Bruno Sammartino Passes Away

by Lee Walker · April 18, 2018

WWE Hall of Famer and legend Bruno Sammartino passed away at the age of 82.

Bruno without a shadow of a doubt had a legendary career with highlights during his tenure in World Wide Wrestling Federation/WWE include,

WWWF International Tag Team Championship (2 times) – with Dominic DeNucci (1) and Tony Marino (1)
WWWF United States Tag Team Championship (1 time, final) – with Spiros Arion
WWWF World Heavyweight Championship/WWWF Heavyweight Championship (2 times)
WWE Bronze Statue
WWE Hall of Fame (Class of 2013)

Many in the wrestling community commented on Bruno’s passing via Twitter.
WWE

WWE is saddened to learn that WWE Hall of Famer Bruno Sammartino has passed away at age 82. https://t.co/B8nUabP0oh

— WWE (@WWE) April 18, 2018

Vince McMahon

One of the finest men I knew, in life and in business. Bruno Sammartino proved that hard work can overcome even the most difficult of circumstances. He will be missed. #RIPLivingLegend pic.twitter.com/PNDuQ31Phd

— Vince McMahon (@VinceMcMahon) April 18, 2018

“Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase

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

Chris Jericho

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

Big E

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

Tommy Dreamer

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

Goldust