Remembrances for WWE Hall of Famer George "The Animal" Steele, who passed away at the age of 79, poured in from WWE Superstars, Hall of Famers and Legends on social media today. Steele was both beloved and feared by the WWE Universe throughout his career, and his green tongue, unpredictable antics, and insatiable hunger for turnbuckles made him a sports-entertainment original. Read on to find out what Steele's friends, contemporaries and admirers had to say about the ring great.

George Steele was only an animal in the ring. He was one of the truly nice men in the world. #RIP pic.twitter.com/uOvnlztlOs

— Vince McMahon (@VinceMcMahon) February 17, 2017

#RIPGeorgeTheAnimalSteele - my first time backstage, he scared me so badly I ran into my father's arms - a true character & a wonderful man pic.twitter.com/kvC9tpeXG2

— Stephanie McMahon (@StephMcMahon) February 17, 2017

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

God Bless. George "The Animal" Steele. A friend over the years. RIP

— Hacksaw Jim Duggan (@OfficialHacksaw) 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

Gracious, Classy, Warm and Kind. Thanks for all you did to entertain us George "The Animal" Steele. RIP

— Byron Saxton (@ByronSaxton) 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

RIP George "The Animal" Steele. #WWE

— Mauro Ranallo (@mauroranallo) 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

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