Current And Former WWE Superstars Pay Tribute To Nikolai Volkoff

WWE Hall Of Famer Nikolai Volkoff passed away last night, aged 70. A number of current and former WWE Superstars paid tribute:

Nikolai entertained while inciting anger in fans all across the @WWE Universe as an in-ring competitor, but backstage he was a gentle and thoughtful family man. Our thoughts are with his family at this difficult time. https://t.co/ItHtCpA1KU

— Triple H (@TripleH) July 29, 2018

Nikolai Volkoff was one of the nicest people I’ve ever met, in this industry or otherwise. Always brought a smile to my face to see him when we were in Baltimore. Condolences to his loved ones.

— Ettore “Big E” Ewen (@WWEBigE) July 29, 2018

My thoughts & prayers go out to the family & friends of Nikolai Volkoff. Nikolai was my very FIRST @WWE match in 1994 & proved to be a true gentleman when I encountered him many years later down the road. May you REST IN PEACE, Mr Volkoff. pic.twitter.com/YfpZgxh7xh

— MATT HARDY (@MATTHARDYBRAND) July 29, 2018

https://twitter.com/real_steamboat/status/1023624119697530882

I always loved our conversations backstage … Nikolai Volkoff was so special to my dad and the entire Hart family. We will miss you, Nikolai. My thoughts and condolences go out to Nikolai’s family. ? pic.twitter.com/WfMd4FDowb

— Nattie (@NatbyNature) July 29, 2018

Today is a super sad day for me and wrestling fans everywhere. I just found out NiKolai Volkoff, Brian Lawler & Brickhouse Brown all passed away today. It literally took my breathe away. My deepest sympathies go out to all their families. God Bless you brothers. Gods Speed DDP

— Diamond Dallas Page (@RealDDP) July 29, 2018

It aches to hear that Nikolai Volkoff has passed. He was a good soul.

Nikolai, thank you for sharing your stories, your love for family, positivity and humor with me. Every time my iWatch reminds me to drink water, I will think of you! RIP ?https://t.co/M4T3CTWBLm pic.twitter.com/gRtlCJYCTA

— ?????? (@RealMelina) July 29, 2018

WE HAVE TO WEAR WIGS & DISGUISES WHEN WE WENT TO RESTAURANT BECAUSE EVERYBODY HATED US. NIKOLAI SAY NO MORE EATING OUT SO HE MAKE FOOD IN HOTEL ROOM. VINCE TELL US “YOU HAVE THE WHITE HOT HEAT”. ONCE NIKOLAI SING ANTHEM WE DIDNT EVEN HAVE TO WRESTLE. I MISS HIM #NIKOLAIVOLKOFF ? pic.twitter.com/oMsPLhMFyr

— The Iron Sheik (@the_ironsheik) July 30, 2018

Nikolai Volkoff, One Of The Really Nice Men In The History Of Our Business. Rest In Peace ?? pic.twitter.com/gdhv7z8URC

— Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) July 29, 2018