William Regal Announces Death Of UK Wrestler Mark “Rollberball” Rocco, Various Wrestlers React
NXT Commissioner William Regal announced on Twitter the untimely death and passing of his good friend and UK Wrestler Mark “Rollerbar” Rocco. He was known as the original “Black Tiger” in NJPW. Regal gives a beautiful, fitting tribute below.
I’ve woken to the terrible news that my friend and colleague Mark “ Rollerball” Rocco has passed away. Mark was so ahead of his time and wether as himself or the original “Black Tiger” in @njpwglobal, he, along with Marty Jones were the…
— William Regal (@RealKingRegal) July 31, 2020
.. true originators of the fast paced, hard hitting Jr Heavyweight style we see today. In 1978 I saw a match of theirs and it took my Wrestling fandom to a different world. Becoming a friend and getting to Wrestle Mark at 18 a dream come true…..
— William Regal (@RealKingRegal) July 31, 2020
..Mark had an unbeilable work ethic in and out of the ring and my life was better for knowing him. There aren’t enough words for me to explain how much it means to me to be fortunate enough to have know him, wrestled him and explain how much he meant….
— William Regal (@RealKingRegal) July 31, 2020
… to the British and World wide wrestling scene and I just wished I could have one more of the hundreds of car rides I had with him “hold court” with his wonderful stories. My deepest condolences to all of Marks family.
— William Regal (@RealKingRegal) July 31, 2020
Other wrestlers from WWE and other organizations also posted tributes to Rocco.
We just lost one of our absolute best. Mark Rollerball Rocco was a true pioneer and so ahead of his time. I was so privileged to get to spend some time with him in 2012, hear his advice and amazing stories. One of the nicest men I've ever met. Truly a game changer. #ripmarkrocco pic.twitter.com/xAterCLOx4
— Nick Aldis (@RealNickAldis) July 31, 2020
Rolleball Rocco vs The Dynamite Kid#RIPMarkRocco
— Nick Aldis (@RealNickAldis) July 31, 2020
Rolleball Rocco vs The Dynamite Kid#RIPMarkRocco
— Nick Aldis (@RealNickAldis) July 31, 2020
“The definition of art has to shift whenever an innovator appears”
RIP “Rollerball” Mark Rocco pic.twitter.com/PdGYBOVmK2
— DRAKE MAVERICK (@WWEMaverick) July 31, 2020
Gutted to hear about "Rollerball" Mark Rocco. He was a big influence on me and still one of my favourites to this day. They say "never meet your heroes" but Rocco was an exception to that rule and genuinely one of the nicest chaps. RIP pic.twitter.com/8QeW8N3kkO
— Mark Haskins (@ThisIsHaskins) July 31, 2020
Rest in peace to "Rollerball", "The Mean Machine" Mark Rocco. What an inspiration inside then ring! I still learn from him every day.
— Drew Gulak (@DrewGulak) July 31, 2020
Positive the first conversation we ever had you asked me if I liked Mark Rocco. The original Black Tiger my favorite masked NJPW character given to only the best foreigners. Anytime I see or hear Rocco’s name I always think about you. Opened my eyes to that entire style. RIP! https://t.co/vmAuqyL3jK
— Chris Dickinson (@DirtyDickinson) July 31, 2020
Whether you know him as the original Black Tiger, “Rollerball” or simply by his name, Mark Rocco left an indelible imprint on our industry.
Whether it’s versus Sayama, Fujinami, Dynamite, Marty Jones- do yourself a favor & watch a match of his today. Rest In Peace. pic.twitter.com/lt7LSqgzSn
— Chris Hero (Is Back) (@ChrisHero) July 31, 2020
Just heard about the passing of Mark Rocco. Rollerball was without a doubt one of the very best to lace up a pair of boots.
He was a pioneer and an innovator and its safe the Junior heavyweight style wouldn’t be what it is today without his contribution.
An absolute legend.
— Flash Morgan Webster (@Flash_Morgan) July 31, 2020
Awful news to hear of the passing of Mark Rocco.
The modern style of wrestling wouldn't be what it is today if it wasn't for him.
One of the best ever. RIP Rollerballhttps://t.co/HDPaV2iF4b
— MA92 (@MandrewsJunior) July 31, 2020
Awful news to hear of the passing of Mark Rocco.
The modern style of wrestling wouldn't be what it is today if it wasn't for him.
One of the best ever. RIP Rollerballhttps://t.co/HDPaV2iF4b
— MA92 (@MandrewsJunior) July 31, 2020
We often give the credit to Dynamite Kid and Tiger Mask, but Mark Rocco (particularly as Black Tiger) played a big part in laying the foundation modern junior heavyweight wrestling is built on to this day. Hugely innovative and influential. #RIPMarkRocco
— Gran Akuma (@__AKUMA) July 31, 2020
RIP TO “ROLLERBALL” Mark Rocco
A giant influence on the shaping of Junior Heavyweight wrestling and the 1st Black TigerWatch some Rocco vs Marty Joneshttps://t.co/XMPreUsjPv pic.twitter.com/S9PgGaq5FN
— Ace Steel (@acesofsteel) July 31, 2020
Really sad to hear about the passing of Mark Rocco, an innovator lightyears ahead of his time. Had the privilege of sitting with him & Marty Jones a few years ago & hearing them talk about their old battles, having subtle little digs at each other the entire time. Rest in peace pic.twitter.com/fsMCzazruj
— Sam Gradwell 强大的海豚 (@sam_gradwell) July 31, 2020
In my opinion. None of us would wrestle the way we do if it wasn't for people like Mark Rocco.
Thankyou for everything RIP pic.twitter.com/C0cHXP3zUJ
— 'Capt. Wristlock'Matt Fox
(@FoxyMattFox) July 31, 2020
RIP Mark Rocco
One of the best if not the best to ever come out of this country
Absolute Legend pic.twitter.com/aXVUOYTDBS
— Roy Knight (@RealRoyKnight) July 31, 2020
@RealKingRegal @RidgeWWE @Johnny_Moss @JohnnySaintWWE & The
world GUTTED SADDENED SPEACHLESS
IF ALI WAS THE GREATEST IN THE BOXING WORLD THIS GUY IMO WAS THE GREATEST IN THE WRESTLING
REST IN PEACE. MARK ROCCO pic.twitter.com/RMqg6LmzAe— Marty Jones (@martyleglockno1) July 31, 2020
It seems the sad news keeps coming these days. Very sad to see the passing of Rollerball Rocco; one of the innovators of the Jnr. Heavyweight style of wrestling that we love so dear. It was wonderful to have him as guest of honour at our first ever York Hall show. pic.twitter.com/WE2YbiLldW
— Andy Quildan (@AQuildan) July 31, 2020
The original Black Tiger, a mentor for one Jushin Thunder Liger on his UK excursion. Responsible for some of the most thrilling matches of his generation alongside the likes of the original Tiger Mask and Dynamite Kid, Rollerball was one of the very best.
RIP
— Andy Quildan (@AQuildan) July 31, 2020
Rollerball Rocco is one of my absolute favorites to watch. From World of Sport in England to his time as Black Tiger in Japan, Rocco pioneered the fast paced style that so many of us emulate today.
Do yourself a favor and watch a Mark Rocco match today. May he Rest In Peace
— YUTA (@WheelerYuta) July 31, 2020
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