Jersey All Pro Wrestling promoter “Fat” Frank Iadevaia passed away in his sleep on Wednesday night at the age of 43. Iadevaia, along with several other business partners, founded JAPW in 1997.

EVOLVE promoter Gabe Sapolsky has posted the following tweets in regards to Frank’s passing:

Fat Frank did a lot for many wrestlers and the indie scene. Condolences to his friends and family. RIP and thank you, Frank.

— Gabe Sapolsky (@BookItGabe) September 24, 2015

Now I look fondly back to “glory days” of Northeast Indies in early 2000s with JAPW, ROH, CZW, 3PW, XPW, etc….Fat Frank was key player

— Gabe Sapolsky (@BookItGabe) September 24, 2015

We worked together on some things, we cursed each other out, but Frank always did business the right way. Lots of respect to him #JAPW

— Gabe Sapolsky (@BookItGabe) September 24, 2015