Bobby Horne, the professional wrestler who captivated audiences during the 1990s under the ring name Sir Mo, died on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at a Texas hospital after battling severe health complications. He was 58.
Gerald Horne, the wrestler’s brother, confirmed that Bobby had been hospitalized for a couple of months while struggling with kidney disease that had plagued him for years. His condition deteriorated significantly in recent weeks when doctors diagnosed him with pneumonia and a blood infection during his hospital stay, creating a cascade of medical complications his body could not overcome.
Book Pro Wrestlers announced Horne’s death on social media late Sunday night, noting that Bobby made his mark in the wrestling world with his infectious energy, booming personality, and unmistakable charisma. The booking agency highlighted how Horne brought a fresh burst of life to wrestling programming in the early 1990s through his blend of positivity, showmanship, and unity.
Horne launched his professional wrestling career in 1991 as part of The Harlem Knights tag team before catching the attention of larger promotions. In 1993, he achieved a significant milestone when he signed with WWE alongside his tag team partner Nelson Frazier, who wrestled as Mabel and later Viscera.
Together, they created Men on a Mission, developing characters and a presentation style that resonated with wrestling audiences during the mid-1990s. The duo combined impressive athleticism with engaging personalities that helped them stand out in a competitive roster. Their dedication paid off in March 1994, according to WWE’s official statement, Mo and Mabel defeated The Quebecers to win the WWF World Tag Team Championship.
Horne later adopted the Sir Mo persona to match his partner’s royal character after Mabel won the King of the Ring tournament in 1995. He remained with WWE until 1996 before transitioning to professional wrestling’s independent circuit, where he continued performing mostly in tag team matches throughout the United States.
The North Carolina native earned recognition beyond his WWE tenure, winning several tag team championships across independent promotions. His contributions to the sport led to inductions into both the New England Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame and the Memphis Wrestling Hall of Fame. In 2016, Horne and his wife, Denise Jones, established SOAR Championship Wrestling, an independent promotion they operated together in Dallas, allowing him to remain connected to the wrestling community he loved. Under Horne’s leadership, SOAR Championship Wrestling has produced more than 130 live events over the past nine years.
Horne’s health challenges mounted in recent years, beginning with a kidney transplant in 2018. He also endured a severe case of COVID-19 in 2022 that landed him in the intensive care unit, followed by hernia surgery. In late July, Horne posted a video update from a hospital bed, revealing he had undergone major intestinal surgery, explaining that his colon had not functioned properly for three years.
Earlier in October, supporters established a fundraiser to help Horne and Jones with mounting medical expenses after he was admitted to the ICU with a blood infection and pneumonia. Pro wrestler Ryzin, who worked with Horne in recent years at SOAR Wrestling Worldwide, indicated that the former WWE star was fighting for his life during his final weeks.
Tributes poured in from the wrestling community following news of Horne’s death. WWE Hall of Famer Mark Henry expressed his condolences, noting that although they crossed paths many years ago, he appreciated reconnecting with Horne later in their lives. WWE official Adam Pearce stated that “Bobby was always good to me, keeping in touch with little messages over the years.”
Former WWE star Leilani Kai posted a tribute emphasizing that Horne was just as genuine outside the spotlight as he was under it. The memorial from Book Pro Wrestlers described those who knew Bobby personally as recalling a kind, humble, and deeply devoted man who loved his peers, appreciated his fans, and never took a moment of his wrestling career for granted.
Throughout his later years, despite numerous health setbacks, Horne remained active in the wrestling business through training others, helping at events, and contributing both in and out of the ring. His openness about his medical struggles on social media allowed fans to follow his journey and offer support during his most difficult times.
Horne is survived by his wife, Denise Jones, who is currently listed as the owner of SOAR Wrestling, along with his brother Gerald and other family members who remained by his side during his final months.
