Daniel Moody, son of WWE legend Paul Bearer, passes away
Daniel Moody, the last remaining son of WWE legend Paul Bearer, has passed away at 39 years old.
Moody died on March 23, with his passing being confirmed on Tuesday night through tributes posted on social media. Alabama-based promotion Coastal Wrestling Alliance sent its condolences to the family of Moody, who previously competed on the indies as DJ Pringle.
“It is with a heavy heart that we share this news. Daniel Moody DJ Pringle, known by many names both in and out of the locker room and at shows has passed away last night,” Coastal Wrestling Alliance wrote. “We want to wish our deepest condolences to the family and we are praying for you.”
The Moody family has experienced significant tragedy with Bearer (William Moody), his wife Dianna, and now both of their sons all having passed away. Michael Moody, Daniel’s brother, died in 2014, which was the same year the Moody brothers appeared at the WWE Hall of Fame ceremony to accept their father’s induction.
A GoFundMe campaign notes that Daniel Moody went into the hospital for a procedure in November 2025 and suffered a “major health crisis.” He had been placed in long-term care after that.
On an Undertaker Facebook fan page, a fan named Sandra wrote that she had been in contact with Daniel last year and said he “sounded great” before his health emergency.
“I don’t even know what to say….I am stunned and heartbroken to report to you all that Daniel Moody, the last son of Bill Moody (Paul Bearer) has passed away,” she wrote. “I just had a nice conversation with him last September where he sounded great and was very proud of his continued sobriety. My deepest condolences go out to his loved ones. Please keep his family in your hearts and prayers.”
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