Wrestling World Reacts To The Passing Of Ole Anderson

ColinTFebruary 27, 2024

On February 26, 2023, it was announced that Ole Anderson had passed away.

The wrestling world took to social media to react to the news:

I Am Forever Thankful To Ole And Gene For Bringing Me In To Crockett Promotions As A Cousin. It Launched My Career. I Will Be Grateful Forever For You Giving Me The Opportunity To Become Who I Am Today. We Didn’t Always Agree With Each Other, But The Honest To God Truth Is You &… pic.twitter.com/bYinfeWhKp

— Ric Flair (@RicFlairNatrBoy) February 26, 2024

I watched him wrestle thousands of times
He was great at his job
Heel or babyface
RIP Ole Anderson pic.twitter.com/d4A4pzMmyd

— Tommy Dreamer (@THETOMMYDREAMER) February 27, 2024

WWE is saddened to learn that Ole Anderson has passed away.

WWE extends its condolences to Anderson’s family, friends, and fans. pic.twitter.com/LmG4sCKu3y

— WWE (@WWE) February 27, 2024

AEW and the wrestling world mourn the passing of the legendary Ole Anderson. Our thoughts are with his family, his friends and his fans. pic.twitter.com/xAJbZ8OeSs

— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) February 27, 2024

The NWA sends its condolences to the family, friends and fans of the legendary Ole Anderson pic.twitter.com/omiMZIAdmN

— NWA (@nwa) February 27, 2024

Godspeed, Ole Anderson. My heart goes out to his family and friends. Grateful for your myriad contributions to our sport. Rest well, sir. — pic.twitter.com/e3g53K043p

— Adam Pearce (@ScrapDaddyAP) February 27, 2024

Sad day in pro wrestling. One half of the Minnesota Wrecking Crew, widely regarded as the greatest tag team ever, and a founding member of The Four Horsemen. And that’s just scratching the surface of Ole Anderson’s influence on the business. Always knew where you stood with Ole. pic.twitter.com/dCSCoI4te0

— Mike Mooneyham (@ByMikeMooneyham) February 27, 2024

Today we lost a man who revolutionized this great sport with his no nonsense, hard hitting wrestling style and creative input for several territories in the 70s, 80s, and 90s. My condolences are with family and loved ones of Mr. Ole Anderson #WWERaw #WWENXT https://t.co/QEornuILe2

— Brooks Jensen (@BrooksJensenWWE) February 27, 2024