Memphis Manager Bert Prentice Passes Away
Fightful is sad to report the passing of Bert Prentice.
Prentice was active in the Memphis area as a manager and promoter throughout the 90s. He also wrestled a handful of matches in USWA, taking on the likes of Jeff Jarrett and Jerry Lawler.
He is best known for managing Tully Blanchard.
Sad to hear about passing today of Bert Prentice. RIP. @SaintThatAint1 @pbtide @BrandonOnBBiTM @SScharterschool pic.twitter.com/jw7IeD7Ize
— Randy Hales (@Rbhales) August 4, 2021
I am so brokenhearted, there was not a nicer man in the business. He even set up for me to have a private meeting with Lance Russell and Dave Brown several years ago in Jackson Tennessee. Bert was absolutely the best and the kindest man. I’m so damn sad. He will be missed.
— ———- “——————” ———- — (@StarMakerBolin) August 4, 2021
We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Bert Prentice – who was involved in the very early days of TNA and was the host of Xplosion alongside Jeremy Borash. We offer our sincere condolences to his friends and family.
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) August 4, 2021
Prentice made a handful of appearances on NWA TNA television during their weekly pay-per-view days and hosting TNA Xplosion. He could also be seen on Sting: Moment of Truth.
On behalf of Fightful, we would like to extend our condolences to the family, friends, and fans of Bert.
