It was revealed late last night that wrestling legend King Kong Bundy passed away yesterday at the age of 61. A great deal of the wrestling world took to social media to pay tribute to the master of the five count (“if the money was right,” of course.) Below are several of Bundy’s colleagues and fans paying tribute to the man who made many territories better in his esteemed career:
Very sad to hear about the death of King Kong Bundy. I think it was Jim Ross who came up with the five count idea when he came to Mid South after really making his name in Dallas.
— Dave Meltzer (@davemeltzerWON) March 5, 2019
So sad to hear of the passing of @KingKongBundy at only 61 years old.
I suggested to Cowboy Bill Watts that we add the 5 count to Chris’ presentation. It added to Bundy’s mystique.
Last saw Chris Thanksgiving Weekend at @WrestleCade, same as @TheGeneOkerlund ? pic.twitter.com/E5ltpfMn9e
— Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) March 5, 2019
https://twitter.com/FrankieKazarian/status/1102813231368691713
Wow. King Kong Bundy was soooo good and ahead of his time. He was a machine and he never ran out of gas. @WWEBigE stole his 5 count in NXT too. #RIP
— Miro (@ToBeMiro) March 5, 2019
Rest In Peace to the true master of the Five Count. Condolences to his loved ones. #KingKongBundy
— Ettore “Big E” Ewen (@WWEBigE) March 5, 2019
I met King Kong Bundy in 1999. I had just started training and was helping out backstage at the show he was on. I’ll always remember him being really funny and just such a great guy. I wish I had been lucky enough to cross paths with him again.
My thoughts go out to his family.
— Kevinn (@FightOwensFight) March 5, 2019
Damn.
RIP King Kong Bundy.
I was barely 19 when I wrestled him. pic.twitter.com/0u8EXVpxiq— Colt Cabana (@ColtCabana) March 5, 2019
Overwhelmed by King Kong Bundy’s passing, only great memories,R.I.P. big man until we meet again. HH
— Hulk Hogan (@HulkHogan) March 5, 2019
The death of #KingKongBundy really got to me. He is a pop culture icon. From wrestling to inspiring the Bundy family name in "Married With Children". There's not enough praise. A monster in the ring yet the coolest guys. I'll miss his ribs. I'll miss his laugh! God speed! #FIVE
— Brian Heffron aka The Blue Meanie (@BlueMeanieBWO) March 5, 2019
Sad new about King Kong Bundy passing away, my thoughts are with his family. KKB was always funny, witty & kind to my brother & I. I’ll never forget how impressed he was with a young #BrotherNero eating his clothesline like this..
Rest In Peace, King Kong Bundy. pic.twitter.com/3TcoXxwq8k
— MATT HARDY (@MATTHARDYBRAND) March 5, 2019
https://twitter.com/OfficialTAZ/status/1102897085949591553
So sad to learn of King Kong Bundy passing away. A true legendary big man who paved the way for a lot of us. A true gentleman and so kind to be around. God bless you. pic.twitter.com/iDyZR865mD
— Abyss (@TherealAbyss) March 5, 2019
Yesterday we lost one of the #legendary Big Men of Wrestling. My thoughts and prayers go out to his friends and family. RIP King Kong Bundy. pic.twitter.com/uNEKAqubOl
— KEN SHAMROCK (@ShamrockKen) March 5, 2019
I’m saddened by the passing of King Kong Bundy. Great guy, who I’ve known most of my career. RIP my friend. pic.twitter.com/Ado3QEq7xA
— Ted DiBiase (@MDMTedDiBiase) March 5, 2019
Saddened to hear of King Kong Bundy's passing. A WrestleMania attraction, a true big man and a fan-favorite of the @WWE Universe. My thoughts are with his family at this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/w8NGxRL9lk
— Triple H (@TripleH) March 5, 2019
https://twitter.com/real_steamboat/status/1102937419551293440
https://twitter.com/robschamberger/status/1102932512727330816
Man @RealKKBundy was always so cool to me
So many stories
A Main eventer everywhere he went
Celebrate his life#FIVE pic.twitter.com/mlNMbQtt16— Tommy Dreamer (@THETOMMYDREAMER) March 5, 2019
