On a day that already claimed the lives of NWA legend Brickhouse Brown and WWE Superstars Nikolai Volkoff and Brian Christopher, a fourth member of the pro wrestling history books also passed away on Sunday, although his name is far less recognizable that the previous three. Long time wrestling promoter Tracy Caddell, who co-founded the infamous North Carolina OMEGA with Matt Hardy, passed away today. His cause of death is not yet released. Tracey Caddell lived to see his son surpass his own wrestling career, in the form of 3x Impact X-Division Champion Trevor Lee.
Heartbroken by the passing of my friend, Tracy Caddell, father of Trevor Caddell. Tracy & I founded ECWF, which became OMEGA, together in 92. Tracy was physically limited after a bad accident in 93, so he eventually became @TLee910’s biggest supporter & promoter. RIP, my brother. pic.twitter.com/MvncKpdewL
— MATT HARDY (@MATTHARDYBRAND) July 29, 2018
In 1992, Tracy Caddell and partner Matt Hardy started the East Coast Wrestling Federation (ECWF) before rebranding it as the Organization of Modern Extreme Grappling Arts (OMEGA) in 1997, based out of Cameron, North Carolina. Caddell wrestled under various identities, from El Hijo del Fuego to T.C. Brimstone to T.C. Flexer, but retired in 1993 following a bad accident. Tracey Caddell also spent time with Carolina Wrestling Federation (CWF) Mid Atlantic. During his time with OMEGA, he helped train such wrestlers as Hurricane Helms, Shannon Moore, Joey Mercury, Lita, Caprice Coleman, and more.
Many of Tracy Cadell’s peers shared their thoughts on their fallen friend Sunday afternoon.
Our sincerest condolences to the Cadell family and their friends during this time.
https://twitter.com/CedricAlexander/status/1023617896407330816
Very sad day.. all the love & support to @TLee910 https://t.co/OaZQi2fEGP
— Chris Hero (Is Back) (@ChrisHero) July 29, 2018
https://twitter.com/TheShannonBrand/status/1023639538604941312
A good friend of mine, the man who along with @MATTHARDYBRAND created the force that would become OMEGA, and father of one of the best rising stars today, @TLee910…but to me he’ll always be T.C. Flexer. This is him doing his signature pose. pic.twitter.com/eDpPgn4ucT
— Ted Hobgood (@tedhobgood) July 29, 2018
Tracy was the first person to ask me to make wrestling gear for him, and together we created his masked character El Hijo del Fuego. It was a ridiculous outfit, but he owned it 100% and made it into a great character. Every time I hear “Rico Suave” I think of Tracy. 🙂 pic.twitter.com/Q68v9825ZI
— Ted Hobgood (@tedhobgood) July 29, 2018
There was only one thing that Tracy loved more than wrestling. And when his son became a wrestler, his two loves combined and he was never happier. He was so proud of you, Trevor. I know you’ll keep making him proud. He’s going to look down and love every goal you reach. pic.twitter.com/P2sr8GagBP
— Ted Hobgood (@tedhobgood) July 29, 2018
