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UPDATED: More Stars Reacts to Harley Race’s Passing – Triple H, Vince McMahon, More
UPDATE: More wrestling stars have taken to social media to comment on the passing of WWE Hall of Famer Harley Race. You can see posts by Triple H, Vince McMahon, Ric Flair, Cody Rhodes, Shane Helms and more below:
Everything about Harley Race commanded RESPECT…
Today our world mourns with all the RESPECT you deserve…
One of my favorite people in the business and in life.
See you down the road, my friend.#LegendsNeverDie#ThenNowForever https://t.co/l1q2eD7XAl— Triple H (@TripleH) August 1, 2019
Harley Race was literally the King of his profession for 25 years. Long live the King. pic.twitter.com/nY3V5hyp3N
— Vince McMahon (@VinceMcMahon) August 1, 2019
Today We Lost Not Only A Great Personal Friend, But In My Estimation The One And Only REAL World Champion. Without Harley Race, There Was No Ric Flair. I Tried My Hardest Every Day To Live Up To His Standard In The Ring. pic.twitter.com/vUnQFuM0CT
— Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) August 1, 2019
💔 #RIPHarleyRace pic.twitter.com/y8sGhIYNxu
— Nick Aldis (@RealNickAldis) August 1, 2019
Thank you Harley. So many legends in the industry will tell you he was the toughest to ever do it. He never stopped giving. I remember when he managed Vader in wcw, he would still try and scare me backstage. Ten pounds of gold never looked better on anybody. https://t.co/Q1qq4qEeGT
— Cody Rhodes (@CodyRhodes) August 1, 2019
"If I hit him with my left and he doesn't go down, I will walk around him to see what's holding him up.”
RIP Harley Race 👑
What a legend.
Harley vs. JYD from WrestleMania 3 is such an underrated match & a perfect example of maximizing your minutes.
Condolences to his family.
— BULL 😤 (@RealBullJames) August 1, 2019
My Father learned from many but he always said he had two real mentors in the business. Harley Race was one of them. Harley was one of the greatest to ever lace them. Thank you for what you’ve done for this business and thank you for everything you’ve done for my Family. pic.twitter.com/Zpm4FAQWtR
— Big Van Vader (@itsvadertime) August 1, 2019
RIP to a true legend and Icon of this business, “Handsome” Harley Race. If you’re a true student of the game, then at some point you studied Harley Race. Thank you Harley for your kindness, your respect and for paving the way! pic.twitter.com/tHlTWVD2iK
— Hurricane Helms (@ShaneHelmsCom) August 1, 2019
RIP to the legend Harley Race. 🙏🏻
— Rob Van Dam (@TherealRVD) August 1, 2019
ORIGINAL: After the announcement of the death of wrestling legend, world champion and Hall of Famer Harley Race, the wrestling industry paid tribute to the icon and Hall of Famer on Twitter. You can read some of the reactions from the likes of Hulk Hogan, Ted DiBiase, Sgt. Slaughter, William Regal, Booker T, and many more from across the wrestling world below.
Today the world lost one of the toughest men ever to walk God's green earth.
RIP Harley Race!
8X NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion.The entire sport of professional wrestling and the National Wrestling Alliance sends its deepest condolences to the family and friends of Harley. pic.twitter.com/rEiHknbYn1
— NWA (@nwa) August 1, 2019
RIP HARLEY,love you my brother HH
— Hulk Hogan (@HulkHogan) August 1, 2019
AEW is saddened to learn that Pro Wrestling Hall of Famer Harley Race has passed away. Our thoughts are with his family, friends and fans at this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/Ik29DwZIQ4
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEWrestling) August 1, 2019
RIP to one of the greatest performers there ever was. He was a friend. You will be missed #HarleyRace #RIP
— Dustin Rhodes (@dustinrhodes) August 1, 2019
Harley vs Dusty. #RIPHarley https://t.co/qHHboeChXq
— Sean Waltman (@TheRealXPac) August 1, 2019
"What's your finish? ….I'll move!"
Harley Race— Sean Waltman (@TheRealXPac) August 1, 2019
On January 25th 1993 in met a great man who became a great friend and mentor. A proper man in and out of the ring. One of the true greats. Harley Race passed today. I will be forever grateful for the time I’ve spent with him.
