One of the finest men I knew, in life and in business. Bruno Sammartino proved that hard work can overcome even the most difficult of circumstances. He will be missed. #RIPLivingLegend pic.twitter.com/PNDuQ31Phd

— Vince McMahon (@VinceMcMahon) April 18, 2018

Devastated to hear the passing of a true icon, legend, great, honest and wonderful man…
A true friend…and one of the toughest people I've ever met.
My thoughts are with his entire family. #RIPBrunoSammartino #AmericanDream

— Triple H (@TripleH) April 18, 2018

R.I.P 🙁 https://t.co/aXmee8w81t

— $asha Banks (@SashaBanksWWE) April 18, 2018

Bruno Sammartino is one of the all-time greats. We're diminished by his loss, but so much better because he was here. pic.twitter.com/wLgWCYPFcT

— Rob Schamberger (@robschamberger) April 18, 2018

Very saddened to hear of the passing of Bruno Sammartino. Walter”Killer” Kowalski always spoke so highly of him. An absolute legend in our industry in every sense of the word. They just don’t make men like that anymore. Godspeed sir. 😢

— Frankie Kazarian (@FrankieKazarian) April 18, 2018

I will always have an enormous amount of respect & admiration for Bruno Sammartino. I can’t thank him enough for always being kind to me & taking time to have a genuine conversation. Condolences to his family & loved ones.

— ShinigamE (@WWEBigE) April 18, 2018

Rest In Peace Bruno Samartino. It was an honor meeting you and talking how many times we could have sold out MSG together back in the day. #RIPBrunoSammartino pic.twitter.com/Df7TgfBDnR

— Rusev (@RusevBUL) April 18, 2018

Bruno is indirectly responsible for where I am today. Growing up in Pittsburgh, he was my father’s hero, and sparked my dad’s passion for the business that he passed on to me.

I was lucky enough to spend some time with Bruno, and the man exemplified class. #RIPBruno

— Corey Graves (@WWEGraves) April 18, 2018

We are what we are and we have what we have because of the path you paved. Thank you. #RIPBruno

— Scott Dawson (@ScottDawsonWWE) April 18, 2018

#RIPBrunoSammartino What a life he lived! God speed Mr Sammartino https://t.co/ZGrgoUkEch

— Brian G. James (@WWERoadDogg) April 18, 2018

Bruno is undoubtedly one of the greatest ever. My father's favorite wrestler. He's impacted many generations of superstars and will continue to do so. My thoughts are with his friends and family.

— LarsWWE (@LarsSWWE) April 18, 2018

Sad to hear that we lost a great one #BrunoSammartino today. Thoughts and prayer go out to his family.

— Dustin Rhodes (@Goldust) April 18, 2018

At Wrestlemania 30 I had the chance to meet Bruno Sammartino. He was the most vibrant and spirited person I met that week, and he shared with me invaluable wisdom about the business and life as a whole. He will be missed. #RIPBruno

— Dean Muhtadi (@MojoRawleyWWE) April 18, 2018

Devastating news for the wrestling world. An Icon amongst Icon’s, Bruno Sammartino has passed away. RIP Bruno. My thoughts and prayers are with his family today.

— Ted DiBiase (@MDMTedDiBiase) April 18, 2018

Growing up, my grandfather Stu Hart would ALWAYS talk about Bruno Sammartino and what an incredible wrestler he was. I’m so grateful I had the chance to meet Bruno and tell him how much he meant to my grandfather and the entire Hart family. We will all miss you, Bruno. 🙏♥️ pic.twitter.com/Dclu5hMGa6

— Nattie (@NatbyNature) April 18, 2018

RIP Bruno,thank you for loving and living our business,only love HH

— Hulk Hogan (@HulkHogan) April 18, 2018

One of the GREATEST of all time, Bruno Sammartino has left us. I was a huge fan of this legend as a kid, Bruno was a massive influence and inspiration on my career from a far. Condolences & prayers to his family. #RIPBruno 🙏 🇮🇹 pic.twitter.com/qMxQKcuJYO

