Former WWE tag team champion Bobby Horne, known to wrestling fans worldwide as Sir Mo, died Sunday night, October 19, 2025, at a Texas hospital after battling multiple severe health complications. He was 58 years old.
Gerald Horne, the wrestler’s brother, confirmed that Bobby had spent approximately two months hospitalized in Texas while dealing with chronic kidney issues that had plagued him for years. During his hospital stay, Horne’s condition deteriorated significantly when doctors diagnosed him with both pneumonia and a blood infection, creating a cascade of medical complications his body could not overcome.
Book Pro Wrestlers, a professional wrestling booking company, announced Horne’s death on social media late Sunday night. According to People, “Bobby…made his mark in the wrestling world with his infectious energy, booming personality, and unmistakable charisma.”
Horne began his professional wrestling career in 1991 before signing with WWE in 1993 alongside tag team partner Nelson Frazier. The duo developed the popular Men on a Mission act, which captured audiences with their entertaining presentation and athletic prowess during the mid-1990s. Their hard work culminated in winning the WWE tag team championship in March 1994, cementing their place in wrestling history.
After Frazier won the King of the Ring tournament in 1995, Horne adopted the Sir Mo persona to complement his partner’s royal character. He remained with WWE until 1996 before spending the remainder of his career competing on professional wrestling’s independent circuit, primarily as a tag team performer.
Throughout his later career, Horne won several tag team championships across the United States and earned induction into both the New England Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame and the Memphis Wrestling Hall of Fame. In recent years, he remained connected to the wrestling industry by operating SOAR Championship Wrestling, an independent promotion he ran with his wife, Denise Jones, since 2016.
Horne’s health struggles became increasingly public in recent years as he regularly shared updates with fans from his hospital bed on social media. In late July, he posted a video update announcing he had undergone major intestinal surgery and revealed his colon had not functioned properly for three years.
His medical history included a kidney transplant in 2018 and a severe case of COVID-19 in 2022 that landed him in intensive care shortly before requiring hernia surgery. Earlier in October, a fundraiser was established to help Horne and Jones cover mounting medical expenses after he was admitted to the ICU with the blood infection and pneumonia that would ultimately prove fatal.
Pro wrestler Ryzin, who worked with Horne at SOAR Wrestling Worldwide in Dallas, posted earlier this month that the former WWE star was fighting for his life amid his latest health crisis.
The wrestling community responded with an outpouring of tributes following news of Horne’s death. WWE Hall of Famer Mark Henry expressed his condolences on social media, noting that while they had crossed paths many years ago, he was grateful to have reconnected with Horne later in life.
Adam Pearce, a WWE official, described Horne as someone who maintained contact over the years through small messages. Pearce indicated his heart went out to Horne’s family, friends and all those affected by the loss.
Former WWE star Leilani Kai posted a tribute emphasizing that Horne was as genuine outside the spotlight as he was performing under it, highlighting the personal impact he had on those who knew him beyond his wrestling persona.
Book Pro Wrestlers’ memorial statement noted that beyond the bright outfits and booming entrances that characterized his performances, those who knew Horne personally described him as kind, humble and deeply devoted. The statement emphasized he loved his peers, appreciated his fans and never took a moment of his wrestling career for granted.
The booking agency’s tribute highlighted how Horne’s blend of positivity, showmanship and unity brought fresh energy to WWF programming during the early 1990s. As years passed, Horne continued contributing to wrestling both inside and outside the ring, training others, assisting at events and consistently giving back to the industry he loved.
Horne is survived by his wife, Jones, who is currently listed as owner of SOAR Wrestling. The North Carolina native leaves behind a legacy as an entertainer who connected with audiences through his charismatic performances and remained dedicated to professional wrestling throughout his life despite facing significant health challenges in his later years.
