Erick Rowan, Chris Jericho, Dexter Lumis, and others react to WWE star's heartbreaking post about Mike Taylor

Erick Rowan and Dexter Lumis are The Wyatt Sicks members [Image credits: stars
Erick Rowan and Dexter Lumis are The Wyatt Sicks members [Image credits: the stars' Instagram handles and WWE.com]

Several current and former WWE personalities including Erick Rowan, Chris Jericho, and Dexter Lumis recently took to social media to react to a popular SmackDown star's heartbreaking post about Mike Taylor's untimely demise. The name in question is Luke Gallows.

Mike Taylor's wrestling career lasted for almost two decades from 2003 to 2022. He was also a former WWE talent as he performed for the company's then-developmental territories, Ohio Valley Wrestling and Deep South Wrestling from 2003 to 2007. After leaving the Stamford-based company, Taylor started performing for different independent wrestling promotions and competed in his last match in February 2022.

SmackDown star Luke Gallows recently took to Instagram to post a heartbreaking message after Mike Taylor recently passed away at the age of 47. Gallows shared that he met Taylor in Deep South Wrestling and they remained friends even after leaving the developmental territory.

Check out his Instagram post below:

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Several current and former WWE personalities reacted with a like on Luke Gallows' post, including Chris Jericho, Erick Rowan, Dexter Lumis, Matt Hardy, Matt Cardona, Ryback, Jinder Mahal, Cedric Alexander, Omos and more. Meanwhile, Natalya, Adam Pearce, Bryan Myers, and MVP left comments on the heartbreaking post.

Check out screenshots of stars' likes and comments below:

Screenshot of stars' likes and comments on Luke Gallows' post [Image credits: Gallows' Instagram]
Screenshot of stars' likes and comments on Luke Gallows' post [Image credits: Gallows' Instagram]

WWE RAW General Manager Adam Pearce sent a message after his friend, Mike Taylor's untimely demise

RAW General Manager Adam Pearce recently took to Instagram to send an emotional message after his friend Mike Taylor passed away.

Just like Luke Gallows, Pearce also shared some stories of the time he spent with Taylor and sent his condolences to the former WWE star's family.

"I’m at a loss. Micah Taylor was my friend. So many mocap days and nights. Hawaiian BBQ. Brothering in small towns. THANK YOU. For your service to our country and for the good times. For all of the memories. My heart goes out to the family and all Micah touched. Rest well. ❤️🙏," he wrote.

Check out Pearce's post below:

This unfortunate news caught many fans and veterans of the industry by surprise.

We at Sportskeeda wish Mike Taylor's family and loved ones find solace during this extremely difficult time.

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