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A number of personalities within and around professional wrestling took to social media this morning to address the passing of WWE Hall of Famer Bruno Sammartino:
Forever a champion. Rest In Peace pic.twitter.com/f3ywW4opje
— Bret Hart (@BretHart) April 18, 2018
We lost another legend today. @citypgh & South Oakland will always be home to Bruno Sammartino. May he Rest In Peace. #RIPBrunoSammartino pic.twitter.com/zd1nnaO62D
— City of Pittsburgh (@CityPGH) April 18, 2018
RIP Bruno,thank you for loving and living our business,only love HH
— Hulk Hogan (@HulkHogan) April 18, 2018
Devastated to hear the passing of a true icon, legend, great, honest and wonderful man...
— Triple H (@TripleH) April 18, 2018
A true friend...and one of the toughest people I've ever met.
My thoughts are with his entire family. #RIPBrunoSammartino #AmericanDream
Growing up, my grandfather Stu Hart would ALWAYS talk about Bruno Sammartino and what an incredible wrestler he was. I’m so grateful I had the chance to meet Bruno and tell him how much he meant to my grandfather and the entire Hart family. We will all miss you, Bruno. ????♥? pic.twitter.com/Dclu5hMGa6
— Nattie (@NatbyNature) April 18, 2018
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
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.
— ShinigamE (@WWEBigE) April 18, 2018
Bruno was a true champion. He was known for his love of his family, this business, and our country.
— AJStyles.Org (@AJStylesOrg) April 18, 2018
A huge loss. My prayers are with his family. #RIPBrunoSammartino https://t.co/qC84FJx99w
Bruno Sammartino is a wrestling Legend
— Tommy Dreamer (@THETOMMYDREAMER) April 18, 2018
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
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
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
#RIPBrunoSammartino https://t.co/urJslZFePQ
— Smackdown Womens Champion (@CarmellaWWE) April 18, 2018
#RIPBrunoSammartino pic.twitter.com/gwRJzlhdWE
— Dustin Rhodes (@Goldust) 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
Bruno Sammartino is one of the all-time greats. We're diminished by his loss, but so much better because he was here. pic.twitter.com/wLgWCYPFcT
— Rob Schamberger (@robschamberger) April 18, 2018
Very saddened to hear of the passing of Bruno Sammartino. Walter”Killer” Kowalski always spoke so highly of him. An absolute legend in our industry in every sense of the word. They just don’t 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
I will probably be saying what everyone else is saying and thinking but Bruno Sammartino was the first wrestler I ever heard about...like so many others, my immigrant grandfather watched him all the time ...Truly one of the absolute GREATEST. RIP ...
— Rosenberg Media (@Rosenbergradio) 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
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
#RIPBrunoSammartino What a life he lived! God speed Mr Sammartino https://t.co/ZGrgoUkEch
— Brian G. James (@WWERoadDogg) April 18, 2018
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.
— Corey Graves (@WWEGraves) April 18, 2018
I was lucky enough to spend some time with Bruno, and the man exemplified class. #RIPBruno
— Cedric Alexander (@CedricAlexander) April 18, 2018
— Ember Moon (@WWEEmberMoon) 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 :-( https://t.co/aXmee8w81t
— $asha Banks (@SashaBanksWWE) April 18, 2018
My condolences to the friends, family and anyone Bruno Sammartino had a positive and profound effect on in their lives.
— Killer Kross ?????? (@realKILLERkross) April 18, 2018
My family and I were huge fans of him. Growing up, his name was heard commonly in my household on a weekly basis.
Everybody loved him. pic.twitter.com/eOd8oNCc9r
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
RIP Bruno Sammartino
— David Starr (@TheProductDS) April 18, 2018
One of the greatest of all time. His matches with Superstar were matches that pulled me into professional wrestling.
He had arguably the best babyface fire ever.
A sad day.
RIP Bruno Sammartino. An incredible legend but an even better human being. One of the nicest celebrities I’ve ever met, and I’ve heard that countless times from others. pic.twitter.com/l6YDDPofml
— Arda Öcal (@ArdaOcalTV) April 18, 2018
Really sorry to hear of the passing of the legend that is 'Bruno Sammartino' a personal highlight of mine of him. Was his HOF induction speech, you could tell what a true class act he is.
— Joseph Conners (@JosephConners) April 18, 2018
What a career, what a life. Rest In Peace Bruno. pic.twitter.com/0ajf3miTtK
Paying my respects to a true Icon of the game. Rest In Power Bruno! https://t.co/Bb6bbL17La
— Hurricane Helms (@ShaneHelmsCom) April 18, 2018
What sad news about the passing of my hero Bruno Sammartino. Growing up Bruno was my favorite & later when I got a chance to photograph at Ringside at MSG I loved taking photos of Bruno's matches. He was a true friend. RIP my friend. You will never be forgotten
— George Napolitano (@Starshot9) 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
Rest in Peace wrestling pioneer and icon Bruno Sammartino! No words could do him justice on his impact on wrestling. God speed sir! https://t.co/3bCvVWLidd
— Brian Heffron aka The Blue Meanie (@BlueMeanieBWO) 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
Sad to hear the news that Bruno Sammartino passed away this morning. A true living legend, an icon, and an idol. #RIPBrunoSammartino
— Brian Fritz (@BrianFritz) April 18, 2018
My fathers best friend, Bruno Samartino passed away. He was the kindest, sweetest may you would ever want to meet. I’m sure my father, Bill Cardille, is welcoming him with open arms. Bravo Bruno! You made the world a better place @kswatrapper @wnwnews @JoyAnnReid @WrestleMania
— Lori Cardille (@LoriRogal) 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
Rest In Peace Bruno Sammartino. Thank you for everything you have done. #icon #legend https://t.co/uqyrNrWKTw
— Lisa Marie Varon (@REALLiSAMARiE) April 18, 2018
Saddened by the passing of the great Bruno Sammartino. I had only been wrestling a year when I met him, just south of Pittsburgh. It wasn't the "stars" of USCW that drew people out that night, it was the chance to just see Bruno in person & shake his hand. pic.twitter.com/Qkufw2gaDh
— Mike Quackenbush (@MikeQuackenbush) April 18, 2018
In 2012 at a @ringofhonor event in Pittsburgh, I was lucky enough to meet someone I grew up seeing on tv every week. They say don’t meet your heros, but I’m glad I did. #RIPBrunoSammartino pic.twitter.com/kTsQSdkwyg
— Jeff Jones (@JeffreyBJones) April 18, 2018
The wrestling world has lost another Legend today ???? #RIPBrunoSammartino
— Flip Gordon (@TheFlipGordon) April 18, 2018
RIP Bruno Sammartino. His legacy will live on forever!!