— TAZ (@OfficialTAZ) April 18, 2018

Bruno Sammartino is a wrestling Legend
Honored to have had many conversations with him
When I was w/him I knew I was w/pure class & greatness
Celebrate his life watch 1of his matches today
I was humbled he even knew my name
I'm very sad pic.twitter.com/RfD1XIQYo9

— Tommy Dreamer (@THETOMMYDREAMER) April 18, 2018

Very saddened by the news of Bruno Sammartino’s death. The term Legend gets thrown around a lot, no one in wrestling deserves it more than Bruno #RIP

— Lance Storm (@LanceStorm) April 18, 2018

Nothing today can happen without what he did back then. Rest in power and thank you Bruno Sammartino. pic.twitter.com/JEuHPUh3fJ

— Cody Rhodes (@CodyRhodes) April 18, 2018

Now that its breaking, I must add some words about the true Living Legend- Bruno Sammartino. 2day marks the passing of a true GIANT of my biz. So proud to have known him, learned from him, and called him a friend. RIP Bruno- the greatest ever! IMHO 🤟😔

— Shane Douglas (@TheFranchiseSD) April 18, 2018

My hometown hero, Bruno Sammartino has passed. I grew up watching Bruno. He was an amazing… https://t.co/Hjdi4i8ioP

— Kurt Angle (@RealKurtAngle) April 18, 2018

He was born in the same part of Italy (Abruzzo) as my mom and dad. #RIPBrunoSammartino 🙏 https://t.co/pWhEOB11Ic

— Mauro Ranallo (@mauroranallo) April 18, 2018

RIP Bruno Sammartino. His legacy will live on forever!!

— Howard Finkel (@howardfinkel) April 18, 2018

Saddened by the passing of the great Bruno Sammartino. I had only been wrestling a year when I met him, just south of Pittsburgh. It wasn't the "stars" of USCW that drew people out that night, it was the chance to just see Bruno in person & shake his hand. pic.twitter.com/Qkufw2gaDh

— Mike Quackenbush (@MikeQuackenbush) April 18, 2018

Saddened to hear that wrestling legend Bruno Sammartino one of the most iconic stars in professional wrestling history, has died at age 82. I was blessed to have known him. What an amazing man. RIP pic.twitter.com/yvUnIMjHMj

— Marc Mero (@MarcMero) April 18, 2018

What sad news about the passing of my hero Bruno Sammartino. Growing up Bruno was my favorite & later when I got a chance to photograph at Ringside at MSG I loved taking photos of Bruno's matches. He was a true friend. RIP my friend. You will never be forgotten

— George Napolitano (@Starshot9) April 18, 2018

Just found out bruno sammartino passed away.always a gentleman to me.even if I probably represented parts of wrestling that he didn't like,he was always polite to me.last saw in 2007 on a Darren wise show in Pa. #legend that paved the road for many.

— Missy Hyatt (@missyhyatt) April 18, 2018

Bruno Sammartino was the king. Pittsburgh fam and the greatest. Long live his legendary status. What a great man.

— Virgil (@TheRealVirgil) April 18, 2018

RIP bruno sammartino!!!! God Bless –

— Brutus Beefcake (@brutusbeefcake_) April 18, 2018

Thank you @TripleH for bridging the gap between Bruno Sammartino and the WWE. It was good to see him come back home and we all owe you gratitude for doing so.

— Brian Heffron aka The Blue Meanie (@BlueMeanieBWO) April 18, 2018

Godspeed, Bruno Sammartino. Thank you for the roads you helped pave for us all, and for your kindness in the brief moments we shared way back when. You were a legend then; a legend always. Rest well. https://t.co/Q6i28eNlko

— Adam Pearce (@ScrapDaddyAP) April 18, 2018