WWE Chairman Vince McMahon and several other stars from WWE and the world of pro wrestling posted on Twitter on Wednesday about the news of the passing of former WWWF Champion and WWE Hall of Famer Bruno Sammartino at the age of 82.
Vince McMahon
One of the finest men I knew, in life and in business. Bruno Sammartino proved that hard work can overcome even the most difficult of circumstances. He will be missed. #RIPLivingLegend pic.twitter.com/PNDuQ31Phd
— Vince McMahon (@VinceMcMahon) April 18, 2018
Hulk Hogan
RIP Bruno,thank you for loving and living our business,only love HH
— Hulk Hogan (@HulkHogan) April 18, 2018
Bret Hart
Forever a champion. Rest In Peace pic.twitter.com/f3ywW4opje
— Bret Hart (@BretHart) April 18, 2018
AJ Styles
Bruno was a true champion. He was known for his love of his family, this business, and our country.
A huge loss. My prayers are with his family. #RIPBrunoSammartino https://t.co/qC84FJx99w
— AJ Styles (@AJStylesOrg) April 18, 2018
Ted DiBiase
Devastating news for the wrestling world. An Icon amongst Icon’s, Bruno Sammartino has passed away. RIP Bruno. My thoughts and prayers are with his family today.
— Ted DiBiase (@MDMTedDiBiase) April 18, 2018
NWA Champion Nick Aldis
A man who embodied what a wrestling world champion is.
A man who personified what coming to America means to so many.
Celebrate this man's life and contributions.#RIPBrunoSammartino pic.twitter.com/BdT0sHWaYP
— Nick Aldis (@RealNickAldis) April 18, 2018
Bruce Prichard
Our thoughts are with the friends, family & fans of one of the all time greats, Bruno Sammartino. pic.twitter.com/Fo6Q9BfRra
— Something to Wrestle with Bruce Prichard (@PrichardShow) April 18, 2018
Kurt Angle
My hometown hero, Bruno Sammartino has passed. I grew up watching Bruno. He was an amazing… https://t.co/Hjdi4i8ioP
— Kurt Angle (@RealKurtAngle) April 18, 2018
Howard Finkel
RIP Bruno Sammartino. His legacy will live on forever!!
— Howard Finkel (@howardfinkel) April 18, 2018
The Iron Sheik
ONLY 1 LEGEND BRUNO SAMARTINO. HE THE REAL OF THE REAL. MY HEART BREAK. HE TOUGHEST SHOOTER. MOST OVER LEGEND EVER. ONE DAY IN THE MSG WE BOTH BREAK 10 FOOTBALL PLAYERS BACK THEY TRIED TO MESS WITH HIM. FOREVER HE CALLED ME THE LEGEND. I LOVE HIM FOREVER. GOD BLESS YOU BRUNO pic.twitter.com/dHB5rg6t5O
— The Iron Sheik (@the_ironsheik) April 18, 2018
Brutus Beefcake
ONLY 1 LEGEND BRUNO SAMARTINO. HE THE REAL OF THE REAL. MY HEART BREAK. HE TOUGHEST SHOOTER. MOST OVER LEGEND EVER. ONE DAY IN THE MSG WE BOTH BREAK 10 FOOTBALL PLAYERS BACK THEY TRIED TO MESS WITH HIM. FOREVER HE CALLED ME THE LEGEND. I LOVE HIM FOREVER. GOD BLESS YOU BRUNO pic.twitter.com/dHB5rg6t5O
— The Iron Sheik (@the_ironsheik) April 18, 2018
Cody Rhodes
Nothing today can happen without what he did back then. Rest in power and thank you Bruno Sammartino. pic.twitter.com/JEuHPUh3fJ
— Cody (@CodyRhodes) April 18, 2018
Taz
https://twitter.com/OfficialTAZ/status/986623263429230593
Lance Storm
Very saddened by the news of Bruno Sammartino’s death. The term Legend gets thrown around a lot, no one in wrestling deserves it more than Bruno #RIP
— Lance Storm (@LanceStorm) April 18, 2018
Goldust
https://twitter.com/Goldust/status/986617582026416128
Tommy Dreamer
Bruno Sammartino is a wrestling Legend
Honored to have had many conversations with him
When I was w/him I knew I was w/pure class & greatness
Celebrate his life watch 1of his matches today
I was humbled he even knew my name
I'm very sad pic.twitter.com/RfD1XIQYo9— Tommy Dreamer (@THETOMMYDREAMER) April 18, 2018
Shane Douglas
https://twitter.com/TheFranchiseSD/status/986621611565572097
Kazarian
https://twitter.com/FrankieKazarian/status/986612607476948993
Road Dogg
