Sir Mo: Ex-WWE Wrestler Dead After Battling Pneumonia and Blood Infection
- Tributes have poured in from across the wrestling world following the passing of a former WWE star at the age of 58
- The legendary performer was a fan favourite during his time with the company, where he captured tag team gold in the mid-1990s
- Wrestlers have taken to social media to honour his legacy and the impact he made on the sport
Tributes have flooded in from across the wrestling world following the death of former WWE star Sir Mo, who has passed away at the age of 58.
Sir Mo, whose real name was Robert Horne, competed in WWE from 1993 to 1996, during which he captured the World Tag Team Championship as part of the popular tag team Men on a Mission.
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In recent years, Horne had reportedly struggled with kidney issues and spent the final months of his life hospitalised, per Daily Mail.
His condition deteriorated after being diagnosed with pneumonia and a blood infection, and, according to TMZ, he passed away on Sunday night at a hospital in Texas.
Among those to pay tribute was WWE Hall of Famer Mark Henry, who wrote on X (formerly Twitter):
“Rest in Peace Sir Mo! We crossed paths many years ago, but it was great to make your acquaintance again, even though it was late in our lives.”
See Mark Henry's post below:
Former WWE star Leilani Kai also shared an emotional message on social media, expressing that she was “heartbroken” by the news of Horne’s passing.
“I first met Bobby when we were both traveling with the WWF in the mid-90s,” Kai recalled. “He was always kind to me, always smiling, joking around, and treating everyone with respect. When you were new or didn’t quite fit in yet, Bobby had a way of making you feel welcome. That meant a lot back then, especially on those long road trips when being part of the locker room family mattered most. He was just as genuine outside the spotlight as he was under it.”
Kai continued:
“He loved the business, loved the fans, and loved giving back. Bobby had that special kind of warmth that reminded you wrestling isn’t just about what happens in the ring — it’s about the people and memories that come with it. Rest in peace, my friend. Thank you for every laugh, every kind word, and every night we shared on the road. You’ll be missed by all of us who knew you.”
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Sir Mo's death comes three months after Hulk Hogan was announced dead, aged 71.
Hogan was found unresponsive at his Clearwater, Florida, home in the wee hours of Thursday, July 24, 2025.
Emergency responders were quickly dispatched after receiving a call about a possible cardiac arrest, as reported by TMZ.
Throughout the 1980s and into the early ‘90s, he headlined event after event, including the first-ever WrestleMania.
Hogan’s impact was officially cemented in 2005 when he was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame, a recognition of his unmatched influence on the business.
Wrestling legend Sabu passes away
In another heartbreaking report, YEN.com.gh shared that wrestling legend Sabu passed away at the age of 60, leaving behind a legacy etched in blood, resilience, and raw passion for the sport.
He rose to prominence in ECW, where he revolutionised hardcore wrestling with his fearless use of barbed wire and jaw-dropping high-risk moves.
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