The wrestling world is reeling from the loss of Bobby Mo Horne, one-half of WWEs beloved Men on a Mission tag team. But behind the curtain, a heartbreaking story has resurfacedSir Mo reportedly begged WWE for financial help to afford a kidney transplant, and was turned away.
Mo passed away at just 58 years old following a brutal battle with a blood infection and pneumonia. In his final years, the former WWF Tag Team Champion endured relentless health setbacks, including kidney and liver transplants, COVID complications, and years of dialysis.
According to Dave Meltzer on Wrestling Observer Radio, Horne reached out to WWE when he desperately needed a down payment to secure his transplant. The company refused.
Despite his plea, WWE denied him assistance. Meltzer explained that the companys policy only covers drug rehabnot organ failure, cancer, or life-threatening conditions unrelated to substance abuse.
Mo eventually raised the money on his own, but the damage had already been done. He battled through kidney failure, a liver transplant, and nearly died from COVID. Still, he tried to stay connected to wrestlingmaking his final in-ring appearance in 2020.
Dave Meltzer also detailed the emotional and physical toll Mo faced even during his WWE run in the mid-90s:
For many fans, Men on a MissionMabel, Mo, and their manager Oscarrepresented one of the most colorful and entertaining acts of their era. But behind the singalongs and purple gear was a man who faced far more pain than most ever knew.
Bobby Mo Horne wasnt just a tag team wrestler. He was a husband, a father, a survivorand someone who simply asked for help when it mattered most.
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