Bobby Horne, best known to wrestling fans as Sir Mo from the popular tag team Men on a Mission, has died at the age of 58. The news was shared on Facebook by Steve Stasiak of Book Pro Wrestlers, who posted a tribute to the former WWE star.
Reports indicate Horne died on October 19, 2025, though sources vary on the exact date. According to information shared on social media, he was hospitalized in Texas and had been battling serious health complications in his final days.
Horne had been in intensive care with pneumonia and a severe blood infection. His health struggles were not new—he underwent a kidney transplant in 2018 and contracted COVID-19 in 2022, both of which had taken a toll on his body in recent years.
Born on April 13, 1967, Horne made his mark in professional wrestling during the 1990s as one half of Men on a Mission, performing alongside Nelson Frazier Jr., who wrestled under the names Mabel, Viscera, and later Big Daddy V. The duo began teaming together in 1991 before signing with WWE in 1993.
With their manager Oscar by their side, Men on a Mission became one of the most colorful and entertaining acts of WWE’s New Generation era. The team stood out for their high-energy performances, positive messaging, and distinctive presentation that made them fan favorites during weekly programming.
The peak of their success came on March 29, 1994, when Men on a Mission defeated The Quebecers at a live event in England to capture the WWE Tag Team Championship. The title reign was short-lived, however, as they lost the belts back to The Quebecers just two days later in a rematch.
The team’s direction shifted in 1995 when they turned heel and parted ways with Oscar. That same year, Mabel won the King of the Ring tournament, and Horne adopted the “Sir Mo” persona, serving as his partner’s loyal sidekick during this new chapter of their career. As King Mabel rose to prominence in WWE’s main event scene, Sir Mo remained by his side in a supporting role.
Horne left WWE in 1996 and continued his wrestling career on the independent circuit, where he made various appearances and remained connected to the business he loved. His commitment to professional wrestling extended beyond his in-ring work, as he contributed to the industry in multiple capacities over the years.
Fellow WWE veteran Leilani Kai paid tribute to Horne on Facebook, remembering her former colleague with warmth and affection. She recalled meeting him while both were traveling with WWE in the mid-1990s and working together later on the Carolina independent circuit.
“Bobby had that special kind of warmth that reminded you wrestling isn’t just about what happens in the ring—it’s about the people and memories that come with it,” Kai wrote in her emotional tribute.
In his Facebook eulogy, Stasiak described Horne as someone who left a lasting impression on fans and fellow wrestlers alike. He emphasized that those who knew Horne personally remembered him as 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.
The post noted that Men on a Mission brought “a fresh burst of life to WWF programming—a team that fans couldn’t help but smile and cheer for every time their music hit.” The tribute highlighted how the team’s blend of positivity, showmanship, and unity made them stand out during an era when WWE was transitioning between generations of talent.
Horne’s longtime tag team partner, Nelson Frazier Jr., died in February 2014. The two men shared years of history together, from their early days teaming in 1991 through their WWE run and beyond. Their partnership represented one of the more memorable tag team acts of the 1990s, even if their time at the top was relatively brief.
The wrestling community has begun mourning the loss of another performer from that era. Men on a Mission remains a fondly remembered part of WWE history for fans who grew up watching the company during the mid-1990s, a period marked by larger-than-life characters and colorful presentations.
Professional wrestling tag teams like Men on a Mission served an important role in WWE programming during that time, providing entertainment and storylines that appealed to a broad audience. The team’s championship victory, though short, represented a high point for both Horne and Frazier in their WWE careers.
Horne’s death adds to the list of performers from wrestling’s past who have been lost in recent years, many of whom dealt with health complications stemming from their time in the physically demanding profession. His battles with kidney disease, COVID-19, and ultimately pneumonia and blood infection reflect the ongoing health challenges faced by many former professional wrestlers.