— Howard Finkel (@howardfinkel) 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
Sorry to hear of the passing of the legendary #BrunoSammartino. One of my favorite episodes of… https://t.co/MsSWfFguME
— Chris Jericho (@IAmJericho) April 18, 2018
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
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
#RIPBruno #BrunoSammartino I had the pleasure of meeting back in #2012 and talked wrestling with
— James Ellsworth (@realellsworth) April 18, 2018
Greatest champion ever pic.twitter.com/IS7ofcPqMO
RIP to a wrestling legend. On this sad day for pro wrestling, we are sending our thoughts and prayers to Bruno Sammartino's family and friends ???? pic.twitter.com/8cV0ZhDonh
— FITE (@FiteTV) April 18, 2018
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.
— Gary Cappetta (@GaryCappetta) April 18, 2018
Much more in the coming days . . .
Sad to hear of the passing of #wrestling legend #BrunoSammartino who inspired so manh. Condolences to his loved ones. ??
— $oCalVal (@SoCalValerie) April 18, 2018
Bruno Sammartino was the king. Pittsburgh fam and the greatest. Long live his legendary status. What a great man.
— Virgil (@TheRealVirgil) April 18, 2018
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
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
An iconic legend who paved the way for all of us. So grateful to have met #BrunoSammartino and to tell him how much I respected everything he did in the ring. RIP #BrunoSammartino condolences to your loved ones and family.
— MilenaRoucka (@LaRosaMendes) April 18, 2018
RIP to a legend #BrunoSammartino thank you for all that you have done for wrestling
— Gail Kim-Irvine (@gailkimITSME) April 18, 2018
Bruno Sammartino was the embodiment of class, respect, hard work, and humility. A champion in every way. I will be forever grateful for the time I was able to spend with him. #RIPBrunoSammartino
— The Archivist (@WWEArchivist) April 18, 2018
In early 2013, I was told by @WWE brass to begin preparing digital content for the announcement that Bruno Sammartino would be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Then, on the day of the announcement, my boss ran over to ask, "Can you interview Bruno Sammartino in 10 minutes?"
— (((Zach Linder))) (@zachlinder) April 18, 2018
RIP Bruno Sammartino. One of the most classiest people Ive ever met. Love and respect forever.
— Papa Stro (@thestro) April 18, 2018
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
— Eric Young (@TheEricYoung) April 18, 2018
RIP Bruno Sammartino https://t.co/NQ9Ed4bt96
— Renee Young (@ReneeYoungWWE) April 18, 2018
— Lince Dorado (@LuchadorLD) April 18, 2018
— Bobby Roode (@REALBobbyRoode) April 18, 2018
Bruno Sammartino was an illustration of Strength, and the exemplification of Class. Thank you Bruno for being the definition of a real man #RIPBruno ???? #WWE
— CFO$ (@CFOSofficial) April 18, 2018
A man who embodied what a wrestling world champion is.
— Nick Aldis (@RealNickAldis) April 18, 2018
A man who personified what coming to America means to so many.
Celebrate this man's life and contributions.#RIPBrunoSammartino pic.twitter.com/BdT0sHWaYP
He was born in the same part of Italy (Abruzzo) as my mom and dad. #RIPBrunoSammartino ???? https://t.co/pWhEOB11Ic
— Mauro Ranallo (@mauroranallo) April 18, 2018
Really sad to hear of Bruno Sammartino's passing. The word "legend" gets thrown around a lot, but if you take away Bruno, pro wrestling is very different for several decades. The man ruled MSG. #RIPBrunoSammartino
— Gran Akuma (@__AKUMA) April 18, 2018
In 2016, @CityPGH honored Bruno with a sign in his beloved childhood neighborhood of South Oakland. #RIPBrunoSammartino Watch the ceremony here: https://t.co/NNbcrdIgn7 pic.twitter.com/6FOh2HfJd1
— Office of the Mayor (@TheNextPGH) April 18, 2018
#RIPBrunoSammartino
— Shannon Moore (@TheShannonBrand) April 18, 2018
Only a few real legends in this business and this man is 100% .
Today the wrestling world mourns the passing of one of the true legends of our business. I'm saddened to hear about the passing of Bruno Sammartino. Godspeed Sir and Thank You! #RIPBrunoSammartino
— Brandon Tolle (@RefTolleWWNLive) April 18, 2018
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