John Cena Reacts To Passing Of WWE Touring Manager Davey Coates

John Cena has joined the growing list of WWE figures paying tribute following the passing of longtime production veteran Davey Coates.

Shortly after WWE Chief Content Officer Paul Levesque shared a message honoring Coates’ decades of work behind the scenes, Cena took to X with a brief but response acknowledging the loss. Cena reacted directly to Levesque’s tribute post with a message of his own.

“Rest peacefully Davey Coates.”

While short, Cena’s comment reflects the respect Coates earned throughout WWE during his long career helping the company run international events around the world. Levesque’s original tribute explained that Coates served as WWE’s international touring manager and played a key role in making global events possible. According to Levesque, Coates helped ensure WWE rings and equipment reached even the most remote venues while also helping operations run smoothly backstage.

Coates was also credited with supporting talent throughout the years, including assisting performers who trained at WWE’s UK Performance Centre. His behind-the-scenes work helped WWE bring live events and television to fans across the globe for decades.

Although fans rarely saw his work on screen, figures like Coates are often essential to keeping WWE’s massive touring schedule running smoothly. Cena’s message adds to the wave of tributes coming from across the wrestling industry as colleagues and performers remember the longtime WWE staff member.

What are your thoughts on the tributes being shared for Davey Coates across WWE? Feel free to share your memories or reactions in the comments.