UPDATED: Jim Ross, William Regal, Others Pay Tribute to Danny Hodge

UPDATE Both Jim Ross and William Regal have chimed in with their thoughts on the passing of all-time wrestling great Danny Hodge.

Ross wrote: “Hard to believe that my boyhood hero, riding partner, and mentor, the great #DannyHodge has passed away. Danny was the best wrestler, amateur and pro, I’ve ever been around. #RIPCHAMP”

Regal added: “I’ve just seen the saddening news from my friend ⁦@Fgbrisco⁩ that the legendary Danny Hodge has passed away. Please take the time to google this incredible man and his career both in Wrestling and Boxing. I always loved talking to him. My deepest condolences to his family.”

Hard to believe that my boyhood hero, riding partner, and mentor, the great #DannyHodge has passed away.

Danny was the best wrestler, amateur and pro, I’ve ever been around. #RIPCHAMP pic.twitter.com/JDPAFZNNS7

— Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) December 26, 2020

I’ve just seen the saddening news from my friend ⁦@Fgbrisco⁩ that the legendary Danny Hodge has passed away. Please take the time to google this incredible man and his career both in Wrestling and Boxing. I always loved talking to him. My deepest condolences to his family. pic.twitter.com/NToh6LuGnc

— William Regal (@RealKingRegal) December 26, 2020

Original: As previously reported, wrestling legend and Olympic Silver Medalist Danny Hodge has passed away this week at 88 years old. A number of talents and professionals from around the industry have shared comments and tributes for Hodge around social media, which you can view below.

https://twitter.com/Hustler2754/status/1342878675205824512
https://twitter.com/FrankieKazarian/status/1342893850541486080

Helluva night in #OKC! https://t.co/Svv9MmeMLU

— Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) December 26, 2020

Very saddened to learn of the loss of Danny Hodge. I always absolutely loved spending time with him and sitting under his learning tree. From speaking to him you’d never know all that he accomplished. Please do yourself a favor and look it up. Truly legendary. Rest in power. pic.twitter.com/aoBmcIYtmG

— Adam Copeland (@RatedRCope) December 26, 2020

One of the best professional and amateur wrestlers ever, has passed away. Danny Hodge is gone to be with the Lord. Our loss, Heaven’s gain. RIP my friend. pic.twitter.com/hM99cY8fYE

— Ted DiBiase (@MDMTedDiBiase) December 26, 2020

Danny Hodge has passed away at the age of 88. A legend and one of the greatest athletes ever! pic.twitter.com/kWz5ETs3jv

— Dave LaGreca (@davidlagreca1) December 26, 2020

AEW and the wrestling world mourn the passing of the legendary hall of fame wrestler Danny Hodge, our thoughts are with his family, his friends and his fans. pic.twitter.com/IUyw9Z6ywm

— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) December 26, 2020

Saddened to wake up to the news of Danny Hodge’s passing. Hodge is an absolute legend in the sport of wrestling and one of its best ambassadors. pic.twitter.com/6HQmImJFzE

— MatBoy (@Seth_Duckworth) December 26, 2020

I never see your style! very entertaining! i very enjoyed!
big smile, hug, and hard shakehand,

i never forget your memory,

sad…

R.I.P. Mr.Danny Hodge, pic.twitter.com/LKM5kk7oLu

— kikutaro (@kikutarosan) December 26, 2020

https://twitter.com/TheDannyCage/status/1342896484719722502
https://twitter.com/TheDannyCage/status/1342887098290999296

I'm honored to have known the greatest American wrestler ever. Danny Hodge was also an incredibly kind man. Rest in Peace Sir!🙏#RIPDannyHodge pic.twitter.com/LyMkSETKtF

— Sean Waltman (@TheRealXPac) December 26, 2020

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