Former WWE wrestler Ryback has shared the depressing news on social media that his mother, Janeen Reeves, passed away on April 18 at age 67 following a five-month battle with bile duct and liver cancer. Diagnosed last November, Janeen was Ryback’s daily support system and the inspiration behind his fitness journey, which ultimately led him to become one of the top names in the business for a short time.
44-year-old Ryback carved out a rollercoaster WWE career after debuting on Tough Enough, joined The Nexus as Skip Sheffield, and then exploded in 2012 as a powerhouse babyface who had fans chanting “Feed Me More.” Most notably, he worked with CM Punk, won the Intercontinental Championship, and teamed with Curtis Axel as RybAxel. Released in 2016 amid creative frustrations, he wrestled on the indies until severe back and shoulder injuries led him to take an extended break, with most assuming he is now retired from the ring.
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