Jimmy Rave in dire situation/ RIP Jimmy Rave

[Deezy]

Never love this business, it'll never love you back.

Such a shame, MRSA is preventable if people cleaned up their mats.

 

[Hidden Blaze]

Holy hell man

 

[Kiffy Lube]

Jimmy Rave deserves better than these few years.

 

[Cwalker]

Jesus

 

[Apoho Creed]

Always be appreciative of what you got in life and those blessings because they can be taken from you just like that. Rave I feel sorry for him going through this I just want to hug him and be there for him in that picture.

 

[Deezy]

What a terrible series of events his last year in life, such a shame

 

[Chris]

Fucking terrible

 

[Sky]

Oh fuck

 

[Canadian Dragon]

James Michael Guffey has died at the age of 39.

James was best known as Professional Wrestler, Jimmy Rave. His career, which started in 1999, continued for over 2 decades. He was a two-time NWA World Junior Heavyweight Champion. He appeared in Total Non-Stop Action Wrestling, where he teamed with Lance (Hoyt) Rock as the "Rock and Rave Infection." In Ring of Honor, he feuded with AJ Styles and was the "Crown Jewel" of the faction, The Embassy, and last appeared in 2013 as a Member of S.C.U.M. He toured Japan with both Dragon Gate Wrestling, and New Japan Pro Wrestling where in 2008 he competed in the "Best of The Super Junior" Tournament. In 2005 he appeared on World Wrestling Entertainment’s Sunday Night Heat. Rave appeared in numerous Independent promotions including Rampage Pro Wrestling, Atlanta Wrestling Entertainment, and Combat Zone Wrestling, among many others. He also served as a booker for several years in Rampage Pro Wrestling and led a faction known as "Jimmy Rave Approved."

Outside of wrestling he held the position of Director of the Bartow County, Georgia Peer Support, Wellness and Respite Center for several years.

James had been struggling with drug addiction for many years. His struggles resulted in the amputation of his arm and, later, both of his legs.

James is survived by his ex-wife Felicia, daughter Kailah, son James II, and parents Jim & Toni Guffey. At the time of his death, he was living in the Philadelphia, PA area with Gabby Gilbert.

RIP, James Michael Guffey, 12/8/82 - 12/12/21

Memorial services will be held in Georgia. Details will be released at a later time.

 

[Bobby Barrows]

39 is way too young, especially with a family.

 

[Deezy]

 

[Hook]

Damn loved him in roh

Rip

 

[Jimmy King]

So sad, I liked his gimmick in TNA where him and Lance Archer carried around Guitar Hero guitars thinking they were rockstars.

RIP.

 

[Cwalker]

A damn shame. 39 is young. RIP

 

[Apoho Creed]

Worst news I wanted to hear to start off Monday. The pain and punishment he's been hit with you no longer have to go through pain Jimmy Rave. See you in heaven amigo RIP.