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The Cauliflower Alley Club announced the following sad news:
Sad news to report. Johnnie Walker aka Mr. Wrestling II passed away yesterday in Hawaii. To go into all of his accolades would take pages and pages, but we here at the CAC are heartbroken and would like to pass along our deepest condolences to the family at this time pic.twitter.com/StyVgGpYFc
— CauliflowerAlleyClub (@CACReunion) June 10, 2020
Les Thatcher noted, "I was just floored on hearing the news that long time friend, travel buddy, class gentleman, and top level wrestler Johnny "Mr Wrestling II" Walker has passed away. Those of us that could call him friend were better for it. My heart is empty. Go with God with much love & respect, you will not be forgotten."
The NWA issued the following:
The National Wrestling Alliance sends its deepest sympathies on the passing of "Mr. Wrestling II" Johnny Walker.
— NWA (@nwa) June 10, 2020
A huge star in the 1970s and 1980s in Georgia Championship Wrestling, Mid-South and all over the NWA. He was also the favorite wrestler of President Jimmy Carter. pic.twitter.com/OJAFuItZK7
AEW issued the following:
AEW joins the wrestling world in mourning the death of Mr. Wrestling #2 Johnny Walker. Our thoughts are with his family, his friends and his fans. pic.twitter.com/rXci78yzLo
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEWrestling) June 10, 2020
Ron Fuller tweeted:
We lost a great one today! Mr. Wrestling II, Johnny Walker was a close friend for 50 years. Maybe Georgia's biggest star. I dropped the Georgia Championship belt to him in 1974, during the Atlanta War, and the rest was history. RIP my good friend.
— Ron Fuller (@RonFullerWelch) June 10, 2020
You will not be forgotten! pic.twitter.com/3oz8nCB5mc
Court Bauer tweeted:
Mr. Wrestling II was a marvelous wrestler. The sweetest knee lift of them all. RIP Mr. Walker: You were an iconic wrestler from a magical time in the sport. ???? #MrWrestlingII
— Court Bauer (@courtbauer) June 10, 2020
Dick Bourne of Mid-Atlantic Gateway tweeted:
Like everyone, we are saddened to learn of the passing of Johnny Walker, Mr. Wrestling II. He was the top contender for the NWA title when my cable system added WTCG (WTBS) in 1977 and I first got to see him on "Georgia Championship Wrestling." One of the greats. Rest in Peace. pic.twitter.com/dQfhtmUrzg
— Mid-Atlantic Gateway (@magateway) June 10, 2020
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