Wrestling world reacts to "Beautiful" Bobby Eaton's passing

Earlier today, wrestling legend "Beautiful" Bobby Eaton passed away at the age of 62. The news was revealed by Bobby's sister, Debbie Eaton Lewis, through her Facebook account:

"I never wanted to have to post this, but my Little Brother Beautiful Bobby Eaton passed away last night." Debbie Eaton continued, "When I find out all the details I will post them. Bobby was the kindest, loving person you would ever meet. I loved him so much and going to miss him. Please say a prayer for my Neice Taryn she found him. And she just lost her Mom a little over a Month ago."

Many professional wrestling personalities reacted to Bobby Eaton's passing on social media

Bobby Eaton was part of one of the greatest tag teams of all time, The Midnight Express. The tag team legend's legacy changed pro wrestling for good and it had an undeniable impact on the industry as a whole.

AEW star Frankie Kazarian was one of the first to react to Bobby Eaton's passing.

"RIP Bobby Eaton. A friend, and an absolute master of the craft of professional wrestling." Frankie Kazarian added, "A man whom I hope will get the recognition that he undeniably deserves. It was my pleasure to know, watch and learn from you. Our industry is a better place because of you. Godspeed sir."

RIP Bobby Eaton. A friend, and an absolute master of the craft of professional wrestling. A man whom I hope will get the recognition that he undeniably deserves. It was my pleasure to know, watch and learn from you. Our industry is a better place because of you. Godspeed sir. 😔 pic.twitter.com/6VdcgBDcdt

— Frankie Kazarian (@FrankieKazarian) August 5, 2021

WWE Hall of Famer Edge also had kind words to say about the wrestling legend:

"If you’ve studied pro wrestling with any true attention, you’ve studied Bobby Eaton. And understand just how special he was in the ring." Edge continued, "Every time I encountered him outside of it, he was an even better person. #RIPBobbyEaton"

If you’ve studied pro wrestling with any true attention, you’ve studied Bobby Eaton. And understand just how special he was in the ring. Every time I encountered him outside of it, he was an even better person. #RIPBobbyEaton

— Adam (Edge) Copeland (@EdgeRatedR) August 5, 2021

One half of the former AEW Tag Team Champions, Dax Harwood, wrote a beautiful and detailed note about Bobby Eaton, which he posted on Instagram. Harwood cited Eaton as a big inspiration.

FTR even used to call their finisher the "Goodnight Express" as an homage to The Midnight Express. You can view Harwood's Instagram post below.

Many more notable names in the wrestling world have shared heartfelt messages for "Beautiful" Bobby Eaton.

My deepest condolences to Taryn, Dillon & Dustin and family of Bobby Eaton who has passed https://t.co/k9x6tbVLZm dear friend, partner, travel buddy, teacher, superbly skilled Pro who would make everyone who knew him feel happy inside, love you.x

— William Regal (@RealKingRegal) August 5, 2021

RIP to one half of the midnight express and one of to he greatest workers of all time “Beautiful” Bobby Eaton, condolences to his friends and family pic.twitter.com/0eEFVCN7yk

— “The Bad Boy” Joey Janela (@JANELABABY) August 5, 2021

RIP BEAUTIFUL BOBBY EATON

— Matt Cardona (@TheMattCardona) August 5, 2021

Bobby Eaton is a man with a professional reputation you aspire to build & a personal reputation you hope those you care for have about you. A MASTER of our craft and one of the nicest men I’ve had the pleasure to meet. My condolences to his family, my gratitude for the memories

— Samoa Joe (@SamoaJoe) August 5, 2021

Woke up to the horrible news that Bobby Eaton has passed. Such a master of our craft; I’m in awe of you as much today as I was as a kid. As an even better man, I’m honored to have made your acquaintance along the way. My heart goes out to all he touched. Rest well, sir. 🙏

— Adam Pearce (@ScrapDaddyAP) August 5, 2021

So sad this morning to hear of the passing of Beautiful Bobby Eaton. He was a wonderful person and I am so lucky I had a chance to know him and work with him. He was certainly one of the good guys I have met in this business. #RIPBobbyEaton pic.twitter.com/YUQTEhuT72

— Charles Robinson (@WWERobinson) August 5, 2021

My heart goes out to the family, friends, and fans of Bobby Eaton. One of a kind talent whose skill in the ring made it look so real.

— Eric Bischoff (@EBischoff) August 5, 2021

“There will never be another…” always gets said, but this is absolutely true; “Beautiful” Bobby Eaton was literally one of a kind. Rest In Peace, Bobby. The wrestling Business did not deserve you, but I’m glad we got you.#RIPBobbyEaton *clips on my Instagram* pic.twitter.com/XLoH3P22f1

— Uncle Dax FTR (@DaxFTR) August 5, 2021

So sad to learn of the passing of such a wonderful wrestler as Bobby Eaton. People talk about the Midnight Express - and rightfully so. They were as cutting edge as it gets. But many forget how great Bobby was as a singles competitor.

— Court Bauer (@courtbauer) August 5, 2021

It is all subjective but the ‘Bobby Eaton kind of wrestling’ is the kind of wrestling we will always love. A master of his craft. Never had the chance of meeting you and we always wished we did. Thank you for the ever green matches. #RIPBobbyEaton

— Bollywood Boyz 🇨🇦🇮🇳 (@BollywoodBoyz) August 5, 2021

Todays episode of @BustedOpenRadio is dedicated to the life, career and memory of one of the greatest to ever step foot in a wrestling ring … Condolences to his family, friends and the boys. God Bless and RIP “Beautiful” Bobby Eaton. pic.twitter.com/MOH1GkrHV0

— Bully Ray (@bullyray5150) August 5, 2021

RIP Bobby Eaton

— EVIL UNO of the DARK ORDER (@EvilUno) August 5, 2021

Horrible news to wake up too. Rest In Peace to the LEGENDARY wrestler "Beautiful" Bobby Eaton. Thank you for your inspiration pic.twitter.com/6kfYFUXHvM

— Brian Heffron aka The Blue Meanie (@BlueMeanieBWO) August 5, 2021

Two-time WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair, who has worked with Bobby Eaton on multiple occasions, wrote highly of the former World Tag Team Champion.

"So Sad And Sorry To Hear About My Close Friend And One Of The All Time Greats, Bobby Eaton! Beautiful Bobby And The Midnight Express Were One Of The Greatest Tag Teams In The History Of The Business! Rest In Peace!" stated Ric Flair.

So Sad And Sorry To Hear About My Close Friend And One Of The All Time Greats, Bobby Eaton! Beautiful Bobby And The Midnight Express Were One Of The Greatest Tag Teams In The History Of The Business! Rest In Peace! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/DWTKeeL7wz

— Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) August 5, 2021

We at Sportskeeda are extremely saddened upon hearing this news and would like to extend our sincerest condolences to Bobby Eaton's family and friends.