Triple H, Jim Ross, Mick Foley, Ric Flair and several others took to social media to react to the passing of Ivan Koloff. You can read a few of their posts below:
I’m hopeful @WWE recognizes the passing of #IvanKoloff on #RAW plus recognition at #WWEHOF feels warranted. #RIPIvanKoloff
— Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) February 18, 2017
Thoughts & prayers going out to the family of former WWE Champion, Ivan Koloff. An incredibly kind man who loved our business. #RIPIvan pic.twitter.com/8OYhkxrvp1
— Scott Dawson (@ScottDawsonWWE) February 18, 2017
A fierce competitor in the ring who was able to anger (and excite!) fans worldwide. RIP to one of best villains in our business, Ivan Koloff pic.twitter.com/ErPvsInV4o
— Triple H (@TripleH) February 18, 2017
BEFORE THERE WAS IRON SHEIK THERE WAS IVAN KOLOFF. HERE WITH MY BROTHER NIKOLAI. HE MAKE THE GARDEN SHAKE. RIP BROTHER pic.twitter.com/4q4SIVcb0u
— The Iron Sheik (@the_ironsheik) February 18, 2017
Regardless of why, Ivan beat Bruno in the Garden.
NOBODY beats Bruno in the Garden.
Thats a HEEL.
RIP #IvanKoloff
— Bubba Ray Dudley (@bullyray5150) February 18, 2017
Ivan Koloff set a great example for me in the way he treated people. So sad to lose such a great man. A true legend. https://t.co/nsgb3bCP6M
— Mick Foley (@RealMickFoley) February 18, 2017
If you ever met Ivan Koloff, then you met the nicest man in the world. #RIPIvanKoloff pic.twitter.com/iaHBx74MSx
— Sean Waltman (@TheRealXPac) February 18, 2017
RIP Ivan Koloff,it’s been a tough week,Chavo,Nicole Bass,George Steel,Ivan and Marty Prince,I would feel helpless if not for my faith1loveHH
— Hulk Hogan (@HulkHogan) February 18, 2017