Melissa Coates, aka Super Genie, has passed away. The 50-year-old had been Sabu’s valet in recent years. Prior to that she’d had stints with WSU, NWA Anarchy, and had worked as an extra for WWE on multiple occasions.
Last year, Coates had a leg amputated below the knee due to issues with blood clots. Her cause of death is not immediately clear, however.
News of her passing was first passed on by the Cauliflower Alley Club.
“Everyone here at the CAC is deeply saddened to hear the news that Super Genie Melissa Coates has passed away. We send out our sincerest condolences to her family, friends and fans. May they find comfort in the memories left behind during this most difficult time. R.I.P. Melissa,” the organization wrote on Twitter.
The NWA’s Velvet Sky posted that Melissa had been helpful and supportive to her during health issues she went through.
Bayley also posted the following:
“Coates was always super nice and friendly and on the occasion when we’d see each other at a signing or convention we were always happy to see each other again. RIP Melissa Coates,” Lance Storm continued.
“We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Melissa Coates – better known to IMPACT fans as Super Genie, the manager of Sabu. We offer our heartfelt condolences to her friends and family,” wrote Impact Wrestling on Twitter.