Pro-wrestling legend Bruno Sammartino has passed away. He was 82 years old.
Sammartino was the longest-reigning WWE Champion and one of the most beloved competitor in the history of the squared circle, inspiring hundreds, if not thousands, of superstars.
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
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
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
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
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
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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.
— Ettore “Big E” Ewen (@WWEBigE) April 18, 2018
Bruno Sammartino, the longest-reigning WWE champion in history and one of wrestling's most iconic stars, has died at 82. https://t.co/dg1R5QFNhB pic.twitter.com/VqSTmoyn0v
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) 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
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
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
https://twitter.com/MojoRawleyWWE/status/986618725171376129
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
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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
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Bruno Sammartino was the king. Pittsburgh fam and the greatest. Long live his legendary status. What a great man.
— Virgil (@TheRealVirgil) 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
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