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The wrestling industry reacts to the passing of Bruno Sammartino
As you could imagine, there is a ton of reaction coming in on social media after the news broke that former WWWF Champion Bruno Sammartino passed away.
Here is just some of the reaction from some of the people in and around the wrestling business:
RIP Bruno,thank you for loving and living our business,only love HH
— Hulk Hogan (@HulkHogan) April 18, 2018
Forever a champion. Rest In Peace pic.twitter.com/f3ywW4opje
— Bret Hart (@BretHart) April 18, 2018
#BrunoSammartino epitomized the word legend. Rest in Power my friend. Thank you for all the paved roads you left us young guys ??#wwe @WWE
— Mike Kanellis (@RealMikeBennett) April 18, 2018
#RIPBrunoSammartino pic.twitter.com/eec1xaGvQm
— Zack Ryder (@ZackRyder) April 18, 2018
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
— AJStyles.Org (@AJStylesOrg) April 18, 2018
Devastating news for the wrestling world. An Icon amongst Iconâs, Bruno Sammartino has passed away. RIP Bruno. My thoughts and prayers are with his family today.
— Ted DiBiase (@MDMTedDiBiase) April 18, 2018
— Killian Dain (@KillianDain) April 18, 2018
At Wrestlemania 30 I had the chance to meet Bruno Sammartino. He was the most vibrant and spirited person I met that week, and he shared with me invaluable wisdom about the business and life as a whole. He will be missed. #RIPBruno
— Dean Muhtadi (@MojoRawleyWWE) April 18, 2018
— Ember Moon (@WWEEmberMoon) April 18, 2018
— Cedric Alexander (@CedricAlexander) April 18, 2018
Sad to hear that we lost a great one #BrunoSammartino today. Thoughts and prayer go out to his family.
— Dustin Rhodes (@Goldust) April 18, 2018
We are what we are and we have what we have because of the path you paved. Thank you. #RIPBruno
— Scott Dawson (@ScottDawsonWWE) April 18, 2018
I will always have an enormous amount of respect & admiration for Bruno Sammartino. I canât thank him enough for always being kind to me & taking time to have a genuine conversation. Condolences to his family & loved ones.
— ShinigamE (@WWEBigE) April 18, 2018
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
— Rusev (@RusevBUL) April 18, 2018
R.I.P đ https://t.co/aXmee8w81t
— $asha Banks (@SashaBanksWWE) April 18, 2018
— FUNAKI (@shofufu824) April 18, 2018
There's a saying about being careful to meet your heroes because you end up disappointed,. Millions grew up with Bruno Sammartino, and the ones who got to know him, they were not disappointed.
— Dave Meltzer (@davemeltzerWON) April 18, 2018
Devastated to hear the passing of a true icon, legend, great, honest and wonderful man…
A true friend…and one of the toughest people I've ever met.
My thoughts are with his entire family. #RIPBrunoSammartino #AmericanDream— Triple H (@TripleH) April 18, 2018
Now that its breaking, I must add some words about the true Living Legend- Bruno Sammartino. 2day marks the passing of a true GIANT of my biz. So proud to have known him, learned from him, and called him a friend. RIP Bruno- the greatest ever! IMHO ??
— Shane Douglas (@TheFranchiseSD) April 18, 2018
Very saddened to hear of the passing of Bruno Sammartino. WalterâKillerâ Kowalski always spoke so highly of him. An absolute legend in our industry in every sense of the word. They just donât make men like that anymore. Godspeed sir. ?
— Frankie Kazarian (@FrankieKazarian) April 18, 2018
Original poster featuring Bruno Sammartino's 1st appearance at Madison Square Garden, January 2, 1960. Bruno wrestled Bull Curry subbing for Killer Kowalski. The main event was Antonino Rocca vs. The Mighty Zuma. Great pic of Zuma wearing historic Jack Pfefer championship belt. pic.twitter.com/wCx0235qI5
— Gary Cappetta (@GaryCappetta) April 18, 2018
One of the GREATEST of all time, Bruno Sammartino has left us. I was a huge fan of this legend as a kid, Bruno was a massive influence and inspiration on my career from a far. Condolences & prayers to his family. #RIPBruno ? ?? pic.twitter.com/qMxQKcuJYO
— TAZ (@OfficialTAZ) April 18, 2018
#RIPBrunoSammartino What a life he lived! God speed Mr Sammartino https://t.co/ZGrgoUkEch
— Brian G. James (@WWERoadDogg) April 18, 2018
Nothing today can happen without what he did back then. Rest in power and thank you Bruno Sammartino. pic.twitter.com/JEuHPUh3fJ
— Cody Rhodes (@CodyRhodes) April 18, 2018
Paying my respects to a true Icon of the game. Rest In Power Bruno! https://t.co/Bb6bbL17La
— Hurricane Helms (@ShaneHelmsCom) April 18, 2018
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
RIP Bruno. You were one of a kind. pic.twitter.com/pYfRXSfOPg
— DOMINO Cliff Compton (@CliffCompton) April 18, 2018
Not to quote a cliche…..but the death of Bruno Sammartino at 82 is indeed the end of an era. Most people in the South never saw him, only heard of him in wrestling magazines until the '70s. In that era, he WAS the WWWF.
— Steve Beverly (@MrTVClassics) April 18, 2018
Many Bruno Sammartino stories will be shared in the coming days. A small one here: He wanted to fight Muhammad Ali and felt it should have been him, not Antonio Inoki, who got the chance. He lambasted Inoki as it happened in June '76 while watching closed-circuit at Shea Stadium.
— Josh Gross (@yay_yee) April 18, 2018
RIP bruno sammartino!!!! God Bless –
— Brutus Beefcake (@brutusbeefcake_) April 18, 2018
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
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
RIP Bruno Sammartino https://t.co/NQ9Ed4bt96
— Renee Young (@ReneeYoungWWE) April 18, 2018
— Bobby Roode (@REALBobbyRoode) April 18, 2018
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
