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Barrett Anderson, the oldest son of WWE Hall of Famer and AEW coach Arn Anderson, passed away on March 11, 2023. He was only 37 years old. The cause of his death remains unknown, but his father shared the tragic news on Twitter, urging people to tell their loved ones that they love them.

Barrett was not involved in the wrestling business, unlike his younger brother Brock, who is an AEW star. He was a private person who stayed away from the spotlight. However, his death has sent shockwaves across the wrestling community, as many wrestlers and fans expressed their condolences and support to the Anderson family.

Arn Anderson: A Legend in the Ring

Arn Anderson is one of the most respected and influential figures in pro wrestling history. He is best known as a founding member of the legendary Four Horsemen stable, along with Ric Flair, Tully Blanchard, and Ole Anderson (no relation). He is also a former NWA and WCW tag team champion, holding multiple titles with various partners.

Arn Anderson retired from in-ring competition in 1997 due to a neck injury, but he continued to work behind the scenes as a producer and agent for WWE until 2019. He then joined AEW as Cody Rhodes’ coach and manager, as well as a mentor for young talents like his son Brock and Brian Pillman Jr.

Barrett Anderson: A Son and a Brother

Barrett Anderson was born on July 12, 1985, to Arn and his wife Erin. He had a younger brother, Brock, who was born in 1997. Barrett grew up watching his father perform in the ring, but he never followed his footsteps into the wrestling business. Instead, he pursued his own interests and passions.

According to Arn’s podcast The ARN Show, Barrett was a talented musician who played guitar and drums. He also loved animals and had a pet snake named Sid Vicious. He was close to his family and friends, and was described as a kind and generous person.

The Wrestling World Mourns Barrett Anderson

The news of Barrett’s death was met with an outpouring of grief and sympathy from the wrestling world. Many wrestlers who worked with Arn or knew him personally offered their condolences on social media. Some of them include:

• Ric Flair: “My Heart Is Broken For My Brother Arn And His Family! I Love You My Friend! God Bless You And Your Family!”
• Cody Rhodes: “I’m so sorry Arn. I love you very much.”
• Chris Jericho: “So sorry to hear this Arn…sending you much love and strength my friend.”
• Mick Foley: “I’m so sorry for your loss Arn. My thoughts are with you and your family.”
• Triple H: “Arn is family to me and I can’t imagine what he’s going through right now. My heart goes out to him and his loved ones.”
• Tony Khan: “On behalf of everyone at AEW, we send our deepest condolences to Arn Anderson and his family. Barrett was a wonderful person and he will be missed by all who knew him.”

A Tribute to Barrett Anderson

Barrett Anderson may not have been a wrestler, but he was a part of the wrestling family. He touched many lives with his kindness and talent, and he left behind a legacy of love and joy. He will always be remembered as a son, a brother, a friend, and a fan.

As a tribute to Barrett Anderson, AEW dedicated its March 17 episode of Dynamite to his memory. The show featured a video package honoring Barrett’s life, as well as a special match between Brock Anderson and Brian Pillman Jr. versus FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler), two of Arn’s former proteges in WWE.

The match ended with Brock pinning Dax after hitting him with Arn’s signature spinebuster move. After the match, Arn joined Brock and Pillman in the ring and hugged them both. The crowd chanted “Barrett” as they celebrated their victory.

Barrett Anderson may be gone, but he will never be forgotten. Rest in peace, Barrett.

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