Practically a decade after the wrestling world misplaced ECW legend Jonathan Rechner—higher often known as Balls Mahoney—his household is now going through a devastating disaster of their very own. A GoFundMe web page has been launched to assist his longtime companion Gayle and their son Chris, who’re getting ready to eviction from their residence.
Mahoney, who handed away in April 2016, left behind greater than a legacy in ECW, WWE, and the hardcore wrestling scene—he left behind a household that’s nonetheless preventing to remain afloat.
In accordance with the marketing campaign description, Gayle has been elevating their son Chris on her personal ever since, all whereas battling a incapacity that’s left her wheelchair-bound. She’s nonetheless preventing for incapacity advantages and now, with Chris in his senior yr of highschool, they’re being pressured to vacate their residence with solely days’ discover.
“With no cash to maneuver and nowhere to go, Gayle and Chris are liable to homelessness at a time when Chris is ending his senior yr and searching ahead to commencement,” the outline reads.
Chris, described as a top-of-his-class pupil making ready for school, is now staring down this disaster throughout what needs to be probably the most thrilling occasions of his life. Gayle’s love for her son and her struggle to offer stability hasn’t faltered—however the clock is ticking. The marketing campaign is asking for $8,000 to assist cowl shifting bills and safe a brand new place to stay. As of now, $6,000 has been raised.
“Should you knew Jon, have been touched by his profession, or just need to assist a household in want, your help will make an actual distinction.”
Whether or not you’re a die-hard ECW fan or simply somebody who believes in serving to others after they want it most, now’s the time to step up.
Do you could have a favourite Balls Mahoney second from ECW? Drop your recollections within the feedback—and in case you’re ready, contemplate sharing or donating to assist his household by means of this heartbreaking scenario.
December 10, 2025 10:15 pm