Current and Former WWE Stars Remember George “The Animal” Steele

Rememberances for WWE Hall of Famer George “The Animal” Steele, who passed away on Thursday at the age of 79, poured in from WWE Superstars, Hall of Famers and Legends on Twitter.

Read on to find out what Steele’s friends, contemporaries, and admirers had to say about one of the wildest and most unpredictable wrestlers of all-time.

George Steele was only an animal in the ring. He was one of the truly nice men in the world. #RIP pic.twitter.com/uOvnlztlOs

— Vince McMahon (@VinceMcMahon) February 17, 2017

#RIPGeorgeTheAnimalSteele – my first time backstage, he scared me so badly I ran into my father's arms – a true character & a wonderful man pic.twitter.com/kvC9tpeXG2

— Stephanie McMahon (@StephMcMahon) February 17, 2017

George Steele was a one of a kind performer who could make fans smile or boo…and his competitors laugh or cry…

— Triple H (@TripleH) February 17, 2017

…I worked with him a lot when I first got to @WWE and was able to learn so much. My condolences to his family. pic.twitter.com/wKbo1WCnzb

— Triple H (@TripleH) February 17, 2017

George"the Animal"Steel,RIP my brother,only love,only grateful. HH

— Hulk Hogan (@HulkHogan) February 17, 2017

God Bless. George "The Animal" Steele. A friend over the years. RIP

— Hacksaw Jim Duggan (@OfficialHacksaw) February 17, 2017

Got the privilege of traveling the world with George 'The Animal' Steele and enjoyed every minute of it. RIP my friend. pic.twitter.com/UnbhTaY9Qt

— John Layfield (@JCLayfield) February 17, 2017

Gracious, Classy, Warm and Kind. Thanks for all you did to entertain us George "The Animal" Steele. RIP

— Byron Saxton (@ByronSaxton) February 17, 2017

George "Animal" Steele was one of the most unique and unforgettable characters ever in our business. #RIP

— Bobby Roode (@REALBobbyRoode) February 17, 2017

https://twitter.com/mauroranallo/status/832624250079080448

Heard about George "The Animal" Steele today. As a kid, he made my tongue turn green just like his… #GeorgeTheAnimalSteele @WWE

— Curtis Axel (@RealCurtisAxel) February 17, 2017

Wrestled George Steele several times. He threw a horrible looking punch that hurt alot. May he rest in peace!!!!

— JakeSnakeDDT (@JakeSnakeDDT) February 17, 2017

REST IN PEACE GEORGE THE ANIMAL STEELE. YOU WERE ALWAYS THE INTELLIGENT BROTHER I LOVE YOU pic.twitter.com/4yQ1YyzyJ2

— The Iron Sheik (@the_ironsheik) February 17, 2017

Sorry to hear of the passing of George "The Animal" Steele–top star, great guy, had some fun car trips/talks with him in the 90's. #RIP

— Jim Cornette (@TheJimCornette) February 17, 2017

I feared him as a kid.
I cheered him as a teenager
I became friends w/him as an adult
Never be another like
George the Animal Steele pic.twitter.com/TdrIfod68i

— Tommy Dreamer (@THETOMMYDREAMER) February 17, 2017