Cody Rhodes, AEW/ROH, more pay tribute to Joe Koff
The wrestling world is paying tribute to former Joe Koff in the wake of his passing.
The former ROH executive passed away this morning after a battle with cancer.
Cody Rhodes paid tribute to Koff, writing, “Joe Koff. Really great man that I learned a lot from and was always happy/lucky to be in his presence. All love to his family.”
Our Dave Meltzer wrote: “Very saddened to hear about the death of Joe Koff, who passed away this morning due to cancer. Koff was one of the key people in keeping ROH alive both brokering the deal with Sinclair and as COO of the company under that ownership group. He was an absolute pleasure to deal with, honestly among my favorite main administrators ever. He helped the Young Bucks & Cody Rhodes do All In when he could stood in their ways and that show was monumental in hindsight in pro wrestling history.”
Matt Hardy wrote, “#RIP Joe Koff – I greatly enjoyed working with Joe during my time with @ringofhonor. He was professional & always delivered on what he promised. My thoughts & condolences go out to his family & loved ones.
Ian Riccaboni wrote, “I’d love to share the dozens of Joe stories I have. But the conversation always came back to our families, the pulse of the crew, and usually Battle of the Belts, most specifically Flair vs. Windham from the second edition. He had his priorities straight.”
“The National Wrestling Alliance is saddened by the passing of Joe Koff, who, as the head of ROH Wrestling at the time, graciously lent much in the way of support, talent, and sage advice during Lightning One’s formative years. The NWA and I could not have had a better friend in wrestling than Joe, and much of our recent success is due to his wise influence. He will be sorely missed, and we send our heartfelt condolences to his family,” wrote William Patrick Corgan
wMandy Leon wrote, “A kind and good hearted man who genuinely loved professional wrestling so much and gave so many of us an opportunity and platform to do what we love. Forever grateful for you. You gave me the best years of my life working for ROH. We love you Joe.”