— William Regal (@RealKingRegal) August 1, 2019
Rest In Peace to a true king, Harley Race. #RIPHarley #HarleyRace
— Booker T. Huffman (@BookerT5x) August 1, 2019
#RIP Harley Race. This is why we should not throw the term Legend around freely. It needs to be saved for people like Harley who truly are.
— Lance Storm (@LanceStorm) August 1, 2019
RIP Harley Race. In a day and age where real men seem to be an endangered species, he embodied every bit of the word “real” in and out of the ring. A rough, tough man and a gentleman. Honored to have known him. Godspeed. #RIPHarley
— Frankie Kazarian (@FrankieKazarian) August 1, 2019
The Hart family loves you forever King Harley Race. Grateful I got to tell you what you meant to my grandfather Stu Hart, who adored you. My thoughts and prayers to Harley’s family today🙏 pic.twitter.com/t5PqOJW0Lx
— Nattie (@NatbyNature) August 1, 2019
Learning under Harley Race at his school in Eldon, MO, in our early years, will forever be a career highlight.
Thank you, Harley. @8XNWAChampion ❤️ 🙏🏽 #RIPHarleyRace pic.twitter.com/42G0ZQbPzU
— Singh Brothers (@SinghBrosWWE) August 1, 2019
Rest in Peace to the legendary Harley Race…..
— Brian Heffron aka The Blue Meanie (@BlueMeanieBWO) August 1, 2019
So Sad To Hear Harley Race Has Passed😔Wonderful Man That I Admired & Loved❤️He Taught Me So Much In & Out of The Squared Circle #RIP Champ🙏🏻
— SGT SLAUGHTER (@_SgtSlaughter) August 1, 2019
IMPACT Wrestling is saddened to hear of the passing of Harley Race. We send our deepest condolences to his friends and family. pic.twitter.com/OZp5KPh48F
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) August 1, 2019
So sorry to hear about one of the TRUE GREATS, Harley Race passing away.
He was one of my hero’s for many reasons.
There will never be another one like him!!
My condolences to his family, friends and fans.— Michael PS Hayes (@MichaelPSHayes1) August 1, 2019
You mean the world to us boss. All of the love in hearts we have for you. Thanks for everything you've ever done for us in our lives. HARLEY RACE💙 pic.twitter.com/e8Ff9Okjov
— Ace Steel (@acesofsteel) August 1, 2019
One of the most influential wrestlers of all time, and someone that literally everybody talks about with nothing but reverence and respect.
Rest In Peace Harley Race.
— Ligero (@Ligero1) August 1, 2019
RIP Harley Race. IMO one of the greatest. Did everything slightly different and had the ability to make everything and anyone look incredible. Innovative wrestler that was way ahead of his era.
— Devil's Blood (@WWEAleister) August 1, 2019
One if the true pioneers of displaying toughness, skill, talent, credibility & physicality in a wrestling ring. That’s who #HarleyRace was…complete Champion, Legend, Icon. #RIP pic.twitter.com/quiN1Z5WfM
— TAZ (@OfficialTAZ) August 1, 2019
RIP Harley Race pro wrestling lost one of the all time greats today! #HarleyRace pic.twitter.com/NloZZWQVry
— Bad Guy (@Dylan_Bostic) August 1, 2019
Saddened to hear the news of Harley Race’s passing. The entire wrestling community mourns with his family and friends. #RIPHarleyRace 🙏🏼
— Madison Rayne (@MadisonRayne) August 1, 2019
King Harley Race has passed away! Rest In Peace! He was a good man!
— Brutus Beefcake (@brutusbeefcake_) August 1, 2019
The wrestling world has lost another legend and I have lost a dear friend and mentor. RIP Harley Race. You are loved and will be very much missed. https://t.co/KDJzcQY2sI
— Ted DiBiase (@MDMTedDiBiase) August 1, 2019
Godspeed, Harley Race. When I wore the “ten pounds of gold”, in my head I was you. Of course I could never hold a candle to you, but your example inspired me to try my damndest. I’m grateful for the time we shared, and I thank you forever for paving the way. Rest well, King. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/Yf3lr4lnJk
— Adam Pearce (@ScrapDaddyAP) August 1, 2019
I had the honor of sitting next to Harley for an entire flight from the U.S. to Japan in 1984. We talked the entire way there comparing life notes and experiences. He was a real gentleman…and had more people waiting for him at the airport than I did! #RIPHarleyRace
— Dee Snider (@deesnider) August 2, 2019
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