Independent wrestler Reggie Rage shot dead in Atlanta

Reginald Folks, known in the independent wrestling community as Reggie Rage, tragically lost his life last week in Atlanta, Georgia.

Atlanta News First reports that Folks, 35, was fatally shot on Wednesday, May 15, while working as a Lyft driver. The alleged perpetrator, Koby Minor, a six-year veteran of the Atlanta Police Department, was quickly arrested and resigned the same day.

Minor had been on administrative leave since his arrest on an unrelated charge in December 2023.

According to the report, Folks picked Minor up on the morning of May 15 to drive him home. Arrest warrants suggest Minor believed people “He’s in a gay fraternity and was trying to recruit Minor there and thought he was getting kidnapped by Folks.”

Minor said people started talking on the phone through the car’s Bluetooth. “an unknown language” and while the latter was talking on the phone, “He heard what he thought was another voice in his ear speaking to him, but he did not say what that voice was saying.”

The culprit further noted that he asked the driver to stop the car, but Folks did not obey. Arriving at an intersection, Minor tried unsuccessfully to unlock the car. He shot Folks in the head a short time later.

Minor has been charged with murder and aggravated assault and is currently being held without bail.

People trained at AR Fox’s “World Wrestling Alliance 4” academy in Atlanta. The promotion released a statement on Twitter that read:

“We are heartbroken. Devastated. Reggie Rage, we all love you. You lit up the 4 EVERY TIME you came. I’ll miss you. I’m going to miss seeing you try all these crazy things at the end of class. The jump on one leg with the hype entry. Condemn. We love you Reggie.

Memphis promotion Commit to Wrestling also released a statement that read:

“Reginald T. Folks, known to fans as “Reggie Rage,” passed away yesterday at the age of 35. With his extraordinary talent and vibrant personality, Reggie was a rising star in Comended To Wrestling, captivating audiences with his talent. high-flying maneuvers and charisma. However, his promising career was tragically cut short. The officer responsible now faces charges of murder and aggravated assault. This profound loss was felt by fans and colleagues alike. Reggie’s legacy will live on through his contributions to the sport and the memories he leaves behind. We send our love and condolences to his friends and family.

On behalf of everyone here at eWn, we send our condolences to the family, friends and fans of Reginald People.