolences go out to the family & friends of Brian Lawler, aka Brian Christopher, after his passing today. Jeff & I worked with Brian & @TheScotty2Hotty for a year straight when we started in @WWE. He was SO talented.. We learned from him. Godspeed, Grandmaster Sexay. pic.twitter.com/r5l42sK0wg
— #WOKEN Matt Hardy (@MATTHARDYBRAND) July 30, 2018

Rest In Peace
Nikolai Volkoff
Brian Christopher
Brickhouse Brown
Each in their own way contributed to this world of wrestling that we inhabit, and have left memories that will last.
— Christopher Daniels (@facdaniels) July 29, 2018

Very sorry to hear about the passing of Nikolai Volkoff & Brian Christopher. I never met Brian, but Nikolai was a very nice man. RIP pic.twitter.com/AMAOZdcg6o
— Sam Roberts (@notsam) July 29, 2018

1st time I worked with Brian Christopher was in Louisville I told him "Nobody wants to work with u. Let's have a great match and show them u can. Trust me, please. I'm not out to bury you" He did and we had many great matches. He was at times misunderstood. #RIPBrianChristopher
— Tom Prichard (@drtomprichard) July 29, 2018

Incredibly sad news about the passing of Brian Christopher. A tragic loss of life. Both @StephMcMahon and I are thinking of Jerry Lawler and the entire Lawler family this evening. https://t.co/Siqrx5Vt1c
— Triple H (@TripleH) July 29, 2018

My heart is heavy for Jerry Lawler and his family learning the news of Brian Christopher’s passing. My thoughts, condolences and prayers to their entire family. -- https://t.co/LrUz4N58Du
— Nattie (@NatbyNature) July 30, 2018

Two men from different generations of wrestling industry both extremely successful careers have left us unfortunately. I knew Brian during my WWE years & shared lots of laughs with him. My deepest sympathies to the families & friends of #BrianChristopher & #NikolaiVolkoff - RIP
— TAZ (@OfficialTAZ) July 29, 2018

just saw that Brian Christopher passed ...sending light and love to @JerryLawler and their whole family ....I am so saddened to see this
— RosenbergTelevision (@Rosenbergradio) July 29, 2018

Very sorry to learn of the passing of Brian Christopher. Brian had so much talent, such great charisma. My heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones. https://t.co/steWChlQ1I
— Mick Foley (@RealMickFoley) July 29, 2018

RIP Brian Christopher thank you for always stealing the show my brother only love HH
— Hulk Hogan (@HulkHogan) July 29, 2018

Brian Christopher was like the nicest guy backstage when I met him. Too Cool was like the guys I was so happy to see when I was a kid watching them dance around.

Thanks for putting a smile on my face.#RIPBrianChristopher pic.twitter.com/kWU3vWZvLt
— ウィル・オスプレイ (@WillOspreay) July 30, 2018

- Brickhouse Brown

I called last night’s @ShowtimeBoxing event hours after finding out that my friend’s 11 year old daughter had died. I wake up this morning to find out Pro Wrestlers Nikolai Volkoff,Brickhouse Brown and Brian Lawler have passed away. My heart is shattered. ----
— Mauro Ranallo (@mauroranallo) July 29, 2018

Ive never met the great Brickhouse Brown but I have seen his work many times years back. He was a tremendous worker loaded with intensity, athleticism & talent. My condolences to his family, friends and fanbase. #RIP #brickhousebrown
— TAZ (@OfficialTAZ) July 29, 2018

Today is a super sad day for me and wrestling fans everywhere. I just found out NiKolai Volkoff, Brian Lawler & Brickhouse Brown all passed away today. It literally took my breathe away. My deepest sympathies go out to all their families. God Bless you brothers. Gods Speed DDP
— Diamond Dallas Page (@RealDDP) July 29, 2018

I guess they come in 3’s!!
My condolences to Brickhouse Brown’s Family, friend’s and fans. Brick had tons of charisma!!
— Michael PS Hayes (@MichaelPSHayes1) July 29, 2018

Very sorry to hear of the passing of Brickhouse Brown - a good friend for 30 years. Brick treated me like I was someone when I was no one, and believed in me at a time when most did not. #RIPBrickhouseBrown pic.twitter.com/nrfF2XyPWd
— Mick Foley (@RealMickFoley) July 21, 2018

Saddened To Hear Of The Passing Of Brian Christopher Nikolai Volkoff & Brickhouse Brown Today. May God Bless Them! RIP----
— SGT SLAUGHTER (@_SgtSlaughter) July 29, 2018

A sad day.. my condolences to the families of Nikolai Volkoff, Brian Christopher, & Brickhouse Brown. May they Rest In Peace.
— BIG DAWG (@RhettTitusANX) July 29, 2018

The National Wrestling Alliance sends it deepest condolences and sympathies to the family, friends and fans of Nikolai Volkoff, Brickhouse Brown, and Brian Christopher.
— NWA (@nwa) July 29, 2018

A very sad day for professional wrestling. Rest in peace Nikolai Volkoff, Brian Christopher Lawler and Brickhouse Brown. The Cauliflower Alley Club mourns the passing of our brothers. Our condolences & prayers to their families and friends.
— CauliflowerAlleyClub (@CACReunion) July 29, 2018

This day only getting worse. RIP Brickhouse Brown and Grand Master Brian Christopher. Sincerest Condolences to the King! --
— Jimmy Korderas (@jimmykorderas) July 29, 2018

- Tracy Caddell

Heartbroken by the passing of my friend, Tracy Caddell, father of Trevor Caddell. Tracy & I founded ECWF, which became OMEGA, together in 92. Tracy was physically limited after a bad accident in 93, so he eventually became @TLee910’s biggest supporter & promoter. RIP, my brother. pic.twitter.com/MvncKpdewL
— #WOKEN Matt Hardy (@MATTHARDYBRAND) July 29, 2018

I'm sorry to hear about the loss of Tracy Caddell@TLee910 your dad was a awesome man. He was the type of father I always wanted and the type of father I want to be https://t.co/7ALuPCVlMA
— Cedric Alexander (@CedricAlexander) July 29, 2018

Bummed to hear so many names from the glory years of wrestling left us today. Nikolai Volkoff. Brian Christopher Lawler (aka "Grandmaster Sexay"). Brickhouse Brown. Tracy Caddell. All gone in a single day. Strength, love and light to their families, friends and fans. -- #RIP
— Sterling Golden (@DJSterlinGolden) July 29, 2018

In the past day, 4 men of the wrestling business have passed away: Brian Christopher/Lawler, Nikolai Volkoff, Brickhouse Brown, and Tracy Caddell. May they rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/8ivchCNl4i
— Eric (@Eric_aka_Vixt) July 29, 2018

Sad day for wrestling today. RIP Brickhouse Brown, Nikolai Volkoff, Brian Christopher and Tracy Caddell. My sincerest condolences to their family and friends. Especially @JerryLawler, no parent should have to grieve the loss of their child.
— Jenn Knott (@JennKnott78) July 30, 2018

For more information on all four of these individuals, click on their respective names (Brian Christopher Lawler, Nikolai Volkoff, Tracy Caddell, Brickhouse Brown). May they all rest in peace.

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Wrestling World Reacts To The Passing Of Brian Christopher Lawler, Nikolai Volkoff, Brickhouse Brown And Tracy Cadell