The Wrestling Industry began reacting on Thursday to the tragic passing of former WCW and TNA star Daffney (real name Shannon Spruill)
Daffney passed away Wednesday night at the age of 46, following an Instagram Live video on Wednesday night, where she was suicidal.
We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Shannon “Daffney” Spruill. We offer our sincere condolences to her friends and family. pic.twitter.com/XSpY6X9xbQ
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) September 2, 2021
AEW joins the wrestling world in mourning the passing of Shannon Spruill. Our thoughts are with her family, her friends and her fans. pic.twitter.com/mVJ1JyNgqe
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) September 2, 2021
Don’t feel much like tweeting about wrestling today. Remember, you’re important. Ask for help. Mental, physical, spiritual, emotional. Take care of each other.
— player/coach (@CMPunk) September 2, 2021
I was super bummed to hear that Shannon Spruill aka Daffeny Unger @screamqueendaff died last. I knew her before she was in the business. She was dating a friend of mine. I was very happy for her when she got her break in WcW and continued on to TNA. Hugs RIP Scream Queen DDP
— Diamond Dallas Page (@RealDDP) September 2, 2021
Mental health is real. You never know how close someone is to the edge, which is why it’s important to use your platform and your voice to lift people and not tear them down. I never knew @screamqueendaff, but from what I’ve heard of her, she will be extremely missed. RIP.
— Kayla Braxton (@KaylaBraxtonWWE) September 2, 2021
Instead of suicide prevention month, let’s have Suicide Prevention Day… EVERY DAY! PLEASE reach out to someone if you or someone you know is struggling at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). There are people who care and love you and want you around for a LONG time. pic.twitter.com/7gDjwtDh42
— Mikey Whipwreck (@mikeywhipwreck_) September 2, 2021
The entire NWA would like to send our condolences to the friends and family of Shannon Spruill aka Daffney Unger, a truly special soul in this business.
— NWA (@nwa) September 2, 2021
RIP Daffney, you will be missed. pic.twitter.com/RwHGy8aDyb
The thoughts of everyone at BT Sport are with the family and friends of Shannon Spruill, known to wrestling fans as Daffney.
— WWE on BT Sport (@btsportwwe) September 2, 2021
The former WCW and Impact Wrestling star has tragically passed away at the age of 46.
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Such sad news that the wrestling world has lost another beloved veteran in @screamqueendaff. Daffney will be missed by countless fans, friends, and colleagues, and we send our condolences to every one of them. pic.twitter.com/JEnBsNLEut
— PWI (Pro Wrestling Illustrated) (@OfficialPWI) September 2, 2021
"We are very sad to have to announce the passing of Shannon Spruill aka Daffney Unger @screamqueendaff. We are posting this at the request of her family. Please respect their privacy at this trying time.
— SHIMMER Wrestling (@SHIMMERwomen) September 2, 2021
I will miss you my logical sister from another mister."
-Lexie Fyfe
My favorite WCW Daffney moment. Daffney was so excited that I would put her over like this. I’m pretty sure it happened because @wcwcrowbar and I were just talking about how to get her involved in the match. Daff thanking me 8 million times at least. #RIPDaffney pic.twitter.com/hwMJmMiQMA
— Hurricane Helms (@ShaneHelmsCom) September 2, 2021
So incredibly sad to hear the news about Daffney/Shannon. Heartbreaking to know that she felt so alone and in that dark space. If you are feeling this way, please reach out to others. You’re never alone. ❤️❤️❤️ #RIPDaffney
— Gail Kim-Irvine (@gailkimITSME) September 2, 2021
Every month should be #SuicidePreventionMonth
— Edward Edwards (@TheEddieEdwards) September 2, 2021
We all need to try harder. We gotta be better about lifting each other up instead of tearing each other down.
We are in this together
We all need some help sometimes.
You are not alone #RIPDaffney pic.twitter.com/6S4OqumEAw
RIP Daffney. Just, awful news. She was a guest at my wedding…This is so incredibly sad. Please, reach out. Always. Godspeed
— Frankie Kazarian (@FrankieKazarian) September 2, 2021