The worlds of professional wrestling and football are mourning the loss of a true legend.
Earlier today, it was reported that former NFL star and Four Horsemen member, Steve “Mongo” McMichael, had entered hospice care. Sadly, an update followed confirming his passing.
WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair took to social media to pay tribute to his longtime friend and colleague. He wrote,
“The world just lost the incredible Steve ‘Mongo’ McMichael. He was my best friend through it all—an amazing athlete and human being.”
Flair continued, “I have the fondest memories of working with him, and this is an extremely heartbreaking loss for me. I love you, Mongo. You fought one hell of a battle. Rest in peace, my friend.”
The World Just Lost The Incredible Steve “Mongo” McMichael! He Was My Best Friend Through It All! An Amazing Athlete And Human Being! I Have The Fondest Memories Working With Him, And This Is An Extremely Heartbreaking Loss For Me! I Love You Mongo! You Fought One Hell Of A… pic.twitter.com/yq2YHfWKmf
— Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) April 23, 2025
We send our deepest condolences to the family, friends and fans of Steve McMichael.
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