Vince McMahon, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Hulk Hogan, Bret Hart and Others Remember Bruno Sammartino

After news broke of WWE Hall of Famer Bruno Sammartino’s passing, the wrestling world took to social media to honor the memory of “The Living Legend,” including Vince McMahon, Hulk Hogan, Bret Hart, Triple H and a host of others.

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

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

RIP Bruno,thank you for loving and living our business,only love HH

— Hulk Hogan (@HulkHogan) April 18, 2018

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

Rest In Peace Bruno Samartino. It was an honor meeting you and talking how many times we could have sold out MSG together back in the day. #RIPBrunoSammartino pic.twitter.com/Df7TgfBDnR

— Rusev (@RusevBUL) 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

— Corey Graves (@WWEGraves) April 18, 2018

Sad to hear that we lost a great one #BrunoSammartino today. Thoughts and prayer go out to his family.

— Dustin Rhodes (@Goldust) April 18, 2018

#RIPBrunoSammartino https://t.co/urJslZFePQ

— Smackdown Womens Champion (@CarmellaWWE) April 18, 2018

#RIPBrunoSammartino

— Cedric Alexander (@CedricAlexander) 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

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

#RIPBrunoSammartino

— Ember Moon (@WWEEmberMoon) April 18, 2018

#RIPBrunoSammartino pic.twitter.com/eec1xaGvQm

— Zack Ryder (@ZackRyder) 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 was a true champion. He was known for his love of his family, this business, and our country.

A huge loss. My prayers are with his family. #RIPBrunoSammartino https://t.co/qC84FJx99w

— AJStyles.Org (@AJStylesOrg) April 18, 2018

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Forever a champion. Rest In Peace pic.twitter.com/f3ywW4opje

— Bret Hart (@BretHart) April 18, 2018

RIP Bruno Sammartino. His legacy will live on forever!!

— Howard Finkel (@howardfinkel) April 18, 2018

Sorry to hear of the passing of the legendary #BrunoSammartino. One of my favorite episodes of #TalkIsJericho was chatting with him in his favorite Italian restaurant (at his insistence) in Pittsburgh a year and a half ago. He was a great guest and was in such amazing shape that he looked like he could still kick my ass!! A true gentleman, pioneer and inspiration….THANK YOU BRUNO!

A post shared by Chris Jericho (@chrisjerichofozzy) on Apr 18, 2018 at 8:37am PDT

It’s truly sad to say goodbye to one of the most ILLUSTRIOUS performers of all time. Thank you for INSPIRING & MOTIVATING an UNCOUNTABLE number of people with your amazing story & successes, Bruno Sammartino. https://t.co/MFDwTKe9sP

— #WOKEN Matt Hardy (@MATTHARDYBRAND) April 18, 2018

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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

My hometown hero, Bruno Sammartino has passed. I grew up watching Bruno. He was an amazing performer, who made his Pittsburgh natives proud. He was a champion’s champion. I got to know Bruno in his latter years, after he retired from the then WWWF. He carried himself with dignity, and was always courteous to his fans. A true role model and hero. We will miss you Bruno. #itstrue

A post shared by Kurt Angle (@therealkurtangle) on Apr 18, 2018 at 8:49am PDT

Such a great honor to have known the “Living Legend” Bruno Sammartino. A great human being and inspiring story. RIP pic.twitter.com/cUwfL0ON48

— John Layfield (@JCLayfield) April 18, 2018

I just heard the news about the passing of Bruno Samartino. Rest In Peace Bruno – I was so proud to call you a friend for thirty years, and to be in the same HOF class of 2013. https://t.co/AX0u7ksfNc

— Mick Foley (@RealMickFoley) April 18, 2018

Rest In Peace to the legend, Bruno Sammartino. It was an honor to be inducted into the Hall of Fame, but an even bigger honor to be in the same class as you. #RIPBruno pic.twitter.com/VNh2BcxS6W

— Booker T. Huffman (@BookerT5x) April 18, 2018

Arnold Schwarzenegger, who inducted Sammartino was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2013, tweeted the following.

Bruno Sammartino was a legend. He was the American Dream personified. From his childhood in Italy hiding from Nazis to selling out Madison Square Garden 188 times as the biggest star of professional wrestling, he was a hero in every stage of his life. pic.twitter.com/29KDwT3gcA

— Arnold (@Schwarzenegger) April 18, 2018