With the announcement of the passing of Tiny Lister Jr. aka Zeus, those in the pro wrestling and Hollywood worlds have paid tribute to the actor and wrestler via social media:
RIP Tiny “Deebo” Lister. America’s favorite bully was a born entertainer who would pop into character at the drop of a hat terrifying people on and off camera. Followed by a big smile and laugh. Thank you for being a good dude at heart. I miss you already. pic.twitter.com/jIl8yEZU9c
— Ice Cube (@icecube) December 11, 2020
THE DEEBO THE ZEUS THE TINY LISTER. YOU ALWAYS LOVED ME AND RESPECTED ME. I AM SO SORRY BUBBA YOU FOREVER THE LEGEND. pic.twitter.com/MDHKzCjdJ6
— The Iron Sheik (@the_ironsheik) December 11, 2020
AEW and the wrestling world mourn the passing of Thomas “Tiny” Lister, Jr, our thoughts are with his family, his friends and his fans. pic.twitter.com/rYHKH7uy6m
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) December 11, 2020
RIP Tiny Lister, aka Deebo, aka Zeus, aka President Lindberg, aka Winston the bail bondsman. One of the greatest movie villains of all time. Without saying a word, his scowl and sneer sent everyone into hiding. No one ever ever looked more terrifying in a Pendleton. What a legend pic.twitter.com/O9EbQHki5k
— Otto Von Biz Markie (@Passionweiss) December 11, 2020
I was absolutely terrified of Zeus as a kid. Terrified.
— Cody Deaner (@CodyDeaner) December 11, 2020
He went on to play many iconic roles. But to me and my wrestler brain... he’ll always be Zeus. The man who terrified me. #RipTinyLister pic.twitter.com/NCx7fwXj8p
Our thoughts go out to the friends, family and fans of Thomas “Tiny” Lister, fondly known to many wrestling fans as Zeus. pic.twitter.com/NqqyXe8Di2
— Something to Wrestle with Bruce Prichard (@PrichardShow) December 11, 2020
WWE is saddened to learn that Tom "Tiny" Lister, known as Zeus to the WWE Universe, passed away today at age 62.https://t.co/ZhueFZ2hDw
— WWE (@WWE) December 11, 2020
Damn sad to hear the news about our favorite bully... Tommy "Tiny" Lister.
— The Baddest of All-Time (@shane216taylor) December 11, 2020
From Zeus, to Deebo, to I Got The Hook Up...may he keep snatching chains and knocking fools out at the pearly gates. #RIPDEEBO
I first knew him as Zeus. RIP Tiny Lister aka Deebo. ???????????????? pic.twitter.com/KjEIO5pL3J
— DJ Heat (@DJHeatDC) December 11, 2020
I was absolutley terrified of Zeus as a 4 year old kid. Loved No Holds Barred and how it tied into WWE Programming. Godspeed and Rest Well Mr. Lister! #RIPZeus pic.twitter.com/kOJvSOk7xS
— Referee Brandon Tolle (@RefBrandonTolle) December 11, 2020
I remember growing up watching Tiny Lister as Zeus the wrestler. I later met him when he came to speak to my elementary class, giving us words of encouragement. His Deebo character was far from the gentle giant that he was. We lost a good one. #RipTinyLister pic.twitter.com/i8fQDXoTog
— Akbar Gbajabiamila (@Akbar_Gbaja) December 11, 2020
RIP Tiny Lister AKA Deebo AKA Zeus #legendsneverdie pic.twitter.com/k75A5auELm
— “The Bad Boy” Joey Janela (@JANELABABY) December 11, 2020
#RipTommyLister ???????????????? for so many reasons, we love you and you’ll be missed. #Tiny #Deebo pic.twitter.com/DtRUTtOuPe
— ???????????????? ???????????????????????????????? (@TheaTrinidad) December 11, 2020
So sad about Tiny Lister aka Zeus. I was so scared of him as a kid and he made me laugh so hard as a teenager as Deebo. Friends who had the pleasure of working with him always said he was a great dude. Rest in Power ZEUSSSSSSS
— Court Bauer (@courtbauer) December 11, 2020
I’m dedicating my page today as a Tribute to my close friend ‘Tiny Lister’ aka Debo, aka Zeus, aka Cleatus.. Gone far to soon. Rest easy Big Homie ????Love U pic.twitter.com/bTL3HZDZaM
— ICE T (@FINALLEVEL) December 11, 2020
Everyone at BT Sport is saddened to learn of the passing of Tom "Tiny" Lister, known as Zeus, at the age of 62.
— WWE on BT Sport (@btsportwwe) December 11, 2020
1958-2020
RIP pic.twitter.com/L3V5IpsVqY
RIP Tiny Lister, who passed away at 62.
— ???? Ö??? (@Arda) December 11, 2020
Tiny was in many movies but was also Zeus in WWE, debuting in 1989.
Zeus legitimately terrified me as a kid. Immediately made an impact. To think, if things were different it might have been Hogan vs Zeus at Wrestlemania. pic.twitter.com/JsFh96YceH
Rest easy, Tiny Lister. As a wide-eyed child, I found his ferocious “Zeus” character in the WWF terrifying and amazing. pic.twitter.com/uOtHVov7oc
— “The Devil Himself” Johnny Taylor (@hipsterocracy) December 11, 2020
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