As noted over the weekend, pro wrestling legend and WWE Hall of Famer Nick Bockwinkel passed away on Saturday night at the age of 80. The wrestling world has been speaking out on social media about Bockwinkel’s life and career:
The spirt of a champion is immortal. Rest peacefully #nickbockwinkel
— John Cena (@JohnCena) November 15, 2015
Nick Bockwinkle was a living edifice of eloquent elocution. Rest in power sir. https://t.co/UNvOeVLAr6 via youtube
— Samoa Joe (@SamoaJoe) November 15, 2015
RIP to an incredible legend and Greatest AWA Champion of all time-Nick Bockwinkle. A true gentlemen. I was honored to have known you.
— John Layfield (@JCLayfield) November 15, 2015
Very sad to hear of one of Nick Bockwinkle.I was with him a lot in WCW and he always called meHis Lordship.A true man of class and who….
— William Regal (@RealKingRegal) November 15, 2015
Dressed and acted like a real star.And a true great in the ring,one of my all time favourite American Wrestlers.
— William Regal (@RealKingRegal) November 15, 2015
AN ALL TIME GREAT WRESTLING LEGEND HAS PASSED…NICK BOCKWINKEL. A TRUE GENTLEMAN IN EVERY SENSE. HONORED TO HAVE KNOWN YOU. RIP @WWE
— Zeb Colter (@WWEZeb) November 15, 2015
So sorry to hear of the passing of one of my heroes NICK BOCKWINKEL who was a true Class Act! #ThankYouNick
— Scott Armstrong (@WWEArmstrong) November 15, 2015