Once crowned King of the Ring, the man known as Big Daddy V, Viscera and Mabel, Nelson Frazier Jr. has passed away
At just 43-years-old, WWE wrestler Nelson Frazier Jr. has passed away after a suspected heart attack, according to the LA Times and the WWE.
Depending on your vintage, you will remember Frazier as either King Mabel, when he entered the WWE as part of a tag team with Mo, or later with Undertaker’s Ministry of Darkness as Viscera. Later on again, he became known as Big Daddy V, and the wrestling world has been saddened by the news of his passing, with many of the biggest names in the industry tweeting their memories of the big man.
#KingMabel battled the very best during his career, including this clash w/ #TheUndertaker in 1995: http://t.co/OnsO0NSsKw #RIPBigDaddyV
— WWE (@WWE) 19 fevereiro 2014
Really sad news about Viscera/King Mabel. Spent a lot of time around Viscera and enjoyed having him as a friend. RIP.
— John Layfield (@JCLayfield) 19 fevereiro 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Big Viscera today. Big guy, big heart, and a great sense of humor. He will be missed.
— Ted DiBiase (@MDMTedDiBiase) 19 fevereiro 2014
I will miss him. He was a straight up dude. Big Daddy V thanks for all the matches & tours http://t.co/IJsBdZjYym
— Tommy Dreamer (@THETOMMYDREAMER) 19 fevereiro 2014
Very sorry to hear of the passing of Nelson Frazier"Viscera".A lovely man who always dressed and conducted himself like a real Pro.
— William Regal (@RealKingRegal) 19 fevereiro 2014
Saddened by the passing of my friend Nelson Frazier Jr. Always great working with him. #RIPBigDaddyV pic.twitter.com/s2MwmM2NTv
— Jerry Lawler (@JerryLawler) 19 fevereiro 2014
Never the most athletic of men, Big Vis will be remembered for his high impact moves like the big splash and his chokebomb, and judging by the tributes, he will be missed mostly for his big heart.
You can check out plenty more from Big Daddy V on the WWE.com website, where they have a whole selection of some of his best moments in the ring.
Pics via NotInHallOfFame.com and WWE.com
