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Having a difficult time processing this. I met Ryan on his first day in a wrestling class in 1999. We immediately became friends outside of the ring. Traveling partners, training partners & brothers. Both with the same dream. I’m sad, mad & numb. RIP Ryan. Photos via @madmadref https://t.co/bj5vWLp8Hm pic.twitter.com/8WMwdckW9G

— Frankie Kazarian (@FrankieKazarian) September 28, 2021

Heart is hurting by the sudden passing of Ryan Sakoda. From our time in OVW to Smackdown he was always able to make me laugh like none other. His impressions hysterical & his smile contagious. Met Ryan in 2001 at UPW & he was always a friend. Grateful for the moments. R.I.P ????

— London...Paul London (@LondonFu) September 28, 2021

This one really hits hard.
Shocked to find out Ryan Sakoda passed away on Sep 2nd.
How are we just finding this out now??? pic.twitter.com/kSvrtcyThw

— Chris Masters (@ChrisAdonis) September 28, 2021

Ryan Sakoda was always a stand up guy. Warm smile, soft spoken and willing to help others. I didn't know Ryan outside of wrestling, but from what I'm reading and hearing, he was always that same class guy. #RIPKeijiSakoda

— Pete Doyle (@irishpetedoyle) September 28, 2021

R.I.P Ryan Sakoda #kyodai pic.twitter.com/Mxi3630P7v

— james yun (@akioyang) September 27, 2021