Moments after news broke of WWE Hall of Famer Bruno Sammartino’s passing, WWE Superstars, Legends and celebrities took to social media to honor the memory of the pioneer, icon and trailblazer who forever changed the landscape of sports-entertainment.

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

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.

— Ettore “Big E” Ewen (@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

— Miro (@ToBeMiro) 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

#RIPBrunoSammartino https://t.co/urJslZFePQ

— Mella Is Money 🤑 (@CarmellaWWE) 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

— Athena is ROH and All Elite! (@AthenaPalmer_FG) April 18, 2018

#RIPBrunoSammartino pic.twitter.com/eec1xaGvQm

— Matt Cardona (@TheMattCardona) 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

— AJ Styles (@AJStylesOrg) April 18, 2018

Growing up, my grandfather Stu Hart would ALWAYS talk about Bruno Sammartino and what an incredible wrestler he was. I’m so grateful I had the chance to meet Bruno and tell him how much he meant to my grandfather and the entire Hart family. We will all miss you, Bruno. 🙏♥️ pic.twitter.com/Dclu5hMGa6

— Nattie (@NatbyNature) April 18, 2018

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

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

— MATT HARDY (@MATTHARDYBRAND) April 18, 2018

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

Celebrate life.

Grazie di tutto il mio paisan. 🇮🇹

Thank you for everything my fellow Italian 🇺🇸

It was my honor. Respect. #BrunoSammartino 💪 pic.twitter.com/yFpxWtKTZl

— Bully Ray (@bullyray5150) April 18, 2018

Bruno Sammartino was an illustration of Strength, and the exemplification of Class. Thank you Bruno for being the definition of a real man #RIPBruno 👊 #WWE

— CFO$ (@CFOSofficial) April 18, 2018

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

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

Sending love and prayers to Bruno Sammartino’s family. He was such a gentleman when I met him & really meant a lot to my father & I. RIP👑

— Bruno Mars (@BrunoMars) April 19, 2018

I’m saddened to hear about the passing of Pittsburgh & @WWE legend and my father’s classmate Bruno Sammartino. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Sammartino family. #PittsburghFamily #LoveBruno pic.twitter.com/Od0xESbDcg

— Dan Marino (@DanMarino) April 18, 2018