Midwest Veteran “Mississippi Madman” Don Jackson Passes Away

Sad news for fans of the US indies in the Midwest, as longtime veteran Mississippi Madman, known to family and friends as Don Jackson, passed away on Monday after a lengthy illness. No details were released on his cause of death.

It is with deep sadness that we inform the SCWPro fans of the passing of former SCW Champion, Mississippi Madman, known to friends & family as Don Jackson.

A giant in our world, his large frame was only matched by the size of his kind heart. He will be greatly missed. #RIPMadman pic.twitter.com/dwrzxBQpAZ

— SCWPro (@SCWPro) February 16, 2021

Don Jackson began wrestling in the early 2000s and soon became a regular with SCW Pro (then Scott County Wrestling) in Davenport, Iowa, where he became a SCW Heavyweight Champion. Over the next 15 years, Madman became a staple in the Midwest scene, working for the likes of AAW Pro, IWA Mid-South, New Midwest Wrestling (NMW), Pro Wrestling Epic (PWE), All American Pro Wrestling (AAPW), and ZERO1 USA, establishing himself as a fan favorite in the Illinois wrestling circuit. The Mississippi Madman took ill in early 2019 and seemingly never recovered. He entered hospital recently and sadly passed away on Monday night. As well as being a former SCW Heavyweight Champion, he was also a former PWE Champion (for 300 days) and AAPW Heavyweight Champion.

Last Word on Pro Wrestling sends its condolences to Don Jackson’s family, friends, and fans during this time.

Rest easy, “Mississippi Madman” Don Jackson. The big man with an even bigger heart. pic.twitter.com/nlc9vSH1Bi

— Mustafa Ali (@MustafaAli_X) February 16, 2021

Rest In Peace to my friend and wonderful guy "The Mississippi Madman" Don Jackson. He was such a good hearted dude and I loved whenever we were in the ring against one another and hanging out afterwards. #WhosHouse #MadmansHouse pic.twitter.com/vVUb47AV3z

— Jay Washington (@MrJayWashington) February 16, 2021

You'll see a lot of people say some really nice things about Mississippi Madman in the coming days, & it will all be 100% true.

He was kind. He was funny. No, he was HILARIOUS! He was always so positive & upbeat.

I'll never forget the times we shared. I love you Don. #RIPMadman

— Marek Brave (@MBrave13) February 16, 2021

I remember when we tried to turn you heel so we had you attack one of our most popular baby faces Tank Roberts and the fans still wouldn’t boo you. You were that over. I know you’ll be just as over in Heaven.

Rest In Peace my friend!

“Mississippi Madman” Don Jackson pic.twitter.com/OZliMsheC8

— The Devil You Know (@TheMarkStorm) February 16, 2021

https://twitter.com/SuperbeastCraig/status/1361515223140687874

We are gonna miss you bro. A bright spot in ANY LOCKER ROOM. R.I.P Mississippi Madman pic.twitter.com/776ajB1a9g

— Jay Washington (@MrJayWashington) February 16, 2021

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