Sports-entertainment luminaries like Mr. McMahon, Triple H, and Ric Flair took time to remember the enormous impact of the late Verne Gagne as news of his passing spread across social media. Read on to find out how the ring world paid their respects to the AWA icon.
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Verne Gagne was one of the greatest of all time. A wrestler's wrestler. A great promoter. Top 5 Greatest Athletes from MN of all time IMO.
— Sean Waltman (@TheRealXPac) April 28, 2015I'm very saddened to hear about the passing of Verne Gagne; an outstanding husband, father, athlete and businessman. http://t.co/SvM9mPHgvn
— Joey Styles (@JoeyStyles) April 28, 2015Thoughts & prayers towards Verne Gagne family. A trailblazer, great grappler & great Pro Wrestler. #Legend - RIP
— TAZ (@OfficialTAZ) April 28, 2015On a plane and just heard the news about Verne Gagne. This one hits close and hurts. My thoughts, prayers and gratitude are with his family.
— Eric Bischoff (@EBischoff) April 28, 2015