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With the announcement of the passing of all time great Sweet Daddy Siki, a number of those in the pro wrestling world took to social media to pay tribute:
The first pic is of Sweet Daddy Siki as the North American heavyweight champion working for my grandfather in 1970. The other shots are from more work he did for my grandfather Stu’s promotion, Stampede Wrestling.
— Nattie (@NatbyNature) January 2, 2025
Sweet Daddy “broke in” around Toronto in 1961 & wrestled for my… pic.twitter.com/x0T61eMquV
Early in my journey as a professional wrestler, I had the great pleasure and honor to meet Sweet Daddy Siki. What a wonderful and kind man. He was also so funny.
— LuFisto (@LuFisto) January 2, 2025
May he rest in peace. ❤️#ripsweetdaddysiki pic.twitter.com/SNgI7WT8we
AEW and the wrestling world mourn the passing of Sweet Daddy Siki.
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) January 1, 2025
After his in ring career came to a close, he became a trainer to many pro wrestling hopefuls including Adam Copeland and Christian Cage.
Our thoughts are with his family, his friends and his fans. pic.twitter.com/kqqPq4lMgW
MAPLE LEAF PRO sends its condolences to the family, friends, and fans of a true Maple Leaf Wrestling ICON, Sweet Daddy Siki, who passed away on December 31 at the age of 91. Siki arrived in Toronto in 1961 and over the next few decades became an integral part of Canadian… pic.twitter.com/b6SBPuu7pW
— MAPLE LEAF PRO Wrestling (@MapleLeafPW) January 1, 2025
Smash Wrestling extends our deepest condolences to the family, friends and fans of Sweet Daddy Siki, who passed away yesterday.
— Smash Wrestling (@smashwrestling) January 1, 2025
We were incredibly honoured when Siki attended our inaugural show in 2012.
Smash remembers a wrestling legend and Toronto icon.
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Godspeed, Sweet Daddy Siki. Talk about a pioneer. Thank you for your service to our nation and to our industry. My heart goes out to all he touched. Rest well, sir. ???? https://t.co/QY5KMrS6xN
— Adam Pearce (@ScrapDaddyAP) January 1, 2025
RIP Sweet Daddy Siki ... A true icon and the Jackie Robinson of pro wrestling.. Thank you for your kindness, your knowledge and karaokeing with you is an awesome memory I will keep it forever...
— Sinn BodhiTM - Kizarny (@SiNNbODHi) January 1, 2025
To the ladies pet and the men's regret!
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— Leilani Kai (@realLeilaniKai) January 1, 2025
A very sad way to start the new year as the legendary Sweet Daddy Siki has passed away at the age of 91. We send our condolences to his family, friends and fans the world over. Thank you for the many incredible memories left behind. Rest in peace Sir. https://t.co/TUpIKbOGLH
— Cauliflower Alley Club (@CACReunion) January 1, 2025
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