On Wednesday, the wrestling world learned that WWE Legend Bruno Sammartino passed away at age 82.
Sammartino is a member of the WWE Hall of Fame (Class of 2013), and was the second ever WWE Champion (at the time World Wide Wrestling Federation) and in his first reign held the championship for about seven and a half years. Sammartino’s first reign was 2,803 days. In his second reign, he held the championship for just under three and a half years; holding the WWWF championship for 1,237 days.
Fans first learned of the news when WWE posted the news of his passing on their Twitter.
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
Plenty of current and former WWE Superstars posted to social media mourning the death of the WWE Legend.
Devastated to hear the passing of a true icon, legend, great, honest and wonderful man…
A true friend…and one of the toughest people I've ever met.
My thoughts are with his entire family. #RIPBrunoSammartino #AmericanDream— Triple H (@TripleH) 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.
I was lucky enough to spend some time with Bruno, and the man exemplified class. #RIPBruno
— Rev. Graves (@WWEGraves) 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
Forever a champion. Rest In Peace pic.twitter.com/f3ywW4opje
— Bret Hart (@BretHart) 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
Rest in Peace, Bruno Sammartino.
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