King Kong Bundy (Chris Bundy) has passed away.
Bundy, 61, is believed to have passed on Monday night. David Herro and Shane “Hurricane” Helms were the first to confirm Bundy’s passing on Twitter.
Details regarding his passing were not immediately known as of very early Tuesday morning. Bundy is best known for main eventing WrestleMania 2 against Hulk Hogan for the WWF/WWE Championship at the Los Angeles Sports Arena.
Bundy departed WWE in 1988 and later signed with WCW. He would go on to make a brief return to WWE in 1994 joining the Million Dollar Man Corporation.
Today we lost a Legend of a performer and someone that I considered family. @RealKKBundy Rest In Peace my friend. Thank you for believing in me. #KingKongBundy pic.twitter.com/b53l4xjhGi
— David Herro (@DavidHerro) March 5, 2019
RIP my friend. Thanks for your humor and kindness. #KingKongBundy pic.twitter.com/MdzLtvyy6S
— Hurricane Helms (@ShaneHelmsCom) March 5, 2019