One of the men responsible for bringing the WWF to the forefront of sports and entertainment was none other than the unforgettable “Macho Man” Randy Savage. Growing up as a youngster who loved the WWF for it’s over the top theatrics and relentless smack talk, myself and the kids in my neighborhood placed the Macho Man on somewhat of a pedestal. A God among men. I wasn’t alone to say the least.
Lets take a gander at just some of the love that was shown via Twitter today from the elite athletes and entertainers of the Combat Sports world.
B.J. Penn (@bjpenndotcom) ” Rest in Peace to Macho Man Randy Savage. One of my biggest inspirations. God Bless.”
” You will be missed very much… OOOOOOOOH YEAHHHH!!! REST IN PEACE BROTHER!!!!!”
The Iron Sheik (@the_ironsheik) ” Randy Savage, i find out you die. i cry. you are one of best and my brother. you be happy with elizabeth. god bless you.”
” macho man best worker. better than all. he make the wrestlemania match with ricky best ever in pontiac. i love you forever.”
Hulk Hogan (@HulkHogan4Real) ” I’m completely devastated, after 10 years of not talking with Randy, we’ve finally started to talk and communicate. HH”
” He had so much life in his eyes & his spirit, I just pray that he’s happy and in a better place and we miss him. HH”
Shane Carwin (@ShaneCarwin) ” RIP Macho Man Savage! We are going to SOOOOOOOOO MISSSSS YOUUUUUUUU…… He was a great Entertainer!”
Rashad Evans (@SugaRashadEvans) ” When I grow up I want 2 be like him! (Rashad inserts a link to a classic Savage interview with Mean Gene Okerlund)
The Rock (@TheRock) ” RIP Randy “Macho Man” Savage- you were one of my childhood inspirations and heros. Strength, love and prayers to the Savage/Poffo family.”
” Today Team Bring It will celebrate a life – we will kick ass and chase greatness #OOHHYEEAAHHH style!”
Tom Lawlor (@FilthyTomLawlor) ” Its possible that fate has decided on the “Macho Man” Tom Lawlor guy be born …..”
Shelton Benjamin (@Sheltyb803) ” R.I.P Macho Man. A True Icon Of Professional Wrestling.”
John Cena (@JohnCena) ” CeNation. The untimely passing of randy savage is indeed tragic. All true fans of wrestling will mourn this loss. One of the all time greats.”
Bret Hart (@BretHart) ” I have no words to say. This one hits me hard. We lost one of the best.”
Jason “Mayhem” Miller (@mayhemmiller) ” Damn. I knew this day would come. I have some giant shoes to fill. but I will do my best. RIP Macho Man. You will be missed.”
