Former WWE developmental Superstar Micah Taylor has sadly passed away.
Michael Sharrer, better known as Micah Taylor in wrestling, has passed away. He was 47. He competed for WWE developmental territories Ohio Valley Wrestling, Deep South Wrestling, and many other independent promotions.
Shareer was in the wrestling industry for nearly two decades, having his first match in 2003 and his last in February 2022.
On social media, several of his peers reflected on his impact on their lives as they mourned his loss. Some of these posts can be seen below.
RIP Micah Taylor. ----️
— Bad News & Tattoos (@CarlieBravo) September 12, 2024
Oh man....one of my wrestling brothers I helped train Micah Taylor has passed away. Was so proud of him. Heartfelt thoughts , prayers, and condolences to his family. pic.twitter.com/nlTSYEH16b
— (Papa Stro Maestro) Rob Kellum (@thestro) September 12, 2024
#RIPMicahTaylor Micah Taylor I got to meet this gentleman & talk the biz with him. Great dude got a few laughs w him. Loved how he came to our @AWWA30067 shows in Georgia & help the locker room w match tips & just chillin w us. Sad to hear of his passing. pic.twitter.com/bSYMSBLiI1
— Charles Cornerman Juan Jeremy Perez (@juanjeremy100) September 12, 2024
I am in total shock and filled with total sadness on this news. Rest peacefully Micah Taylor @Micahtaylor01 . We were Tag Team partners in OVW, we had our first “shot at the big time” together on WWE Velocity & a fun fued in GCW in Phenix City, Alabama. https://t.co/OehTxl1zNx
— Vik Dalishus (@ThenowVik) September 12, 2024
PCW would like to take the time out and wish a deep condolence to the family and friends of Micah Taylor. Thank you for all you have done for professional wrestling and for our country. You will be missed. ---- pic.twitter.com/tKmcjofXY9
— Platinum Championship Wrestling (@PCWRemix) September 12, 2024
It is with great sadness that the CAC announces the passing of Micah Taylor, a 21-year veteran of the sport, at the age of 47. Micah was a highly respected and much-loved member of the wrestling business.
— Cauliflower Alley Club (@CACReunion) September 12, 2024
Our heartfelt condolences go out to his family, friends, and fans. R.I.P pic.twitter.com/sa41o6IGkr
Rest in Peace Micah Taylor
— Lord Bengston (@DarianBengston) September 12, 2024
Your generosity and love single handedly kept me afloat when I was lost. You taught me how to show grace and give people second chances. You helped me learn to let things go.
I Love you so much
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Fightful extends its condolences to Micah Taylor's family, friends, and fans.