TRIPLE H led tributes after a WWE “family member” sadly passed away.
Former WWE director Kerwin Silfies died at the age of 75 on Tuesday evening following several recent health issues.
The Pennsylvania-native joined the company in 1985.
And Silfies was responsible for a number of iconic productions including Wrestlemania III, IV, V and VI.
The popular backroom member also inspired several characters, including ‘Mr Perfect’ Curt Henning and Chavo Guerrero Jr’s ‘Kerwin White’.
Silfies remained with WWE until 2020 when his position was furloughed during the Covid pandemic, with the veteran not returning afterwards.
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Tributes flooded in for Silfies following the news of his passing.
WWE legend and Chief Content Officer Triple H led the way with a heartfelt offering on social media.
He said: “Today, the WWE family lost one of our beloved members. Kerwin Silfies was a huge part of the company’s programming since the mid-1980s.
“Over his 35+ year tenure with WWE production, he directed countless episodes of Raw and Smackdown, PLEAS and of course WrestleMania.
“With a dry wit and an unmatched passion for his work and his coworkers, Kerwin affected hundreds of employees and millions of fans.
“Our thoughts are with his loved ones at this time.”
AEW commentator Taz added: “I can’t explain what a super person and great director Kerwin was.
“I worked with him for many years in WWE on the road and in the studio. His passion for great TV in the wrestling biz was strong.
“This man once was working in the studio through an actual heart attack and kept working!
“Very sad to hear this, hope they put him in the Hall of Fame. He belongs. Prayers and support to his family.”
