Former WWE creative writer Joe Franciosi passes away, Twitter pays homage

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WWE Creative Writer Joe Franciosi passed away

Joe Franciosi, a former WWE creative writer who worked with the company in 2010, passed away due to a heart attack on Friday. Joe once did a segment with Ted DiBiase where he took out a fake eye. He was also responsible for pitching the William Shatner segment where Shatner performed his own version of WWE theme songs. R

Recently, Joe did a creative for Championship Wrestling from Hollywood. He also started out with Rick Bassman's UPW promotion in California.

Below are some Twitter reactions regarding this incident-

Rest in Peace Joe Franciosi. I love you brother, see you on the other side...
— Samoa Joe (@SamoaJoe) May 15, 2015

Very sad to hear of passing of WWE Creative team member JOE FRANCIOSI. Was a straight forward no nonsense talented guy. RIP.
— TAZ (@OfficialTAZ) May 15, 2015

APW would like to send our condolences to the friends & family of Joe Franciosi. A well respected producer in CA's wrestling community #RIP
— allprowrestling (@allprowrestling) May 16, 2015

We are all saddened with the loss of Joe Franciosi aka Schmo. He was a beloved member of our family and will be deeply missed.
— CWFH (@CWFHollywood) May 15, 2015

Joseph A. Franciosi was my brother. Was part of the "pro wrestling" story of so many. Godspeed, my friend. I love you.
— Adam Pearce (@ScrapDaddyAP) May 15, 2015

Man. Ugh... Lost another good brother WAY to early. RIP Joe Franciosi. Thanks for the more than 15 years of friendship.
— Frankie Kazarian (@FrankieKazarian) May 15, 2015

Horribly sad news on the passing of Joe Franciosi. Thoughts are with his wife and kids.
— David Lagana (@Lagana) May 15, 2015

He was brutally honest in a business full of liars and thieves. Some faulted him for it. I admired it. RIP to a good friend, @SchmosEyeball.
— Joey Ryan (@JoeyRyanOnline) May 15, 2015

Here is a video in which Joe talks about Stephanie McMahon and Vince McMahon

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