As noted, WWE Hall of Famer George “The Animal” Steele passed away on Thursday night at the age of 79. Below are comments from several wrestlers regarding Steele’s passing:
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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
One of the greatest "Characters" in @WWE history! Had the honor of working with George Steele on many occasions. R.I.P. "Animal!" https://t.co/CCcESCSp0U
— Jerry Lawler (@JerryLawler) 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
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
The wrestling world lost one of the best today and I lost a good friend. RIP George"the animal" Steele. My prayers are with his family. pic.twitter.com/2b5ITY5Q7l
— Ted DiBiase (@MDMTedDiBiase) February 17, 2017
Sad to hear the passing of old friend & fellow @WWE HOFER George "The Animal" Steele at age 79.
The @michiganstateu grad was good man.
RIP 🙏— Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) 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
Very sad.A very nice https://t.co/0tFKFstXIj https://t.co/jIAwfuLUPe
— William Regal (@RealKingRegal) February 17, 2017
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
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
Sorry to hear of the passing of George "The Animal" Steel! He was an Agent/ producer when I first came to @WWE and was always very kind.
— Brian G. James (@WWERoadDogg) February 17, 2017
I had the pleasure of meeting the great George "The Animal" Steele not just a kind man but a true ICON of our industry. #RIPGeorgeSteele
— TAZ (@OfficialTAZ) February 17, 2017
I just read the sad news that George The Animal Steele passed away.😥Thank you for giving me so many wonderful childhood memories ❤RIP 🙏🏼
— Gail Kim-Irvine (@gailkimITSME) February 17, 2017
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