#RIPBrunoSammartino What a life he lived! God speed Mr Sammartino https://t.co/ZGrgoUkEch
— Brian G. James (@WWERoadDogg) April 18, 2018
Rusev
Rest In Peace Bruno Samartino. It was an honor meeting you and talking how many times we could have sold out MSG together back in the day. #RIPBrunoSammartino pic.twitter.com/Df7TgfBDnR
— Miro (@ToBeMiro) April 18, 2018
Hurricane Helms
Paying my respects to a true Icon of the game. Rest In Power Bruno! https://t.co/Bb6bbL17La
— Hurricane Helms (@ShaneHelmsCom) April 18, 2018
Chris Jericho
https://twitter.com/IAmJericho/status/986630276863352832?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
Marc Mero
Saddened to hear that wrestling legend Bruno Sammartino one of the most iconic stars in professional wrestling history, has died at age 82. I was blessed to have known him. What an amazing man. RIP pic.twitter.com/yvUnIMjHMj
— Marc Mero (@MarcMero) April 18, 2018
Gary Michael Cappetta
I'm stunned at the news of the passing of #BrunoSammartino. A childhood hero who became my friend in adulthood is a rare blessing. That he surpassed my youthful admiration as I got to know him is a testament to the man.
Much more in the coming days . . .
— Gary Cappetta (@GaryCappetta) April 18, 2018
Virgil
Bruno Sammartino was the king. Pittsburgh fam and the greatest. Long live his legendary status. What a great man.
— Virgil (@TheRealVirgil) April 18, 2018
Missy Hyatt
Just found out bruno sammartino passed away.always a gentleman to me.even if I probably represented parts of wrestling that he didn't like,he was always polite to me.last saw in 2007 on a Darren wise show in Pa. #legend that paved the road for many.
— Missy Hyatt (@missyhyatt) April 18, 2018
Gail Kim
RIP to a legend #BrunoSammartino thank you for all that you have done for wrestling
— Gail Kim-Irvine (@gailkimITSME) April 18, 2018
Bobby Roode
— Robert Roode (@RealRobertRoode) April 18, 2018
Mauro Ranallo
https://twitter.com/mauroranallo/status/986635189139853313
Natalya
https://twitter.com/NatbyNature/status/986623294009901057?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
Big E
I will always have an enormous amount of respect & admiration for Bruno Sammartino. I can’t thank him enough for always being kind to me & taking time to have a genuine conversation. Condolences to his family & loved ones.
— Ettore “Big E” Ewen (@WWEBigE) April 18, 2018
Mojo Rawley
https://twitter.com/MojoRawleyWWE/status/986618725171376129
Lars Sullivan
Bruno is undoubtedly one of the greatest ever. My father's favorite wrestler. He's impacted many generations of superstars and will continue to do so. My thoughts are with his friends and family.
— LarsWWE (@LarsSWWE) April 18, 2018
Corey Graves
Bruno is indirectly responsible for where I am today. Growing up in Pittsburgh, he was my father’s hero, and sparked my dad’s passion for the business that he passed on to me.
I was lucky enough to spend some time with Bruno, and the man exemplified class. #RIPBruno
— Corey Graves (@WWEGraves) April 18, 2018
Cary Silkin
My wrestling hero has passed, but will never be forgotten thank you BRUNO @Starshot9 @WWECorino @TheJimCornette @ringofhonor @ScrapDaddyAP pic.twitter.com/lmABVNGR98
— Cary Silkin (@rohcary) April 18, 2018
Jimmy Korderas
A terrible blow today to the wrestling community as a true Legend, gentleman & stand up man passed away. Glad he was able to come back home where he belonged. Rest in Power Bruno.
— Jimmy Korderas (@jimmykorderas) April 18, 2018
Bill DeMott
A very sad day in our industry, the legend Bruno Sammartino has passed away. Great tribute by @bullyray5150 on Sirius radio #RIPBrunoSammartino #ThankYouBruno
— Bill DeMott (@BillDeMott) April 18, 2018
Shannon Moore
https://twitter.com/TheShannonBrand/status/986619018420346880