Former WWE Tag Team Champion Bobby Mo Horne Passes Away at 58

Just days earlier, Horne was reported to be in the ICU battling serious health complications. WWE Hall of Famer Leilani Kai shared updates at the time, asking fans to keep him in their prayers. Sadly, the wrestling community is now grieving his loss.

Kai was also among the first to confirm the news of his passing. She reflected on her friendship with Horne, going back to their time together in the WWF during the mid-1990s:

Trained by Ivan Koloff and Ole and Gene Anderson, Horne debuted in 1991 and quickly rose through the ranks. He teamed with Nelson Frazier, later known as Mabel/Viscera, to form the Harlem Knights before the duo made their way to the WWF in 1993. Repackaged as Men on a Mission with Oscar as their manager, they became one of the most recognizable acts of their era.

The team briefly captured the WWF Tag Team Championships during a European tour in 1994, defeating the Quebecers before losing the belts back just days later. When Mabel was crowned King of the Ring in 1995, Horne transitioned into the role of Sir Mo, accompanying his partner in feuds with stars like Diesel and The Undertaker. Men on a Mission left WWE in early 1996 but returned to Memphis where they continued their rivalry with Jerry Lawler.

Horne also endured significant health struggles outside the ring. He underwent a kidney transplant in 2018, required lifelong anti-rejection medication, and faced more complications in 2022 with a liver transplant and a serious battle with COVID-19 that once again landed him in the ICU. Despite these challenges, Horne remained connected to wrestling, with his final in-ring appearance taking place in 2020 at an independent event in Florida.

Bobby Mo Horne will be remembered not just for his accomplishments in WWE, but for the kindness, humor, and warmth he shared with those around him. His influence stretched far beyond championships, leaving behind memories that will live on with his peers and fans.