Triple H Addresses WWE Production Veteran Davey Coates Passing Away

Sad news continues to ripple through WWE following the passing of longtime production veteran Davey Coates, and now one of the company’s top executives has publicly shared his thoughts.

After word of Coates’ passing surfaced, WWE Chief Content Officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque took to X to honor the longtime WWE employee and recognize the major role he played behind the scenes for decades. Levesque explained that Coates was responsible for helping make WWE’s global touring operation possible, ensuring shows could run smoothly in locations around the world.

“Learned of the sad news of Davey Coates passing. Davey was @WWE’s international touring manager and was largely responsible for making all international shows, large and small happen.”

Levesque also detailed the work Coates did to help WWE operate internationally, including coordinating logistics that allowed events to take place even in remote areas.

“He ensured our wrestling rings got to the most remote corners of the world, our backstage ran smoothly and always took great care and personal pride in assisting our NXT UK talent at the ‘UK Performance Centre.’”

Coates’ work with WWE spanned decades and touched many parts of the company’s operations. While fans rarely saw his role on screen, his contributions helped bring WWE programming to audiences across the globe. Levesque closed his message by offering condolences on behalf of WWE’s entire roster and production crew.

“The thoughts of our crew, our talent and the entire WWE family are with his family today. See ya down the road, Davey. Catch you at the next gig.”

Earlier, Adam Pearce also paid tribute on social media, remembering Coates as a passionate and dedicated member of the WWE team who helped bring the company’s shows to life for fans around the world.

What are your memories of WWE’s global tours and production over the years? Do you think figures behind the scenes like Davey Coates deserve more recognition for the work they do? Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.